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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


Section 115BAC Concessional Tax Slab Rates W.E.F. AY 2021-22

May 14, 2021 22428 Views 0 comment Print

SECTION 115BAC – CONCESSIONAL TAX SLAB RATES APPLICABLE W.E.F. AY 2021-22 As per section 115BAC, individuals or HUFs have an option to pay tax in respect of their total income (other than income chargeable to tax at special rates under Chapter XII such as section 111A, 112, 112A, 115BB etc.) at the following concessional rates, […]

TOP 10 High value cash transaction that may lead to income tax notice

May 14, 2021 7920 Views 1 comment Print

Restriction on CASH Transaction along with TOP 10 High value cash transaction that may lead to income tax notice DID you know CASH transaction Limit under Income tax and GST and what are the HIGH value Transaction? This article will help you to solve your problems related to 2 important areas 1) Restriction on CASH […]

KNOW – Interest, Late Fees & Penalty under TDS PROVISION

May 14, 2021 124323 Views 2 comments Print

DID you KNOW – Interest, Late Fees and Penalty under TDS PROVISION? Here is attached summary file that will help you to solve your problem related default made in TDS that will result in to LATE fees under section 234E, Interest and Penalty under TDS provision. Interest, Late Fees and Penalty under TDS provision  This […]

Date of Sale for of Claiming Exemption under Section 54

May 13, 2021 7461 Views 1 comment Print

DATE WHICH IS RELEVENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF CLAIMING EXEMPTION UNDER SECTION 54 OF INCOME TAX ACT 1961 For claiming Exemption under section 54 of Income Tax Act 1961 following conditions are required to be fulfilled: 1. The assessee has sold a residential house property. 2. He has purchased another house property before one year […]

Registration of Trust under Income Tax – Analysis of New Provisions

May 13, 2021 135573 Views 13 comments Print

Finance Act, 2020 introduced various amendment related to the registration of Charitable trust and Religious trust for availing the exemption u/s 11 and 12 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (Act). Thereby, the legislature introduced section 12AB in the Act and made erstwhile provision of registration (i.e. section 12AA) inoperative.

Premature encashment of FD’s and impact on Income Tax

May 13, 2021 40746 Views 6 comments Print

Premature Encashment of Fixed Deposits – An important judgment helpful during the extreme hardships of the COVID 19 pandemic. Globally, COVID 19 has caused extreme hardships both financially and physically and a significant population of the world is suffering due to this pandemic. There is a war between the human race and the virus. India […]

Analysis: Rejection of book of accounts with grounds & bases of addition

May 12, 2021 28137 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the analysis and grounds for rejection of book of accounts in income tax assessments. Learn about the consequences and ways to minimize rejection.

Income by way of interest on compensation or on enhanced compensation referred to in Section 145B(1) [Section 56(2)(viii)]

May 12, 2021 69666 Views 3 comments Print

As per section 56(2)(viii), any income by way of interest received on compensation or on enhanced compensation, as the case may be, shall be chargeable to tax under the head ‘Income from other sources‘, and as per section 145B(1) such income shall be deemed to be the income of the year in which it is […]

Relief to Poor as Charitable Purpose

May 11, 2021 8505 Views 0 comment Print

Understanding the concept of charitable purpose under the Income Tax Act, including relief to the poor as one of its key objectives.

Pay Tax in UK & claim refund in India..!! not so easy

May 11, 2021 5985 Views 0 comment Print

Author in this article discusses a recent judgement of Mumbai tribunal dealing with question as to whether it is possible that an assessee pays taxes in UK to the UK ex-chequer and claims refund in India from Indian Ex-chequer. The real tussle is interpretation is application of principles laid down in the case of Wipro Ltd

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