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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


No Addition u/s 69A for NRI’s cash deposit during Demonetization in NRO Account from earlier Withdrawals

February 12, 2024 1590 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi deletes addition under section 69A of Income Tax Act in Viren Bakhru vs. ACIT case. Assessee’s explanation of cash deposit during demonetization accepted.

LTCG Not Bogus if Assessee Proves Transaction Genuineness

February 12, 2024 1395 Views 0 comment Print

Gujarat High Court rules in favor of taxpayer in PCIT-1 vs Parasben Kochar, dismissing appeal on LTCG tax exemption under Section 10(38).

CIT Cannot Cancel Trust Registration for Settlor’s Use Clause or Mutual Fund Investments

February 12, 2024 930 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune overturns CIT (Exemption)’s decision, allowing S.M. Batha Education Trust to retain its registration under Section 12AB, affirming its charitable nature.

Kerala HC Extends Tax Filing Deadline for Companies MD Illness

February 12, 2024 669 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala HC allows Lavia Infra Ltd. to submit missing documents due to MD’s illness, giving six weeks for compliance with Income Tax Act, 1961.

ITAT upholds denial of LTCG exemption on shares of Kappac Pharma Limited

February 11, 2024 1320 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal upholds denial of LTCG exemption on shares of Kappac Pharma Limited. Read the full analysis of this remarkable decision & its implications on taxpayers.

Article 13(4) of India-Mauritius DTAA exempts sale of shares acquired prior to 1st April 2017

February 10, 2024 1785 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that benefit of Article 13(4) of India Mauritius tax Treaty duly available to Mauritius registered assessee, having Tax Residency Certificate, for sale of shares which were acquired prior to 1st April 2017.

Key Guidelines for Finalizing Accounts: Income Tax & GST Compliance

February 10, 2024 14946 Views 1 comment Print

Discover essential considerations for finalizing books of accounts with our comprehensive guide on adhering to Income Tax and GST regulations effectively.

Reasons for reassessment must be specific, relevant & substantiated by tangible material

February 9, 2024 1974 Views 0 comment Print

In a landmark judgment, Jharkhand High Court quashes Income Tax Departments reassessment orders against Pasari Casting, upholding principles of natural justice.

No Penalty for Excessive Depreciation Claim Due to bona fide Mistake

February 9, 2024 2586 Views 0 comment Print

Mumbai ITAT quashes penalty in DCIT vs Sasan Power Ltd case, ruling that furnishing inaccurate expenditure claim does not constitute inaccurate particulars of income, citing bona fide mistake.

Mere allegations insufficient to disallow section 35-AC deduction: ITAT Mumbai

February 9, 2024 939 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai decides on a case involving the disallowance of Section 35-AC deduction, emphasizing the importance of tangible evidence over mere allegations.

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