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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 57 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 55032 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 18441 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 448056 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 426 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 786 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 141 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


ICAI requested CBDT to waive penalty for filing of tax audit reports

January 10, 2022 9729 Views 2 comments Print

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has submitted a representation on 6th January, 2022 to Chairman, CBDT requesting to consider waiver of penalty and other consequences for furnishing of Report of Audit under any provision of the Income-tax Act, 1961 for the A. Y. 2021-22 after January 15, 2022.

Request to extended Tax Audit & Related Return due dates for AY 2021-22

January 10, 2022 54615 Views 1 comment Print

The Punjab Accountants Association has requested FM for Extension of due date for filing Tax Audit Reports and related Returns for AY 2021-22 under IT Act. 1961. They request FM to be kind enough and extend due date for uploading Tax Audit Reports further from 15th January, 2022 to 28th February, 2022 and related Income-tax […]

Request for One Month extension for Tax Audit & related filings

January 10, 2022 29871 Views 3 comments Print

BJP, Economic Cell, Bangalore has requested FM for considering extension of Additional One Month from the relevant Due Dates for submission of Report of Audit and related Filings for AY 2021-22. Bharatiya Janata Party Bangalore Central District, Bangalore Economic Cell  CA Nischal.R.B – Convener-Economic Cell, BJP Bangalore Central District Email ID: canischalrb@gmail.com Date: 08/01/2022 Smt. […]

Request to extend Tax Audit filing date for Assessment Year 2021-22

January 10, 2022 7026 Views 1 comment Print

Rajya Sabha Member CA N. D. Gupta has requested MS. Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister of Finance to extend Tax Audit filing date for Assessment Year 2021-22. He requested to  extend the date of filing Tax Audit report u/s. 44AB of Income Tax Act 1961 to another date based on advise from NITI AAYOG/Health Ministry. Extension in […]

Extend Due date of filing various Tax Audit Reports at least by two months

January 10, 2022 15885 Views 0 comment Print

Jamshedpur Chartered Accountants Society has made a representation to Finance Minister on Relaxation urgently required in Audit Compliance due to outbreak of COVID-19 once again in the whole country. They requested that due dates of filing various Audit Reports for the financial year 2020-2021 to be extended at least by two months from existing due […]

TDS Rate Chart for TDS on all things

January 10, 2022 21561 Views 1 comment Print

Stay compliant with TDS regulations. Learn about the TDS rate chart for various payments under the Income Tax Act to ensure accurate deductions.

Representation for extension of due dates for filing of TAR/ITR

January 10, 2022 6873 Views 1 comment Print

Lucknow CA Tax Practicioner’s Association has made a representation  for extension of due dates for filing of Tax Audit Reports (TAR)  and filing of Income Tax Returns (ITRs) under the Income Tax Act 1961. LUCKNOW CA TAX PRACTITIONERS ASSOCIATION Room No 13, Aayakar Bhawan, Ashok Marg, Lucknow-226001 Email: lucknowca.tpa@gmail.com CA Sujeet K. Singh (President) M. […]

Zero Income Tax on Rs 10 lakhs Individual Income- See How

January 10, 2022 61347 Views 4 comments Print

Discover how to legally avoid income tax on an individual income of Rs 10 lakhs. Learn about the exemptions and deductions that can help you save money.

Request to extend date of filing Income tax audit report & other forms

January 10, 2022 5613 Views 0 comment Print

Chartered Accountants Association, Jalandhar has made a request to FM for Extension of specified date of filing tax audit report and other forms falling due on or before 15th January, 2022. Text of their representation is as follows:- CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS ASSOCIATION (C R Building, Model Town Road, Jalandhar) For correspondence care:- CA. Ashwani Jindal, General […]

Joint representation for extension of due date of ITR/TAR

January 9, 2022 14985 Views 4 comments Print

Joint representation fo Extension of various dues dates of filing Audit Reports and Income Tax Returns under Income Tax Act, 1961 in the backdrop of technical glitches on the IT portal coupled with Covid-19 third wave

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