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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 18363 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 446997 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 123 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


Subordinate Authorities Must Unreservedly Follow Orders of Highest Appellate Authorities

April 4, 2024 1788 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court ruling emphasizes revenue officers’ obligation to adhere to appellate decisions in quasi-judicial matters, ensuring fair tax administration.

Developer engaged in “development” of new infrastructural facility eligible for Section 80 IA(4) deduction

April 4, 2024 609 Views 0 comment Print

Understand Section 80-IA(4) deductions: N.C.C. – M.S.K.E.L (J.V.) Vs Income Tax Officer (ITAT Ahmedabad) clarifies eligibility for developers.

TDS credit on Salary cannot be granted if Assessee fails to furnish salary slip or Form No.16

April 4, 2024 1398 Views 0 comment Print

In Ajit Chandrashekar Dighe Vs DCIT (ITAT Mumbai), learn about the importance of substantiating Form 26AS or Form 16 for claiming TDS credit. Detailed analysis provided.

PCIT Cannot invoke Section 263 jurisdiction Solely Based on Disagreement with AO’s Plausible View

April 4, 2024 534 Views 0 comment Print

Analysis of Satbir Mahato Vs PCIT case by Kolkata ITAT, highlighting the dispute over Section 263 jurisdiction due to plausible views of AO.

CIT(A) Cannot disbelieve Cash Book Solely Based on General Practice

April 4, 2024 777 Views 0 comment Print

Mool Chand Aggarwal Vs ACIT (ITAT Delhi) CIT(A) cannot disbelieve cash book only on the ground that ‘generally individuals do not maintain cash book and it is not mandatory to maintain cash book for the individual’.

AO’s Treatment of Cash Deposits as Unexplained Without Adverse Material Unjustified

April 4, 2024 7791 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi in Preeti Bhardwaj Vs ITO held that AO cannot treat cash deposits as unexplained when assessee has provided the source of cash deposits being cash withdrawals without bringing adverse material.

No Section 56(2)(viib) addition for allotment of equity shares by Subsidiary to holding company at premium

April 4, 2024 2241 Views 0 comment Print

Rugby Regency P. Ltd appeals against denial of depreciation on windmills and addition of income under Section 56(2)(viib) of Income Tax Act. Detailed analysis of the case from ITAT Delhi.

Revamping SME Growth: An Overview of New Manufacturing Norms In India

April 4, 2024 1110 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the new manufacturing norms (NMN) in India aimed at boosting SME growth. Learn about eligibility criteria, investment thresholds, and benefits for small and medium enterprises.

Revision u/s 263 justified as details not examined by AO: ITAT Mumbai

April 4, 2024 744 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that non-examination of the details clearly makes the order of AO erroneous and prejudicial to the interest of revenue. Accordingly, PCIT correctly assumed the revisional jurisdiction under section 263 of the Income Tax Act.

TDS was correctly deducted by Hindustan Lever, rules Orissa HC in challenge by Works Contractor for ‘Wheel’, ‘Surf Excel’ and ‘Domex’ Production

April 4, 2024 1050 Views 0 comment Print

Assessee-company had entered into a Purchasing Agreement with M/s. Hindustan Unilever Ltd. whose main business was manufacture and sale of detergents, etc.

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