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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


Taxability of Deemed Dividend under Section 2(22)(e) of Income Tax Act

May 27, 2023 43179 Views 1 comment Print

The dividend income received by non-resident individuals, including Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) and Non-Resident Indian citizens (NRIs), is taxable at a rate of 20% without any deductions under the Income-tax Act.

Addition u/s 69C simply based on scribbling notes without any other evidences is unwarranted

May 27, 2023 1827 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that addition towards unexplained expenditure u/s 69C of the Income Tax Act simply on the basis of scribbling note without any other oral/ documentary evidences is unwarranted and unsustainable.

Arrears Relief calculator U/s 89(1) of Income Tax Act, 1961

May 26, 2023 27981 Views 2 comments Print

Taxpayers can claim a deduction under Section 89 of the Income Tax Act when they receive any part of their salary in advance or arrears. This rule also applies to arrears of family pensions. What is the relief under Section 89 of the IT Act? When employees receive back pay or compensation along with their […]

Now get ₹25 lakh exemption on your leave encashment !!

May 26, 2023 8508 Views 3 comments Print

Explore the increased tax exemption on leave encashment for non-government employees in India. Learn about the new limit, eligibility, and implications on retirement benefits.

Toll Collection Rights – An intangible Asset

May 25, 2023 4884 Views 0 comment Print

Understand Toll Collection Rights as intangible assets under Schedule III of the Companies Act, 2013. Explore the legal treatment, taxation, and depreciation benefits for project developers. Clarifications from the Hyderabad Special Bench of the Income-Tax Appellate Tribunal are discussed regarding the nature of toll collection rights as intangible assets, despite CBDT circulars.

Under which section one can submit Form No 15G/15H

May 25, 2023 6528 Views 1 comment Print

Learn about submitting Form No 15G/15H under Section 194A of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Discover eligibility, conditions, and distinctions between Form No 15G and Form No 15H.

Withdrawing benefit of TDS on advance rent received unjustified: ITAT Delhi

May 25, 2023 2859 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that the revenue authorities are not entitled to appropriate the taxes which have been paid in excess of the due taxes to be paid by the assessee. Accordingly, reducing refund by withdrawing benefit of TDS on advance rent received is unjustified.

Approval accorded u/s. 153D without application of mind is unenforceable in law

May 25, 2023 2313 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that hollow and cosmetic approval accorded under section 153D of the Income Tax Act without application of mind is unenforceable in law and hence liable to be quashed.

Penalty u/s 271(1)(c) not leviable as addition made on account of difference of opinion

May 24, 2023 2979 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Jaipur held that penalty u/s 271(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act not leviable as addition made on account of meager amount and on account of difference of opinion only.

New property cost for exemption u/s 54 has to be as per collaboration agreement & sale deed

May 24, 2023 2133 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that cost of new property for the purpose of exemption under section 54 has to be assumed to be value of interests and share in the new construction, as per the collaboration agreement and the sale deed terms.

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