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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


Invocation of provisions of section 263 without satisfying twin condition is unsustainable

September 2, 2023 651 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that invocation of provisions of section 263 of the Income Tax Act without satisfying the twin condition i.e. erroneous and prejudicial to the interest of revenue not satisfied. Hence, order passed u/s 263 set aside.

Assessment Under Sec. 143(3) Doesn’t Auto-Merge with 143(1) Intimation

September 2, 2023 12672 Views 0 comment Print

Mere completion of assessment under section 143(3) doesn’t automatically merge the intimation under section 143(1) with the assessment order

Circumstances which may invite Notice U/s Section 133(6) of Income Tax Act, 1961

September 2, 2023 6696 Views 0 comment Print

Explore circumstances triggering Notice U/s Section 133(6) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Uncover how technology aids the Income Tax Department in identifying tax evasion, including cases of fake deductions, underreported income, unsecured loans, and scrutiny of financial transactions. Understand the importance of prompt response to notices and the potential penalties for non-compliance. Author CA. Shiv Kumar Sharma provides insights to help navigate through these situations.

ITAT directs AO to correct arithmetical error in Section 10AA deduction computation

September 2, 2023 1227 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chennai ruled to correct an arithmetical error made during scrutiny assessment, directing the Assessing Officer to allow the full Section 10AA deduction.

Mere Non-Appearance of Supplier Doesn’t Invalidate Transaction: ITAT Delhi

September 2, 2023 1326 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT rules that an assessee isn’t responsible for a non-responsive supplier when purchases were made in earlier years. Lack of supplier’s response to a section 133(6) notice doesn’t invalidate the transaction.

Exemption u/s 10(23C)(vi) denied as condition ‘solely for educational purposes’ not fulfilled

September 1, 2023 1887 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad held that denial of exemption u/s. 10(23C)(vi) of the Income Tax Act justified as assessee trust having multiple objects doesn’t satisfy the condition of ‘solely for educational purposes’.

Prior period Expenses are beyond the scope of Section 154

September 1, 2023 2310 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi’s verdict on JBJ Technologies Ltd. Vs DCIT: Rectification under Section 154 of Income Tax Act can’t adjust prior period expenses.

ITAT deletes addition for duly explained cash deposit

September 1, 2023 1086 Views 0 comment Print

Review of ITAT Mumbai’s ruling in Kamlesh Vasant Nerkar Vs CIT, emphasizing the need for AO to recognize income that has been adequately explained by the taxpayer.

HC upholds rejection of application for condonation of delay in Filing ITR filed after 16 years

September 1, 2023 2349 Views 0 comment Print

A detailed analysis of the Bombay High Court’s verdict in Mathuradas Narandas & Sons Forwarders Ltd. vs. CBDT, highlighting the significance of timely ITR filing.

Addition for Fall in Gross Profits Without Proof of Suppression is Unsustainable

September 1, 2023 2670 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that addition on the basis of fall in gross profits without pointing out any specific discrepancy in accounts that resulted into suppression of true figure of gross profit is unsustainable in law.

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