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Evolution of Strict Tax Interpretation: From Literalism to Purpose in Sterling Holiday Decision

Income Tax : The article argues that the ITAT's interpretation of Sections 2(19AA) and 2(41A) overlooked the anti-surplusage canon, creating su...

July 8, 2026 39 Views 0 comment Print

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 55029 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 18429 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 448014 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 426 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 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 210 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 6, 2026 120 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 333 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 183 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


Department Obligated to Provide Supporting Material for Section 148A(b) Notice

November 6, 2023 5757 Views 0 comment Print

For issuance of notice under section 148A(b), department was duty-bound and was mandatorily required to provide all material information or inquiry conducted along with supporting documents to assessee as per the provisions of Section 148A, therefore, the matter was remitted back to the respondent to supply all the relied-upon documents on the basis of which the notice had been issued and pass the order strictly in accordance with the law as mandated in the provision itself.

Reassessment without due application of mind by AO was invalid

November 6, 2023 2373 Views 0 comment Print

Re assessment notice issued under section 148 solely on basis of information received from the Kolkata Investigation Directorate that certain persons, who were based in Kolkata, had incorporated shell companies.

Computer software being integral for working of hardware are depreciable @60%

November 6, 2023 1143 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that the computer software which are necessary and integral for the working of hardware are eligible for depreciation at the rate of 60% instead of 25%.

Order u/s. 148A(d) Without Opportunity of Hearing is Unlawful

November 6, 2023 2835 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala High Court held that order passed under section 148A(d) of the Income Tax Act without granting an opportunity of being heard as required u/s. 148A(b) makes the order unsustainable in law and hence is liable to be set aside.

No Section 194H TDS deductible on Trade Discount Retained by Ad Agencies

November 5, 2023 1281 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court’s judgment in PCIT vs. Optimal Media Solutions Ltd. for AY 2009-10 clarifies that retention by advertising agencies is trade discount, not subject to TDS under section 194H.

Madras HC Sets Aside Order Rejecting Delay Condonation as Assessee was Abroad

November 5, 2023 1140 Views 0 comment Print

The Madras High Court sets aside an order rejecting the condonation of a 30-day delay in filing a tax appeal due to the assessee being abroad. Learn more.

Non-awareness tax liability land sale: ITAT deletes Section 271(1)(c) Penalty

November 5, 2023 8955 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT in Ahmedabad cancels the penalty under Section 271(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act in Ushaben Chauhan’s case due to non-awareness of tax liability on land sale.

Co-op Societies Eligible for Section 80P Deduction on Interest from Co-op Banks

November 5, 2023 14091 Views 0 comment Print

In a recent ITAT Mumbai case, the deduction of interest income under Section 80P for a cooperative housing society was upheld, clarifying eligibility for cooperative societies.

Notice u/s 274 needs to be issued before limitation period prescribed u/s. 275(1)(c)

November 4, 2023 2544 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that the notice under Section 274 of the Income Tax Act should have been issued before the period of limitation as prescribed under section 275(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act.

Triggering of re-assessment proceedings on matter for which AO had already formed an opinion is untenable

November 4, 2023 816 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that it is settled legal position that re-assessment proceedings under section 148 of the Income Tax Act cannot be triggered on the aspects which AO has already formed an opinion. Accordingly, notice issued u/s 148 set aside.

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