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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


STCL Taxable at 15% Can be set-ff against STCG Taxable at 30%: ITAT Mumbai

May 5, 2024 1635 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the detailed analysis of JS Capital LLC Vs ACIT (ITAT Mumbai) regarding the offsetting of Short Term Capital Loss (STCL) against Short Term Capital Gain (STCG) under section 70(2) of the Income Tax Act.

ITAT Deletes Section 56(2)(x)(b)(B) Additions: Consideration Paid via Banking Channels

May 5, 2024 9177 Views 0 comment Print

Appellant’s bank statements confirm full payment, complying with Section 56(2)(x)(b)(B). ITAT deletes addition of Rs. 60.1 Lakhs. Detailed analysis & conclusion.

Source of Demonetization Deposits Substantiated: ITAT Deletes Addition

May 5, 2024 1860 Views 0 comment Print

In the case of Pukhraj Nathmal Jain Vs ITO, ITAT Mumbai deletes addition u/s 68 of Income Tax Act, as the source for deposits made during demonetisation period was substantiated.

ITAT Orders Deletion of FBT Addition Due to Lack of Employer-Employee Relationship

May 5, 2024 411 Views 0 comment Print

In the case of Piramal Enterprises Ltd vs DCIT, ITAT Mumbai directed deletion of Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) addition on business promotion expenses due to absence of an employer-employee relationship.

Time-Barred Appeal Requires Sufficient Cause for Condonation: ITAT Vishakhapatnam

May 5, 2024 948 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the case of Mahesh Gurram Vs ITO, where ITAT Vishakhapatnam dismisses the appeal as time barred due to insufficient cause for delay. Read the detailed analysis here.

Penalty Order for Misreporting Income Unjustified When Under-Reporting Alleged

May 5, 2024 2127 Views 0 comment Print

Analysis of ITAT Hyderabad’s ruling on a penalty order, questioning misreporting of income when the issue was under-reporting, in Mohd. Sarwar Vs ITO case.

Assessee eligible for vacancy allowance under section 23(1)(c) for vacant commercial units

May 5, 2024 1296 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the detailed analysis of Mack Star Marketing Private Limited Vs National Faceless Appeal Centre Delhi regarding taxing unsold flats in real estate business, applicable from AY 2018-19. ITAT deletes notional rent addition for AY 2014-15.

Contractor’s statement alone insufficient to establish a transaction as benami

May 5, 2024 1176 Views 0 comment Print

Allahabad High Court quashes benami transaction proceedings in Smt. Meera Pandey Vs Union of India case, stating contractor’s statement alone insufficient. Read full judgment.

Significant Economic Presence

May 4, 2024 21771 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about Significant Economic Presence (SEP) under the Income Tax Act, 1961, its applicability, impact on non-residents, and recent global developments.

Form 10F: Applicability, Requirement & Filing Process

May 4, 2024 21540 Views 1 comment Print

Article explains about Form 10F, its importance, requirements, and step-by-step process to obtain and file it online for tax relief & Recent amendments.

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