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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 66 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 55041 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 18453 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 448074 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 429 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 789 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 153 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


Exemption u/s 54F available towards purchase of residential property one year before the sale of capital asset

February 28, 2023 7203 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that purchase of residential property within specified period of one year before the sale of capital asset (commercial property) is allowable as exemption under section 54F of the Income Tax Act 1961.

Interest, being part of compensation for compulsory acquisition of agricultural land, is exempt u/s 10(37)

February 27, 2023 9675 Views 1 comment Print

ITAT Dehradun held that the interest is accretion to the value of compensation and hence it is a part of compensation. Accordingly, interest received for compulsory acquisition of agricultural land is exempted under section 10(37) of the Income Tax Act.

Writ not entertained as petitioner failed to use opportunity granted by department

February 27, 2023 1095 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court held that writ petition not entertained as petitioner failed to make use of opportunities granted by the department to respond to the notices.

Reopening of assessment on the basis of change of opinion is untenable

February 27, 2023 2541 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court held that reopening of assessment on the basis of change of opinion without reasons to indicate failure on the part of the petitioner to disclose truly and fully all the material facts is untenable in law.

Interest paid by Indian Branch to Head office is not taxable in India in terms of India-France DTAA

February 27, 2023 2058 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that that the interest paid by the Indian branch-PE to the head office-GE is not taxable in India in terms of India-France DTAA.

Initiation of reassessment in spite of full & true disclosure is untenable

February 26, 2023 1467 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court held that initiation of reassessment proceeding under section 148 of the Income Tax Act, in absence of any failure on the part of the assessee to disclose any material facts fully and truly during the regular assessment proceedings, is mere change of opinion and hence liable to be quashed.

Applying rule 8D without considering correctness of claim of expenditure incurred in relation to exempt income is untenable

February 26, 2023 867 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court held that provision u/s 14(2) of the Income Tax Act does not empower the AO to apply Rule 8D straightaway without considering the correctness of the assessees claim in respect of expenditure incurred in relation to the exempt income.

Shortage towards principal is allowable as bad debt In lending business

February 26, 2023 783 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that shortfall in interest adjusted from principal amount on principle of first appropriation towards interest before principal. Then, assessee being in lending business, the shortage towards principal is allowable as bad debt.

Proceedings u/s 179 against director unsustainable as all steps for recovering tax dues from company not complied

February 26, 2023 3504 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court held that material on record doesnt satisfy that all the steps for recovering the tax dues from the company, accordingly, action under section 179 of the Income Tax Act against the directors for recovering the tax dues is unjustified.

Decoding the audit of Charitable trusts or institutions

February 25, 2023 77538 Views 15 comments Print

Budget 2023 introduces changes to audit rules for charitable trusts and institutions under Income Tax Act, with new forms 10B and 10BB effective from April 1, 2023. Audit requirements now hinge on gross receipts, foreign contributions, and overseas income applications.

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