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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


TDS under Section 194Q (effective from 01.07.2021)

June 17, 2021 32346 Views 0 comment Print

Understanding TDS under Section 194Q of The Income Tax Act. Learn about the new tax provisions and its impact on businesses.

Declaration Format Under Section 206AB of Income Tax Act, 1961

June 17, 2021 5658 Views 0 comment Print

TO WHOMSOEVER IT MAY CONCERN Reference : Communication on section 206AB of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Subject : Confirmation of Turnover, Pan and Income Tax Return Filing details for the purpose of determining rate of Tax Deduction at Source/Tax Collection at Source Dear Sir/M’adam, We, ‘XYZ Private Limited’ do hereby confirm that we have […]

TDS on Purchases- Section 194Q

June 17, 2021 5556 Views 0 comment Print

It is for the very first time that purchases are proposed to be subject to TDS, the provisions of TDS on purchases were recently introduced vide the Finance Act, 2021 through the insertion of section 194Q. TDS on purchases is similar to other TDS provisions, except for the fact that the rate of TDS is […]

TDS/TCS on Non ITR filers at Higher Rates from 01.07.2021

June 17, 2021 27438 Views 10 comments Print

TDS/ TCS on Non- filers of ITRs at Higher Rates U/s 206AB and 206CCA of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (effective from 01.07.2021). Article contains Analysis of Section 206AB, Analysis of Section 206CCA, Sample format of Declaration To Be Obtained From Parties For Not Imposing Higher TDS/ TCS Rates As Per Section 206AB/ 206CCA of […]

Allowability of Foreign Tax Credit under Income Tax Act 1961

June 17, 2021 2535 Views 1 comment Print

Understanding the allowability of foreign tax credit under Income Tax Act 1961. Learn how to take credit for taxes paid outside India as a resident Indian.

Comparison of section 194Q TDS and 206C(1H) TCS

June 17, 2021 25167 Views 2 comments Print

Finance Act 2020 had amended section 206C of the Income-tax Act 1961 by inserting a new subsection (1H) which says that the seller is required to collect the tax if the sale of goods to buyers exceeds Rs.50 lakhs. Finance Act 2021 inserted a new section 194Q which says that the buyer is required to […]

Govt invites representations on issues on new Income Tax Portal

June 17, 2021 3756 Views 7 comments Print

Senior Finance Ministry officials to hold interactive meeting with Infosys on 22nd June, 2021 on issues in the new IT e-Filing portal. Stakeholders including ICAI members, auditors, consultants & taxpayers to be part of the interaction.

Representation to FM on Issues in New Income Tax Portal

June 16, 2021 1638 Views 0 comment Print

We are listing around 38 issues in portal and this is the beginning only because still we are working on preliminary aspects and further issues are bound to arise when we start working with the Portal and make Tax Compliances on behalf of our clients, the valued Tax Payers of the Nation.

Grievances due to newly launched website of Income Tax Department

June 16, 2021 5271 Views 1 comment Print

fter launching of the website by the Income Tax Department on 07th day of June, 2021 the members are facing the problems as discussed below:- 1. DSC is not getting registered or updated, 2. New Incorporated companies or Firms are not able to register themselves on ITD Portal ,

Format of Declaration of filing of Income Tax Return for last two years

June 15, 2021 56535 Views 0 comment Print

Undertaking pursuant to Section 206AB and Section 206CCA of the Income Tax Act, 1961 To, (NAME OF THE BUYER/ SERVICE PROVIDER) Dear Madam/Sir, Subject: Declaration confirming filing of Income Tax Return for immediate two preceding years This is in respect to payments due or payments to be made to us for Financial Year 2021-22 (period […]

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