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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 18417 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 447984 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 423 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 5337 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


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 192 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 63 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 180 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


Disallowance of MSME Purchase / Expenses under Section 43B(h)

January 31, 2024 82029 Views 4 comments Print

Explore the impact of Income Tax Acts Section 43B(h) on disallowance of expenses from MSMEs. Learn about changes, provisions, and steps for compliance.

Section 271(1)(c) Penalty not imposable on Estimated Bogus Purchase Addition

January 31, 2024 2106 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held in Supertech Construction Company Vs ACIT that penalty notice lacked clarity on grounds for penalty & penalties cannot be levied on additions made on Estimated Bogus Purchase Addition.

Pending assessments abate as per Section 153A when a search takes place: ITAT Delhi

January 31, 2024 1761 Views 0 comment Print

In a significant decision, ITAT Delhi quashes assessment order in Rajender Agarwal Vs ACIT case, citing abatement under Section 153A after a search. Detailed analysis of the legal arguments and implications.

Representation on Disallowance under Section 43B(h) of Income Tax Act, 1961

January 30, 2024 6639 Views 0 comment Print

Read the Karnataka State Chartered Accountants Associations representation on the challenges and proposed solutions regarding disallowance under Section 43B(h) of the Income-tax Act, 196

Provision of Section 43B(h) not applicable to Wholesale and Retail Trade

January 30, 2024 64170 Views 10 comments Print

Explore the amendment in Section 43B(h) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, excluding Wholesale and Retail Traders. Learn how it affects delayed payments and MSME benefits.

Benefit of indexation available while computing book profits u/s 115B

January 30, 2024 1695 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that benefit of indexation of cost of acquisition is to be given to the assessee while computing long term capital gain for the purpose of section 115JB of the Income Tax Act.

ITAT uphold section 68 addition for Non-Responsiveness & Failure to Produce Evidence

January 30, 2024 1296 Views 0 comment Print

Read the full text of ITAT Delhi’s order dismissing SSC Hospitality Pvt Ltd’s appeal due to non-compliance with statutory notices and failure to produce evidence under Section 143(3) of the Income Tax Act.

No Income Tax Exemption to News Agencies u/s 10(22B) w.e.f. 1st April 2024

January 30, 2024 1569 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the implications of Finance Act 2023 withdrawing tax exemptions for news agencies under Section 10(22B) from April 1, 2024. Analyze the impact on Press Trust of India and the broader industry

CBDT Approves M/s Prayoga, Bengaluru for Scientific Research Funding U/s. 35

January 30, 2024 888 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the latest Income-tax Act notification as the Central Board of Direct Taxes designates M/s Prayoga, Bengaluru, as a qualified Other Institution for Scientific Research funding.

Time Limit for Section 271D Penalty Starts at AO Initiation, Not JCIT Notice Date: ITAT Delhi

January 30, 2024 1791 Views 0 comment Print

Sunil Dandriyal vs JCIT case underscores significance of understanding the correct starting point for calculating the time limit for penalty proceedings under Section 271D of the Income Tax Act. The decision reinforces the principle that the initiation of penalty proceedings by the AO, rather than the issuance of a show-cause notice by the JCIT, triggers the commencement of the statutory time limit.

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