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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


Delay in filing return and Form No. 67 is not fatal to claim Foreign Tax Credit

July 4, 2023 1926 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore held that delay in filing the return and Form No.67, beyond period under section 139(1) of the Act, is not fatal to the claim of FTC. Foreign Tax Credit duly available in respect of income taxable in India and received outside India for the amount of taxes paid outside India.

Exemption u/s 11 available against receipt of trust from activities like sale of plots/ flats

July 3, 2023 2637 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chandigarh held that receipts of the assessee trust from its activities of sale of plots, flats and commercial booths and also its income earned form non-construction fee, transfer fee, penal interest and compounding fee, etc., are held to be entitled for exemption under Section 11 of the I.T. Act.

Statutory Compliance Calendar for July, 2023

July 1, 2023 30840 Views 2 comments Print

Stay compliant with our Statutory Compliance Calendar for July 2023. Timely reminders for Income Tax, GST, ESIC, EPF, and more. Avoid penalties and ensure legal obligations are met.

Examining Tax Structure in India: Perspectives, Comparisons & Suggestions

June 30, 2023 1953 Views 3 comments Print

Explore the tax structure in India and globally. Insights on progressive tax systems, comparisons with the USA and Japan. Understand the impact on citizens and suggestions for potential reforms.

Software expense incurred for use of license not giving enduring benefit is revenue expenditure

June 30, 2023 2040 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that the assessee has merely got the license to use the software for its daily business requirement and has never owned the same. Further, such expense was used for business purpose on yearly rent basis it has not given any enduring benefit. Hence, such expense are revenue in nature.

Disallowance sustained as employees’ share to PF/ESI not paid within stipulated due date

June 29, 2023 3759 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore held that disallowance as per section 36(1)(va) r.w.s. 2(24)(x) of the Income Tax Act sustained as amount of employees’ share of contribution of PF/ESI not paid within due date stipulated in the respective Act.

Addition unsustainable as three ingredients engraved in section 68 proved

June 29, 2023 2682 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that addition unsustainable as assessee has proved the three ingredients engraved in section 68 of the Act and proved the satisfactory nature of the loan transactions. On the otherhand, AO has not brought any contrary material to show that loan received is bogus or accommodation entries.

KVSS Determination Shields from Reassessment: Bombay High Court

June 28, 2023 906 Views 0 comment Print

Explore landmark ruling in Citibank N.A Vs S.K. Ojha case by Bombay High Court, confirming that post-Kar Vivad Samadhan Scheme determination, the Assessing Officer lacks jurisdiction to reopen tax assessments under Section 143 of Income Tax Act. Unearth key insights from this case setting a precedent for businesses under KVSS.

Assessment framed in different status is liable to be cancelled

June 27, 2023 1203 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that issuance of notice by AO in the status of ‘Local Authority’ and assessment framed in different status i.e. in the name of ‘Artificial Juridical Person’ is bad in law and hence liable to be cancelled.

Composite rental income for letting out school building with infrastructure and amenities taxable under house property

June 27, 2023 2226 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that composite rental income received by letting out school building with infrastructure and amenities is taxable under the head ‘Income from House Property’ and not under ‘Income from income from other sources’ in view of section 56(2)(ii) of the Income Tax Act.

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