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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


Survey Statements cannot be Sole Basis for Addition: ITAT Mumbai

February 6, 2025 1077 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held survey statements cannot solely justify income addition without corroborative evidence. Case: DCIT Vs Ahinsa Infrastructure (AY 2014-15).

ITAT Remands Case Due to Email Sent to Former Accountant

February 6, 2025 780 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad remands Amod Steel case after non-appearance due to communication sent to a former accountant’s email, impacting the appeal process.

Section 56(2)(vii)(c) not applies to New Shares of Amalgamated Company: ITAT Rajkot

February 6, 2025 690 Views 0 comment Print

In case of shares issued under amalgamation, there are no two parties to a transfer of a property. There are tripartite arrangements between amalgamated company, amalgamating company and shareholder of the amalgamating company.

Decriminalization of Minor Direct Tax Offenses in India

February 6, 2025 1053 Views 0 comment Print

India decriminalizes minor direct tax offenses to ease compliance. New measures include litigation management, compounding guidelines, and dispute resolution.

Revision u/s. 263 based on audit objections justified as no verification done by AO

February 5, 2025 1356 Views 0 comment Print

Punjab and Haryana High Court held that revisionary proceedings under section 263 of the Income Tax Act on the basis of audit objections raised by audit party justifiable since there was no verification done by AO during assessment proceedings.

TDS and Advance Tax Credits was allowable for Amalgamated Company as per section 199 r/w 198

February 5, 2025 2487 Views 0 comment Print

Assessee also pointed out that the income from these credits was included in its accounts for the year and taxed accordingly. A claim for interest under section 244A for the short refund was also raised.

Violation of FCRA Act without specifying provision cannot be ground to reject application for registration u/s. 12AB

February 4, 2025 864 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Jaipur held that rejection of application in Form 10AB for registration under section 12AB of the Income Tax Act alleging violation of FCRA Act without specifying the relevant provision is unsustainable in law. Accordingly, matter remanded back to CIT(E).

Proceedings against deceased person is null and void: Karnataka HC

February 4, 2025 1158 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka High Court held that Assessment Order and other proceedings taken up against the deceased are all null & void. Also held that proceedings initiated against deceased person by issuing notice after demise cannot be continued against the legal representative.

Section 271D Penalty Invalid if AO fails to record satisfaction: Rajasthan HC

February 4, 2025 1320 Views 0 comment Print

Rajasthan High Court quashes penalty proceedings under Section 271E of Income Tax Act citing lack of satisfaction recording in reassessment orders.

Section 11 exemption cannot be denied merely for late filing of Form 10B

February 4, 2025 2472 Views 0 comment Print

Gujarat High Court examines Sarvodaya Charitable Trust’s appeal against IT department’s refusal to condone Form 10B filing delay for AY 2016-17. Read key takeaways.

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