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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 90 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 18489 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 448113 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 792 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 198 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 174 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


Section 206AB of the Income Tax Act, 1961

June 1, 2021 108291 Views 9 comments Print

The Finance Act 2021 has introduced a new section called Section 206AB of the Income Tax Act 1961, which mandates the person paying the amount to deduct TDS in case of non-filing of an income tax return by the specified person. In this article, the following things are covered provisions of section 206AB exemption available […]

Presumptive Taxation Scheme | Section 44AD/44ADA/44AE/44B/44BB/44BBB/44BBA

June 1, 2021 123234 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the Presumptive Taxation Scheme (Section 44AD/44ADA/44AE/44B/44BB/44BBB/44BBA) and how it provides relief for small taxpayers.

Provisional attachment to protect revenue in certain cases [Section 281B]

May 30, 2021 23325 Views 0 comment Print

To protect the interest of revenue, during the pendency of any proceeding for the assessment or reassessment, the Assessing Officer is empowered to make a provisional attachment of any property of the assessee (even though there is no demand outstanding against the assessee). In order to invoke this provision, the Assessing Officer should be of […]

Exempted House Properties Under Income Tax Act,1961

May 29, 2021 3612 Views 1 comment Print

Income from the following house properties are exempted from tax: 1. Any one palace or part thereof of an ex-ruler, provided the same is not let out [Sec. 10(19A)]. Tax-point: If the ex-ruler has a house property and the part of which is self-occupied and remaining let out then only the self occupied part of […]

A Zero Sum Game : Look Into Insights of Transfer Pricing

May 28, 2021 2808 Views 0 comment Print

The litigation in  taxation matters is increasing on a rapid scale. However, where the transactions involves the foreign companies or their subsidiaries it is governed under the head of transfer pricing. The increasing participation of multi-national group in economic activities in the country has given rise to new and complex issues emerging from transactions entered in to between two or more enterprises belonging to the same multi- national group.

Tax Implications In Case of A Deceased Assessee

May 28, 2021 89064 Views 15 comments Print

Understand the tax implications in case of a deceased assessee. Learn about the computation of income, taxation of inherited assets, and deductions for the entire year.

Analysis of Amendments in Provision of Slump Sale

May 28, 2021 19668 Views 1 comment Print

♦ Introduction The Finance Act 2021 has amended the provisions related to slump sale. It has amended the scope of the definition of the term slump sale by amending the provision of clause (42)(C) of section 2 of the Act so that all types of transfer as defined in clause (47) of section 2 of […]

Procedure for filing objections before DRP

May 28, 2021 94800 Views 0 comment Print

The Finance Act, 2009 introduced with effect from 01.10.2009 an alternate dispute resolution mechanism to facilitate expeditious resolution of disputes in tax related matters for foreign companies and for transfer pricing matters.

Income Tax E-Filing Portal will not be Working from June 1 to 6

May 26, 2021 2091 Views 0 comment Print

The Income Tax Department’s E-Filing Web Portal Will Not Be Working from June 1 to 6, Finish Your Tax-Related Work in Advance The Income Tax Department is preparing to launch a new e-filing web portal for taxpayers in June second week. Therefore, the existing income tax department’s e-filling web portal will be closed from June […]

No Income Tax Return Filing For Senior Citizen Having Age of 75 or More

May 26, 2021 2193 Views 0 comment Print

No more income tax return filing for senior citizens aged 75 or more. Find out how the Finance Act, 2021 provides relief and reduces compliance burden.

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