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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 55005 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 18393 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 447900 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 9936 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


Denial of permanent registration to existing trust on allegation of belated application unjustified

October 8, 2024 999 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Cochin held that denial of registration u/s. 80G to the existing trust alleging belated filing of application applying sub clause (iii) of proviso to section 80G(5) unjustified as the same apply to newly formed trust only.

Digital Taxation & Tax Compliance: Challenges and Embracing Technology

October 8, 2024 2916 Views 0 comment Print

Explore challenges of digital taxation and how technology, like blockchain and AI, is transforming tax compliance. Learn about global efforts and India’s Equalization Levy.

Case Analysis: Kakadia Builders Pvt Ltd Vs ITO (SC) on Settlement Commission

October 8, 2024 1146 Views 0 comment Print

Supreme Court reviews the Kakadia Builders case, addressing Settlement Commission’s authority to waive interest under Sections 234A, 234B, and 234C of the Income Tax Act.

Analyzing India’s High Direct Tax Rate and Low Yield

October 8, 2024 1047 Views 0 comment Print

Explore why India’s high direct tax rates yield low revenue. Factors include tax evasion, narrow tax base, complex laws, and administrative inefficiencies.

Revisionary proceedings u/s. 263 resulting into second opinion/ view of PCIT impermissible: ITAT Ahmedabad

October 8, 2024 570 Views 0 comment Print

After taking cognisance of the reply of the assessee, PCIT held that AO has not applied his mind in respect of the amended provisions of Section 14A and, therefore, the Assessment Order is prejudicial to the interest of Revenue and is erroneous.

Passing of ex-parte order without considering merits of case unjustified: Matter restored

October 8, 2024 1098 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chandigarh held that passing of an ex-parte order by CIT(A) without considering the merits of the case is unjustified. Accordingly, matter restored to the file of CIT(A) for fresh consideration.

Matter remanded as higher addition u/s. 68 confirmed by ACIT as compared to addition alleged in notice

October 8, 2024 393 Views 0 comment Print

The assessee is in the wholesale distribution of sale of premium motorcycles manufactured by Ducati, Thailand to the dealers in India and in distribution of spare parts, accessories, clothing and merchandise imported from its Ducati group entities to the dealers in India.

No rectification u/s 292B if Income Tax Assessment Order issued in the Name of a Non-Existent Entity

October 7, 2024 1008 Views 0 comment Print

The respondents, on the other hand, would urge us to hold that a failure to place the amalgamated entity on notice was curable and one which would fall within the ambit of Section 292B of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

Business Activities by GPU Trust/NGOS Post Supreme Court Judgment

October 7, 2024 3420 Views 0 comment Print

The Supreme Court clarified rules for Trusts/NGOs under Section 2(15) of the Income Tax Act, limiting business activities tied to charitable purposes. Learn more.

Disallowed Expenses While Calculating Profits & Gains of Business or Profession

October 7, 2024 12678 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about disallowed expenses under PGBP in India’s Income Tax Act. Understand key sections like 37, 40, and 40A, and their impact on business deductions.

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