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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 57 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 18441 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 448056 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 231 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 141 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


Exemptions from Capital Gain under Income Tax act, 1961

March 13, 2023 5703 Views 0 comment Print

Any Profit or gain arising from the transfer of Capital asset is taxable as a Capital Gain u/s 45 of the Income Tax act, 1961. It is relevant to determine whether Capital Gain is short term capital gain or long term capital gain as it affects the rate of Income Tax.

15% accumulation on Profit & gains from incidental business of charitable trust allowed

March 11, 2023 8007 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad held that only profit and gains derived from the incidental business of charitable-trust would qualify as income for computing statutorily allowed accumulation of 15% in terms of section 11(1)(a) of the Income Tax Act.

Submitted additional evidence are critical for determining the issue- ITAT remanded matter back to CIT(A)

March 10, 2023 1860 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chandigarh held that as additional evidence submitted are essential and critical for determination of issue under consideration, matter remanded back to ld. CIT(A).

TDS credit available as per reporting of income & not as per reporting by deductor

March 10, 2023 1872 Views 1 comment Print

ITAT Pune held that credit for TDS is available in the year in which income is reported, credit of TDS cannot be deferred on the basis of reporting by the deductor.

Provisions 45 of Income Tax Act applies to compensation received from allotment of proposed building

March 10, 2023 2757 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad held that compensation received from proposed building by way of allotment is extinguishment of right in relation to capital asset and hence provisions of section 45 of the Income Tax Act gets applicable.

Deposit of employee’s contribution to PF after due date not allowable as deduction u/s 36(1)(va)

March 9, 2023 8154 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that deposit of employee’s contribution to provident fund after the due date prescribed under the relevant statue is not allowable as deduction under section 36(1)(va) of the Income Tax Act.

Justified claim of assessee cannot be denied by appellate authority by citing procedure as a tool

March 9, 2023 1230 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that as and when the CPC has erred while processing the return of an assessee which causes tax liability on an assessee, then lawfully the appellate authorities should not cite procedure as a tool/ruse to deny the just claim of an assessee.

Surcharge leviable in case of firm if its total income exceeds INR 1 crore

March 8, 2023 1296 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Hyderabad held that mentioning of firm in 2(3)(b) of the Finance Act, 2018 excludes it from 2(3)(a). Accordingly, in case of firm, surcharge is leviable only when its total income exceeds INR 1 crore and not otherwise.

Penalty u/s 271F not leviable as post search there was delay in providing seized documents

March 6, 2023 2406 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Rajkot held that penalty under section 271F of the Income Tax Act not leviable as post search there was delay in providing seized documents. Further, Checking, cross checking and reconciliation of datas was a very lengthy process is also a reasonable cause for non-furnishing of income tax return.

Income Tax Demand Paid by User in India But Not Tagged the Challan in Demand: A Comprehensive Guide

March 4, 2023 11595 Views 0 comment Print

India’s Income Tax Act of 1961 governs the taxation of income in India. Income tax is levied on income earned by various kinds of entities ranging from individuals to companies.

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