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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


Significance of Show Cause Notice in Income Tax Proceedings

July 6, 2023 21882 Views 3 comments Print

In the realm of income tax proceedings, the show cause notice plays a vital role in preserving procedural fairness. This article delves into the importance of the show cause notice, addressing key questions surrounding its necessity and implications in the context of the Income Tax Act.

Discrediting assessee’s valuation report without substantial reasons and without calling for DVO report is unjustified

July 6, 2023 1278 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that failure to call for DVO report and discrediting the valuation report of the assessee without substantial reasons is unsustainable and bad in law.

Transfer of land from subsidiary to holding is not covered u/s 45 hence claim of LTCG not allowable

July 6, 2023 1011 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that in view of provision of 47(v) of the Act the transaction of transfer of land from subsidiary to holding company is not covered u/s. 45 of the Act. Accordingly, when the transaction does not falls within ambit of section 45, then any claim of long term capital loss/profit cannot be allowed.

Notification No. 47/2023- Income Tax | Dated: 6th July, 2023

July 6, 2023 3813 Views 0 comment Print

The Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, Central Board of Direct Taxes has issued Notification No. 47/2023, bringing further amendments to the Income Tax Act 1961. These amendments have been made in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 120 of the Income-tax Act. The notification replaces a specific row […]

Official liquidator should be assisted by the erstwhile directors even after winding up

July 5, 2023 1692 Views 0 comment Print

Calcutta High Court held that though the official liquidator is now in-charge of the affairs of the company, the petitioners being the erstwhile directors are to assist the official liquidator in affairs of the company even after winding up.

Matter remanded in absence of FMV of plots allotted against compulsory acquisition of land

July 5, 2023 1476 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune discussed the cost of acquisition of two plots allotted against compulsory acquisition of land. Matter remanded in absence of availability of figures of fair market value of two plots which is cost of acquisition in second transaction.

PCIT order passed without verification of factual material is unsustainable

July 5, 2023 1101 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that order of the ld. PCIT passed in haste without verification of factual material, as amount alleged was in Crores as against actual transactions in Lakhs, is unsustainable.

The Future of Tax Laws: Predictions and Trends

July 5, 2023 3462 Views 2 comments Print

Explore the future of tax laws with predictions and trends, emphasizing the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in taxation. Learn how AI can revolutionize data collection, analysis, risk assessment, and policy framing. Discover the potential for global tax reforms through AI-driven strategies, ensuring more efficient and data-driven tax laws.

Delay of 902 days condoned by considering complexity of Income Tax Laws: ITAT

July 4, 2023 1377 Views 0 comment Print

In present facts of the case, the condonation of delay was allowed for 902 days by placing its reliance over the Judgments of Hon’ble Supreme Court and it was observed that Income-tax law is a complex subject and meeting its compliance requirements is dependent on services by experts of the subject matter. Accordingly the delay was condoned and the appeal was allowed on merits.

Transfer of Renewable Energy Certificate is capital and not taxable as business income

July 4, 2023 2913 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Amritsar held that transfer of REC (Renewable Energy Certificate) is capital in nature and not liable to tax under business income as the income is offshoot from environmental concern not from offshoot of business concern.

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