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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 54957 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 18312 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 446532 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 5274 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 174 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 219 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 180 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 207 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 120 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 327 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


Site Restoration Deduction Allowed as It Was a Mandatory Contractual Obligation

July 1, 2026 102 Views 0 comment Print

Madras HC held mandatory site restoration costs deductible under Section 37(1), set aside ITAT’s disallowance and dismissed Revenue appeals.

Reassessment Order Passed Beyond Section 153 Limitation was Time-Barred: Chhattisgarh HC

July 1, 2026 156 Views 0 comment Print

Chhattisgarh High Court upheld ITAT’s finding that the reassessment order exceeded the limitation under Section 153 and dismissed the Revenue’s appeal.

Gujarat HC Upholds 6% Addition as Bogus Purchase Estimation Was Based on Concurrent Findings

June 30, 2026 225 Views 0 comment Print

The Gujarat High Court upheld the Tribunal’s estimation of 6% on disputed purchases, holding that concurrent findings of fact warranted no interference. It dismissed the appeals for absence of any substantial question of law.

Gujarat HC Upholds 5% Bogus Purchase Addition for Lack of Independent Enquiry

June 30, 2026 150 Views 0 comment Print

The Gujarat High Court held that the Assessing Officer relied only on information from the Maharashtra Sales Tax Department without conducting independent verification. It upheld the restriction of the addition to 5% and dismissed the Revenues appeal.

Compulsory Income Tax Scrutiny Guidelines FY 2026-27: CS01–CS06 Explained

June 30, 2026 864 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT has identified six categories of returns for compulsory scrutiny during FY 2026-27. Selection triggers detailed examination but does not automatically result in tax additions.

Compounding of offence under the Income-tax Act, 1961

June 30, 2026 3594 Views 0 comment Print

This document provides a complete reference on compounding of offences, including application procedures, offence-wise charges, repeat offence rules, and CBDT approval requirements. It reflects the provisions of the Income-tax Act as amended by the Finance Act, 2026.

Important definition under Income-tax Act, 1961

June 30, 2026 6465 Views 0 comment Print

This glossary explains the most commonly used terms under the Income-tax Act, 1961, including PAN, TDS, assessment, appeals, and capital assets. It serves as a quick reference guide based on the Finance Act, 2026.

List of ICDS and its reconciliations with Accounting Standards​

June 30, 2026 7767 Views 0 comment Print

This guide explains all ten Income Computation and Disclosure Standards (ICDS) and provides reconciliation formats between Accounting Standards and ICDS. It helps taxpayers understand adjustments required for computing taxable income.

Various Income Tax exemptions available against Capital Gains

June 30, 2026 7899 Views 0 comment Print

Learn the exemptions available under Sections 54 to 54GB of the Income-tax Act, including eligible investments, timelines, exemption limits, and withdrawal conditions. The document also reflects amendments made by the Finance Act, 2026.

Section 148A(b) Notice Invalid if Mandatory 7-Day Reply Period Was Not Granted

June 30, 2026 213 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka HC held that a Section 148A(b) notice granting less than seven days for compliance is invalid, making all consequential proceedings unsustainable.

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