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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


Bombay High Court allows income tax deduction for excise duty claims

February 13, 2024 699 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court allows income tax deduction for excise duty claims, clarifying it doesn’t lead to double deduction. Key details and implications explained.

Funds Held in Fiduciary Capacity by Trust cannot be Treated as Income: ITAT Delhi

February 13, 2024 1278 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi ITAT’s landmark decision: Funds received by charitable trusts under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan in a fiduciary capacity are not considered income. Details inside.

Improper Vouchers Alone Insufficient for Ad Hoc Disallowance: ITAT Delhi

February 13, 2024 1053 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the case of Zheng Yuan Mobiles Pvt. Ltd. vs DCIT at ITAT Delhi. Learn why improper vouchers led to disallowance and how it was overturned.

ITAT Upholds Denial of Section 35(1)(ii) Deduction for Donations to Trust Issuing Bogus Bills

February 13, 2024 1539 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad dismisses Haresh Acids and Chemicals Pvt Ltd’s appeal, rejecting deduction under Section 35(1)(ii) for bogus donation bills, emphasizing legal compliance.

Kerala HC Orders swift CBDT Decision on Co-op Deposit Guarantee Fund’s Section 10(46A) Exemption Request

February 13, 2024 723 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala High Court directs swift decision on Kerala Co-operative Deposit Guarantee Fund Board’s exemption application under Section 10(46A) of the Income Tax Act.

Chandigarh ITAT allows additional evidence in assessments under section 144

February 12, 2024 1521 Views 0 comment Print

Chandigarh ITAT allows additional evidence in assessments under section 144, ensuring fair taxpayer treatment and legal compliance.

No Section 69 Addition If Investment recorded in Books & Explanation Satisfactory

February 12, 2024 4428 Views 0 comment Print

Mumbai ITAT decision clarifies that no addition under Section 69 I-T Act is justified once the source of investment is proven, setting a precedent.

Safe Harbour Limit of 5% Under Section 50C(1) Deemed Retrospective

February 12, 2024 2604 Views 0 comment Print

Mumbai ITAT reiterates Sec 50C(1) as a measure against tax evasion by undervaluing property sales, emphasizing its retrospective application.

No Cessation of Liability u/s 41(1) as debt not written off in books

February 12, 2024 2157 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore held that unless the debt has been written off in the books of accounts of both the assessees, it cannot be said that that cease to exist.

Section 40A(2)(a) Disallowance Requires Fair Market Value Assessment: Arbitrary Ad Hoc Disallowances Not Upheld

February 12, 2024 837 Views 0 comment Print

Delve into ITAT Delhi’s verdict on ACIT vs Noida Cyber Park Pvt. Ltd., emphasizing the need for fair market value assessment in Section 40A(2)(a) disallowances and rejecting arbitrary ad hoc deductions.

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