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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


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.

Addition towards unexplained cash deposit unsustainable as creditworthiness and genuineness proved

May 17, 2023 2526 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Hyderabad held that addition towards unexplained cash deposit unsustainable as onus of establishing the creditworthiness and genuineness of the transaction duly proved by the assessee.

Disallowance u/s 36(1)(iii) unjustified as investments made out of interest free funds

May 17, 2023 1788 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad held that when interest free funds are available with the assessee, it can be said that investments are made out of interest free funds and hence disallowance under section 36(1)(iii) of the Income Tax Act not justifiable.

Tax on Winnings from Online Gaming Platforms like Dream11 & Rummy Circle

May 15, 2023 30888 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the tax implications of winnings from online gaming platforms like Dream11 in India. Learn about the classification of income, taxation rates, TDS deductions, reporting requirements, and compliance measures. Ensure accurate filing to avoid penalties.

Understanding the Basics of Form 35 (CIT Appeal) of Income Tax Act 1961

May 14, 2023 8067 Views 2 comments Print

In this article, we will delve into the details of Form 35 CIT Appeal, exploring its significance, the process involved, and key considerations for taxpayers.

Addition u/s 69 sustained as no evidence produced to prove source of cash deposit

May 13, 2023 1857 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chennai held that addition under section 69 of the Income Tax Act sustained as no corroborative evidence produced to prove the source for the cash deposits during demonetization period.

Source of cash deposit not satisfactorily explained hence addition u/s 69 sustained

May 12, 2023 13806 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chennai held that addition u/s 69 towards unexplained money sustained on failure to explain the source of the cash deposits with necessary evidences.

Will ITAT ruling in ‘Legatum Ventures’ open new doors for Litigation & impact FDI inflow in India?

May 12, 2023 3426 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT ruled that capital gains on sale of unlisted shares by a non-resident must be computed strictly as per Section 112(1)(c)(iii) of Income Tax Act without considering computation provisions under Section 48.

Order attaching accounts u/s 5 of PML Act unsustainable as passed without recording reasons

May 10, 2023 912 Views 0 comment Print

Andhra Pradesh High Court held that department cannot pass order under section 5 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PML Act) without recording of proper reasons. Accordingly, the order attaching the accounts is set aside.

Foreign tax credit against form 67 filed before completion of assessment is duly allowable

May 10, 2023 3393 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that foreign tax credit duly available even if form no. 67 is filed along with the revised return as the form is filed before the completion of the assessment.

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