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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


Request to clarify Section 194Q TDS on agricultural produce traded through APMC

December 2, 2022 27528 Views 3 comments Print

Applicability of provisions of Section 194Q of the I.T. Act,1961-For transactions in agricultural produce of farmers traded through Commission Agents of recognized Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC)-Request to issue guidelines in order to remove genuine hardship and practical difficulties faced by the Commission Agents and Traders

Evolution and History of Taxation in India

November 29, 2022 28890 Views 1 comment Print

Taxation is an integral part of any economy for financial management of any Government. Such taxes are not of recent origin rather there is evidence that taxes were levied since ancient times in various forms which may be in kind like grains, gold and forest produce or it may be in the form of money.

Section 43B not applies to provisions of section 36(1)(va) in respect of employees contribution

November 29, 2022 3084 Views 0 comment Print

SC held that the provisions of section 43B would not apply to the provisions of section 36(1)(va) of the Act in respect of employees contribution.

An Unique Feature of Legal Education And Taxation

November 28, 2022 2289 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the unique features of legal education and taxation. Explore the inherent disparities and differences between law colleges and lower judiciary.

DTPA Pre-Budget Memorandum 2023-24 on Direct Taxes and GST

November 28, 2022 7749 Views 0 comment Print

s agricultural land is not covered under the definition of Capital asset, capital gains on transfer of the same is not taxed. Suitable provisions may be introduced to exclude this Capital gain while calculating Book Profit for the purpose of MAT.

Time limit reduced to 21 days for submitting response to intimation u/s 245 by AO

November 28, 2022 5793 Views 0 comment Print

It is observed that, in certain cases, consequent to the issue of intimation u/s 245, the assessees had responded on the demand portal that the demands are incorrect, in as much as that the demands are stayed by Assessing Officer/ITAT/High Court.

Delayed payment in respect of employees contribution to PF & ESI is not allowable

November 27, 2022 7725 Views 0 comment Print

BBG Metal Syndicate Pvt Ltd Vs DCIT (ITAT Cuttack) Admittedly, the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Checkmate Services Pvt Ltd(supra) has categorically held that the employees contribution to PF and ESI to the extent it is not paid within due date prescribed under the PF Act, is not allowable u/s.36(1)(va) of the Act. […]

Delayed Deposit of EPF & ESI- Whether Allowable

November 27, 2022 41610 Views 2 comments Print

After the decision of SC in Check mate Services Pvt. Ltd. vs. CIT order dated 12.10.22, the legal position is now settled that the delayed deposit of employees contribution shall be held as deemed income u/s. 2(24) of the income tax act.

Service of notice, summons, requisition, order & other communication

November 23, 2022 5724 Views 0 comment Print

Understanding Rule 127 of Income tax Rules, 1962. Learn how communication with assesse, including notices, summons, requisitions, orders, is made.

AO allowed to survey u/s 133A with prior approval of concerned Principal CCIT/DG

November 22, 2022 8550 Views 0 comment Print

Now AO can also do survey u/s 133A of the Income Tax with the prior approval of concerned Principal CCIT/ DG F.No. 282/15/2022-IT (Inv.V)/267 Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue (Central Board of Direct Taxes) **** Civic Centre, New Delhi- 110002 Dated 22nd Nov, 2022 ORDER Subject: Order under section 119 of […]

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