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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 54993 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 18384 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 447867 Views 44 comments Print

Lower / Nil TDS Certificate for NRI Payments: Form 128 & Form 129

Income Tax : This guide explains when NRIs should use Form 128 and when payers should use Form 129 to reduce or eliminate excess TDS. It also c...

July 3, 2026 420 Views 0 comment Print

Profit Below 6%: Has New Law Changed Old Section 44AD–44AB Principle?

Income Tax : The article argues that Section 58(3) of the Income-tax Act, 2025 does not independently mandate books of account or tax audit for...

July 3, 2026 5325 Views 0 comment 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 9933 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 8721 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 786 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 2145 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


Latest Judiciary


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 186 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 225 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 207 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 213 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Assessment Ignoring Filed Return Set Aside for Fresh Consideration: Madras HC

Income Tax : Madras HC held that merely issuing a corrigendum acknowledging the return did not rectify the defective assessment process and ord...

July 4, 2026 123 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


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 330 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 177 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 984 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT revises Mandatory DIN Requirement to align with Finance Act 2026

Income Tax : CBDT updated DIN rules to align with new provisions introduced under the Finance Act, 2026. The circular mandates DIN for most tax...

March 31, 2026 3411 Views 0 comment Print


Applicability of Sections 41(1) & 68 on Lease and Booking Advances as Ceased Liabilities – ITAT Ruling

March 2, 2025 957 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Nagpur rules in ITO Vs N. Kumar Housing, addressing ₹5.2 crore addition under Sections 41(1) and 68. Liability cessation and unexplained cash credits analyzed.

No penalty under Section 271(1)(c) if income declared during search & seizure

March 2, 2025 1596 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune rules in Ramchandra Jadhavrao vs. ACIT that no penalty under Section 271(1)(c) applies if income is declared in return post-survey.

Year End Closing FY 2024-25: Important Action Points – Volume 1

March 2, 2025 17445 Views 0 comment Print

Comprehensive checklist for FY 2024-25 year-end closing. Covers books closure, tax compliance, GST, Companies Act, labor laws, and reconciliation processes.

Reassessment proceedings barred by limitation cannot be pursued: Rajasthan HC

March 2, 2025 2019 Views 0 comment Print

Rajasthan High Court quashes reassessment notice for AY 2015-16 citing limitation expiry. Case analysis and implications for Section 148A compliance.

Capital gain cannot be treated as bogus merely on warning letter of SEBI without any incriminating material

February 28, 2025 2481 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chandigarh held that treating capital gains earned on sale of shares as bogus merely on the basis of warning letter of SEBI without any incriminating material found during course of search demonstrating transaction as bogus is unjustified.

Order passed u/s. 148A(d) beyond 3 years with approval of PCIT instead of PCCIT quashed

February 28, 2025 2052 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune held that approval of Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax [PCCIT] required for order passed under section 148A(d) of the Income Tax Act beyond three years from the end of assessment year.

Section 69 Addition: ITAT Directs CIT(A) to Reassess Case & Consider Additional Evidence

February 28, 2025 2439 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad remands case due to incorrect notice delivery, allowing reassessment of unexplained deposits and income under natural justice principles.

Valuation of finished goods after following stock ageing effect justifiable

February 27, 2025 1032 Views 0 comment Print

The assessee is engaged in the business of Manufacturing & Trading of Sarees, Salwar Suites and Dress Materials. A survey u/s 133A of the Act was carried out on the business premises of the assessee on 26.11.2014.

Capital expense on R&D outside India is eligible for deduction u/s. 35(1)(iv): ITAT Pune

February 27, 2025 978 Views 0 comment Print

AO in the final order passed on 19.01.2017 however, made disallowance of weighted deduction u/s 35(2AB) to the extent of 3,38,82,341/-. Aggrieved with such order of the Assessing Officer / TPO / DRP, the assessee is in appeal before the Tribunal.

Understanding Income Tax Brackets & Deductions: A Detailed Analysis

February 27, 2025 1656 Views 0 comment Print

This article provides an in-depth analysis of India’s tax brackets, key deductions, and recent amendments to income tax laws, helping individuals make informed financial decisions.

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