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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 18369 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 447150 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 5289 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


TCS Rate Chart for Tax Year 2026-27 under Income-tax Act, 2025

April 9, 2026 41661 Views 0 comment Print

The law consolidates earlier TCS provisions under a new section without changing rates. The key takeaway is the need to update compliance references from April 2026.

Major Changes Effective 1st April 2026 related to Income Tax, GST, Corporate Law

April 9, 2026 6156 Views 0 comment Print

Wide-ranging reforms across labour, tax, GST, and banking systems come into force from April 2026. These changes aim to simplify compliance while strengthening transparency and financial discipline.

Comparative Analysis: Old vs New TDS/TCS Framework (1961 vs 2025 Act)

April 8, 2026 29919 Views 0 comment Print

The issue concerns complexity in the existing TDS/TCS provisions. The new framework consolidates sections and introduces coding systems, improving compliance efficiency and reducing ambiguity.

Death of Assessment Year: Structural Reform or Mere Terminological Shift

April 8, 2026 1554 Views 4 comments Print

The issue was confusion due to separate previous and assessment years. The reform replaces them with a single Tax Year, simplifying references while retaining existing assessment timelines.

80P Deduction Denied Due to Late Filing of Return: HC Directs to seek Condonation

April 6, 2026 645 Views 0 comment Print

The court held that delay in filing returns can bar deduction under Section 80P. It directed the taxpayer to seek condonation under Section 119(2)(b). The ruling emphasizes compliance with statutory timelines.

Taxation of Life Insurance Policies under Income Tax Act, 1961

April 6, 2026 2241 Views 0 comment Print

Even where premium limits are exceeded, death benefits continue to be fully exempt. This ensures protection for beneficiaries. The takeaway is that exemption rules differ for survival and death benefits.

Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs) under Income-tax Act, 1961

April 6, 2026 1026 Views 0 comment Print

The provisions mandate taxation of VDA transfers at a flat 30% rate without allowing deductions except cost of acquisition. The key takeaway is that strict computation rules limit tax benefits and increase effective tax liability.

Tax on Winnings From Online Games: Section 115BBJ of Income-tax Act, 1961

April 6, 2026 828 Views 0 comment Print

The issue concerns taxation of income from online games. The law mandates a flat 30% tax regardless of skill or chance. The key takeaway is uniform taxation across all gaming activities.

Tonnage Tax Scheme (TTS) under Chapter XII-G of Income-tax Act

April 6, 2026 777 Views 0 comment Print

Companies must maintain distinct books and furnish audit reports for the tonnage business. Non-compliance invalidates the scheme for the year. The takeaway is strict adherence to record-keeping rules.

Section 10(23C) Exemption to Educational, Medical, Charitable & Religious Institutions

April 6, 2026 2004 Views 0 comment Print

The framework clarifies that exemption is contingent upon strict compliance with approval, filing, and income application rules. It holds that violations such as improper use of funds or failure to meet conditions can lead to denial of exemption and taxation.

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