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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 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


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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 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


Notification No. 54/2024-Income Tax Dated: 18th July, 2024

July 18, 2024 1158 Views 0 comment Print

Explore Notification No. 54/2024 dated 18th July, 2024 by Ministry of Finance, Dept. of Revenue, CBTD, amending Income-tax Act provisions till 31st March, 2025.

Section 263 revisional order without issuing SCN is void ab initio

July 17, 2024 648 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Jaipur quashes PCIT order in Yesh Dagas case, citing violation of natural justice principles. Key points of the judgment and implications discussed in detail.

Reopening Without New Material & on Mere Change of Opinion invalid

July 17, 2024 558 Views 0 comment Print

Gujarat High Court quashes Income Tax reassessment notice against Deepak Natvarlal Pankhiyani HUF, citing lack of fresh evidence supporting income escapement from stock trading.

Reassessment cannot be based solely on reevaluating existing facts without new substantive material

July 17, 2024 528 Views 0 comment Print

PCIT Vs Farmson Pharmaceuticals Gujarat Pvt Ltd (Gujarat High Court): Reassessment cannot be solely based on a reevaluation of existing facts without new, substantive material indicating income escapement.

No re-opening of assessment on mere change of opinion without nexus with original materials

July 17, 2024 720 Views 0 comment Print

Assessee was engaged in diamond manufacturing, trading, and windmill power generation, had claimed deductions under sections 35DD and 80IA(4)(iv) during scrutiny assessment. Despite furnishing all details, AO issued a notice for reassessment, alleging income escapement related to the deduction under section 80IA.

Section 153A: No Additions Without Incriminating Material for Completed Assessments

July 16, 2024 1137 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court dismisses Income Tax Department’s appeal in PCIT Vs Satya Prakash Gupta case, finding no evidence of commission receipt from foreign entities. Read the detailed judgment and analysis.

Analysis of Section 87A and 115BAC(1A) of Income Tax Act, 1961

July 16, 2024 11184 Views 3 comments Print

Analysis of Sections 87A and 115BAC(1A) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, detailing their implications for taxpayers, including rebates and the new tax regime options.

HC Sets Aside Section 148A Order: Officer Who Heard Didn’t Pass Order

July 16, 2024 984 Views 0 comment Print

Read the Kerala High Court’s judgment in Johnson Koomullil Thomas vs ITO under Section 148A of the Income Tax Act. Discover why the court nullified the order due to procedural flaws.

AO not allowed sufficient time to reply: Karnataka HC quashes Assessment Order

July 16, 2024 1299 Views 0 comment Print

Read about the Karnataka High Courts decision quashing an Income Tax demand order due to insufficient time provided for reply to a notice in Mohammed Saits case.

Unsigned Excel Sheet Insufficient for Section 153C Proceedings without Corroboration

July 15, 2024 2679 Views 0 comment Print

Gujarat High Court dismisses Revenue’s appeal as unsigned excel sheet lacks corroboration in S. 153C Income Tax Act proceedings. Read full judgment here.

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