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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 54 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 55032 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 18438 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 448053 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 138 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) up to 100% of tax evaded justified in case of excess stock found during survey

April 24, 2023 1290 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Hyderabad in case of excess stock of gold found during survey held that penalty u/s 271(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act up to 100% of the tax evaded is justified instead of 298% as upheld by CIT(A).

How an Association of Persons will be taxed

April 24, 2023 65226 Views 1 comment Print

AOP whether incorporated or not is treated as a person under section 2(31)​ of Income tax Act & is treated as separate entity for Assessment

Addition u/s. 68 merely based on SMS or WhatsApp messages without corroborative evidence unsustained

April 22, 2023 9339 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Kolkata held that addition towards undisclosed income u/s 68 of the Income Tax Act merely based on the SMS or WhatsApp messages without any corroborative evidences is unsustainable in law.

Claim of depreciation allowed in initial year cannot be disturbed in subsequent years

April 21, 2023 1797 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that if in the initial year of claim the depreciation, is allowed, the claim cannot be disturbed in the subsequent years.

Real Income Theory In Income Tax Law

April 20, 2023 10143 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the Real Income Theory in Income Tax Law, a court-made concept emphasizing taxation of actual income, not hypothetical earnings. Learn its evolution, judicial acceptance, and exceptions in specific sections of income tax law.

41 FAQ’s on Foreign Tax Credit + Determination of Residential Status (both)

April 20, 2023 9249 Views 4 comments Print

Explore 41 FAQs on Foreign Tax Credit (FTC) and the determination of residential status in India. Learn about Form No. 67, rules, procedures, and key considerations for claiming FTC. A detailed guide for residents and non-residents.

What are the deductions allowed under Chapter (VIA) of Income tax Act, 1961

April 19, 2023 14580 Views 1 comment Print

Discover key deductions under Chapter VIA of the Income Tax Act, 1961, including Section 80C, 80D, and 80G. Learn how to optimize your taxable income and benefit from various investment and insurance-related deductions.

Benefit of TOLA 2020 not available to first proviso to Section 149(1)(b) of Income Tax Act

April 19, 2023 3630 Views 0 comment Print

Gujarat High Court held that in respect of the proceedings where the first proviso to Section 149(1)(b) is attracted, the benefit of the Taxation and Other Laws (Relaxation And Amendment of Certain Provisions) Act, 2020 (TOLA 2020) will not be available to the revenue.

Huawei India is permanent establishment of Huawei China in India

April 19, 2023 2199 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that co-ordinate bench in assessee’s own case in earlier assessment years duly hold that Huawei India is permanent establishment of Huawei China in India. Based on norms of judicial discipline the same is implied in the present assessment too.

Provision of warranty allowable as agreement has in-built warranty clause

April 19, 2023 1062 Views 0 comment Print

Calcutta High Court held that Tribunal duly examined the terms and conditions of the agreement and found that warranty clause is in-built. Accordingly, provision of warranty is duly allowable.

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