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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 447852 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 5322 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 783 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 210 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 3408 Views 0 comment Print


ITAT Directs Reconsideration of Section 12AB & 80G Registration Denial

February 21, 2025 879 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai remands case for fresh evaluation of Mohanlal Shikshan Sanstha’s applications under Sections 12AB & 80G due to procedural delays.

Delhi HC directs issuance of Nil tax deduction certificate to SFDC Ireland

February 20, 2025 909 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi HC directs Nil TDS for SFDC Ireland citing no Permanent Establishment in India. Clarifies taxation under DTAA and Rule 28AA compliance.

Penalty Imposed by CIT(A) Without SCN from AO Held Infructuous by ITAT Mumbai

February 20, 2025 654 Views 0 comment Print

Claim of the assessee for deduction for education cess was on a bonafide belief that it was allowable expenditure u/s. 37(1) and hence, the same was not a case for initiation of penalty proceedings u/s. 270A.

ITAT Nagpur Directs Fresh Assessment: Assessee’s Gain Shouldn’t Come from AO’s Error

February 20, 2025 3579 Views 0 comment Print

Analysis of Section 263 proceedings in a case involving a builder and developer. Learn why the PCIT directed reassessment for AY 2016–17 and key judicial observations.

ITAT Pune Quashes Income Tax Penalty for Non-Compliance During COVID-19

February 20, 2025 1656 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune cancels penalty imposed on Balbir Kaur Birdie for non-compliance with tax notices, citing reasonable cause due to COVID-19 and technical issues.

Income from House Property: Income Tax Bill 2025

February 20, 2025 6867 Views 1 comment Print

The Income-Tax Bill 2025 simplifies house property income taxation, reducing complexity while maintaining key provisions for better taxpayer understanding and compliance.

7 Reasons to Include CMAs as “Accountants” in Income Tax Bill 2025

February 19, 2025 22263 Views 26 comments Print

Explore why Cost Accountants (CMAs) should be included in the definition of “Accountant” under the Income Tax Bill 2025 for a competitive, efficient tax system.

No application of sec. 145(3) without identifying specific defects in Books

February 19, 2025 2184 Views 2 comments Print

Section 145(3) couldn’t be invoked without identifying specific defects in the books of accounts and that mere suspicion of increased cash sales was not sufficient to make an addition under Section 68.

What is PAN 2.0? What is the Use of PAN Card? Do you need a new card – All Questions Answered

February 19, 2025 7623 Views 2 comments Print

The Income Tax Department (ITD) is upgrading the existing PAN card systems in India through a new e-governance project called PAN 2.0. This initiative will improve the taxpayer experience by integrating all PAN-related services on a single portal.

AO Cannot Reopen Old Assessments Based on Future Amendment Banning Goodwill Depreciation Without ‘Reasons to Believe

February 19, 2025 699 Views 0 comment Print

Since reasons recorded by AO to form prima facie conclusion that there was likelihood of any gain on account of revenue expenses incurred by assessee was also without any basis in the absence of any fresh tangible material available with the respondent AO as the fact remained that assessee had unrealized gain and unrealized loss which was not claimed and duly reflected in the computation income as assessee had claimed only bank charges expenditure for hedging of foreign currency.

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