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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


Delhi High Court Closes CCD Taxation Appeals, Awaits Supreme Court’s Final Decision

January 16, 2024 1755 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court disposes of CIT Vs Zaheer Mauritius appeals, addressing taxability and capital gains nature of Compulsorily Convertible Debentures under India-Mauritius DTAA.

Ethical Foundations for Tax Compliance: Lessons from Sikh Teachings in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji

January 16, 2024 1758 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the ethical foundations for tax compliance in Sikhism, drawing lessons from Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Understand the principles of honesty, sharing, and societal well-being.

No Reevaluation of Facts Without Alleged Perversity in Findings: Delhi HC

January 16, 2024 825 Views 0 comment Print

HC court upheld factual findings of lower authorities, emphasizing its limited jurisdiction under Section 260A of Income Tax Act. It clarified that it cannot reevaluate questions of fact in the absence of any grounds alleging perversity in the findings.

Excess Stock cannot be treated as unexplained investment’ u/s.69B & section 115BBE not apply

January 16, 2024 2454 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chennai’s in Ethiraj Hotel Mart Vs DCIT held that as assessee declared excess stock as business income and provided a plausible explanation for its source, it should be taxed as ‘normal business income’ and not as ‘unexplained investment’ under section 69B.

HC set-aside order for non-consideration of reply due to administrative delays in ITBA-PAN system

January 15, 2024 1002 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the recent ruling by the Madras High Court in N. Kannammal vs. Assessment Unit, highlighting the petitioner’s challenge against an unjust assessment order under Income Tax Act, 1961, dated 07.12.2022, and the court’s directive for a fresh consideration, emphasizing procedural fairness and natural justice.

Remove Section 36(1) (va) of the Income Tax Act from inception

January 15, 2024 2529 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the impact of removing Section 36(1)(va) for employer contributions under Section 43B. Learn how it affects Provident Fund, ESI, and the call for equitable tax treatment.

Clarity Required on Basis for Penalty, Failure to Specify Renders Notice Invalid

January 13, 2024 1275 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court held that if an irrelevant matter is not struck off in the notice, it indicates the AO’s uncertainty regarding the basis for imposing the penalty. Such ambiguity implies non-application of mind, rendering the notice invalid.

No Reassessment after 3 Years, Escaped Income below Rs. 50 Lakh: Karnataka HC

January 13, 2024 54123 Views 1 comment Print

Karnataka High Court rules against income tax reassessment after 3 years. Case: Pramila Mahadev Tadkase Vs ITO. Details of the judgment and legal implications.

Income Tax Notice Invalid if not mailed on Registered Email ID: Karnataka HC

January 13, 2024 7032 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka High Court invalidates income tax assessment order citing incorrect email notices. Details of Sterling Urban Ventures Pvt Ltd Vs Assessment Unit case.

Apply Now: CA/CA Firms Empanelment in Bihar & Jharkhand for Special Auditors

January 11, 2024 2307 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax Department invites C.A./C.A. Firms in Bihar & Jharkhand to apply for empanelment as Special Auditors. Eligibility, terms, and conditions outlined. Apply within 15 days.

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