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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 54966 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 18330 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 446562 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 417 Views 0 comment Print

Profit Below 6%: Has New Law Changed Old Section 44AD–44AB Principle?

Income Tax : The article argues that Section 58(3) of the Income-tax Act, 2025 does not independently mandate books of account or tax audit for...

July 3, 2026 5280 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 9930 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 8715 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 783 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 174 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 222 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 180 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 210 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 120 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


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 327 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 177 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 981 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT revises Mandatory DIN Requirement to align with Finance Act 2026

Income Tax : CBDT updated DIN rules to align with new provisions introduced under the Finance Act, 2026. The circular mandates DIN for most tax...

March 31, 2026 3405 Views 0 comment Print


Income-tax Form 6: Audit Report for Preliminary Expenses or Mineral Prospecting Deduction

March 23, 2026 447 Views 0 comment Print

Form 6 must be filed to claim deductions under Sections 44 and 51, as it provides audit-certified verification of expenditure. Non-filing can lead to disallowance and compliance risks.

Income-tax Form No. 5: Statement of Preliminary Expenses – Section 44(3)

March 23, 2026 543 Views 0 comment Print

The framework requires taxpayers to file Form 5 to claim deduction for preliminary expenses. Failure to file or incorrect reporting may lead to disallowance and compliance risks.

Income Tax Form 4: Income attributable to assets located in India – Section 9(10)(a)

March 23, 2026 408 Views 0 comment Print

Form 4 is mandatory for reporting income from assets located in India under the new tax law. It ensures accurate computation and aids tax authorities in verification.

Income Tax Form 3 – Certificate of Accountant under Rule 7 (Zero Coupon Bonds)

March 23, 2026 384 Views 0 comment Print

The form requires detailed reporting of investments across multiple tax years. This ensures proper tracking of fund deployment. It strengthens regulatory oversight and reduces misuse risks.

Income Tax Form No. 2: Application for notification of zero coupon bond – Section 2(112)

March 23, 2026 354 Views 0 comment Print

Form 2 filing is compulsory to obtain government notification for Zero Coupon Bonds. Without compliance, issuers risk losing critical tax benefits.

All about Income-tax Form No. 1 for Client Code Modification Reporting

March 23, 2026 579 Views 0 comment Print

A ll about Income Tax Form No. 1- Monthly Statement to be furnished by a stock exchange in respect of transactions in which client codes have been modified after registering in the system for the month of

Miscellaneous transitional & continuity provisions under Income Tax Act, 2025

March 23, 2026 543 Views 0 comment Print

Assessments, appeals, rectifications, and search-related proceedings for earlier years remain governed by the old law. This avoids retrospective application of new provisions. It ensures fairness and consistency in adjudication.

Transitional Tax Issues for Non-Resident Indians under Income-tax Act, 2025

March 23, 2026 1065 Views 0 comment Print

The new law preserves existing residency tests and tax benefits for NRIs. It ensures continuity without altering core provisions.

Set-off/Carry Forward of Losses & Deductions during Transition to Income Tax Act 2025

March 23, 2026 2172 Views 0 comment Print

Losses computed under the earlier law can be carried forward under the new Act. However, eligibility depends strictly on compliance with original provisions. Ineligible or belated losses cannot be revived.

Appeals, Revision & Alternate Dispute Resolution during Transition to Income Tax Act 2025

March 23, 2026 1380 Views 0 comment Print

The new law retains the same appellate hierarchy and procedures. Taxpayers can expect consistency without disruption in appeal mechanisms.

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