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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


AO cannot issue Draft Assessment Order if no Income Variation: Delhi HC

February 28, 2024 1662 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the Delhi High Court judgment in CIT Vs S.A. Chitra Ventures Ltd. Understand the limitations on AO’s jurisdiction without income variation in draft assessment orders.

Legitimacy of repayments through Journal Entries – Whether liable to penalty?

February 27, 2024 10368 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the impact of Income Tax Sections 269SS, 269ST, 269SU, and 269T on transactions via Journal/Book Entries. Learn about legislative framework, judicial interpretations, and penalties.

Guide to Responding to Income Tax Notices: e-Verification Scheme 2021

February 27, 2024 8553 Views 0 comment Print

Learn how to effectively respond to income tax notices and letters under the e-Verification Scheme 2021. Complete guide for taxpayers with step-by-step instructions

Wrong SFT Reporting may invite Notice U/s 148A of Income Tax Act, 1961

February 27, 2024 4839 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the consequences of incorrect SFT reporting triggering U/s 148A notices under the Income Tax Act, 1961. Learn from a detailed case analysis and understand the implications for taxpayers.

CBDT approves Panjab University’s Scientific Research Deduction U/s. 35(1)(ii)

February 26, 2024 759 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the impact of Income Tax Notification No. 23/2024 dated 26th Feb 2024, granting Panjab University Scientific Research status under section 35. Learn about the retrospective effect and its applicability for Assessment Years 2024-2025 to 2028-2029.

Payments to MSMEs – decoding Section 43B(h) read with MSMED Act

February 26, 2024 13752 Views 1 comment Print

Understand Section 43B(h) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, its implications, and how it impacts payments to micro and small enterprises. Learn about compliance requirements and exemptions in this comprehensive guide.

Delhi HC Clarifies TDS Prosecution Criteria for Corporate Officers

February 25, 2024 2961 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court rules that TDS prosecution cannot proceed without proving an officer’s connection with corporate management, setting a key precedent.

Income from Indian Entities to Volvo Information Technology AB Not Taxable as Royalty: Delhi HC

February 24, 2024 798 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi ITAT rules in favor of Volvo Information Technology AB, declaring receipts from Indian entities not taxable as royalty, aligning with SC precedents.

New Criteria and definition of MSME wef 01.07.2020

February 23, 2024 10425 Views 0 comment Print

India’s new MSME criteria effective July 1, 2020, redefine business scales for growth, integrating investment and turnover for a streamlined classification.

Composite Income (Partly Agricultural and Partly Non-agricultural Income) of Company and Its Splitting-up under Rules 7, 7A, 7B and 8

February 23, 2024 18210 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the intricacies of composite income in companies, its calculation, and tax implications under Rules 7, 7A, 7B, and 8 of the Income Tax Act.

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