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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


Deduction of home loan – Principal Interest

May 10, 2021 23745 Views 0 comment Print

Deduction of home loan – Principal Interest……. There are mainly two components in repayment of home loan Instalment. Principal Amount and Interest part. An assessee get deduction of principal under section 80C of chapter VI A of Income Tax Act 1961 subject to maximum amount of Rupees 1,50,000 as mentioned in previous article. In the […]

Alternative Tax Regime for Individuals/HUFs under Section 115BAC

May 10, 2021 34179 Views 4 comments Print

Dear Friends, we know that income of Individuals/HUFs are taxable as per progressive tax slabs. The maximum rate of tax payable is @30%, when income of Individual/HUF exceeds Rs. 10.00 Lakhs in relevant previous year. The Central Government has inserted Section 115BAC with effect from AY 2021-22 to provide Optional Tax Regime to Individuals /HUFs. […]

Challan Cum Returns Under TDS

May 9, 2021 8679 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about CHALLAN Cum RETURNS under TDS provision: types, forms, and rates. Understand the process of deducting TDS on property transactions and payments to contractors and professionals.

Residential Status of an Individual – Under Income Tax Act, 1961

May 8, 2021 77133 Views 6 comments Print

Understanding the Residential Status of an Individual under the Income Tax Act, 1961. Learn how income tax is charged and when to pay it.

Tribunal a final fact finding body can be assailed if acted without material & prescribed procedure

May 7, 2021 1404 Views 0 comment Print

Understanding the role of a tribunal as a fact-finding body and the circumstances under which its findings can be challenged.

Short Notes on Section 45(1) of Income Tax Act 1961

May 7, 2021 28473 Views 0 comment Print

1. Ingredients of Section 45(1). Section 45(1) of the Income tax Act.1961 provides than any profit and gains arising from the transfer of a capital assets effected in previous year shall be chargeable to tax under the head of capital gain and shall be deemed to be the income of the previous year in which […]

Singapore based Sovereign Wealth Funds gets Tax Exemption from CBDT

May 7, 2021 2337 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the tax exemption granted by CBDT to Singapore-based sovereign wealth funds. Explore the investment opportunities in India’s infrastructure sector.

Section 136 of Income Tax Act 1961: An Important Section

May 6, 2021 19920 Views 0 comment Print

Understanding the significance of Section 136 of the Income Tax Act 1961: An important section that deems Income-tax proceedings as judicial proceedings.

CBDT notifies Threshold for Significant Economic Presence

May 5, 2021 15804 Views 0 comment Print

Section 9(1)(i) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 was amended vide Finance Act 2018 to bring in the concept of “Significant Economic Presence” (‘SEP’) for establishing a business connection in India of a non-resident. According to the said Section, “significant economic presence” for this purpose shall mean: “transaction in respect of any goods, services or […]

Form 10A for Section 12AB Registration causing hardship

May 5, 2021 17925 Views 8 comments Print

Ongoing through the form 10A, it is noticed that various financial information have been required to be filled pertaining to different date and period which is causing hardship to submit the same at this pandemic period where almost all offices have remained  closed in month of April, 2021 and also continue to be closed at present.

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