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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


Analysis of Section 35 Expenditure on Scientific Research

August 3, 2023 3261 Views 0 comment Print

In this article, we will provide a detailed analysis of Section 35, including its objectives, eligibility criteria, benefits, challenges, and its impact on various stakeholders.

Analysis of Section 35ABB of Income Tax Act: Expenditure for Obtaining License to Operate Telecommunication Services

August 3, 2023 8823 Views 0 comment Print

This article aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of Section 35ABB, examining its provisions, applicability, and implications for businesses operating in the telecommunications sector.

Advisory Services Receipts Not Taxed as Technical Knowledge under India-UK DTAA: ITAT

August 2, 2023 3450 Views 0 comment Print

In present facts of the case, it was held that the services rendered were in the nature of advisory services as per the terms of the agreement, therefore these services cannot be the part of Fees for Technical Services (FTS) under Article 13 of India – UK DTAA.

Late Income Tax Return Filing: Penalties & Deadlines

August 2, 2023 8322 Views 0 comment Print

Article aims to shed light on penalties, deadlines, and implications of late Income Tax Return filing, urging taxpayers to fulfill their obligations promptly to avoid unnecessary financial burdens.

CBDT notifies Ten Year Zero Coupon Bond of REC Ltd. under Section 2(48) of Income tax Act, 1961

August 1, 2023 5355 Views 0 comment Print

Read Notification No. 56/2023 under the Income Tax Act, 1961, specifying the details of a zero coupon bond issued by REC Ltd. Learn about the bond’s period, maturity amount, discount, and more.

आयकर अधिनियम के तहत विविध सिद्धांत और उनका अनुप्रयोग

July 31, 2023 2229 Views 0 comment Print

रेसजुडिकाटा और आयकर अधिनियम, 1961:– “रेसजुडिकाटा का तर्क यह है कि मुकदमेबाजी का अंत होना चाहिए। मूल रूप से, पुनर्न्याय के सिद्धांत का उद्देश्य अपमानजनक और दोहरावपूर्ण मुकदमेबाजी को रोककर, जनता और वादियों दोनों के हित में न्याय के अच्छे प्रशासन का समर्थन करना है। सीआईटी बनाम में एन.पी. मैथ्यू [(2006)280 आईटीआर 44(के.आर.)] यह प्रिंसिपल […]

Interest on deposit of surplus grants as directed by State Government cannot be treated as income

July 29, 2023 1839 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad held that interest income earned by depositing surplus grants in a particular mode as per the directions of the State Government is also treated as part of the grants and hence it cannot be treated as income of the assessee.

Pharmacy Store Income Incidental to dominant object of running Hospital- Not Taxable

July 28, 2023 2823 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that twin conditions as set out in section 11(4A) of the Income Tax Act are satisfied and income accrued from Pharmacy store is incidental to the dominant object of running Hospital. Hence, addition towards profits earned from Pharmacy Store not taxable.

Taxation and Tax Administration as Depicted in Ancient Indian Texts

July 28, 2023 12723 Views 0 comment Print

This Article discusses, sources of revenue, its significance, methods of collection and its applications, as stated in the ancient Indian texts like Manu Smriti, Shanti Parva, Shukra-nitisara, Arthashastra and also contemporary Jain/Buddhist manuscripts, thereby giving the reader an insight into History of Taxation in India in ancient period.

LIC Survival Benefit from Father’s Death Exempt Under Section 10(10D): ITAT

July 28, 2023 984 Views 0 comment Print

The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Hyderabad ruled in favor of Rajiv Venkataraman, stating that the survival benefit received from LIC on his father’s death is exempt under Section 10(10D) of the Income Tax Act.

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