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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


Format for sharing Income Tax queries on helpdesk E-mail IDs

January 25, 2022 4527 Views 6 comments Print

FORMAT FOR SHARING QUERIES ON HELPDESK E-MAIL ID Sr. No. Information Details Help Details of the Person facing problem 1 Grievance ID Mention Grievance ID, if already raised at e-fling portal 2 Name of the Person Mention name of the person who can explain the issue, if contacted by helpdesk team 3 Contact Number of […]

105 Union Budget 2021-22 Provisions implemented by Government

January 25, 2022 17442 Views 0 comment Print

Finance Act, 2021 has inserted specific section 89A in the Income-tax Act, 1961 to provide relief to NRI taxpayers who have an issue with respect to their accrued incomes in their foreign retirement accounts due to mismatch in taxation period.

Decoding Income Tax on Compensation from Compulsory acquisition

January 24, 2022 50124 Views 6 comments Print

Understanding the income tax implications on compensation from compulsory acquisition. Learn about Section 96 and its impact on income tax levies.

Availability of Audit Reports and Process Flow Steps In E-Filing 2.0

January 24, 2022 3171 Views 0 comment Print

Article contains Process Flow Steps In E-Filing 2.0 on New Income Tax Portal For all Audit Forms including Form 15CB and Form 10CCB and it also contains List of 22 Audit Reports and mode of Submission. A. PROCESS FLOW – For all Audit Forms except Form 15CB and Form 10CCB Steps Action by Action Description Step […]

Taxability of Cryptocurrency

January 20, 2022 6765 Views 0 comment Print

Cryptocurrency is a virtual currency based on blockchain technology, which enables a peer to peer network without the intervention of a centralized agency. Cryptocurrency gained popularity with the introduction of Bitcoin by a programmer under the name Satoshi Nakatomo. Bitcoin gained significance in light of the collapse of the financial system which culminated in the Great Recession.

Say No To Cash- Cashless under Income Tax Act, 1961

January 20, 2022 9279 Views 5 comments Print

Understanding the Cashless Economy under Income Tax Act, 1961. Learn about the provisions and implications of going cashless for business transactions.

Guidelines under clause (10D) section 10 of Income-tax Act, 1961

January 19, 2022 16365 Views 1 comment Print

The Finance Act, 2021 amended clause (10D) of section 10 of the Act by inserting fourth to seventh provisos. Fourth proviso provides that, with effect from 01.02.2021, the sum received under a Unit Linked Insurance Policy (ULIP), issued on or after 01.02.2021, shall not be exempt under the said clause if the amount of premium payable for any of the previous years during the term of such policy exceeds Rs 2,50,000.

Voluntary Surrender of Income does not mean Immunity from Penalty

January 18, 2022 6939 Views 0 comment Print

Can an assessee who has surrendered his income in response to the specific information sought by the Assessing Officer in the course of survey, be absolved from the penal provisions under section 271(1)(c) for concealment of income?

Section 44AA – Documents to maintain for maintenance of books of accounts

January 13, 2022 4680 Views 1 comment Print

What documents should be maintained by the taxpayers to comply with the requirement of maintenance of books of accounts as per Section 44AA? The following documents should be maintained by the taxpayers to comply with the requirement of maintenance of books of accounts: Nature of Business or Profession Threshold Limits Books of Accounts to be […]

Advisory on Form 10CCB to avoid errors in filing & verification

January 13, 2022 10881 Views 0 comment Print

Clarification on Form 10CCB To avoid errors in form filing and verification, kindly ensure that following points are considered: 1. Please assign Form 10CCB to respective Chartered Accountant(CA) from ‘My CA‘ functionality. 2. Once CA successfully submits the form, taxpayer can accept/reject the Form 10CCB under ‘Worklist‘ functionality. 3. In case a CA needs to […]

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