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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 55005 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 18393 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 447900 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


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


Ahmedabad ITAT Clarifies Letter of Credit vs. Bank Guarantee in Transfer Pricing Dispute

May 8, 2024 1671 Views 0 comment Print

In a detailed analysis of Axis Bank Limited Vs ACIT case, Ahmedabad ITAT explains the difference between a Letter of Credit and Corporate Guarantee, resolving disallowance disputes.

Income Tax Regime Dilemma – New VS. Old

May 7, 2024 23121 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the amendments to Section 115BAC of the Income Tax Act, 1961, and the implications of the new tax regime from AY 2024-25. Understand your options, consequences, and strategies for tax filing.

ITAT allows credit of Full TDS to assessee who acted as agent (kaccha arahtia)

May 7, 2024 3093 Views 0 comment Print

Read the detailed analysis of Kanjula Rajagopal Reddy Firm vs. ITO case by ITAT Vishakhapatnam regarding TCS credit eligibility under Section 194Q without TDS shortfall.

Necessary to imposes cost on dishonest litigant for taking false & frivolous defences: HC

May 7, 2024 1122 Views 0 comment Print

Jharkhand High Court imposes penalty on JBVNL for unjust retention of Rs 2.9 crore, orders refund of TDS. Detailed analysis of Anvil Cables Pvt Ltd vs State of Jharkhand case.

Cash deposits during demonetization: ITAT deletes addition of duly explained deposit

May 7, 2024 7074 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the verdict of Vishakhapatnam ITAT on unexplained cash deposits. Detailed analysis on taxpayer’s explanation, legal provisions, and conclusions.

Taxation of Physical Gold, Paper Gold & Gold Derivatives in India

May 6, 2024 4509 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the intricacies of gold taxation in India, covering physical gold, paper gold, gold derivatives, inheritance tax, and compliance measures.

Investments from NRE Accounts not taxable under Section 10(d) of Income Tax

May 6, 2024 6453 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the Gujarat High Court judgment on reopening an NRI assessment, analyzing investments from NRE accounts and failure to file income returns. Detailed legal insights provided.

Section 43B deduction cannot be denied merely for not claiming in tax audit report

May 6, 2024 3486 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the detailed analysis of Maruti Enterprise Vs ADIT(CPC) case by Rajkot ITAT regarding the allowance of deduction U/s 43B based on payment basis. Understand the implications of tax audit report discrepancies.

ITAT allows rectification of mistake of applying registration in Form 10AB instead of Form 10A

May 6, 2024 3180 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the Mandava Foundation vs. ITO case, where the Hyderabad ITAT condones an assessee’s mistake in registration, allowing them to rectify the error and granting regular registration.

Section 271(1)(c) penalty not automatic on mere expense Disallowance or Income Enhancement 

May 6, 2024 2058 Views 0 comment Print

Tribunal ruled that mere disallowance of expenses or enhancement of returned income does not automatically warrant the imposition of penalties under Section 271(1)(c)

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