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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


Revision application u/s 264 allowable to rectify bonafide mistake

March 22, 2023 9543 Views 1 comment Print

Calcutta High Court held that revision application filed under section 264 of the Income Tax Act allowable on account of bonafide mistake which cannot be rectified by filing revised return since original return was filed belatedly.

Importance of AIS Information to avoid E-verification Proceedings

March 21, 2023 3552 Views 1 comment Print

Under various provisions of Income Tax act, Income tax departments calls for the financial information from various sources/reporting entity such as Banks, Registrar appointed under Registration act, 1908, Stock Exchanges, etc. AIS is the collection of information pertaining to taxpayer acquired by the department.

Addition unsustainable on AO being failed to provide any evidence of cash sales

March 18, 2023 1839 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that when assessee submits the sales to be fictitious sales, the onus is on AO to prove that such sales were cash sales as claimed by him. Addition unsustainable as AO failed to provide any evidence of cash sales.

Draft submissions regarding reasons recorded u/s 148(2) of Income Tax Act, 1961

March 18, 2023 5364 Views 0 comment Print

Draft submissions regarding reasons recorded u/s 148(2) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 provide detailed insights into the legal implications of notice issuance and the necessity of furnishing reasons to the assessee. These submissions, accompanied by relevant case law, highlight the importance of procedural compliance and the consequences of non-compliance, aiming to ensure fair and just assessment proceedings.

Income Tax Launches Mobile App For AIS View

March 18, 2023 2460 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax Department is pacing with technology and now it has launched mobile application for AIS view. Now the taxpayer can view AIS within a click. The assessee can also provide feedback on information reflecting in AIS. The application launched is totally free of cost. AIS is Annual Information Statement in which Significant Financial transactions […]

Streamlining Tax Dispute Resolution: Rise of Internal Board of Settlement in India

March 18, 2023 3207 Views 0 comment Print

The article discusses the establishment of the Internal Board of Settlement (IBS) under the Income Tax Act of 1961, its role in resolving tax disputes, and its impact on taxpayers. The article also highlights alternative settlement mechanisms available after the abolishment of the Income Tax Settlement Commission in India.

Have you received Email or SMS from Department for High Value Transactions

March 16, 2023 31956 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the recent communication from the Income Tax Department regarding high-value transactions for previous and current financial years. Understand how to respond to the Annual Information Statement (AIS) and the consequences of not providing a timely reply.

Provisions of section 115BBE not applicable where surrender is made to cover any discrepancy

March 15, 2023 3414 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Amritsar held that provisions of section 115BBE of the Income Tax Act cannot be made applicable where assessee has made a statement that the excess stock was a result of suppression of profit in respect of sales made outside the books of accounts.

CBDT’s selects 68,000 cases from FY 2019-20 for e-Verification

March 13, 2023 6492 Views 1 comment Print

On a pilot basis, in about 68,000 cases, information of financial transactions pertaining to FY 2019-20 has been taken up for e-Verification. Details of the transactions have been initially shared with the individual taxpayer through e-campaign. So far, e-Verification has been completed by the designated Directorate in approximately 35,000 cases and remaining are under verification.

E-Campaign Significant Financial Transactions By Income Tax

March 13, 2023 16245 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about significant financial transactions flagged by the Income Tax Department for FY 2022-23 (AY 2023-24) and the steps to view and reconcile them in the AIS.

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