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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 54999 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 18387 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 447888 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 5331 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 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 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 189 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 126 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


ITAT directs CIT(E) to Reconsider Section 80G Application Rejected Due to Data Entry Error

December 13, 2024 1125 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad orders the CIT to reconsider a Trust’s 80G registration application, despite clerical errors and delays, for fair adjudication.

Assessee Given Only Two Working Days to Appear: ITAT Remands Case to CIT for Insufficient Hearing Notice

December 13, 2024 4428 Views 1 comment Print

ITAT remands the case to CIT for re-examination due to insufficient notice for hearing in Bai Ruxmani case, allowing due opportunity for appeal.

Reimbursement of actual expenditure incurred is not income of employee

December 12, 2024 5925 Views 0 comment Print

Reimbursement of expenses, scholarships, and stipends are not considered taxable income, as clarified by various High Court rulings under Section 10(16).

Why Tax Saving FD is a Popular Investment for Risk-Averse Investors

December 12, 2024 1344 Views 0 comment Print

A tax saving FD not only offers a reliable way to save but also provides significant tax benefits, making it a dual-purpose investment. This article delves into why this option resonates with risk-averse investors and how tools like an FD calculator can help plan your finances effectively.

TDS credit restricted in proportion of income returned to tax: ITAT Ahmedabad

December 11, 2024 1710 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad uphold the CIT(A) order restricting TDS credit in proportion of income returned to tax. Accordingly, appeal of the assessee dismissed. TDS credit was restricted to the tune of TDS pertaining to the income returned to tax in the impugned year and the balance credit was accordingly disallowed.

Addition u/s. 41(1) not justified in absence of evidence of cessation of liability: Delhi HC

December 11, 2024 891 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that there was no evidence of cessation of liability thus addition under section 41(1) of the Income Tax Act not justifiable. Accordingly, appeal filed by the revenue dismissed.

Amendment to Income Tax Notification No. 44/2020

December 11, 2024 2562 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT amends Notification No. 44/2020 under Section 10(23FE) of Income-tax Act. Changes take effect from publication in the Official Gazette.

Disallowance of deduction u/s. 80IB(10) deleted following decision of High Court and Supreme Court

December 11, 2024 1263 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad held that disallowance of deduction claimed under section 80IB(10) of the Income Tax Act rightly deleted as delay in BU was due to dispute of jurisdiction between AMC and AUDA. Accordingly, following judgement of Jurisdictional HC and SC disallowance rightly deleted.

TDS not deductible on interest paid on loan from group entities: ITAT Mumbai

December 11, 2024 3651 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that interest paid on loan from group entities are in the nature of reimbursement and therefore not liable for deduction of TDS. Therefore, addition made by AO is directed to be deleted.

Income Tax: Tamil Nadu Courts Designated for Black Money Act Cases

December 10, 2024 1185 Views 0 comment Print

Notification designates special courts in Tamil Nadu under the Income Tax Act, 1961, and Black Money Act, 2015, for specific districts.

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