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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 54987 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 18372 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 447246 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 417 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 5298 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 9930 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 8715 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 177 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 222 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 189 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 981 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 3405 Views 0 comment Print


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 2481 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 1155 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 2460 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.

No TDS u/s 194H as amount retained by e-commerce platforms were service fees and not commissions

February 3, 2025 1956 Views 0 comment Print

Assessee was not liable to deduct TDS under section 194H as relationship between e-commerce platform and  assessee was not of an agency but that of two independent parties on principal to principal basis.

FAQs on Amendments to Block Assessment Provisions under Finance Bill 2025

February 2, 2025 2223 Views 0 comment Print

Key amendments in Chapter XIV-B on block assessment, undisclosed income, and time limits under Finance Bill 2025.

Budget 2025: Time Limit for Retention of Seized Books rationalized – FAQs

February 2, 2025 2259 Views 0 comment Print

Understanding the rationalization of the time limit for retention of seized books of account under Section 132(8) in Finance Bill 2025.

Clarification on Court Stay and Time Limits under Income Tax

February 2, 2025 1941 Views 0 comment Print

Understanding the exclusion of time limits during Court stays in assessment proceedings under Finance Bill 2025 for Income Tax assessments.

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