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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


Request to Extend due dates under Income Tax Act & Companies Act

December 28, 2021 27975 Views 1 comment Print

Delhi Tax Bar Association has made a representation to Hon’ble FM Nirmala Sitharaman Ji and requested for Extension of Due Dates for Submission of Income Tax Returns and various Audit Reports under the Income Tax Act and Companies Act. DELHI TAX BAR ASSOCIATION Formerly Bar Association (Income Tax) (ESTD. 1954-55) G-09, CENTRAL REVENUE BUILDING, INDRAPRASTHA […]

Request to extend due date for filing ITR & TARs | AY 2021-22

December 27, 2021 53709 Views 7 comments Print

All Odisha Tax Advocates Association has requested FM to consider the genuine difficulties of the assessees and Tax Professionals and be generous to pass an order to extend the due date of filing of the return of income of the assessees to 28/02/2022 in place of 31/12/2021 and the TARs from 15/01/2022 to 28/02/2022 and […]

Extend due dates of ITR & Tax audit report submission

December 26, 2021 27186 Views 4 comments Print

Chandigarh Chartered Accountants Taxation Association has made a representation to Finance Minister for Extension of due dates of Income tax returns & Submission of Tax audit reports for FY 2020-21 (AY 2021-22) in view of Practical difficulties faced by taxpayers & tax professionals in filing Income tax returns, tax audit form. Full Text of their […]

Representation for extension of Income Tax due dates to Finance Ministry

December 25, 2021 33858 Views 3 comments Print

Synopsis of the Representation by ‘Bhayandar CA Social Group’ made for extension of due dates – To the Finance Ministry on 24-12-2021 We have not asked any extension of the due dates. We have asked for our fundamental right to be professionally engaged in the profession of the Chartered Accountancy by having seamless access to […]

Request for Extension of Due Dates under Direct Tax till 31.03.2022

December 25, 2021 32724 Views 3 comments Print

AIMTPA has made a request to FM for Extension of Due Dates under Direct Tax of all the Forms and Returns (Including Income Tax Returns, Tax Audit and Transfer Pricing Audit Report) till 31st March 2022 without any penal condition in view of unavailability of the I.T. Portal, various glitches and frequently changing schemas taking […]

Request for Date Extension for ITR/Tax Audit/GSTR9C/GSTR9

December 24, 2021 19794 Views 2 comments Print

District Tax Consultant’s Association, Chittorgarh has made a Request for extension of various due dates under Income-tax Act, 1961 for AY 2021- 22 and for filing the Annual Reconciliation Statement (GSTR9C) along with the annual return (GSTR9) for financial years 2020-21. Full Text of the representation is as follows:- DISTRICT TAX CONSULTANT’S ASSOCIATION Chittorgarh (Raj.) Email: […]

Taxability of Gift Received by An Individual

December 24, 2021 8244 Views 0 comment Print

Introduction: The title of the article  emphasis on the applicability of Income Tax, on the gifts, whether movable or immovable received by an individual from any person on different occasions. Description: The Income Tax Act, 1961 bifurcates gifts received by an individual in the broad categories namely Gift of money (whatever the mode, cash or […]

Fantasy Sports and their Taxation

December 22, 2021 16557 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the world of fantasy sports and understand the taxation implications. Learn about popular fantasy game apps in India and the growth of the industry.

Section 119(2)(b) Application- CBDT expected to go deep into niceties of law?

December 19, 2021 255216 Views 14 comments Print

Whether CBDT is expected to go deep into the niceties of law before considering application u/s 119(2)(b) of the Income Tax Act 1961? Introduction In India, every assessee required to file his Income tax return within time prescribed under section 139 of the Income Tax Act. However, sometimes the assessee is not able to file […]

How to add Legal Representative for a deceased person on e-filing 2.0

December 14, 2021 62781 Views 26 comments Print

Learn how to add a legal representative for a deceased person on e-filing 2.0. Understand the legal provisions and documents required for this process.

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