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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 18417 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 447984 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 5337 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 63 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


Section 115E Concessional Rate Inapplicable to INR Saving Account Share Acquisition

August 12, 2023 3651 Views 0 comment Print

In Pawan Kumar Agarwal vs CIT case, ITAT Kolkata rules that concessional tax rate under section 115E is not applicable when money is deposited in Indian rupees, not foreign exchange.

PF Payment on Next Working Day if Last Date Falls on a Holiday is allowable: ITAT

August 12, 2023 9849 Views 0 comment Print

Analysis of the ITAT Delhi order in Radial International vs DCIT case. ITAT directs AO to re-examine PF payment disallowance due to holiday on the due date.

Failure to Timely Pay Employee’s PF Contribution Negates Deduction Claim

August 12, 2023 1650 Views 0 comment Print

Employer’s and employee’s contributions to PF are treated differently under the Income Tax Act. While the delay in employee’s contribution permanently negates the employer’s claim for deduction, the delay in employer’s contribution only results in the deferment of deduction under Section 43B.

Delhi HC Sets aside Reassessment Order for non-consideration of reply

August 12, 2023 717 Views 0 comment Print

Standard Chartered Bank UK, challenged the validity of the reassessment order on the grounds of jurisdiction and non-consideration of crucial information provided in its response to the notice.

Delhi HC Quashes Reassessment Due to ITBA Technical Glitches

August 12, 2023 1050 Views 0 comment Print

Analysis of Himanshu Infratech vs ITO case from Delhi High Court. Quashing of reassessment due to delay in issuance notice u/s 148A(b) because of technical glitches on ITBA.

Exemption u/s 10(23C)(iiiac) available when government grant exceeds 50% of total receipts

August 11, 2023 4518 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that exemption under section 10(23C)(iiiac) of the Income Tax Act is available when government grant exceeds 50% of total receipts (and not total income) including voluntary contribution.

Cost imposed on assessee due to non-cooperation before lower tax authorities

August 11, 2023 765 Views 1 comment Print

ITAT held that in view of non-cooperation on the part of the assessee before lower authorities for verification of it’s own documents/ claims cost of Rs. 20,000 imposed on the assessee to be deposited into Prime Minister Relief Fund.

Taxability of ESOP, ESPP and RSU received from Indian or Foreign Company under Income tax Act, 1961

August 11, 2023 42273 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the tax implications of Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOP), Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPP), and Restricted Stock Units (RSU) received from Indian or foreign companies under the Income Tax Act, 1961. Understand the treatment, valuation, and disclosure requirements for unlisted shares in the context of taxation. Stay informed to ensure accurate filing of income tax returns and compliance with regulatory obligations.

Delhi HC quashes Reassessment Order Ignoring Assessee’s Response

August 11, 2023 696 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi HC sets aside reassessment order against Riya Gangwani for AY 2019-20, passed without considering the replies. Liberty given to AO for a fresh order.

Unlocking the Maze of Development Rights: Implications under India’s Income Tax Act

August 10, 2023 63369 Views 0 comment Print

Unlock the complexities of development rights and their tax implications under India’s Income Tax Act, 1961. Delve into Section 56(2)(x) to understand the treatment of development rights as immovable property or capital asset. Explore legal definitions, case law, and the intricate interplay of tax provisions in this comprehensive guide.

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