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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 54984 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 18357 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 446820 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 417 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 5283 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 9930 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 8715 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 783 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 177 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 222 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 183 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 210 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 120 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


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 327 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 981 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT revises Mandatory DIN Requirement to align with Finance Act 2026

Income Tax : CBDT updated DIN rules to align with new provisions introduced under the Finance Act, 2026. The circular mandates DIN for most tax...

March 31, 2026 3405 Views 0 comment Print


Income Tax Form 129: Form for Determining Taxable Portion for Non-Resident Payments

March 26, 2026 1392 Views 0 comment Print

Form 129 allows payers to apply for determination of the taxable portion of payments to non-residents. It ensures TDS is deducted only on the amount actually chargeable to tax, preventing excess deduction.

Income Tax Form 128: Application for Lower or Nil TDS/TCS Certificate

March 26, 2026 10671 Views 0 comment Print

Form 128 allows taxpayers to apply for reduced or nil tax deduction or collection under the Income-tax Act, 2025. It helps avoid excess tax deduction and improves cash flow management.

Income Tax Form 127: Buyer Declaration to Avoid TCS on Goods for Manufacturing Use

March 26, 2026 15420 Views 1 comment Print

The issue concerns exemption from TCS on purchase of specified goods. The rule allows exemption where goods are used for manufacturing and not trading. The key takeaway is proper declaration enables tax relief.

Income Tax Form 126 replaces Form 15C/15D: Application for Nil TDS Certificate

March 26, 2026 1272 Views 0 comment Print

Form 126 replaces Forms 15C and 15D to streamline applications for nil TDS certificates. It applies to eligible non-resident entities operating through branches in India and ensures tax deduction aligns with actual liability.

Form 125 for Senior Citizens aged 75+ to avoid filing income tax returns

March 26, 2026 14463 Views 0 comment Print

If a senior citizen earns income beyond pension and interest, the exemption is withdrawn. The ruling mandates return filing in such cases. This prevents misuse of simplified provisions.

Income Tax Form 124: Employee Statement for Salary Declaration & TDS Deduction

March 26, 2026 10482 Views 0 comment Print

Form 124 allows employees to declare tax-saving claims to employers. Filing ensures correct TDS calculation with eligible deductions.

Income Tax Form 123 replaces 12BA: Statement of Perquisites & Salary Benefits

March 26, 2026 1383 Views 0 comment Print

Employers are required to issue a detailed perquisites statement where salary exceeds Rs.1.5 lakh. This ensures accurate reporting and taxation of employee benefits.

Income Tax Form 122 Replaces Forms 12B & 12BAA for Accurate Salary TDS Reporting

March 26, 2026 2274 Views 0 comment Print

Form 122 consolidates reporting of multiple income sources for salaried employees under the Income-tax Act, 2025. It helps employers compute correct TDS and reduces excess tax deductions.

Income Tax Form 121 Replaces 15G & 15H: FAQs & Guidance Note

March 26, 2026 97863 Views 6 comments Print

The new Form 121 merges earlier forms into a single declaration system for TDS exemption. It simplifies compliance while ensuring accurate reporting through digital processes and UIN tracking.

Income Tax Form 120: Advance Ruling Application Form (Section 383(1))

March 26, 2026 1176 Views 0 comment Print

Understand when and how to file an advance ruling application under the Income-tax Act, 2025. The update clarifies eligibility, documentation, and binding effect of rulings.

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