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Reassessment 2.0: New Tax Notice Playbook Every Tax Professional Must Decode

Income Tax : The Income Tax Act, 2025 replaces old reassessment provisions with Sections 279 to 286 and increases reopening timelines in certai...

May 15, 2026 7155 Views 0 comment Print

Finance Bill 2026 Enactment Highlights: What Has Changed?

Finance : The amended Finance Bill 2026 abolishes the Tax Recovery Officer’s power to arrest and detain taxpayers for recovery of dues. Th...

May 15, 2026 381 Views 0 comment Print

Enduring Benefit or Recurring Necessity: Tax Treatment of Advertisement Expenditure

Income Tax : The article explains why advertisement expenses for brand building remain deductible under Section 37. Courts have consistently ru...

May 14, 2026 1146 Views 0 comment Print

Decoding Section 115BAE: Are Co-operative Societies Next Manufacturing Hubs?

Income Tax : The article explains how Section 115BAE offers newly established co-operative societies a concessional 15% tax rate for manufactur...

May 14, 2026 177 Views 0 comment Print

Segregation & Aggregation of Income Under Income Tax Acts 1961 & 2025

Income Tax : The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaces old Sections 68 to 69D with a simplified sequential structure under Sections 102 to 106. The cha...

May 12, 2026 387 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 9459 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 8301 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 537 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 1983 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 4992 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


ITAT Upholds Section 153A Jurisdiction as Search Warrant Mentioned “& Ors.” in Group Search

Income Tax : ITAT Delhi held that the assessee was covered under the search proceedings even though its name did not specifically appear in the...

May 22, 2026 93 Views 0 comment Print

Only Solar Days Count for Determining PE Under India-Saudi Arabia DTAA: ITAT Bangalore

Income Tax : Bangalore ITAT ruled that only solar days and not cumulative man-days should be considered while determining the existence of a Pe...

May 22, 2026 1182 Views 0 comment Print

Income From AOP Held Non-Taxable in Member’s Hands as It Was Share of Profit: SC

Income Tax : SC examined nature of amounts received from an AOP and upheld findings that receipts constituted profit share rather than revenue ...

May 22, 2026 336 Views 1 comment Print

Concessional 22% Corporate Tax Rate Cannot Be Denied for Procedural Lapse: Rajasthan HC

Income Tax : The Rajasthan High Court held that the benefit of Section 115BAA could not be denied when Form 10-IC was filed within the period p...

May 22, 2026 147 Views 0 comment Print

Reopening Quashed as It Was Based on Unverified PDF Complaint Found on Third Party’s Mobile Phone: Gujarat HC

Income Tax : The Court held that the petitioner had no connection with the entities or individuals from whose devices the disputed material was...

May 22, 2026 135 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


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 15, 2026 192 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 765 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 2289 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT notifies ITR-U form Form for AY 2026–27

Income Tax : The CBDT introduced Form ITR-U to allow taxpayers to update previously filed returns. The amendment promotes voluntary compliance ...

March 30, 2026 678 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT notifies ITR-V Form for AY 2026–27

Income Tax : The CBDT has substituted the ITR-V form to strengthen verification of electronically filed returns. The amendment enhances accurac...

March 30, 2026 747 Views 0 comment Print


Taxation on Non-Convertible Debenture (NCDs)

December 16, 2023 8886 Views 1 comment Print

Discover the taxation nuances of non-convertible debentures (NCDs) – from interest income and TDS implications to capital gains and redemption proceeds. Understand the tax treatment for both listed and unlisted securities, helping you make informed investment decisions

Real Estate Mastery: Tax-Centric Buyer’s Guide Strategic Transactions

December 14, 2023 1614 Views 0 comment Print

Navigate the complexities of real estate transactions with our comprehensive buyer’s guide. From tax implications to strategic insights, empower yourself for a savvy property purchase.

TDS rates in case of Specified Person having Inoperative PAN

December 8, 2023 132378 Views 5 comments Print

Explore TDS rates for Specified Persons and those with Inoperative PAN under sections 139AA, 206AA, and 206AB. Learn implications, exceptions, and check your status on the Income Tax Reporting Portal.

Different depreciation rates under companies & Income Tax Act- A hassle need to be removed – A suggestion

December 7, 2023 3117 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the disparities in depreciation rates under Companies Act and Income Tax Act. Proposing solutions for tax simplification, ease of business, and increased revenue

SFT- meaning, persons required to file, Due date and Penalty

December 5, 2023 15972 Views 1 comment Print

Explore the essentials of Statement of Financial Transactions (SFT) under the Income Tax Act in India. Understand its meaning, who needs to file, the due date, associated penalties, and the designated forms (Form 61A / Form 61B). Ensure compliance to avoid penalties

Section 119(2)(b) doesn’t empower PCIT to consider merits of claim of income

December 5, 2023 3624 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala High Court held that section 119(2)(b) of the Income Tax Act does not empower Principal Chief Commissioner/ Principal Commissioner of Income Tax to consider the merits of the claim of income, loss, etc.

Best tax saving Mutual Funds to Invest in 2023

December 5, 2023 14346 Views 2 comments Print

Explore the best tax-saving mutual funds (ELSS) for 2023 with top-performing funds like Quant Tax Plan, SBI Long Term Equity, and more. Maximize returns while enjoying tax benefits under Section 80C

All about Document Identification Number under Income Tax Act

December 4, 2023 4380 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the significance of DIN under CBDT Circular 19/2019 in Income Tax communications. Learn exceptions, consequences, and how to authenticate notices.

How to Calculate Income Tax Liability on Minors with Examples

December 3, 2023 2709 Views 0 comment Print

Learn how to calculate income tax liability on minors in India with examples. Understand why the income earned by a minor is clubbed with their parent’s income for tax filing.

CBDT Extends Income Tax Refund Claim Processing Deadline

December 1, 2023 5253 Views 1 comment Print

Introduction: On the 1st of December, 2023, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), under the Ministry of Finance, issued a crucial order under section 119 of the Income-tax Act, 1961. The order addresses the processing of electronically filed income tax returns with refund claims, extending the deadline beyond prescribed limits for non-scrutiny cases. This […]

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