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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


Specified Domestic Transactions – Overview of Transfer Pricing implications

September 3, 2021 58443 Views 4 comments Print

The related party transactions have always been under the close scanner of the Tax Authorities. Owing to the inherent nature of such transactions it is believed that such transactions are by far the most convenient way of shifting profits and accordingly subjected to detailed scrutiny by the Tax Authorities. The international transactions have been under […]

Amendment to Retrospective Tax Regime: A Long Overdue Respite to Firms

September 3, 2021 3486 Views 0 comment Print

The Central government on 5th August introduced the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021 in the Lok Sabha, to repeal the Retrospective legislation on indirect transfer tax. The Finance Ministry had presented a bill to encourage greater overseas investment into India, which is being hailed as a welcome respite for firms that have long invested in […]

Rationalisation of provision of transfer of capital asset to partner on dissolution or reconstitution

September 2, 2021 2034 Views 0 comment Print

Rationalisation of provision of transfer of capital asset to partner on dissolution or reconstitution Section 45(4) of Income Tax act, 1961 – Newly Substitute provide an another exception of capital gain in the year in which Capital asset received by specified person The existing provisions of section 45 (1) of the Act inter alia, provides […]

Non-Adherence of SCN under Section 144B invalidates Faceless Assessment

September 1, 2021 1932 Views 0 comment Print

The order rejected the submissions of the petitioner stating that burden to reconcile the data with the service tax returns was on the petitioner and holding that request for further time to be given for reconciliation is not justifiable.

Draft rules for amendments by Taxation Laws (Amendment) Act, 2021

August 28, 2021 1488 Views 0 comment Print

No tax demand shall be raised in future on the basis of the amendment to section 9 of the Income-tax Act made vide Finance Act, 2012 for any offshore indirect transfer of Indian assets if the transaction was undertaken before 28th May, 2012 (i.e., the date on which the Finance Bill, 2012 received the assent of the President).

IBC – Limitation for Debt Application & 4 Other Judgments

August 28, 2021 2217 Views 0 comment Print

Recently, the Hon’ble Supreme Court while deciding Dena Bank (Now Bank of Baroda) v. C. Shivkumar Reddy1, an appeal against the judgment of National Company Law Tribunal (NCLAT), wherein the NCLAT rejected the corporate insolvency application on the ground of limitation, settled important issues pertaining to Section 14 and 18 of the Limitation Act, 1963 […]

Retrospective Taxation in India

August 28, 2021 4749 Views 0 comment Print

Understanding retrospective taxation in India: a comprehensive guide to the concept, its objective, and its impact on foreign corporations.

Money 2.0 | Taxation of Cryptocurrencies | Income Tax Perspective

August 24, 2021 8082 Views 0 comment Print

As per Investopedia, a cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency that is secured by cryptography, which makes it nearly impossible to counterfeit or double-spend. A defining feature of cryptocurrencies is that they are generally not issued by any central governmental authority and thus immune to government interference or manipulation.

Agricultural Income

August 21, 2021 14727 Views 0 comment Print

Understanding agricultural income and its implications. Learn about the accounting and reporting requirements for agricultural produce and its nature.

SC allows Interest payment by issue of debentures for section 43B

August 21, 2021 7080 Views 0 comment Print

Discharge of interest payable to financial institutions by way of issue of debentures amounts to actual payment of interest and allowed as deduction u/s 43B : SC Case Law : M.M. Aqua Technologies Ltd. v. Commissioner of Income Tax (Supreme Court) Legal Provisions involved As per Section 43B(d) of Income Tax Act, 1961, interest on […]

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