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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


Interest on TDS being compensatory in nature is allowable u/s 37(1)

October 3, 2023 5277 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Jaipur held that interest paid on TDS is compensatory in nature and is a business expenditure allowable u/s 37(1) of the Income Tax Act

Amendment to provisions of section 50C(1) is retrospective in nature

October 3, 2023 3738 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Hyderabad held that amendment to provisions of section 50C(1) of the Income Tax Act is retrospective in nature and hence the value adopted or assessed or assessable by the Stamp Valuation Authority on the date of agreement has to be taken for the purpose of full value of the consideration.

Disallowance u/s 40A(3) sustained as benefit of exception u/r 6DD(f) not eligible

October 3, 2023 1383 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that the payment of assessee made in cash in violation of section 40A(3) of the Act is not eligible for benefit of exceptions envisages under Rules 6DD(f) in absence of any evidence supporting identity and genuineness of the supplier.

Revisional Power: Difference of Opinion Alone Insufficient to invoke Section 263

October 3, 2023 903 Views 0 comment Print

In a recent case, ITAT Delhi ruled that having a difference of opinion alone is insufficient to invoke Section 263 of the Income Tax Act.

TDS on rent reimbursement not deductible if no lessor & lessee relationship

October 3, 2023 4485 Views 0 comment Print

In a recent case, ITAT Kolkata ruled that TDS on rent reimbursement is not deductible if there is no lessor and lessee relationship, siding with McNally Bharat Infrastructure.

Section 79 Triggers on Change in Beneficial Ownership of Shares: ITAT

October 3, 2023 4962 Views 0 comment Print

In this article, we discuss ITAT Mumbai’s decision in Hiranandani Healthcare Pvt Ltd vs CIT case regarding set-off of brought forward losses and impact of Section 79 on individual shareholding changes.

ITAT Imposes Rs 5,000 Cost on Assessee for Non-Compliance of CIT(A) notices

October 2, 2023 1893 Views 0 comment Print

Read how ITAT Mumbai imposes a cost of Rs 5,000 on Edifice Properties Pvt Ltd for non-compliance with notices in their appeal against the CIT(A) order.

Notice Received U/s Section 133 (6) of Income Tax Act, 1961? An Eye Opening Case Study

October 2, 2023 42174 Views 1 comment Print

Discover an eye-opening case study about a taxpayer’s experience with Section 133 (6) of Income Tax Act, 1961. Learn lessons on handling tax notices effectively.

Disallowance of interest u/s 36(1)(iii) unjustified as interest bearing funds not used for purchase of land

September 30, 2023 2118 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore held that disallowance of interest u/s. 36(1)(iii) of the Income Tax Act unjustified as interest bearing funds not utilized towards purchase of capital assets (i.e. land).

Broadcasting Reproduction Right not covered under definition of Royalty under Article 12 of India-USA DTAA

September 30, 2023 993 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that Broadcasting Reproduction Right is not covered under the definition of Royalty under the Income Tax Act as well as Article 12 of the India-USA DTAA.

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