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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


Income Tax All you need to know

June 29, 2022 3090 Views 2 comments Print

Taxes are monetary charges imposed by the government on income, goods, services, circumstances, or transactions. Tax is derived from the Latin word ‘taxo’. Taxes, the government’s primary source of money, are used to benefit the citizens of the country through laws, rules, and practises.

Section 194R provisions in a simplified manner with related FAQ’s

June 28, 2022 41802 Views 6 comments Print

The Finance Act, 2022 had inserted a new section 194R to the Income Tax Act, 1961 providing for deduction of tax at source (TDS) @ 10% on the benefit or perquisite paid to a resident businessman or professional arising from its business or profession, and the provision of this section is applicable from 1st July, 2022.

Tolerance Band for AY 2022-23 in case of wholesale trading & others

June 28, 2022 3291 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by the third proviso to sub-section (2) of section 92C of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961)(hereafter referred to as the said Act), read with proviso to sub-rule (7) of rule 10CA of the Income-tax Rules, 1962, the Central Government hereby notifies that where the variation between the arms length price determined under section 92C of the said Act and the price at which the international transaction or specified domestic transaction has actually been undertaken does not exceed one per cent.

Education Cess Not Allowed As Expense

June 27, 2022 4803 Views 2 comments Print

Certain taxpayers have been claiming deduction on account of ‘cess’ under section 40 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 claiming that ‘cess’ has not been specifically mentioned in the provisions of the section 40(a) (ii) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 and therefore, cess ought to be an allowable expenditure. Such assesses placed strong reliance on various judicial judgments such as Sesa Goa Limited versus JCIT (Bombay High Court).

New Section 194R TDS Provision – Ease of Doing Business?

June 27, 2022 2820 Views 0 comment Print

Understanding the new section 194R TDS provision in the Income Tax Act. Learn about the impact on doing business and the requirement for tax deduction.

AO must give minimum 7 days notice to responds to Section 148 notice

June 27, 2022 2820 Views 0 comment Print

Meghalaya High Court orders the setting aside of a Section 148 notice due to procedural lapses, emphasizing the necessity of adhering to the mandated seven-day response period.

Analysis of Provisions of Section 50D of Income Tax Act, 1961

June 25, 2022 5304 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the provisions of Section 50D of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Learn about the impact on capital gain calculation and the taxation of self-generated assets.

Taxability of NRIs in the light of India-Singapore DTAA

June 25, 2022 15651 Views 3 comments Print

Understand the taxability of NRIs in the light of India-Singapore DTAA. Learn about residential status, taxation laws, and investments in India and Singapore.

Charitable Trusts – Exemption under Section 11 of Income Tax Act, 1961

June 24, 2022 92514 Views 11 comments Print

Section 11 of Income Tax Act,1961 provides exemptions for Income earned from property held under charitable trusts / societies for the activities carried out for charitable or religious purposes subject to certain terms and conditions.

Tax Recovery Appeal can be filed against a Strike Off Company

June 21, 2022 4413 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT held that even if the Company has been struck off from the register of Companies, an appeal filed by it against the revenue department does not become ineffective or infructuous and is maintainable.

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