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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


Non-Deductible Expenses: An Insight into Income Tax Regulations

June 9, 2023 4692 Views 0 comment Print

Navigate the complexities of income tax deductions by exploring the categories of business expenses that cannot be claimed as deductions. Learn about TDS requirements, insurance premiums, and more to enhance your financial management strategies.

Wrong allotment of two PANs cannot set assessee as non-filer for one PAN as return filed via other PAN

June 9, 2023 3321 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Amritsar held that because of wrong allotment of two PANs, assessee cannot be set as a non-filer or undeclared of tax in the return of one PAN as income duly declared via other PAN. Matter remanded back.

Pigmy commission treatment as salary vis-à-vis TDS u/s 192 needs re-verification

June 9, 2023 6393 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore held that the pigmy commission will be treated as a salary and subject to the TDS under section 192 of the Act. Accordingly, matter remanded for verification.

Rejection of books of accounts justified as transactions recorded not supported by proper documents

June 9, 2023 741 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chennai held that rejection of books of accounts justified as transactions recorded in the books of accounts are not properly vouched or supported by proper documents. Further, expenses and related vouchers were also not found in accordance with books of accounts.

Denial of Foreign Tax Credit merely because Form 67 furnished after due date of return filing is unjustified

June 8, 2023 4530 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Jaipur held that denial of Foreign Tax Credit merely because Form 67 was filed after the due date of filing the return under section 139(1) of the Income Tax Act is unjustified and untenable in law.

Proviso to section 36(1)(iii) not applicable as sufficient internal cash accruals available

June 8, 2023 1023 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore held that proviso to Section 36(1)(iii) of the Income Tax Act is not applicable in the present case as sufficient internal cash accruals available during the impugned year are more that interest free funds advanced to the sister concern.

Claim of exemption of LTCG u/s 10(38) allowable as requisite conditions satisfied

June 8, 2023 3099 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Cuttack held that claim of exemption of long term capital gains (LTCG), from sale of equity shares, under section 10(38) of Income Tax Act, 1961 allowable as requisite conditions satisfied.

Denial of Exemption u/s 10(23C)(vi) justified as education not being the sole purpose

June 7, 2023 1257 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that denial of exemption under section 10(23C)(vi) of the Income Tax Act justified as assessee has been found to be not ‘existing’ solely for the purposes of education.

Deeming fiction of section 50C doesn’t apply in case of purchaser

June 7, 2023 1662 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Indore held that the deeming fiction created in section 50C cannot be extended to the provision of section 69 or 69B or any other of the Act in the case of purchaser to make the purchaser liable for tax.

Reopening of proceedings u/s 147 sustainable as original return processed u/s 143(1)

June 7, 2023 1143 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that as the original return was only processed u/s 143(1), AO can duly initiate re-opening of proceedings under section 147 of the Income Tax Act so as to bring the escaped income into tax.

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