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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


Declaration format regarding Section 194Q, 206AB & 206CCA

June 23, 2021 435681 Views 10 comments Print

Understand the declaration format for Section 194Q, 206AB & 206CCA. Learn how to comply with the new TDS regulations and ease the burden of compliance.

TDS on Immovable Property & Relevance of Lower Deduction Certificate For NRIs

June 23, 2021 39183 Views 3 comments Print

1. Log in to the e-Filing portal using your user ID and password. Considering the tendency of taxpayers to evade the payment of taxes, Income Tax provisions provide for the collection of tax from the very source of income. Under this mechanism, the person responsible for making the payment is liable to deduct tax before […]

Tax Deduction u/s 206AB and 206CCA of Income Tax Act 1961

June 23, 2021 2802 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the new tax provisions u/s 206AB and 206CCA of the Income Tax Act 1961. Learn how these sections affect non-filers and ensure compliance.

Medical relief a charitable purpose under section 2(15) of Income Tax Act, 1961

June 22, 2021 12642 Views 1 comment Print

As per Section 2(15), of the Income Tax Act 1961 ‘charitable purpose’ nclude relief of the poor, education, yoga, medical relief, preservation of environment ( including watersheds, forests and wildlife) and preservation of monuments or places or objects’ of artistic or historic interest, and the advancement of any other object of general public utility. Thus […]

How to file ITR-2 for AY 2021-22 on new Income Tax Portal

June 22, 2021 73566 Views 38 comments Print

Q.1 Who is eligible to file ITR-2 for AY 2021-22? Ans. ITR-2 can be filed by individuals or HUFs who: -Are not eligible to file ITR-1 (Sahaj) -Do not have income from profit and gains of business or profession and also do not have income from profits and gains of business or profession in the […]

How to file ITR-1 for AY 2021-22 on new Income Tax Portal

June 22, 2021 104427 Views 10 comments Print

FAQs on Form ITR – 1 Q.1 Who is eligible to file ITR-1 for AY 2021-22? Ans: ITR-1 can be filed by a Resident Individual whose: -Total income does not exceed ₹ 50 lakh during the FY -Income is from salary, one house property, family pension income, agricultural income (up to ₹5000/-), and other sources, […]

How to file Income Tax Form 10B on new Income Tax Portal

June 22, 2021 99207 Views 3 comments Print

Q. 1. What is Form 10B? Form 10B enables a taxpayer to file an audit report if the taxpayer has applied for or is already registered as charitable or religious trust / institution by filing Form 10A. Form 10B is accessed by the CA added by the taxpayer under the My CA service and is […]

How to use Offline Utility for Statutory Forms on new Income Tax Portal

June 22, 2021 26364 Views 0 comment Print

1. Overview All users registered on the e-Filing portal can choose to use the Offline Utility when filing Income Tax Statutory Forms. With this service, you can file Income Tax Statutory Forms by uploading the utility-generated JSON: Post login to the e-Filing portal, or Directly through the Offline Utility This service on the e-Filing portal offers an […]

Form 35 | Income Tax Appeal with CIT (A) | FAQ & Manual

June 22, 2021 49020 Views 16 comments Print

Q.1 What is Form 35? If you are aggrieved by an order of an Assessing Officer (AO), you can file an appeal against the same before the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) by submitting duly filled  Form 35 online on the e-Filing portal. Q.2 Who can use Form 35? Any assessee / deductor  who wants […]

Books of Accounts, Documents & Evidence Occurring in amended Section 149

June 22, 2021 7170 Views 0 comment Print

Understanding the importance of Books of Accounts, Documents, and Evidence in amended Section 149 of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

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