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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 55020 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 18408 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 447957 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 9942 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 228 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 222 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 132 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 48 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


Section 43B(h) of Income Tax Act: Timely Payments to Micro & Small Enterprises

February 4, 2024 1590 Views 0 comment Print

Explore impact of Income Tax Act Section 43B(h) on businesses and Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs). Learn about timeframe, importance, and implications for tax deductions, promoting timely payments for financial well-being.

Section 36(1)(va) of Income Tax Act, 1961 – Retrospectivity vs. Perspectivity Tussle

February 4, 2024 6462 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the legal intricacies of Income Tax Act’s Section 36(1)(va) and Section 43B, the debates on retrospectivity, and the impact of recent amendments. Unravel the complexities with insights from Checkmate Services Pvt. Ltd vs CIT [2022 SCC OnLine SC 1423], ITAT Hyderabad ruling, and the perspective of the Hon’ble Delhi High Court.

Brief Note on Interim Union Budget For FY 2024-25

February 4, 2024 1743 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the highlights of Interim Union Budget 2024-25, its impact on direct and indirect taxation, GDP projections, and key changes in GST. Stay informed with our detailed analysis

Management Support Fees Not FTS under India-Singapore DTAA: ITAT Delhi

February 2, 2024 1413 Views 0 comment Print

Read the detailed analysis of ITAT Delhi’s order in Cameron (Singapore) vs ACIT case. Learn why management support fees are not considered FTS under India-Singapore DTAA. Get insights on grounds, TDS credit, interest, and penalty.

American Express (India) Wins Tax Battle: ITAT Delhi Grants Relief on Relocation Expenses

February 2, 2024 1119 Views 0 comment Print

Read the full text of the ITAT Delhi order on American Express (India) Pvt. Ltd. vs. JCIT. The decision grants relief on relocation expenses under section 40(a)(i) of the Income Tax Act.

ITAT Directs AO to Allow Indexed Cost of Improvement & Recompute Capital Gains

February 2, 2024 8751 Views 1 comment Print

Read the full text of the ITAT Delhi order in the Ashwin Kapur vs ACIT case. The ITAT directs the AO to allow the indexed cost of improvement and recompute capital gains under section 48 of the Income Tax Act.

Section 194C TDS on Common Maintenance Charges: ITAT remitts matter back to AO

February 2, 2024 1203 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the ITAT Delhi order in Paramount Restaurants’ appeal against National Faceless Appeal Centre’s decision on TDS deduction for Common Maintenance Charges under section 194C.

A Guide for Assessee on Section 43B(h) of Income Tax Act, 1961- Compliance

February 2, 2024 3057 Views 0 comment Print

Understand Section 43B(h) in the Income Tax Act, its socio-economic implications, and practical tips for timely payments to Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) under the UDYAM AADHAR scheme.

High Court Quashes Assessment Order on Amalgamation Grounds

February 2, 2024 1602 Views 0 comment Print

The Madras High Court quashes the assessment order dated 31.12.2022, citing irregularities in the assessment process post-amalgamation of Pallava Textiles and Cheran Synthetics. Details of the legal proceedings and implications.

Bogus Purchase: No Penalty for Estimate-Based Additions

February 2, 2024 6192 Views 1 comment Print

ITAT concluded that the penalty levied under section 271(1)(c) of the Act was unsustainable due to the defect in the statutory notice and the fact that the penalty was imposed on additions made through estimation.

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