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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 55011 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 18399 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 447924 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


FAQs on Section 536 Transition Provisions Under Income-Tax Act 2025

Income Tax : CBDT FAQs clarify Section 536 transition rules for summons, searches, recovery, penalties, pending 12AB/80G approvals and LDC/NDC ...

July 8, 2026 30 Views 0 comment Print

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


Reassessment Notice to Non-Existing Entity Invalid: Karnataka HC

July 22, 2024 834 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka High Court rules reassessment notice to a non-existing entity, Informatica Business Solutions, invalid. Read the full judgment and analysis here.

Calcutta, Films, and Income tax

July 22, 2024 6696 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the intriguing history of Calcutta’s film industry pre-1947 and the income tax challenges faced by iconic artists, offering a delightful read for finance professionals.

TPO has no jurisdiction to question commercial expediency or genuineness of need

July 22, 2024 1218 Views 0 comment Print

The payments, totaling INR 15,59,64,867 for technical assistance and INR 1,99,57,161 as royalty on sales to associated enterprises, came under scrutiny during income tax assessments.

Ongoing issues of Tax Rebate Section 87A on Special income wef 5th July 2024

July 22, 2024 20973 Views 13 comments Print

Explore the ongoing issues of tax rebate under Section 87A for short-term capital gains on shares, following the new utility release on July 5, 2024.

Section 148 notice Can Be Issued by Faceless Assessment Officer, Not Jurisdictional Officer

July 20, 2024 8493 Views 0 comment Print

The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that only Faceless Assessment Officers can issue notices under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act, not Jurisdictional Officers.

Section 151A Notice issued by JAOs instead of FAOs are invalid: Bombay HC

July 20, 2024 2964 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court quashes notices issued under Section 148 due to non-compliance with Section 151A, following the Hexaware Technologies Ltd. ruling.

Once Revision Order is Final, No Further Orders Can Be Passed: Meghalaya HC

July 19, 2024 678 Views 0 comment Print

Read the detailed judgment of Meghalaya High Court in PCIT vs North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited. Analysis of income tax appeal and its implications.

Section 44C of Income Tax Act, 1961 Deduction of head office expenditure in case of Non-residents

July 19, 2024 7497 Views 0 comment Print

Discover how Section 44C of the Income Tax Act, 1961, governs the deduction of head office expenses for non-resident businesses in India.

AIMCo India Infrastructure Pension Fund Exemption Details

July 19, 2024 1314 Views 0 comment Print

Read about the latest income tax notification specifying AIMCo India Infrastructure Pension Fund for tax exemption under section 10(23FE) of the Income-tax Act, 1961.

Cash deposits during demonetization alone cannot justify income addition

July 18, 2024 1701 Views 0 comment Print

In the case of Anil Champalal Jain vs ITO (ITAT Mumbai), learn why Mumbai ITAT ruled that cash deposits during demonetization alone cannot justify income addition without clear evidence of accounting errors. Read the full text of the order for detailed insights.

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