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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 54966 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 18330 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 446562 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 5280 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 174 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 180 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 120 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 327 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


ITR Delay Due to Cancer Treatment Accepted, Court Directs ITBA Portal Access for Filing

April 16, 2026 519 Views 0 comment Print

The Court held that serious medical conditions justified delay in filing a revised return. It directed reopening of the ITBA portal to enable compliance while allowing scrutiny on merits.

Income Tax Act, 2025: A New Compliance Regime For NPOs

April 15, 2026 7131 Views 0 comment Print

The issue addressed is fragmented and complex compliance for NPOs under earlier law. The new Act consolidates provisions and introduces stricter object-based scrutiny at registration.

AO Cannot Conduct Fresh Assessment After Amalgamation When Section 170A(2)(a) Applies

April 14, 2026 759 Views 0 comment Print

The issue involved whether fresh scrutiny could be initiated after filing a modified return under Section 170A. The Court held that where assessment is already completed, the AO can only modify income to give effect to reorganisation. 

Taxation of Dividend

April 14, 2026 2946 Views 0 comment Print

The case explains how dividend income is taxed based on residential status and type of investment. It clarifies slab-based taxation for residents and special rates for non-residents, highlighting limited deductions.

SC to Examine Whether Verification Requirement Survives Section 148A Amendment

April 14, 2026 975 Views 0 comment Print

The Supreme Court issued notice on whether the High Court’s ruling effectively reintroduces a verification requirement under amended Section 148A. The case raises questions on the scope of reassessment powers.

Unexplained Credits Taxed u/s 68: No Business Income or 80-IB Deduction Without Proof

April 14, 2026 1227 Views 0 comment Print

The Court held that failure to prove identity and source of creditors attracts Section 68. Such unexplained credits cannot be treated as business income or eligible for deduction under Sections 80-IA/80-IB.

ITAT Rajkot: Hybrid Seed Company’s Income Held as Agricultural

April 14, 2026 306 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether income from hybrid seed production on leased land qualifies as agricultural income. The Tribunal held that ownership is not necessary if the assessee exercises control, bears risk, and performs agricultural operations.

Section 54B Deduction Allowed Even If Farming Done Through Villagers: ITAT Hyderabad

April 14, 2026 594 Views 0 comment Print

The case addresses whether third-party cultivation affects Section 54B eligibility. The Tribunal ruled that use of land for agriculture, even via villagers, satisfies legal conditions. The decision reinforces substance over form in proving agricultural use.

Wrong TDS Code Under Income Tax Act, 2025 Can Trigger 30% Disallowance

April 14, 2026 3648 Views 0 comment Print

The 30% Disallowance Trap in Section 35(b) of the Income Tax Act, 2025: When a Wrong TDS Payment Code Under Section 393 Triggers Full Business Expenditure Disallowance — The Code 1026 vs. Code 1027 Paradox The Income Tax Act, 2025, effective from 1st April 2026, consolidates all non-salary TDS obligations into a single Section 393, […]

Taxability of Keyman Insurance Policy Under Income-Tax Act, 1961

April 14, 2026 1464 Views 0 comment Print

Premiums are deductible as business expenses, but proceeds are fully taxable. Assignment may trigger salary taxation, making careful planning essential.

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