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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


AO Can’t Alter Gross Profit Rates When Books of Accounts Not rejected: Allahabad HC

May 25, 2024 1155 Views 0 comment Print

In PCIT Vs Mahabir Jute Mills Lts., the Allahabad High Court ruled that if books of accounts are not objected to, the AO cannot disturb gross profit rates. Detailed analysis here.

New Section 148 SCN Needed for issues not previously raised: Madras HC

May 25, 2024 2205 Views 0 comment Print

Madras HC rules that a new SCN u/s 148 of the Income Tax Act must be issued for issues not previously raised, ensuring procedural fairness.

Section 269SS & 269T Not Applicable to Share Application Money; No Penalty Under Section 271D or 271E

May 24, 2024 2859 Views 0 comment Print

Calcutta High Court held that share application money or its repayment does not fall under Section 269SS & 269T, as the same are not loans or deposits, and do not attract penalties under Sections 271D and 271E of Income Tax Act.

AO correctly assumed Section 147 jurisdiction if lack of full & true disclosure: Delhi HC

May 24, 2024 1170 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court ruling: Assessing Officer cannot assume jurisdiction under Section 147 of Income Tax Act without proper grounds. Detailed analysis and judgment.

ITAT deletes addition of Cash Deposit against Opening Balance during demonetization

May 24, 2024 7506 Views 0 comment Print

Discover why ITAT Jodhpur ruled that cash deposits made by a 77-year-old assesse during demonetization couldn’t be added under section 68 of the Income Tax Act.

Shedding Light on Tax Manipulation: Understanding Fraud & Evasion Strategies

May 24, 2024 6171 Views 1 comment Print

In India, tax manipulation is a serious topic that involves both tax evasion and tax avoidance. Tax evasion is a criminal activity that comprises adopting fraudulent and illegal practices to evade tax responsibilities, including the purposeful underreporting of income, hiding assets, inventing transactions, and tampering with documents.

SC upholds Restriction on Number of Section 44AB Tax Audit imposed by ICAI 

May 23, 2024 2604 Views 0 comment Print

Supreme Court upholds ICAI’s limit of 60 tax audits per CA, validating it as a reasonable restriction under Article 19(1)(g) of the Constitution.

Supreme Court Upholds ICAI’s Limit of 60 Tax Audits per CA: Analysis

May 23, 2024 16293 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the Supreme Court’s ruling on ICAI’s 60 tax audits limit per Chartered Accountant, its implications, and future impact on the accounting profession.

No Additions Based on Email Without Corroborative Evidence: ITAT Delhi

May 22, 2024 1227 Views 0 comment Print

Read the detailed analysis of Amit Katyal Vs DCIT (ITAT Delhi) where no corroborative evidence was found to prove a Rs. 5 crore payment, leading to deletion of the addition.

All deposits during demonetization should not be presumed unaccounted: ITAT Bangalore

May 22, 2024 1671 Views 0 comment Print

Discover why not every deposit during demonetization is deemed unaccounted cash. Detailed analysis of Narayanappa Munikrishnappa Vs ITO case remitted for fresh consideration by ITAT.

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