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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


Foreign Currency Convertible Bond expenses included as FCCB premium expense is allowable

June 13, 2023 945 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that FCCB i.e. Foreign Currency Convertible Bond expenses included as part of FCCB premium expenses is allowable.

Revision u/s 263 rightly invoked as AO failed to inquire valuation of shares vis-à-vis provisions of section 56(2)(viib)

June 13, 2023 567 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Kolkata held that AO failed to make required enquiries to go into the question of valuation of shares given by the accountant for the purpose of assessment of income as per provisions of section 56(2)(viib). Accordingly, revisionary power under section 263 rightly invoked.

Representation on delay in issue of refunds under Income-tax Act, 1961

June 13, 2023 8547 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka State Chartered Accountants Association (R.) addresses the significant issue of delay in income tax refunds. Read their comprehensive representation highlighting the challenges faced by taxpayers and suggestions for improvement.

Tax Implications of Gifts Received during Weddings in India

June 12, 2023 8256 Views 1 comment Print

Unravel the tax implications of gifts received during weddings in India. Explore the Income Tax Act’s provisions on gift taxability, exemptions, and specific categories like gifts from relatives and non-relatives. Gain insights into case studies illustrating tax exemption scenarios for gifts during weddings. Learn the importance of documentation and compliance to navigate the tax landscape confidently. Connect with a Chartered Accountant for personalized advice on managing tax implications for gifts during weddings.

Expenses cannot be treated as bogus merely for accounting subsequent to date of search

June 12, 2023 1086 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that expenses booked upto the date of survey cannot be treated as bogus only for the reason that the expenses were accounted in the books of account subsequent to the date of search.

Penalty u/s 271(1)(c) towards addition not made voluntary is justified

June 10, 2023 1899 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Hyderabad held that as addition was not made voluntary but was made only after the search and incriminating evidences found during the search, accordingly, penalty u/s 271(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act towards such addition is sustainable.

Deduction u/s 80P(2)(d) available to co-operative society towards interest earned from co-operative banks

June 10, 2023 2631 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore held that assessee, being a employees housing co-operative society, is eligible for deduction u/s 80P(2)(d) in respect of interest earned from co-operative banks.

Gift for personal use from family members doesn’t require any special occasion

June 10, 2023 2901 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Indore held that addition u/s 69 of the Income Tax Act towards gifts received from family members unsustainable as receiving gift from family members, namely father and mother for personal use, do not require any special occasion.

Registration u/s 80G(5)(vi) denied as agreement likely to give benefit to trustees

June 9, 2023 4683 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune held that registration under section 80G(5)(vi) of the Income Tax Act not granted as the agreement gives benefit of the persons covered u/s. 13(3) of the Act.

Penalty u/s 271D leviable on failure to establish reasonable cause for taking cash loans

June 9, 2023 1278 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad held that penalty under section 271D of the Income Tax Act leviable for contravention of provisions of section 269SS on failure to establish any reasonable cause for taking cash loans.

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