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Reassessment 2.0: New Tax Notice Playbook Every Tax Professional Must Decode

Income Tax : The Income Tax Act, 2025 replaces old reassessment provisions with Sections 279 to 286 and increases reopening timelines in certai...

May 15, 2026 7155 Views 0 comment Print

Finance Bill 2026 Enactment Highlights: What Has Changed?

Finance : The amended Finance Bill 2026 abolishes the Tax Recovery Officer’s power to arrest and detain taxpayers for recovery of dues. Th...

May 15, 2026 381 Views 0 comment Print

Enduring Benefit or Recurring Necessity: Tax Treatment of Advertisement Expenditure

Income Tax : The article explains why advertisement expenses for brand building remain deductible under Section 37. Courts have consistently ru...

May 14, 2026 1146 Views 0 comment Print

Decoding Section 115BAE: Are Co-operative Societies Next Manufacturing Hubs?

Income Tax : The article explains how Section 115BAE offers newly established co-operative societies a concessional 15% tax rate for manufactur...

May 14, 2026 177 Views 0 comment Print

Segregation & Aggregation of Income Under Income Tax Acts 1961 & 2025

Income Tax : The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaces old Sections 68 to 69D with a simplified sequential structure under Sections 102 to 106. The cha...

May 12, 2026 387 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 9459 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 8301 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 537 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 1983 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 4992 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


ITAT Upholds Section 153A Jurisdiction as Search Warrant Mentioned “& Ors.” in Group Search

Income Tax : ITAT Delhi held that the assessee was covered under the search proceedings even though its name did not specifically appear in the...

May 22, 2026 93 Views 0 comment Print

Only Solar Days Count for Determining PE Under India-Saudi Arabia DTAA: ITAT Bangalore

Income Tax : Bangalore ITAT ruled that only solar days and not cumulative man-days should be considered while determining the existence of a Pe...

May 22, 2026 1182 Views 0 comment Print

Income From AOP Held Non-Taxable in Member’s Hands as It Was Share of Profit: SC

Income Tax : SC examined nature of amounts received from an AOP and upheld findings that receipts constituted profit share rather than revenue ...

May 22, 2026 336 Views 1 comment Print

Concessional 22% Corporate Tax Rate Cannot Be Denied for Procedural Lapse: Rajasthan HC

Income Tax : The Rajasthan High Court held that the benefit of Section 115BAA could not be denied when Form 10-IC was filed within the period p...

May 22, 2026 147 Views 0 comment Print

Reopening Quashed as It Was Based on Unverified PDF Complaint Found on Third Party’s Mobile Phone: Gujarat HC

Income Tax : The Court held that the petitioner had no connection with the entities or individuals from whose devices the disputed material was...

May 22, 2026 135 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


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 15, 2026 192 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 765 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 2289 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT notifies ITR-U form Form for AY 2026–27

Income Tax : The CBDT introduced Form ITR-U to allow taxpayers to update previously filed returns. The amendment promotes voluntary compliance ...

March 30, 2026 678 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT notifies ITR-V Form for AY 2026–27

Income Tax : The CBDT has substituted the ITR-V form to strengthen verification of electronically filed returns. The amendment enhances accurac...

March 30, 2026 747 Views 0 comment Print


Reassessment Proceedings: AO’s ‘Reason to Believe’ Requirement Eliminated

June 4, 2024 4812 Views 0 comment Print

Amended law eliminates ‘reason to believe’ requirement for Assessing Officer in reassessment; ‘fit case’ assessment under Section 148.

Deduction under Section 80 from ITR filing perspective

June 3, 2024 2772 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about key deductions under Section 80 for Income Tax Returns (ITR) filing. Explore benefits, limits, and eligibility criteria for deductions like 80C, 80D, 80E, and more.

Transforming Tax Compliance: The Impact of Digital Transactions in India

June 1, 2024 1683 Views 0 comment Print

Article explains implications of digital transactions on income tax compliance, focusing on Section 269ST, Rule 6ABBA, Section 269SU, and Rule 119AA of Income Tax Act, 1961.

Non-disclosure of Exempt LTCG Doesn’t Cause Revenue Loss: Invalidates Section 263 Proceedings

May 31, 2024 939 Views 0 comment Print

In Karan Jain vs. Union of India, Guwahati High Court rules that non-disclosure of exempt LTCG does not result in revenue loss. Detailed analysis and conclusion provided.

ITAT Bangalore: Tax Cash Deposit from Store Business at 8%

May 31, 2024 906 Views 0 comment Print

Read the detailed analysis of Smt. Kopparum Laxminarayan Kumuda vs ITO case by ITAT Bangalore. Learn why cash deposits were taxed at 8%.

Same Methodology Must Be Applied for Valuing Opening & Closing Stock: Kerala HC

May 31, 2024 1503 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the detailed analysis of P. A. Jose Vs Union of India judgment by Kerala High Court regarding the valuation methodology for opening and closing stock. Understand the implications and legal aspects.

After TPO’s Order, AO Obligated to Follow Section 92CA(4) for Assessment

May 30, 2024 3153 Views 0 comment Print

The Delhi High Court ruled that once a TPO issues an order, the AO must pass an assessment order per Section 92CA(4) of the Income Tax Act.

Joint Secretary’s Letter Can’t Override Income Tax Act: Calcutta HC

May 30, 2024 1038 Views 0 comment Print

Calcutta High Court rules that a Joint Secretary’s letter cannot override the plain provisions of the Income Tax Act and Finance Act in the RBS N.V. vs CIT case.

CBDT excludes RBI from definition of specified person under Sec. 206AB & 206CCA of Income Tax Act, 1961

May 29, 2024 1575 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT excludes RBI from the definition of specified person under Sections 206AB & 206CCA of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Learn the implications of this amendment.

Section 148A(b) & 148 notices invalid without approval from designated authorities

May 28, 2024 2949 Views 0 comment Print

Read the detailed analysis of Delhi HC judgment quashing Income Tax Notices issued under Section 148A(b) and 148. Learn why the court ruled against the Revenue.

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