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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 Due Dates and Case Law Updates – March 2022

March 5, 2022 7881 Views 0 comment Print

INCOME TAX DUE DATES-MARCH 2022 [Source: www.incometaxindia.gov.in] Date Nature of Compliance 02nd March Due date for furnishing of challan-cum-statement in respect of tax deducted under section 194-IA/194IB/194M in the month of January, 2022 07th March Deposit of tax deducted/collected for the month of February, 2022. 15th March Fourth installment of advance tax for the assessment […]

Some Important Facts Related To Assessment Under Section 153A of Income Tax Act, 1961

March 4, 2022 27741 Views 0 comment Print

As you are aware that provisions of Section 153A of the Income Tax Act, 1961 deals with assessment of an assessee in searched cases u/s. 132 of the IT Act, 1961. The Assessing Officer in this section allowed to assess income of an assessee for previous six assessment years preceding assessment year in which search […]

March (2022) Month’s Legal Obligations for India

March 3, 2022 3978 Views 0 comment Print

Article explains March (2022) Month’s Legal Obligations for India under Income Tax Act, 1961, Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999, Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948,  Employees Provident Fund & Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952  and Companies Act, 2013. March (2022) Month’s Legal Obligations for India (A) Income Tax Act, 1961 […]

Are Tax Holidays Beneficial In The Newer Tax Regime?

February 28, 2022 10053 Views 0 comment Print

Tax Holiday is an initiative by the government that gives away a tax reduction or even exemption in certain cases. In India like developing countries it is used to attract foreign investment. When the government wishes to boost certain production of goods or a sector of industries it grants a scheme of tax holidays. However, […]

Taxation of Cooperative Societies

February 27, 2022 105528 Views 26 comments Print

Understand the taxation of cooperative societies and learn how to effectively manage tax compliance and planning for your cooperative society.

Sale of technical concept developed by Asseesse is taxable as business income

February 23, 2022 2052 Views 0 comment Print

Ashish Tandon v. ACIT (2019) 103 taxmann.com 315 / 199 TTJ 137 / 176 DTR 353 (Ahd.) (Trib.). HELD THAT – Sale of a technical concept, that the assessee developed on his own, with respect to website malware monitoring, assessable as business income. FACTS OF CASE; A technical concept was conceptualized by assessee-employee to safeguard […]

Income Tax Benefits for Retired Employee

February 23, 2022 12630 Views 2 comments Print

BENEFITS FOR RETIRED EMPLOYEES – UNDER INCOME TAX LAW > Higher Basic exemption limit > Exemption from tax on amount received as Gratuity, Commuted Pension, Leave Encashment and from Provident Fund > Higher deduction for Medical Insurance Premium > Higher deduction limit for interest from Banks and Post Office ………….and many more BENEFITS UNDER DIRECT […]

Truck owner Registration number not relevant to decide Section 194C applicability

February 22, 2022 2319 Views 0 comment Print

Registration number of truck owner is not relevant for deciding applicability of Section 194C but it is personnel/truck operator from whom trucks are hired.

Release of Refund determined for cases selected for Income Tax Scrutiny

February 16, 2022 7752 Views 0 comment Print

Workflow in ITBA for Withholding of Refund under Sec. 241A of the I. T. Act’ 1961 or Release of Refund determined while Processing of Returns of Income for the cases selected for Scrutiny — Regarding

Taxation of Cryptocurrencies & NFT – Assets of next generation

February 16, 2022 2526 Views 0 comment Print

Cryptocurrency, Nonfungible tokens (NFT) or legally known as Digital Assets are the new and the fastest upcoming modes of investment which have taken the world by storm. During the past few years there are multiple platforms from which one can invest in such digital assets in India and everyone is attracted towards this new form […]

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