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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


Income Tax Form 33: SEZ Unit Particulars for Section 144 Deduction

March 24, 2026 468 Views 0 comment Print

Taxpayers must file Form 33 to claim SEZ deduction on profits. Proper reporting of reserve utilisation and asset purchase is essential for eligibility.

Income Tax Form 32: Audit Report – Section 46, 138, 139, 140(8), 141, 142, 143 & 144

March 24, 2026 771 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether deductions can be claimed without filing Form 32. It was held that furnishing the audit report is mandatory, and non-compliance leads to denial of tax benefits.

Income Tax Form No. 31: Declaration for Claiming Rent Deduction (Section 134)

March 24, 2026 675 Views 0 comment Print

Taxpayers must file Form 31 to claim rent deduction if no HRA is received. Proper filing ensures eligibility for deduction up to Rs. 60,000 annually

Income Tax Form 29: Certificate on Prescribed Production Level by Amalgamated Company

March 24, 2026 405 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether tax benefits can be claimed without filing Form 29. It was held that furnishing the certificate is mandatory, and non-compliance leads to denial of carry forward and set-off benefits.

Income Tax Form 28: Accountant’s Report for Slump Sale Capital Gains U/s 77(4)

March 24, 2026 897 Views 0 comment Print

This article explains the requirement to file Form 28 under Section 77(4) for slump sale transactions. The key takeaway is that filing is compulsory for capital gains computation.

Income-tax Form 27: Details of amount attributed to capital asset remaining with specified entity

March 24, 2026 396 Views 0 comment Print

The case examined inconsistencies in capital gains allocation. It was clarified that valuation-backed reporting under Form 27 ensures accurate attribution and reduces disputes.

Income Tax Form No. 26: Audit report & Statement of particulars required to be furnished – Section 63

March 24, 2026 2460 Views 0 comment Print

The case addressed risks of data manipulation and concealment. It was held that mandatory reporting of accounting systems and data storage enhances transparency and traceability.

Income Tax Form 25: Mandatory Form of daily case register for Medical Professionals

March 24, 2026 5769 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether maintaining a daily register is compulsory. It was held that medical practitioners exceeding prescribed limits must maintain Form 25 to ensure proper income reporting and compliance.

Income Tax Form 24: Audit Report for Royalty & FTS of Non-Residents (Section 59)

March 24, 2026 1323 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether audit reporting is required for such income. It was held that Form 24 is compulsory for non-residents earning royalty or FTS through a PE, ensuring proper income computation.

Income Tax Form 23: Notification of Skill Development Project (Section 47(1)(b))

March 24, 2026 255 Views 0 comment Print

The case addressed post-notification compliance failures. It was held that violation of conditions or non-genuine activities can lead to revocation of notification and tax benefits.

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