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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


Appeal For TAR CL. 16(d) Income Adjustment In Section 143(1) Intimation

August 8, 2022 12084 Views 0 comment Print

Recently in cases of large no. of tax payers an intimation U/s. 143(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 has been issued, wherein an adjustment has been made regarding income reported in clause 16(d) of the tax audit report

Income Tax Exemptions to District Mineral Foundations

August 8, 2022 669 Views 0 comment Print

All eligible bodies including District Mineral Foundation Trusts can apply for exemptions as per Section 10(46) of Income-tax Act, 1961

Validity of notices or order issued without mentioning DIN

August 6, 2022 8178 Views 0 comment Print

Notices, Orders, Reports etc. Issued by Income Tax Department on or After 1st Oct,2019 without mentioning Computer Generated DIN are Invalid

Taxation (Income Tax) On Educational Institutions – Part II

August 3, 2022 9168 Views 0 comment Print

The Income Tax Act 1961 is the legislation governing the implementation of direct taxation in India. The government is conscious of its role and importance as a welfare state and in fulfilling its duty as enumerated in the directive principles of state policy, protection in mode of exemption from income tax has been provided to the educational institutions including universities and colleges.

Various outreach initiatives to spread financial and tax literacy

August 2, 2022 1110 Views 0 comment Print

Various communication and outreach initiatives to spread financial and tax literacy awareness among masses The Government has launched a series of communication and outreach products aimed at spreading financial and tax literacy awareness among masses. This was stated by Union Minister of State for Finance Shri Pankaj Chaudhary in a written reply to a question […]

No Question of relaxing PAN-Aadhaar linking NORMS: Govt

August 1, 2022 1689 Views 0 comment Print

Question of Government issuing any direction to CBDT to relax the PAN-Aadhaar linking norms does not arise.

e-Way bill for intra-state movement of gold & precious stones- States can decide

August 1, 2022 2496 Views 0 comment Print

GST Council recommended that State can decide on imposition of requirement of e-Way bill for intra-state movement of gold & precious stones

ASK Centers throughout India shall remain open on 31st July 2022

July 30, 2022 963 Views 0 comment Print

ASK Centers throughout India shall remain open on 31st July 2022 during normal office hours to facilitate filing of Income Tax tax returns

Income Tax Guide for Beginners

July 30, 2022 3789 Views 0 comment Print

Taxation isn’t such a big deal as it’s made out to be either. Sure, it can get technical with deductions and tax planning, but learning is about small steps in the right direction. Not instant leaps to the end.

Confronting Tax Confrontations

July 29, 2022 2187 Views 0 comment Print

This is an article primarily aimed at the Officers who receive a lot of submissions against any pointed query. Sometimes, taxpayers tend to bye-pass the pointed query by furnishing huge irrelevant details, confusing the Officer.

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