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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


Cost of Goods Cannot be Included in Denominator of Profit Level Indicator when comparable are Business Auxiliary Service providers

July 14, 2023 1764 Views 0 comment Print

In present facts of the case, the Hon’ble ITAT observed that since, the assessee is found to be functionally comparable to the business auxiliary service providers, therefore it is established that the assessee has undertaken limited functions and risk in the merchanting trades segment and earns a fixed profit margin.

Order passed u/s 148A(d) would remain subject to order to be ultimately passed in reassessment proceeding u/s 148

July 13, 2023 21390 Views 0 comment Print

Allahabad High Court held that the scope of decision u/s. 148A(d) of the Income Tax Act is limited to the existence or otherwise of information which suggests that income chargeable to tax has escaped assessment. The same would otherwise remain subject to reassessment order passed u/s 148 of the Income Tax Act.

Addition u/s 40A(3) unsustainable as in liquor business strict adherence to payment via banking channel not practicable

July 13, 2023 2454 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that addition u/s 40A(3) of the Income Tax Act unsustainable as the assessee has sufficiently demonstrated that strict adherence to payment through banking channel is, at times, not practicable and has the potential to severally hamper the ongoing business of trading in liquor.

Business profit not taxable in India in absence of Permanent Establishment

July 10, 2023 1323 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court held that since the Assessee does not have a Permanent Establishment in India, income earned by it as business profit would not be taxable in India by virtue of the provisions of Article 7 of the India-Malaysia DTAA.

Protecting Taxpayers: Safeguarding Against Fake Income Tax Notices

July 9, 2023 1941 Views 0 comment Print

Safeguard yourself from fake income tax notices in the digital age. Learn to verify notices with a Unique Document Identification Number (DIN) and utilize the official e-Filing portal for authentication. Stay cautious and follow the step-by-step process to ensure the legitimacy of communication. Protect your financial interests by adopting preventive measures.

Addition towards on-money receipts sustained by invoking statue presumption u/s 292C

July 9, 2023 720 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune held that addition towards on-money receipts sustained based on seized document by invoking the statute presumption under section 292C of the Income Tax Act.

Addition based on rough notes with corroborative evidence sustained

July 8, 2023 2940 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that addition towards unaccounted cash receipts on the basis of seized documents i.e. rough notes duly supported with corroborative evidence sustained.

Legal Absurdity of Income Tax Notices Issued to Deceased Individuals

July 7, 2023 13041 Views 1 comment Print

In the realm of taxation, legal absurdities occasionally surface, leaving individuals puzzled by the intricacies of the law. One such perplexing scenario arises when income tax notices are issued to deceased individuals. Common sense suggests that the deceased should be exempt from such obligations, but the legal implications surrounding this issue can be surprisingly complex.

Credit for advance tax and TDS granted on upload of migration order

July 7, 2023 1062 Views 0 comment Print

Telangana High Court allowed credit for advance tax and TDS resulting into refund of Rs. 51.66 Crores on upload of migration order which was earlier not able to be uploaded.

Addition in absence of any incriminating material found during search is unsustainable

July 6, 2023 1587 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that addition made by the A.O. in the absence of any incriminating material found during the search operation conducted u/s 132 of the Income Tax Act is liable to be deleted.

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