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Chapter VI-A Deductions Reorganised Under Chapter VIII of Income-tax Act, 2025

Income Tax : Income-tax Act, 2025 reorganises Chapter VI-A deductions into Chapter VIII from 1 April 2026 while largely retaining existing bene...

July 8, 2026 147 Views 0 comment Print

Evolution of Strict Tax Interpretation: From Literalism to Purpose in Sterling Holiday Decision

Income Tax : The article argues that the ITAT's interpretation of Sections 2(19AA) and 2(41A) overlooked the anti-surplusage canon, creating su...

July 8, 2026 129 Views 0 comment Print

175 Legal Compliances and Legal Updates for July-2026 in India

CA, CS, CMA : A comprehensive guide covering 175 legal compliances for July 2026 under FEMA, Income Tax, GST, SEBI, Companies Act, Labour Laws, ...

July 6, 2026 55083 Views 2 comments Print

Meaning of Relatives​ Under Income Tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : The Income-tax Act does not prescribe a single definition of "relative" for all purposes. Different provisions such as Sections 13...

July 6, 2026 18519 Views 1 comment Print

TDS- Section 194IA Payment on transfer of immovable property

Income Tax : Understand when 1% TDS applies on purchase of immovable property under Section 194-IA. Learn the Rs. 50 lakh threshold, compliance...

July 4, 2026 448263 Views 44 comments Print


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Salient Features of Income Tax Act 2025

Income Tax : The issue was complexity in the existing tax law. It was clarified that the new Act simplifies structure by reducing sections and ...

April 29, 2026 9948 Views 0 comment Print

Free Live Webinar: Decoding the New Income Tax Act, 2025

Income Tax : This webinar breaks down the major structural and conceptual changes introduced in the new Income Tax Act, 2025. It helps professi...

April 5, 2026 8724 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax Raid Details Cannot Be Shared Due to Legal Confidentiality

Income Tax : The government informed Parliament that taxpayer-specific details of income tax searches cannot be disclosed due to confidentialit...

March 18, 2026 798 Views 0 comment Print

No New Digital Search Powers Under Section 247 of New Income Tax Act 2025

Income Tax : The Government clarified that the new income tax search provision does not expand powers or permit AI-based digital surveillance, ...

February 10, 2026 2151 Views 0 comment Print

Representation for Streamlining Sections 12AB and 80G Registration & Renewal

Income Tax : The representation highlights large-scale pendency and administrative bottlenecks under Sections 12AB and 80G, urging immediate re...

January 8, 2026 5070 Views 1 comment Print


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Skill Development Institution Qualifies as ‘Education’; Section 12AA/12AB Registration Restored: Pune ITAT

Income Tax : Pune ITAT restored Sections 12AA/12AB registration, holding structured skill development constitutes education under Section 2(15)...

July 8, 2026 63 Views 0 comment Print

Section 223(1) BNSS Hearing Mandatory Before Cognizance Under Income-tax Act: Madras HC

Income Tax : Madras HC set aside cognizance under the Income-tax Act, holding Section 223(1) BNSS mandates hearing the accused before cognizanc...

July 5, 2026 207 Views 0 comment Print

Section 143(2) Notice & Valid Draft Assessment Mandatory U/s 144C: ITAT Mumbai

Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai quashed reassessment after finding no Section 143(2) notice and that the AO issued a final order disguised as a draft ...

July 5, 2026 246 Views 0 comment Print

Section 148 Notice Quashed for Lack of Live Nexus With Seized Material: Gujarat HC

Income Tax : Gujarat HC quashed a Section 148 notice, holding that a seized inquiry register without a live nexus to the assessee cannot justif...

July 5, 2026 213 Views 0 comment Print

Section 149 Limitation Bars Section 148 Reassessment Based on Search Material: Gujarat HC

Income Tax : Gujarat HC quashed Section 148 reassessment as it was issued beyond Section 149 limitation, holding Section 152(3) applies to sear...

July 5, 2026 228 Views 0 comment Print


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FAQs on Section 536 Transition Provisions Under Income-Tax Act 2025

Income Tax : CBDT FAQs clarify Section 536 transition rules for summons, searches, recovery, penalties, pending 12AB/80G approvals and LDC/NDC ...

July 6, 2026 243 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Grants Five-Year Scientific Research Recognition to Public Health Foundation

Income Tax : CBDT has approved a scientific research institution under the Income-tax Act, 2025 for tax years 2026-27 to 2030-31. The notificat...

June 25, 2026 333 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Approved University of Hyderabad for Scientific Research Tax Benefits

Income Tax : CBDT has approved the University of Hyderabad for scientific research under Section 45 of the Income-tax Act, 2025. The approval i...

June 25, 2026 183 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Grants Section 35 Approval to Shree Hari Arogyam Foundation

Income Tax : The Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions) approved the company under Section 35(1)(iia) for scientific research ...

May 12, 2026 414 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Notifies India-Japan Tax Recovery Pact

Income Tax : The government enforced a tax collection assistance agreement with Japan effective from 8 July 2025. The notification enables cros...

April 2, 2026 990 Views 0 comment Print


ITAT Chennai Sets Aside Section 80G Registration Rejection, Cites Short Notice

March 9, 2025 753 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chennai sets aside CIT(E)’s rejection of 80G registration for SKNNSM Society, citing inadequate time for response. Case sent for fresh adjudication.

ITAT Mumbai directs Assessment of Factory Premises Rental Income under Section 57

March 9, 2025 3762 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT directed AO to verify Factory Premises rental income and compute taxability under section 57, allowing proportionate expenses related to rental income.

ITAT Grants 77-Year-Old Farmer Fresh Hearing After Consultant’s Misguidance

March 9, 2025 630 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Surat condones a 162-day delay in appeal filing by a 77-year-old farmer, citing lack of legal guidance, and directs a fresh assessment by the AO.

ITAT Pune Allows Section 80P(2)(d) Deduction on Interest from Co-op Banks

March 9, 2025 1575 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune rules in favor of Saikrupa Nagari Sahakari Patsanstha, allowing deduction under Section 80P(2)(d) for interest income earned from cooperative banks.

Cross-Examination Not Mandatory for Company Directors’ or Employees’ Statements

March 9, 2025 1299 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala HC dismisses EKK Infrastructure’s writ petition on cross-examination in an income tax case, ruling it premature. Read the key judicial observations.

ITAT Deletes Bogus LTCG addition for Lack of Price Rigging Evidence

March 9, 2025 840 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai rules that share transactions backed by DEMAT statements cannot be treated as bogus income without concrete proof.

ITAT Restores Sports Trust’s Section 12AB, 80G Registration Rejection

March 9, 2025 666 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai restores rejection of Sports Unlimited Foundation’s 12AB and 80G registration over foreign expenditure concerns, directing fresh adjudication.

ITAT Surat Directs Re-examination of Tax on Gift from HUF

March 9, 2025 945 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Surat remands case to CIT(A) for fresh adjudication on HUF gift taxability under Section 56(2)(vii) of the Income Tax Act, citing judicial precedents.

Section 271D Penalty Proceedings Void if Quantum Assessment Quashed

March 9, 2025 1470 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi quashes penalty under Section 271D as Section 153C assessment was declared void for lack of incriminating material, citing Supreme Court precedents.

ITAT Cochin Remands Case Over Dismissal Without considering Delay Explanation

March 9, 2025 357 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Cochin remands case for fresh hearing after CIT(A) dismissed appeal without considering the explanation for a 30-day delay in filing.

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