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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 18411 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 447960 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 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 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 54 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


ITAT Mumbai Restores Set-Off Dispute: STCG vs. Non-STT Short-Term Capital Loss

September 9, 2023 960 Views 0 comment Print

Delve into the Prem Naraindas Raney Vs DCIT (ITAT Mumbai) case to understand the complexities surrounding the set-off of short-term capital loss against gains under section 70 and 71 of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

Taxability of ‘Keyman Insurance Policy’

September 9, 2023 65040 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about taxability of ‘Keyman Insurance Policies’ in light of 2013 Finance Act amendment. Understand how law has evolved and what it means for your business.

Disallowance of part of commission payment as business expenditure unjustified

September 6, 2023 2286 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court held that AO and the Tribunal have allowed part of the commission payment as business expenditure. However, disallowance of part of commission payment as business expenditure unjustified.

Addition towards unexplained investment u/s 69 based on presumptions unsustainable

September 6, 2023 1851 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that entire addition towards unexplained investment under section 69 of the Income Tax Act merely on the basis of presumption is unsustainable in law.

Taxability of Non Resident in India – At a Glance

September 6, 2023 6900 Views 0 comment Print

Demystify Taxation for Non-Residents in India with our comprehensive guide. Explore the criteria for determining residential status, obligations, and key tax implications. Don’t navigate the complexities alone – stay informed and compliant.

Revision u/s 263 justified as AO grossly failed to verify nature and source of transaction

September 5, 2023 795 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Raipur held that revisionary jurisdiction under section 263 of the Income Tax Act rightly invoked as there is a gross failure on the part of the A.O to verify the nature and source of the cash deposits.

Revision u/s 263 for non-invocation of section 115BBE on addition u/s 68 towards unexplained sundry creditors justified

September 5, 2023 1581 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Rajkot held that invocation of revisionary jurisdiction u/s 263 non-invocation of section 115BBE of the Act on the addition made on account of unexplained sundry creditors u/s. 68 of the Act is duly justifiable.

Exemption u/s. 54 unjustified as benefit claimed on different document and later transaction completed differently

September 5, 2023 1071 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that assessee claimed benefit u/s 54 on a different document, whereas ultimately the transaction completed on altogether a different set of conditions and property, which is not permissible to claim benefit u/s. 54 of the Act. Accordingly, benefit u/s. 54 denied.

Royalty or technical charges income of non-resident taxable in India on receipt basis under India-Switzerland DTAA

September 5, 2023 1359 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore held that in case of non-resident, income arising in India by way of royalties or technical charges could be taxed in India but that could be only on the receipt basis under India-Switzerland DTAA and not on accrual basis.

Period in deduction section 54EC of Income Tax Act has to be regarded as six British Calendar months

September 4, 2023 1602 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that in terms of General Clauses Act, 1897 period of six month mentioned in Section 54EC of the Income Tax Act has to be regarded as six British Calendar months.

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