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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


Penalty u/s 271E leviable as reasonable cause for non-complying with section 269T not shown

May 21, 2023 843 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Raipur held that assessee failed to put forth the reasonable cause because of which provisions of section 269T of the Income Tax Act was not complied. Accordingly, penalty under section 271E of the Income Tax Act leviable.

There cannot be second round of Section 271(1)(b) penalty for same default

May 21, 2023 1953 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Jaipur held that there cannot be a second round of penalty for same defaults. Accordingly, penalty imposed u/s 271(1)(b) of Income Tax Act for second time is unsustainable.

7 Things NGOs Should Consider When Filing Statements of Donations in Form 10BD

May 20, 2023 6090 Views 1 comment Print

Ensure compliance when filing Form 10BD for NGO donations under Section 80G. Learn about certificates, filing considerations, revisions, and submission methods for smooth operations.

Impact of Oath In Income Tax Proceedings

May 20, 2023 4557 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the impact of oath in Income Tax proceedings under the Income-tax Act, 1961. Understand the nuances, format, authority to administer, and consequences of oath in statements. Learn about the evidentiary value, validity, and retractions of statements given under oath. Stay informed on the legal aspects to ensure compliance and navigate tax proceedings effectively.

User Guide to Submit Response to Notices & Letters Received under e-Verification Scheme, 2021

May 20, 2023 20037 Views 0 comment Print

User Guide for Submitting Response to Notices and Letters Received under e-Verification Scheme, 2021 provide a comprehensive understanding on how to submit responses to notices and letters received under e-Verification Scheme, 2021.

Taxability of F&O business under Income Tax Act, 1961

May 20, 2023 12243 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the taxability of Futures and Options (F&O) business income under the Income Tax Act, 1961. Learn about treating F&O income as business income, taxation of profits and losses, applicability of tax audit, reporting in Income Tax Return (ITR), and deductions. Explore the concept of turnover in F&O trading with an example, and know the criteria for tax audit based on turnover. Get insights on calculating turnover for futures and options trading and consult a chartered accountant for accurate turnover calculation.

Income generated cannot be held bogus only based on modus operandi

May 19, 2023 1869 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad held that the income generated by the assessee cannot be held bogus only based on the modus operandi. To hold income earned by the assessee as bogus, specific evidence has to be brought on record by the Revenue. In absence of any specific finding, assessee cannot be held to be guilty.

Reopening justified as it is based on material satisfying that income has escaped assessment

May 18, 2023 1497 Views 0 comment Print

Gujarat High Court held that in case reopening of assessment based on material which satisfied to harbour reasons to believe that there was escapement of income, then, such reopening of assessment is justifiable.

Addition of sales reversal entry as unexplained expenditure is unjustified

May 17, 2023 1554 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Kolkata held that addition of sales reversal entry alleging the same as unexplained expenditure is unjustified and unsustainable in law.

Penalty u/s 271(1)(c) not sustained as concealment or furnishing inaccurate particulars not proved

May 17, 2023 2874 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that penalty u/s 271(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act unsustainable as entire addition is made on estimation basis and at no point of time it is proved that assessee has concealed the particulars of income or has furnished inaccurate particulars of income.

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