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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 54987 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 18369 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 447150 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 417 Views 0 comment Print

Profit Below 6%: Has New Law Changed Old Section 44AD–44AB Principle?

Income Tax : The article argues that Section 58(3) of the Income-tax Act, 2025 does not independently mandate books of account or tax audit for...

July 3, 2026 5289 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 9930 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 8715 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 783 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 177 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 222 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 189 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 210 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 123 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


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 330 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 177 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 981 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT revises Mandatory DIN Requirement to align with Finance Act 2026

Income Tax : CBDT updated DIN rules to align with new provisions introduced under the Finance Act, 2026. The circular mandates DIN for most tax...

March 31, 2026 3405 Views 0 comment Print


Section 10(46) Tax Exemption Granted to District Legal Service Authority, Karnal

March 24, 2026 513 Views 0 comment Print

The notification grants exemption to a legal services authority on specified income. It confirms that statutory bodies performing legal aid functions qualify, subject to strict compliance conditions.

Income Tax Form 42: Application for Tax Residency Certificate (Section 159)

March 24, 2026 2796 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether DTAA benefits can be claimed without a TRC. It was clarified that Form 42 is essential to obtain a Tax Residency Certificate, without which treaty benefits may not be granted. Filing ensures compliance with cross-border tax requirements.

Mandatory Income Tax Form 41 for DTAA Benefits under section 159(8)

March 24, 2026 6219 Views 0 comment Print

Form 41 is compulsory for non-residents claiming DTAA benefits on income earned in India. Without filing this form along with TRC, treaty relief is denied and higher TDS is applied. This makes compliance essential for tax efficiency.

Income Tax Form 40: Option for Relief on Foreign Retirement Benefit Account Income

March 24, 2026 951 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether tax deferral can be claimed without exercising the option. It was held that filing Form 40 is mandatory to avail relief under section 158. Without it, income may be taxed on accrual basis in India, leading to double taxation.

Income-tax Form No. 39: Form for Relief on Salary, Gratuity & Pension – Section 157(1)

March 24, 2026 1860 Views 0 comment Print

Form 39 must be filed to claim relief under Section 157(1) when income like arrears or gratuity is received in lump sum. It helps reduce excess tax due to income bunching and ensures correct tax computation. Filing is compulsory for valid claims.

Income Tax Form 38: Certificate of foreign inward remittance – Income Tax Act, 2025

March 24, 2026 993 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether deduction can be claimed without proof of inward remittance. It was held that Form 38 is mandatory to establish repatriation of income. Without it, deduction under sections 151 or 152 cannot be allowed.

Income Tax Form 37: Certificate for Patentees Receiving Royalty (Section 152(5))

March 24, 2026 486 Views 0 comment Print

The law requires resident patentees to file Form 37 to claim deduction on royalty income. Without this certificate, the deduction under section 152(5) cannot be allowed. Timely filing with proper certification ensures eligibility and avoids denial of tax benefits.

Income Tax Form 36: Certificate for Authors Receiving Royalty (Section 151(5))

March 24, 2026 714 Views 0 comment Print

Form 36 is a mandatory certificate under section 151(5) of the Income-tax Act, 2025, required for authors claiming deduction on royalty income, copyright fees, or similar consideration from scientific, literary, or artistic books.

Income Tax Form 35: Report for OBU & IFSC Income Deduction (Section 147(4)(a))

March 24, 2026 411 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether deductions can be claimed without filing Form 35. It was held that filing the audit report is mandatory, and absence leads to denial of benefits.

Income Tax Form 34: Report for Additional Employee Cost Deduction (Section 146)

March 24, 2026 651 Views 0 comment Print

Form No. 34 under the Income-tax Rules, 2026 is a mandatory report for audited assessees claiming deduction under Section 146 of the Income-tax Act, 2025 for additional employee cost. It replaces Form 10DA and must be filed along with the return of income and audit report.

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