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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


Receipt towards re-fabrication of bushing not taxable under Article 12 of Indo-Singapore tax treaty

April 11, 2023 885 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that charges received for carrying out of re-fabrication of bushing doesn’t tantamount to ‘make available of technical knowledge, experience, skill, know-how or process’ and hence cannot be taxed under Article 12 of Indo-Singapore tax treaty.

Say No To Cash

April 10, 2023 11436 Views 2 comments Print

The shift towards a Cashless economy is strongly debated among Central Governments, Central Banks, and Financial Experts. Indeed the proliferation of new mobiles and instruments brings a revolution to the nature of the payment landscape. Well, Government strongly argues for a digital economy because they think that this will help to control tax evasion and money Laundering

Criminal case quashed as delayed payment of tax was not a willful attempt to evade tax

April 10, 2023 2550 Views 0 comment Print

Telangana High Court allowed the Criminal Petition as delayed payment of tax was on account of cogent reasons i.e. financial difficulty and was not on account of any willful attempt to evade tax.

Notice u/s 148 beyond the period of six years is barred by limitation

April 10, 2023 38388 Views 0 comment Print

Gujarat High Court held that issuance of notice for reassessment under section 148 of the Income Tax Act beyond the period of six years from the end of the relevant assessment year is barred by limitation.

Provisions of section 54F are beneficial provisions and are to be considered liberally

April 8, 2023 807 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chennai held that even though assessee has not invested sale proceeds in Capital Gain Account Scheme, but complied with the conditions u/s. 54F(1) of the Act by purchasing an independent house. Deduction u/s 54F allowed as provisions of section 54F are beneficial provisions and are to be considered liberally.

ITC on CSR expenditure and CSR under Companies Act, Income Tax Act & GST

April 8, 2023 3549 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the implications of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) expenditures under Companies Act, Income Tax Act, and GST. Gain insights into tax laws, deductions, and proposed changes. Stay informed to make informed business decisions.

Salary TDS U/S 192 Changes/Clarification W.E.F. 05/04/2023

April 6, 2023 69069 Views 0 comment Print

Section 192 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 is applicable to all employers who are responsible for deducting tax at source from the salaries of their employees. This section applies to all types of employees, including full-time, part-time, and contractual employees, as long as they are earning a salary.

Taxes on Cooperative Societies

April 5, 2023 2301 Views 0 comment Print

As per Budget announcement 2023-24, following income tax related benefits are being proposed for the Cooperative Societies: i. The new co-operative society formed on or after 01.04.2023, which commences manufacturing or production by 31.03.2024 and do not avail of any specified incentive or deduction, is proposed to be allowed an option to pay tax at […]

TDS deduction on Salary – Old Regime- New Regime- CBDT clarified

April 5, 2023 31251 Views 1 comment Print

CBDT vide Circular No. 04/2023-Income Tax clarified that  Each year, employer shall seek information from each of its employees regarding their intended Tax Regime (Old or New under section 115BAC) and deduct TDS accordingly, If intimation is not made by an employee then his default tax regime is new Income Tax regime u/s 115BAC. CBDT […]

Section 194N-TDS on Cash Withdrawal W.E.F. 01/04/2023

April 3, 2023 207786 Views 7 comments Print

Understand Section 194N of the Income Tax Act 1961, effective from 01/04/2023, governing TDS on cash withdrawals exceeding Rs. 3 crore by co-operative societies. Explore changes, rates, and Budget 2023 updates, including new sections impacting TDS on online gaming income, mutual funds, PF withdrawal, interest from listed debentures, transfer of virtual digital assets, and sale of immovable property. Stay informed on the latest tax deduction provisions for FY 2023-24 (AY 2024-25). 

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