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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 55020 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 18408 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 447957 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 9942 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 228 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 222 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 132 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 48 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


Taxation for NRIs

April 19, 2024 9306 Views 0 comment Print

Understanding taxation for NRIs: Learn about residential status, taxable income, deductions, and the importance of Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAA) in India.

Percentage of Indian population that pays taxes

April 19, 2024 35838 Views 2 comments Print

Discover the truth about taxation in India: Only around 4% of the population pays income tax, a surprising statistic explained through detailed analysis and estimation.

Department to Comply with ITAT’s Order once Aware, within Stipulated Time

April 19, 2024 3324 Views 0 comment Print

Department argued that it had not received the ITAT’s order through proper channels, thus absolving itself of responsibility. However, the court rejected this argument, emphasizing that once the Department became aware of the ITAT’s order, it was obligated to comply within the stipulated time frame.

NFAC Cannot Invoke Section 144B if failed to Lodge Claim Within CIRP Timeframe

April 19, 2024 1290 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi HC explains why NFAC cannot invoke Section 144B of the Income Tax Act if a claim is not lodged within the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) timeframe. Detailed analysis based on M Tech Developers Pvt. Ltd. Vs National Faceless Assessment Centre.

Section 132B(1)(i): AO’s Power on Seized Assets Not Abates After 120 Days

April 19, 2024 2514 Views 0 comment Print

In the case of Dipak Kumar Agarwal Vs Assessing Officer, Allahabad HC rules that the power of the assessing authority to decide on the release of seized assets is not automatically abated after 120 days under S.132B(1)(i) of the Income Tax Act.

One assessment order per assessee per assessment year should prevail unless annulled or set aside

April 19, 2024 1533 Views 0 comment Print

The court’s deliberation highlights the absence of any challenge to the initial re-assessment order or its revision by the Commissioner. Furthermore, the judgment underscores the principle that one assessment order per assessee per assessment year should prevail unless annulled or set aside by a competent authority or court.

Stay on Income Tax Recovery can be granted if 20% Tax Already been paid: Kerala HC

April 19, 2024 1503 Views 1 comment Print

Kerala High Court’s judgment on applicability of CBDT Circular regarding deposition of assessed tax when appeal lies only before ITAT. Analysis and conclusion provided.

Disallowance of Business Expenses by AO: A Glaring Instance of Unfair Logic

April 18, 2024 1407 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the illogical disallowance of business expenses by assessing authorities, the burden on taxpayers, and the questionable logic behind such actions.

Assessment void if section 143(2) jurisdictional notice was issued beyond prescribed time limit

April 18, 2024 5547 Views 0 comment Print

Read about the case of Aark Infosoft Pvt. Ltd. vs. ACIT (ITAT Ahmedabad) where the assessment was deemed void due to a delayed Section 143(2) notice.

ITAT Upholds PCIT’s Decision on Erroneous Assessment Orders and Inadequate Inquiries in Tax Evasion Case

April 18, 2024 1059 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT upholds PCIT’s decision on erroneous assessment orders in tax evasion case. Changela’s appeals dismissed as inadequate inquiries led to erroneous orders.

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