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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 54984 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 18357 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 446820 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 5283 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 177 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 222 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 183 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 210 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


TDS Returns and Statements under Income Tax Act 2025

March 30, 2026 16425 Views 1 comment Print

The new tax law renumbers TDS return forms and introduces a unified reporting system. The key takeaway is that compliance remains the same, but form numbers and structure are simplified.

Carried‑Forward Losses in Amalgamations: Smooth Transition under Income Tax Act 2025

March 30, 2026 777 Views 0 comment Print

The issue concerns treatment of carried-forward losses when post-merger conditions are breached. The law provides that such benefits are reversed and taxed as income in the year of violation. The key takeaway is that non-compliance leads to prospective taxation without reopening past assessments.

New Income-tax Act, 2025 – A Complete Guide for Common Taxpayers

March 30, 2026 30795 Views 3 comments Print

The issue was complexity in the existing tax framework due to multiple amendments. The new law simplifies provisions and improves clarity without changing tax rates. The key takeaway is that the reform focuses on ease of compliance rather than increasing taxes.

CBDT notifies ITR-U form Form for AY 2026–27

March 30, 2026 813 Views 0 comment Print

The CBDT introduced Form ITR-U to allow taxpayers to update previously filed returns. The amendment promotes voluntary compliance and reduces litigation risks.

CBDT notifies ITR-V Form for AY 2026–27

March 30, 2026 951 Views 0 comment Print

The CBDT has substituted the ITR-V form to strengthen verification of electronically filed returns. The amendment enhances accuracy and ensures smoother processing of tax filings from AY 2026–27.

Deductions under Chapter VIII- Income Tax Act 2025

March 30, 2026 8148 Views 0 comment Print

Understand how Chapter VIII reshapes deductions with strict conditions, structured sections, and limits. Learn key compliance rules and eligibility criteria.

CBDT notifies Revised ITR-3 for AY 2026-27

March 30, 2026 1992 Views 0 comment Print

The CBDT has introduced a revised ITR-3 form through Notification No. 47/2026 to improve reporting standards. The amendment mandates updated disclosures, strengthening compliance and transparency for taxpayers filing returns for AY 2026–27.

CBT notifies ITR-1 SAHAJ and ITR-4 SUGAM for AY 2026-27

March 30, 2026 6489 Views 0 comment Print

The notification addressed limitations in ITR-1 eligibility for multiple house properties. The amendment permits reporting of up to two properties, simplifying return filing for more taxpayers.

CBDT Grants Section 35(1)(ii) Approval to Indian Rubber Materials Research Institute

March 30, 2026 615 Views 0 comment Print

The issue involved granting recognition to a research institution for tax deduction eligibility. The notification approved it under Section 35(1)(ii), allowing donors to claim deductions subject to strict compliance requirements.

Sec. 12A/80G Rejected by CIT Exemption: Options Under Income Tax Rules 2026

March 30, 2026 4098 Views 0 comment Print

The new Income Tax Rules, 2026 permit reapplication within one month of rejection. This provides a faster alternative to appeals and reduces litigation burden.

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