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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


CBDT press release on out Income Tax survey operations at BBC offices

February 17, 2023 2709 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax Department carries out survey operations in Delhi & Mumbai A survey action under section 133A of the Income- tax Act, 1961 (the Act) was carried out at the business premises of group entities of a prominent international Media Company at Delhi and Mumbai. The group is engaged in the business of development of […]

Analysis of Section 9A of the Income Tax Act, 1961

February 17, 2023 8154 Views 0 comment Print

Analyze Section 9A of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Understand the activities that do not constitute business connection in India & its impact on foreign parties. Learn how the Section provides relief to non-residents who derive income in India and avoiding double taxation.

Analysis of Section 9 of the Income Tax Act, 1961

February 17, 2023 34908 Views 0 comment Print

The Income Tax Act 1961 is the legal framework governing taxation related matters in India. According to section 9 of the Income Tax Act, any income received by a taxpayer, either in cash or in kind, that is deemed to accrue or arise in India shall be liable to tax.

DGIT (Systems), Delhi, to furnish response to TN Govt in the form of flag based on Taxpayers status

February 16, 2023 1464 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT directs DGIT (Systems), New Delhi, to furnish the response to TN Govt in the form of flag based on Taxpayers status F. No. 225/169/2022-ITA.II Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue Central Board of Direct Taxes ***** New Delhi, the 16th February, 2023 Order under section 138(1)(a) of the Income-tax Act,1961 Central […]

Notice issued to non-existent company after its amalgamation is not valid under Income Tax

February 16, 2023 3753 Views 0 comment Print

HC set aside Section 148 notice, order of assessment and consequential demand and penalty notice, as same was issued in the name of a non-existent company, on account of its amalgamation.

Revisionary power u/s 263 not invocable as facts already examined by AO

February 15, 2023 1158 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that revisionary power under section 263 of the Income Tax Act is not invocable for taking second opinion by Pr. CIT as the facts were already examined by AO.

Old Income Tax Regime vs New Tax Regime: Which is Better

February 14, 2023 9540 Views 0 comment Print

The only way to determine old vs new tax regime- which is better is to enter income under both regimes to determine the actual tax payable.

Initiation of proceedings u/s 153C based on documents impounded during survey u/s 133A is bad in law

February 14, 2023 2283 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that initiation of proceedings under section 153C of the Income Tax Act based on documents impounded during the course of survey under section 133A of the Income Tax Act is bad in law and unjustified as no such material were found during the course of search.

Different treatment in books of accounts cannot deprive claiming of entire expenditure

February 13, 2023 3858 Views 0 comment Print

PCIT Vs Sriram Chita Pvt Ltd (Karnataka High Court) Karnataka High Court held that bid loss claimed by the assessee cannot be disallowed merely because a different treatment was given in the books of accounts. Entries in the books of accounts are not determinative or conclusive and the matter is to be examined on the […]

Interim protection granted on condition that petitioner deposits 30% of demand amount

February 13, 2023 855 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court held that as petition already filed against the respondent, an interim protection is granted in favour of the petitioner on condition that the petitioner deposits 30% of the demand amount.

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