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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 90 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 55044 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 18489 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 448113 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 435 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 792 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 198 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 225 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 174 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


Whether Upfront Payment of Interest on Debentures Allowed as Expenditure in Year of Payment

October 16, 2021 5682 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the treatment of upfront payment of interest on debentures. Analyze the disallowance by the AO and the spread of expenditure over five years.

Taxation of Political Parties

October 16, 2021 11802 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the taxation rules for political parties. Learn about the conditions for excluding certain incomes and maintaining proper accounts.

Tax Treatment on Conversion of a Self Acquired Property to Joint Family Property

October 11, 2021 11541 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the tax treatment of converting self-acquired property to joint family property under the IT Act. Understand the implications and obligations.

Representation on Erroneous Intimations Issued U/S 143(1)(A) of Income Tax Act, 1961

October 7, 2021 16608 Views 7 comments Print

Section 143(1)(a) of the Act provides that where a return has been made under section 139, or in response to a notice under sub-section (1) of section 142, such return shall be processed after making specific adjustments as mentioned under clauses (i) to (v) of 143(1)(a) to the compute of the total income or loss. An adjustment shall be made only after giving intimation and providing an opportunity to the assessee to respond within thirty days of issue of such intimation.

Request to clarify provisions of TCS on sale of overseas tour package

October 6, 2021 24156 Views 1 comment Print

Request for clarification and rationalization of provisions of TCS on sale of overseas tour package: a letter to the Finance Minister and Revenue Secretary.

Problem Based on Provisions of Section 2(22)(e) Of Income Tax Act,1961

October 6, 2021 4494 Views 0 comment Print

INCOME TAX QUESTIONS & ANSWERS SERIES PART -V Today we are going to consider problem  based on provisions of Sections 2(22)( e) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. PROBLEM :– Mr. X holds 25% voting power in ABC (P)Ltd., he permits his own land to be mortgaged to a bank for enabling the company to […]

Section 28(va) and Section 40(a)(ia) of Income Tax Act, 1961- Q&A

October 4, 2021 14499 Views 0 comment Print

Understanding Section 28(va) and Section 40(a)(ia) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Explore provisions and solutions to related problems in this informative blog post.

Provisions of Sections 115QA & 115F of IT Act, 1961- Q&A

October 3, 2021 49215 Views 1 comment Print

Understanding the provisions of Sections 115QA & 115F of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Explore Q&A on tax effects of share buybacks and more.

IT dept undertakes to maintain confidentiality of seized material before HC

October 2, 2021 855 Views 0 comment Print

Newslaundry Media Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. Vs Director General of Income Tax (Delhi High Court) Mr. Digvijay Singh, DDIT (Investigation), states that the seized material is in safe custody of the Income Tax Department and it shall be used for the purposes of investigation and in accordance with law. Mr. Sharma, assures and undertakes to this […]

Presumptive Taxation For Professionals under Section 44ADA

October 1, 2021 78198 Views 4 comments Print

The Scheme of Presumptive Taxation for Professionals was introduced under Section 44ADA in the Finance Act 2016 and is applicable from Financial Year 2016-17 onwards. Before 2016, the benefits of Presumptive Taxation were only given to Businesses under Section 44AD and to Transporters under Section 44AE. Specified professionals were specifically kept out of this scheme of Presumptive Taxation.

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