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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 50C: Higher Property Sale Consideration Not Ground for Section 271(1)(c) Penalty

March 9, 2024 1206 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi rules against penalty under Section 271(1)(c) for inaccurate income particulars from property sale, emphasizing legal and factual clarity.

Sample Grounds for ITAT Appeal: Condonation of Delay under Sec. 249(3) Post CIT(A)’s Rejection

March 8, 2024 13323 Views 0 comment Print

Explore sample grounds of appeal for condonation of delay before ITAT after rejection by CIT(A), NFAC, New Delhi. Legal analysis of errors and sufficient causes presented by the assessee.

Interest in land is Assets for determining FMV of shares & Capital Gain Calculation

March 7, 2024 1668 Views 0 comment Print

J&K and Ladakh High Court rules leasehold interest in land as a company asset, impacting share valuation and capital gains calculation. Read the detailed judgment analysis.

Amendment in Form 3CEB by Income Tax Notification dated 05.03.2024

March 6, 2024 5289 Views 0 comment Print

Key updates to Form 3CEB for specified domestic transactions, following CBDT Notification No. 27/2024, enhancing reporting requirements.

CBDT Clarifies Provisions for Charitable Donations & Application of Income

March 6, 2024 24666 Views 0 comment Print

Explore Circular No. 3/2024 by the Government of India, Ministry of Finance. Learn how Finance Act 2023 affects tax exemptions for charitable donations in the context of trusts and institutions.

TDS not deductible on payment to non-resident for availing General Business Support Service: Bombay HC

March 6, 2024 1773 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court held that payments made to non-resident for availing General Business Support Service under Cost Contribution Arrangement is not in the nature of fees for ‘technical services’ and accordingly tax is not deductible on the same.

Special Tax Regime for Certain Incomes of Non-Resident Indians (NRI)

March 6, 2024 3975 Views 2 comments Print

Explore the special tax regime for NRIs under the Income Tax Act, 1961, offering benefits on investments and capital gains in convertible foreign currency.

Unveiling the Fundamental Principle – No Tax Without Legal Authority

March 5, 2024 5016 Views 2 comments Print

Explore Article 265’s mandate for lawful taxation in India, highlighting legal authority, sovereign power, valid laws, and the critical principles of levy and collection.

Exemption u/s. 10(10AA) differentiating Government and other employees not violative of Article 14: Patna HC

March 5, 2024 1623 Views 0 comment Print

Patna High Court’s judgment on leave encashment tax exemption for government vs other employees, detailing differentiation, constitutional validity, and implications.

ITAT deletes addition made based on entries found in Hazir Johri software, as they were accounted in Tally

March 5, 2024 1455 Views 0 comment Print

Read the detailed analysis of ITAT Delhi’s decision to delete additions made on cash salary payments without proper documentation in Vaibhav Jain Vs DCIT case.

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