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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


Taxation of Intellectual Property Rights

January 13, 2022 46716 Views 0 comment Print

Intellectual property involves the creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce. As a form of property right, intellectual property can be considered as assets that can be bought, sold, mortgaged, exchanged, and licensed like physical property.

Taxation of Shares And Mutual Funds

January 12, 2022 13245 Views 1 comment Print

Understanding the taxation of shares and mutual funds. Learn about the different tax implications for trading shares as business income or capital gains.

Take practical view of problems faced by assessees for technical glitches on new Income Tax portal: HC

January 12, 2022 6708 Views 0 comment Print

We request the authority concerned to take a practical view of the problems which the assessees are facing as on date on account of the technical glitches in the portal. The authority should not overlook this fact and try to solve the problems or rather ease the difficulties which the assessees are facing.

Income Tax Audit Due & ITR Due date for AY 2021-22 extended

January 11, 2022 118209 Views 1 comment Print

On consideration of difficulties reported by taxpayers/stakeholders due to Covid & in e-filing of Audit reports for AY 2021-22 under the IT Act, 1961, CBDT further extends due dates for filing of Audit reports & ITRs for AY 21-22. Income Tax Audit date extended to 15 Feb 2022 and Income Tax Return date extended to […]

Update on today’s (11/01/2022) hearing in Hon’ble Gujarat HC in CAAS vs. UOI

January 11, 2022 1338 Views 0 comment Print

Please note Hon’ble Gujarat High Court has not declined this prayer. The Court said they are not inclined at this point in time and that they will impress upon the respondents to file their reply and bring that on record.

Tax Benefits of Home Loan – Section 24, Section 80C, Section 80EEA

January 11, 2022 36081 Views 0 comment Print

Repayment of Home Loan comprises of 2 components – Principal and Interest. Treatment of repayment of principal and interest are governed by 2 different sections of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Section 80C of the Income Tax Act allows for a deduction of payment of principal component and it is allowed on the basis of […]

Section 10(46) exemption to International Financial Services Centres Authority

January 11, 2022 1806 Views 0 comment Print

Vide Notification No. 3/2022-Income Tax | Dated: 11th January, 2022 CBDT notifies Tax Exemption to ‘International Financial Services Centres Authority’, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, an authority constituted under sub-sections (1) and (3) of section 4 of the International Financial Services Centres Authority, Act, 2019 (50 of 2019), in respect of the specified income under section 10(46) of […]

Tamil Nadu Delta Region CA’s Representation for Extension of due dates

January 11, 2022 2982 Views 1 comment Print

Joint Representation Letter of CA’s in Thanjavur, Thiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai and Cuddalore Districts. CAs wrote to FM on the difficulties faced while using the new Income-tax e-filing portal and Request for waiver of late filing fees, penalties, interest, etc.,

Inter-Corporate Deposit cannot be treated as loan for Section 2(22)(e)

January 11, 2022 65355 Views 0 comment Print

The Inter-Corporate Deposit does not fall within the ambit of the expression ‘loan’ specified in Section 2(22)(e) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 for the purpose of treating it as deemed dividend.

Request to extend due date of furnishing Report of Audit for current fiscal year

January 10, 2022 13257 Views 0 comment Print

I am informed that CBDT had carried out changes in the Tax Audit Schema thrice already with the latest one being on January 6th, 2022. These last-minute changes are causing unnecessary hassle for the audit professionals who themselves are struggling with the pandemic.

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