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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 55011 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 18399 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 447924 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


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 30 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


Section 43B(h) of Income Tax Act, 1961: Analysis & Implications

March 20, 2024 9675 Views 0 comment Print

Explore Section 43B(h) of Income Tax Act, its applicability to Micro and Small enterprises, conditions for deduction, tax audit reporting, and practical implications. Learn how to navigate deductions effectively.

Appeal filed in manual form instead of online: Kerala HC Condones 141 Days Delay  

March 20, 2024 600 Views 0 comment Print

Aluva Co-Operative Agricultural and Rural Development Bank Ltd vs ITO: Kerala High Court orders to condone delay in filing income tax appeal due to a filing mistake.

No Penalty under Section 271B if Penalty Already Levied under Section 271A

March 20, 2024 3132 Views 0 comment Print

Mumbai ITAT sets aside penalty under section 271B, citing previous penalty under section 271A for non-maintenance of accounts in Haresh Ghanshyamdas Makhija vs ITO case.

Tax Department Shouldn’t Exploit Taxpayers’ Lack of Knowledge: Delhi HC

March 20, 2024 1407 Views 0 comment Print

Read how Delhi High Court reaffirmed taxpayer rights, urging the tax department to refrain from exploiting lack of taxpayer knowledge. Case details and analysis here.

CIT(A) Cannot Add New Source of Income Without Enhancement Notice

March 20, 2024 1200 Views 0 comment Print

In the case of Mandeep Singh Anand Vs ACIT, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Delhi ruled that the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) cannot add a new source of income without issuing an enhancement notice. Get insights into the case and the tribunal’s decision.

Revision of Reassessment Order Not Valid if no additions were made based on reasons for reopening

March 20, 2024 1500 Views 0 comment Print

Delve into the case of Paramjit Singh Vs PCIT (ITAT Delhi) regarding jurisdiction under section 263 of the Income-tax Act, 1961, and its impact on reassessment orders.

No Penalty U/s 271(1)(v) for Bona Fide Mistakes: Mumbai ITAT

March 20, 2024 1299 Views 0 comment Print

Mumbai ITAT ruled no penalty under section 271(1)(c) if bona fide mistakes in original return were corrected during assessment. Full text analysis included.

ITAT criticises CIT(A) for perfunctory defense & lack of inquiry: Remits Matter to AO

March 20, 2024 798 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi ITAT remits matter in ACIT vs Grass Valley India Pvt Ltd case, criticizing CIT(A) for perfunctory defense, lack of inquiry on expenses, and orders fresh determination.

Rule 11UA(2)(A) Doesn’t Mandate Valuation Report for NAV Method: Delhi ITAT

March 20, 2024 2385 Views 0 comment Print

DCIT vs Continental Corrugators Pvt. Ltd. – Delhi ITAT rules Rule 11UA(2)(A) doesn’t require a valuation report for substantiation under NAV method for determining FMV. Full analysis here.

HC Upholds Deletion of Share Capital Addition Under Section 68

March 20, 2024 1200 Views 0 comment Print

Read about the Calcutta High Court’s decision to uphold the deletion of share capital addition under Section 68 of the Income Tax Act, as identity, creditworthiness, and genuineness of transactions were established.

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