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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 55005 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 18393 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 447900 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


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

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 3411 Views 0 comment Print


Reassessment: Invalid if AO’s Belief Lacks Bona Fides, Is Vague and Arbitrary

February 9, 2024 966 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the Jharkhand High Court’s decision in Pasari Casting vs. Income Tax Department, addressing a critical tax reassessment issue. A detailed analysis inside.

Reassessment cannot be initiated based on insufficient, vague, or irrelevant materials

February 9, 2024 2118 Views 0 comment Print

Unveiling the Jharkhand High Court’s decision in Pasari Casting vs. IT Department, highlighting key aspects of tax law and principles of justice.

Audit Report Omission doesn’t Hinder Section 11 Exemption Claim: Ahmedabad ITAT

February 9, 2024 1386 Views 0 comment Print

Gyandeep Charitable Trust’s appeal against the denial of exemption under section 11 of the Income Tax Act, due to a delay in filing Form 10B, is upheld by ITAT Ahmedabad, citing procedural nature.

Reopening Based on Incorrect Grounds Invalidates Assessment: ITAT Mumbai

February 9, 2024 1218 Views 0 comment Print

Mumbai ITAT invalidated the assessment against Good Shepherd Church due to reopening based on incorrect grounds. Get insights from the detailed analysis of the case.

Deduction Eligibility: Compensation for Goods Destruction Pre-Sale Under Sec. 80IA/80IB

February 9, 2024 756 Views 0 comment Print

Mumbai ITAT’s ruling on Colorplus Realty Limited vs. Dy. CIT case regarding deduction u/s 80IB for compensation received from insurance company for destroyed goods before sale.

No addition for loan solely on statements obtained during search proceedings

February 9, 2024 2658 Views 0 comment Print

Ahmedabad ITAT rules that if identity, creditworthiness, and genuineness of transaction are established, loans from shell companies can’t be treated as unexplained under section 68.

All about Section 43B(h) of income tax act 1961 with illustrations

February 9, 2024 10119 Views 4 comments Print

Delve into Section 43B(h) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, focusing on its impact on timely payments to MSEs, with illustrations and key takeaways for businesses.

Discrepancies in KYC docs don’t constitute incriminating material: ITAT Mumbai

February 9, 2024 906 Views 0 comment Print

Discrepancies in KYC docs don’t constitute incriminating material. ITAT cancels income tax addition for Renukamata Multi-State Co-op Society Ltd. vs ACIT.

LTCG on Bogus Scrips Not Eligible For Section 10(38) Exemption: Ahmedabad ITAT

February 9, 2024 930 Views 0 comment Print

Ahmedabad ITAT dismisses appeal, denying LTCG exemption under Section 10(38) for bogus scrips. Read the full text of the order.

ITAT Deletes Hasty Addition made by AO, Citing Lack of Due Diligence

February 9, 2024 750 Views 0 comment Print

Kolkata ITAT deletes additions made without examining nature of expenditure, criticizing AO’s careless attitude. Full text of the order available.

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