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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


When you can file ITR for AY 2023-24

April 18, 2023 24753 Views 1 comment Print

Learn about the Income Tax Return (ITR) filing for Assessment Year (AY) 2023-24 in India. Understand the due date, process, and types of ITR forms.

Notice issued without stating basis for assumption of jurisdiction u/s 147 and 148 is unsustainable

April 18, 2023 3618 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court held that notice not setting out the material that provided the basis for assumption of jurisdiction u/s. 147 and 148 of the Income Tax Act is without jurisdiction and unsustainable in law.

Deeming provisions u/s 69 r/w section 115BBE doesn’t apply to income surrendered as account receivable

April 18, 2023 2937 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chandigarh held that the income so surrendered by way of account receivables cannot be brought to tax under the deeming provisions u/s 69 r/w section 115BBE of the Income Tax Act.

Voluntary payment by employer out of appreciation is outside rigours of section 17(3)(iii)

April 18, 2023 8301 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune held that payment made voluntarily by the employer out of appreciation for the employee falls outside the rigours of Section 17(3)(iii) of the Income Tax Act.

Amount directed to be deposited in PM National Relief Fund for non-appearance before AO & CIT(A)

April 17, 2023 678 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Hyderabad held that as assesse failed to appear before AO as well as before CIT(A) despite numerous opportunities, matter remanded back to CIT(A) subject to cost of Rs. 10,000 to be deposited in Prime Minister National Relief Fund.

Order set aside as was based on lone basis that case is not covered under instruction no. 1914 dated 02.12.1993

April 15, 2023 966 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court set aside the impugned order as it was based on one basis that writ petitioner’s case is not covered under instruction no. 1914 dated 02.12.1993.

Exemptions under Chapter VIA of Income Tax Act 1961

April 14, 2023 9588 Views 1 comment Print

Unlock insights into Income Tax Act 1961 Chapter VIA exemptions. From Section 80C to 80U, explore deductions for individuals, HUFs, and companies. Stay informed on recent changes for comprehensive tax planning.

TDS u/s 194J not deductible on payment to contract teachers

April 14, 2023 11610 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Hyderabad held that payment to contract teachers doesn’t qualify as ‘fee for professional services’ and accordingly TDS under section 194J of the Income Tax Act not deductible.

Penalty order u/s 271(1)(c) issued without striking off irrelevant limb is liable to be deleted

April 14, 2023 3495 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai deleted penalty under section 271(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act as penalty order was issued without striking off the irrelevant limb/ inapplicable words.

Rectification u/s 154 of non-inclusion of surrendered income in book profits u/s 115JB not amenable

April 14, 2023 642 Views 0 comment Print

Held that the non-inclusion of surrendered income in the Book Profits of the assessee as per section 115JB of the Act, was not a patent error amenable to rectification u/s 154 of the Income Tax Act.

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