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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


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.

Interest payment on cash loan covered u/s 69C as unexplained expenditure

September 4, 2023 1506 Views 0 comment Print

Held that payment of interest on cash loan falls within the ambit of unexplained expenditure within the meaning of Section 69C of the Income Tax Act.

Reopening of assessment without tangible material is invalid

September 4, 2023 1644 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad held that reopening of assessment u/s. 147 of the Income Tax Act after four years without any tangible material amounts to change of opinion and according the same is invalid and liable to be quashed.

HC Quashes Section 276B Proceedings as TDS was already deposited & penalty proceedings were not initiated

September 4, 2023 2865 Views 0 comment Print

Analysis of Jharkhand High Court’s judgment in A.M. Enterprises Vs State of Jharkhand, quashing TDS-related criminal proceedings. Insights into Section 276B and its implications.

HC directs appellant to file return pursuant to Section 148

September 4, 2023 750 Views 0 comment Print

Analyzing Delhi High Court’s decision in Dhruv Suri Vs ITO. The court has directed the appellant to file tax return pursuant to Section 148.

No U/s. 153A Assessment Without Incriminating Material: Patna High Court

September 4, 2023 1104 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the intricacies of ACIT Vs Satish Kumar Keshri, a pivotal case by the Patna High Court about the application of Section 153A in Income Tax assessments. Learn about the court’s stand and its implications.

Attribution of profit unsustainable in absence of Permanent Establishment in India

September 4, 2023 924 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that attribution of profit from offshore supply and services to the Permanent Establishment unsustainable as assessee didn’t have any Permanent Establishment in India in the assessment years under dispute.

AO cannot interpolate Salary for extra work on mere presumption of Monthly Payment

September 4, 2023 459 Views 0 comment Print

Assessing Officer’s claims on the irregularity of additional salary payments are unfounded, says ITAT. When payments are made via cheque and duly recorded, there’s no reason to treat them as ‘outside the books.’ The assessee provided evidence that these are year-end calculations, not fictitious transactions. The additional salaries are legitimate and shouldn’t be interpolated for 12 months.

Profit from Sale of Agricultural Land Stock is exempt, Not Business Receipt: ITAT

September 3, 2023 14361 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi passed a significant judgment in ITO Vs Essjay Enterprises, focusing on classification of income derived from sale of agricultural land and shares. 

Reopening of assessment after full and true disclosure of material facts unsustainable

September 3, 2023 2322 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court held that reopening of assessment u/s 147 of the Income Tax Act unsustainable as the assessee has fully and truly disclosed all the material facts.

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