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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


Deduction 80PA of Income Tax Act, 1961: An Overview

January 8, 2023 4605 Views 2 comments Print

Dive into an overview of Deduction 80PA under the Income Tax Act, 1961, exploring eligibility criteria, key provisions, and the promotion of socio-economic development for Producer Companies. Understand the intricate details for availing this deduction and its impact on corporate income tax liability.

Grounds on which transfer of Income Tax assessment records/jurisdiction can be challenged

January 7, 2023 3480 Views 0 comment Print

Kamal Nath Vs PCIT (Calcutta High Court) What are the grounds on which transfer of assessment records/jurisdiction can be challenged u/s 127 of the Income-tax Act, 1961? In this high profile case relating to ex-chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, when Dr A M Singhvi along with Mr JP Khaitan represented the petitioner before Hon’ble Justice […]

Section 80JJA deduction in respect of profits & gains from business of collecting and processing of bio-degradable waste

January 7, 2023 33609 Views 1 comment Print

Explore Section 80JJA of the Income Tax Act, 1961, offering deductions for businesses engaged in collecting and processing biodegradable waste. Learn key provisions, background, and implications for businesses, contributing to environmental sustainability. Maximize benefits and enhance profitability.

Customs duty drawback of preceding assessment years written-off as prior period item

January 5, 2023 1707 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune held that customs duty drawback relating to preceding assessment years can be written-off ‘as prior period item’.

Addendum to Notification: Format, Procedure & Guidelines for submission of SFT for Interest income

January 5, 2023 4554 Views 0 comment Print

Addendum to Notification 2 of 2021: Format, Procedure and Guidelines for submission of Statement of Financial Transactions (SFT) for Interest income (Abolishing of limit of Rs 5,000/-).

ITATs can allow ground which was not taken before CIT(A) & Assessing Officer

January 5, 2023 4005 Views 0 comment Print

Whether ITAT has the power to entertain additional ground without recording reasons and without following Rule 46A of the Income-tax rules, 1962 and whether jurisdictional issue relating to non issuance of notice u/s 143(2) can be raised at any time?

Home loan – Income tax benefit

January 5, 2023 28131 Views 10 comments Print

A home loan is a secured loan that is acquired from a bank or financial organization for the purpose of buying a property by pledging the asset as security. Home loans provide high-value financing with reasonable interest rates and lengthy terms. The borrower receives the title to the property back after repayment through EMIs.

Disallowance of set off of brough forward loss sustained as return filed beyond time limit

January 5, 2023 3513 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held as books of accounts of assessee are not need to be audited hence return of income has to be filed on or before 31st July As return filed beyond time limit disallowance of set off of brought forward loss sustained.

Foreign Tax Credit

January 4, 2023 4458 Views 0 comment Print

Do you know, there are two principles to tax income. One is Residence Based Taxation and other is Source Based Taxation. As per Residence based Taxation, the country taxes persons based on their residential status.

Failure to deposit amount for getting stay doesn’t result into invocation of section 179 of the Income Tax Act

December 31, 2022 870 Views 0 comment Print

Gujarat High Court held that provisions of section 179 of the Income Tax Act cannot be invoked simply because the directors of the private limited company have failed to deposit 20% of the demand raised in the assessment order to get stay from the appellate authority.

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