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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


Late deposit of ESI & EPF by Assessees us 36(1)(va)

September 16, 2021 14298 Views 0 comment Print

Analysis of Issue of late deposit of ESI and EPF by Assessees us 36(1)(va) of Income Tax Act, 1961 1. Provision of Section 36(1) (va) any sum received by the assessee from any of his employees to which the provisions of sub-clause (x) of clause (24) of section 2 apply, if such sum is credited […]

Judicial Precedents on important aspects of Income Tax Act, 1961

September 15, 2021 2703 Views 0 comment Print

Explore important judicial precedents on income tax aspects in India. Learn about the case of Ashwani Kumar v. Income-tax Officer and its impact on Section 222 of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

Writ petition & Appeal to be filed with HC & SC & circumstances thereof

September 15, 2021 57120 Views 2 comments Print

Writ petition & Appeal to be filed with High Court and Supreme Court and circumstances thereof Article 32 and Article 226 of the Constitution provide two separate but parallel provisions of writ jurisdiction with the Supreme Court and High Courts respectively. Article 32 has been incorporated as a fundamental right and it provides for the […]

TDS/TCS Capital Gain Tax exemption on Transfer of capital assets/goods from Air India

September 11, 2021 1956 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the TDS/TCS exemption on the transfer of capital assets/goods from Air India. Learn about the specific income tax notifications under the Income Tax Act, 1961.

No Section 194IA TDS on payment by Air India limited to holding company for property

September 10, 2021 1644 Views 0 comment Print

Central Government hereby specifies that no TDS shall be deducted under section 194-IA of Income Tax Act  on any payment made to the Air India Limited  for transfer of immovable property to Air India Assets Holding Limited under a plan approved by the Central Government. Notification No. 106/2021-Income Tax | Dated: 10th September, 2021 MINISTRY […]

Invocation of Section 69C if Assessee is Opting for Presumptive Taxation

September 9, 2021 9546 Views 0 comment Print

If assessee opts for presumptive taxation it cannot claim any deduction of any expenditure including Depreciation. Since no deduction is allowed the AO is not permitted to add back the income as unexplained expenditure.

Taxation & Other Benefits Available To Startups

September 5, 2021 4566 Views 0 comment Print

In continuation of the previous article where the eligibility of Startup was discussed, in this article we shall discuss the Taxation & other benefits available to start-ups. Under the taxation benefits, following benefits shall be available to start-ups: I. Deduction Under Section 80-IAC of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (‘Act) II. Angel tax Incentive III. […]

Income Tax Exemption on Financial Assistance for Treatment of COVID or on Demise Due to COVID

September 5, 2021 10266 Views 1 comment Print

Due to COVID-19, the world is tremulous, which was not witnessed by the present generation.  More than 4 million people have lasted their breath globally in the last 18 months on account of this disease.  India accounts for about 10% of this death count.

Section 194P: Recent Updates- Specified Bank & amp; form of Declaration

September 4, 2021 14448 Views 0 comment Print

Section 194P was inserted in the Income Tax Act, 1961 vide the Finance Act, 2021, which was made applicable w.e.f. 1st April, 2021. Extract of Section 194P: (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the provisions of Chapter XVII-B, in case of a specified senior citizen, the specified bank shall, after giving effect to the deduction allowable under Chapter VI-A and […]

TDS and TCS on Purchase of Goods Under Income Tax

September 4, 2021 58671 Views 0 comment Print

With the effect of 1. 07.2021 Finance Act, 2021 had inserted section 194Q in Income Tax Act, 1961 to provide a deduction of tax on certain purchases. Section 194Q of the Income-tax Act states that any person who buys goods of an amount exceeding 50 lakhs rupees from a resident seller in any previous year […]

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