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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 68 addition by treating creditors as not genuine- Draft Submission

April 23, 2021 6396 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the implications of Section 68 of the Act regarding cash credits and the treatment of creditors as not genuine in our draft submission.

Recent Income Tax Amendments for Registered/ Approved Charitable / Educational/ Medical Institutions

April 23, 2021 3873 Views 0 comment Print

SECTION 2(15): defines Charitable Purpose significant includes relief of the poor, education, medical relief  and SECTIONS 11, 12, 12A, 12AA,12AB and 13 deal with scheme of tax exemption in respect of income, its application and accumulation of charitable  trusts/ institution subject to  fulfilment of certain conditions.

Snapshot of Various Time Limit Prior & after Finance Act 2021

April 22, 2021 5334 Views 1 comment Print

Snapshot of Various Time Limit Prior to Finance Act 2021 and After Finance Act 2021 Finance Act 2021, has brought a series of amendment in the Income Tax Act 1961 making it simple and assessee friendly. With the advancement in technology and introduction of Faceless Assessment, various proceedings under the Act is getting streamlined and […]

Genuine loss of Assessee disallowed by AO – Draft Submission

April 22, 2021 2292 Views 0 comment Print

Discover how a genuine loss of the Assessee was disallowed by the AO but allowed by the ITAT. Learn about the written submissions and observations that led to this outcome.

Extend due dates of Income Tax & GST Compliance of April-2021

April 22, 2021 154860 Views 31 comments Print

Confederation of All India Traders has requested for extension of due dates of  Income Tax and GST Compliance in the month of April-2021. All these compliances tabulated below if not complied in time may result into interest and late fee. It is explained that Considering Covid-19 and resultant Lockdown delay in compliances on part of […]

Buyback V/s Dividend And Its Taxation

April 20, 2021 11748 Views 0 comment Print

Buyback of shares is when a company repurchases the shares issued by it from the existing shareholders. The company buys back its shares usually at market value or higher. Companies use buy back as a means to return cash to shareholders and regain ownership. Tax on buyback of shares in India is now regulated by […]

Section 50C of Income Tax Act & new Pandora of Litigation

April 17, 2021 10743 Views 1 comment Print

Explore the implications of Section 50C of Income Tax Act and the new Pandora of Litigation. Understand the recent judgment and its potential impact on tax provisions.

Reporting of Futures & Options in ITR

April 16, 2021 16833 Views 3 comments Print

Futures & Options, or we say F&O, transactions are treated as a separate business activity. It is a non-speculative business. Classifying it as a non-speculative business means that all those provisions of Income Tax Act will apply to F&O business also which apply to normal business activities. But the point that stands apart is the […]

TDS on Purchase of Properties | Section 194IA ,271C, 273B

April 16, 2021 11295 Views 2 comments Print

Learn about TDS on purchase of properties under Section 194IA of the Income Tax Act. Understand the implications of failing to deduct TDS and the provisions of Section 273B.

How to pay your Taxes under Income Tax Act, 1961

April 15, 2021 1689 Views 0 comment Print

Learn how to pay your taxes under the Income Tax Act, 1961. Discover the options for online and offline payment and ensure compliance with the law.

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