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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 75 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 18465 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 448104 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 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 195 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 165 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


161st Income Tax Day: A journey towards Nation Building

July 24, 2021 1251 Views 1 comment Print

The 161st anniversary of Income Tax Day was observed by Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) and all its field offices across India here today. As part of the observance, the field formations held a range of activities.

Income Tax Benefits available on Home loan

July 24, 2021 10698 Views 0 comment Print

Save on your income tax with home loans: Learn about the various tax benefits available on the repayment of principal and interest.

Tax Treatment in Case of Transfer of Economic Interest by UK Holding Companies of Shares Held in Indian Company

July 22, 2021 2586 Views 0 comment Print

TAX TREATMENT IN CASE OF TRANSFER OF ECONOMIC INTEREST BY UK HOLDING COMPANIES OF SHARES HELD IN INDIAN COMPANY I would try to address the tax position by the way of an example. ISSUE : XYZ Ltd is an Indian Company which is registered in India having two major foreign shareholders D Ltd and Y […]

FM message to Income Tax Department on 161st Income Tax Day

July 22, 2021 1338 Views 0 comment Print

Nirmala Sitharaman Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Government of India Dy. No. 1759745 FM/FMP/2021 22/07/21 Message My heartiest felicitation to the Income Tax Department on the occasion of the 161st Income Tax Day. System of Direct Tax in India, though, is much older than that. Our ancient texts are replete with references to planned […]

Deduction u/s 80JJAA (Income Tax) – Additional employee cost

July 21, 2021 6609 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the tax benefits of Section 80JJAA for organizations. Discover how to claim an additional deduction for employee costs.

PPT on Section 194Q and Section 206C(1H)

July 18, 2021 10779 Views 0 comment Print

A new section 194Q (Deduction of tax at source on payment of certain sum for purchase of goods) is inserted by Finance Act – 2021 effective from 01/07/2021. This new section 194Q has given rise to the question “Whether TCS u/s 206C (1H) of Income Tax is to be collected on receipt of sales consideration […]

CBI to enquire validity of alleged Email sent by Income Tax Dept

July 16, 2021 1476 Views 0 comment Print

CBI to enquire as to whether the email dated 31st May, 2021 had been issued to assessee or not, and if so, by whom. In the event it was found that the email dated 31st May, 2021 had been forged and fabricated by assessee it would initiate action under Sections 191/192/196 of the IPC. However, if it was found that the email dated 31st May, 2021 had been issued by the Income Tax of India’s e-filing portal, then it would not hesitate to take action against the Deponent

Stay to petitioner to not to deduct TDS u/s 194N till 30.09.2021

July 16, 2021 2007 Views 0 comment Print

The Hon’ble Calcutta High Court in the matter Apeejay Tea Ltd. Anr. Vs Union of India & Ors. (Calcutta High Court) has given an interim order dated 08th July, 2021 regarding restraining the respondent’s authorities concerned from deducting tax on source on the basis of the aforesaid provisions of Section 194N till 30th September, 2021. It […]

Wrongful claims of deduction under section 80JJAA detected

July 16, 2021 1662 Views 0 comment Print

During the course of the survey operation, evidences of tax evasion have been gathered regarding wrongful claims of deduction u/s 80JJAA of Income-tax Act, 1961. The investigations further revealed, that, even though the emoluments of new employees added were more than Rs. 25,000 per month, the assessee has been wrongfully claiming deduction u/s 80JJAA by excluding certain components of emoluments of such employees to fit into the eligible emoluments limit of Rs. 25,000 per month.

Section 194Q TDS & Higher TDS Rate under Section 206AB

July 15, 2021 368136 Views 9 comments Print

 Section 194Q- Deduction of TDS on Purchase of Goods The government has introduced Section 194Q in the Income Tax Act, 1961 vide the Finance Act, 2021. The intent of the government to bring this provision is to establish the trail of high value of transaction of sale and purchase of goods. There are various other provision which […]

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