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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


ITAT Rules 90% Profit Claims Unimaginable in Development Work

March 1, 2024 1080 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Hyderabad finds 90% profit from development activities highly unusual, calling for a reevaluation of contracts and use of government funds.

HC Orders CCIT for Expedited Review of Compounding Application

February 29, 2024 858 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the judgment of Madras High Court in Ruben Jeyasankari Vs Chief Commissioner of Income Tax-4. Learn about compounding application, guidelines, and directives under the Income Tax Act.

Allahabad HC Sets Aside Order Passed Without Hearing in Income Tax Revision Application

February 29, 2024 1005 Views 0 comment Print

Read about the Allahabad High Court’s decision to quash an order passed without granting the petitioner an opportunity to be heard in an income tax revision application under Section 264 of the Income Tax Act.

Revenue Audit Objection Can Reopen Assessment (From 01.04.2022): Kerala HC

February 29, 2024 3345 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala High Court allows income tax reassessment based on a revenue audit objection highlighting non-compliance with the Act. This applies to assessments after 01.04.2022, even if the taxpayer previously filed returns and the assessment was completed.

Violation of Companies Act not turn share premium into taxable revenue receipt

February 29, 2024 1437 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court ruled that receiving share premium, even if in violation of the Companies Act, doesn’t create taxable income. This case (Shendra Advisory Services P. Ltd. Vs DCIT) clarifies the distinction between capital receipts and income.

Draft assessment order be treated as a show cause notice: Madras HC

February 28, 2024 2658 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court rules draft assessment order must be treated as show cause notice due to lack of opportunity to respond. This decision protects taxpayer rights and ensures fair tax assessments in India.

Tax Recovery Officer cannot declare sale by assessee to 3rd party as void

February 28, 2024 2409 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court ruled that the Tax Recovery Officer (TRO) cannot declare a property sale made by an assessee to a third party as void, even if the sale occurred during tax proceedings. This decision protects the rights of third-party buyers in tax disputes.

Tax planning strategies: Insights from India’s Finance Act 2023

February 28, 2024 3522 Views 1 comment Print

Unlock the latest Income Tax Act changes for FY 24-25 with our guide on slab rates, business income, trust taxation, TDS/TCS, and international tax strategies.

MSME Payments- Action points for corporates

February 28, 2024 2922 Views 0 comment Print

Adapt to Finance Act 2023: Corporates must ensure timely payments to MSMEs to avoid disallowances under amended Section 43B of the Income Tax Act, effective AY 2024-25.

Kerala HC set aside Income Tax assessment order for lack of a hearing

February 28, 2024 2052 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala High Court quashes an Income Tax assessment order against We Connect Agencies for not providing a hearing, emphasizing fair trial rights.

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