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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 75 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 55044 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 18465 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 448104 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 435 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 195 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 225 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 165 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


Limitation period of six years for passing order u/s 201(3) is effective only from 01.10.2014

December 30, 2022 4164 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that the limitation period is four years for passing assessment order in case of TDS statement not filed. Limitation period substituted to six years effective only from 01/10/2014.

Provisional attachment order passed without valid reasoning is untenable

December 29, 2022 2088 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka High Court held the provisional attachment order unjustifiable as the same was passed simply stating that there is likely addition of the amount without mentioning of any valid and cogent reasons.

Receipt towards Supply of software and automated services are not taxable in India

December 29, 2022 1611 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that amount received from the supply of software and automated services are not taxable in India.

Form 67 is directory and not mandatory to claim foreign tax credit

December 29, 2022 2517 Views 0 comment Print

In this Article CA Vivek Jalan discussed about the matter of Form 67 is directory and not mandatory to claim foreign tax credit

Notifications With Regard To Filing Of Form 10F

December 29, 2022 8988 Views 1 comment Print

Stay informed: learn more about Form 10F and the Notifications issued by the Income Tax Act, 1961 regarding filing of this form. Get all the details.

Expenditure incurred during interval period of setting up of a new business & its commencement can be allowed as deduction

December 26, 2022 1047 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT held that expenses incurred for pre- operative nature cannot be set-off against the interest income. Held that, expenditure incurred by a company during the setting up of new business and its commencement can be allowed as deduction.

Tax authorities can initiate afresh proceeding if earlier proceeding was invalid

December 26, 2022 2151 Views 0 comment Print

Calcutta High Court held that Income Tax authorities can initiate afresh proceedings if the previous proceeding were invalid as per law.

Authorities can grant stay on deposit of amounts less than 20% of disputed demand

December 26, 2022 5640 Views 0 comment Print

Dr B L Kapur Memorial Hospital Vs CIT (TDS) (Delhi High Court) HC Court is of the view that the requirement of payment of twenty per cent of disputed tax demand is not a pre-requisite for putting in abeyance recovery of demand pending first appeal in all cases. The said pre-condition of deposit of twenty […]

Residency of Individual Income Tax Act and recent developments

December 24, 2022 14640 Views 0 comment Print

The determination of residency is first step in the whole process of finalizing tax aspect of certain transaction. One need to ascertain that if any income is accrue/arise or deemed to accrue/arise in India in terms of Section 4,5 and 9 of Income tax Act.

Objective and Implication of Taxation in India

December 22, 2022 62802 Views 2 comments Print

Taxation and its primary objective in India: generating revenue, redistributing wealth, and more. Learn about the implications of taxation in India.

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