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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


Interest expense on loans borrowed during the course of real estate and finance business is allowable: ITAT Delhi

March 19, 2024 1281 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that interest paid on loans borrowed during the course of business of real estate and finance business is allowable as deduction. Accordingly, disallowance of the same deleted.

Section 80G registration cannot be denied merely for Delay Due to Technical Glitches

March 19, 2024 1599 Views 0 comment Print

Delve into the analysis of a trust appeal against the rejection of its 80G registration under the Income Tax Act, 1961, due to limitation issues. Learn about technical glitches, legal arguments, and the final verdict.

Failure to substantiate identity & fund source: Kolkata ITAT Remits Matter for Re-adjudication

March 19, 2024 480 Views 0 comment Print

Kolkata ITAT remits case of Dahisar Traders Pvt Ltd vs ITO due to failure in substantiating identity & fund source, demanding re-adjudication. Full order details.

Addition which is not based on reasons for reopening is un-sustainable sans notice u/s 148

March 19, 2024 2475 Views 0 comment Print

Read the detailed analysis of Manu Stock Broking Pvt Ltd Vs ACIT case by Mumbai ITAT. Learn how additional issues impacted proceedings under section 147/148 of the Income Tax Act.

Section 50(C)(2): If taxpayer objects to valuation, AO must refer valuation to valuation officer

March 19, 2024 1752 Views 0 comment Print

Mumbai ITAT orders AO to follow Sec 50C if stamp values exceed property FMV, in Rakhmabai Mhatre Mukkam Bhalgaon vs ITO case. Full text available.

AOs failed to complete Assessment within time limit: Deposited Amounts cannot be retained

March 19, 2024 924 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court rules that Income Tax Officer cannot withhold taxpayer’s deposited amount without framing final assessment order during stay period. Full judgment analysis.

Direction of DRP should be followed by TPO for calculation of TP adjustment: ITAT Kolkata

March 19, 2024 1173 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Kolkata held that TPO should follow the direction of Hon’ble Dispute Resolution Panel (DRP). Accordingly, matter to the file of ld. TPO/AO for further calculation of TP adjustment by considering the direction of the Hon’ble DRP.

Reopening of assessment u/s. 148 based on reason to suspect is unsustainable-in-law: ITAT Delhi

March 19, 2024 2370 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that reopening of assessment under section 148 of the Income Tax Act based on reason to suspect unsustainable as AO failed to demonstrate live link between tangible material and formation of reason to believe that income had escaped assessment.

Tax Recovery Officer doesn’t have jurisdiction to declare sale of property as void: Madras High Court

March 19, 2024 1035 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court held that Tax Recovery Officer cannot declare sale made by the assessee in favour of 3rd party as void. It is the function of civil court to declare a transaction as null and void and the Tax Recovery Officer cannot exercise the said function.

ITAT directs AO to Re-Adjudicate disallowance of Demonetization Cash Deposits

March 19, 2024 675 Views 0 comment Print

Bangalore ITAT’s ruling on cash deposits during demonetization raises questions on verification methods. Learn about the case between ITO and Shri Chatrapati Shivaji.

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