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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 54987 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 18369 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 447150 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 5289 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 189 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 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 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


Income Tax Form 189: Application for Approval of Public Company Issue

March 27, 2026 405 Views 0 comment Print

Form 189 is filed by companies to seek approval for issue of eligible capital under Income-tax Act 2025, with filing required three months before issue.

Income Tax Form 188: Application for Approval of Superannuation or Gratuity Fund

March 27, 2026 1035 Views 0 comment Print

Form 188 standardises approval process for gratuity and superannuation funds under Schedule XI. Filed by trustees with documents, it determines eligibility for tax benefits.

Income Tax Form 187: Appeal on Refusal or Withdrawal of Provident Fund Recognition/Approval

March 27, 2026 438 Views 0 comment Print

Form 187 allows appeal against refusal or withdrawal of recognition of provident, gratuity, or superannuation funds within 60 days of order.

Income Tax Form 186: Application for Recognition of Provident Fund

March 27, 2026 504 Views 0 comment Print

Form 186 application process, eligibility, documents, filing rules, and recognition of provident funds under Income-tax provisions explained briefly.

Income Tax Form 185: Accounts of Subscribers to Recognised Provident Fund

March 27, 2026 417 Views 0 comment Print

Form 185 sets format for maintaining provident fund subscriber accounts, including contributions, interest, and balances, with annual summary filing to tax authorities.

Income Tax Form No. 183: Audit Report for Site Restoration Fund Deduction (Schedule X)

March 27, 2026 435 Views 0 comment Print

Form 183 audit report required for Section 49 deduction on site restoration fund. Filing mandatory with accountant certification before return deadline.

Income Tax Form 182: Audit Report for Tea, Coffee & Rubber Accounts

March 27, 2026 474 Views 0 comment Print

Form 182 audit report is mandatory to claim deduction under Section 48 for tea, coffee, and rubber businesses, ensuring compliance and verification.

Income Tax Form 181: Audit Report for Electoral Trust under Rule 289(12)

March 27, 2026 438 Views 0 comment Print

Form 181 requires electoral trusts to file an audit report electronically to claim voluntary contributions as non-taxable income, within the due date of return filing.

Income Tax Form 180: Application for Approval of Employee Welfare Fund

March 27, 2026 468 Views 0 comment Print

The guidance clarifies that employee welfare funds must file Form 180 to seek approval for tax exemption. Approval is granted subject to conditions and verification by tax authorities.

Income Tax Form 173: Statement by Eligible Investment Fund to AO

March 27, 2026 366 Views 0 comment Print

Form 173 requires eligible funds to report details to claim no business connection in India. Filing is mandatory within 90 days to avoid penalties.

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