Follow Us:

income tax act 1961

Latest Articles


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


Latest News


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


LTCG exemption cannot be denied for mere suspicion without concrete evidence

November 4, 2024 2085 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai upholds long-term capital gains legitimacy in Bhavna Lalit Jain’s appeal, reversing earlier AO additions and clarifying tax treatment.

Section 56(2)(vii)(b) Addition without reference to valuation officer’s is legally unsustainable: ITAT Lucknow

November 2, 2024 10674 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Lucknow ruled that additions under Section 56(2)(vii)(b) are unsustainable without a valuation officer’s reference, directing deletion of ₹2.14 crore addition.

TAT Mumbai Finds DRP’s Summary Rejection Unjustified

November 2, 2024 678 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai found DRP’s rejection of objections unjustified, remitting the Dresser-Rand case back to the AO for proper adjudication on Transfer Pricing issues.

Assessment to be made under Section 144, not 143(3), for defective returns: ITAT Delhi

November 2, 2024 3597 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that assessments for defective returns must be made under Section 144, invalidating prior orders issued under Section 143(3).

ITAT restricts addition for commission on accommodation entries to 0.15%

November 1, 2024 1842 Views 0 comment Print

In Buniyad Chemicals Ltd. Vs ACIT, ITAT Mumbai restricts the addition of commission on accommodation entries to 0.15% of deposits, addressing assessment disputes.

ITAT Dismisses Revenue’s Infructuous Appeal in Krishi Utpadan Mandi Case

October 31, 2024 612 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Lucknow dismissed Revenue’s appeal challenging CIT(A)’s exemption order under Section 26AAB as the AO had already accepted the claim.

ITAT Restores LTCG Addition from Penny Stock to CIT(A) for Reevaluation

October 31, 2024 1548 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad restores the case involving LTCG from penny stocks to CIT(A) for a fresh evaluation, emphasizing principles of natural justice and due process.

ITAT Quashes IT Assessment for Reopening Beyond 3 Years Without Sec. 151 Approval

October 31, 2024 1869 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai quashes income tax assessment for AY 2017-18 due to lack of higher authority approval under Section 151 for reopening beyond three years.

Non-compliance due to CA’s failure: ITAT Ahmedabad remands case for verification

October 31, 2024 900 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad excused non-compliance due to CA’s failure, remanding the case for verification of additional evidence related to cash deposits and investments.

No Addition for Off-Market Penny Stocks if Purchase is Justified & Proper Documentation is Provided

October 31, 2024 2037 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai rules that shares bought off-market and later sold on stock exchanges with proof of genuine transactions cannot be treated as unexplained income.

Search Post by Date
July 2026
M T W T F S S
 12345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
2728293031