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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


Taxation of Derivative Transactions

January 16, 2021 18648 Views 4 comments Print

ICAI in it’s guidance note on tax audit has given a glimpse of the method of computation of turnover and profit for the transactions entered in derivatives

Uttarakhand HC directs CBDT to consider representation on due date extension

January 15, 2021 24990 Views 6 comments Print

The Dehradun Chartered Accountants Society Vs. Union of India (High Court of Uttarakhand at Nainital) High Court held that Admittedly, the country continues to suffer and to reel under the COVID-19 pandemic. A large number of assesses still find it difficult to even meet their Chartered Accountants and to file their Income Tax Audit Reports […]

Extension of due date for filing TAR/ITR – HC declined to interfere

January 14, 2021 24963 Views 9 comments Print

High Court (HC) declined to interfere in the matter of extension of the due date for filing Tax Audit Report (TAR) and Income Tax Return (ITR) The Hon’ble Gujarat High Court in All Gujarat Federation of Tax Consultants v. Union of India [R/Special Civil Application No.  13653 and 660 of 2021, dated January 13, 2021] […]

All India Protest Call against GST/Income Tax Issues by WMTPA

January 13, 2021 99459 Views 85 comments Print

Government is neither listening to representations submitted by various associations, nor listening to court direction in true spirit. In Covid 19 pandemic, all professionals and Trade, ignoring life and death risk, ensured that, India will stand again, paid taxes in lakh crores but it seems government doesn’t recognize us.

Deduction under Section 33ABA – Site Restoration Fund

January 13, 2021 31767 Views 0 comment Print

Learn how to claim deduction under section 33ABA of the Income Tax Act for site restoration funds. Understand the conditions and provisions for eligibility.

Gujarat HC rejects TAR/ITR due date date extension writ applications

January 13, 2021 17526 Views 0 comment Print

At this stage, we may only observe that the CBDT may consider issuing an appropriate circular taking a lenient view as regards the consequences of late filing of the Tax Audit Reports as provided under Section 271B of the Act. We leave it to the better discretion of the CBDT in this regard.

Inconsistencies in current provisions of Income-tax Act, 1961

January 12, 2021 2184 Views 1 comment Print

The Income-tax, Act, 1961 has in all 298 sections and many of these have cross reference to each other while interpreting the provisions. In such a scenario, when any amendment takes place in any of the sections, the corresponding effect and reference should be given to the relevant related sections as well.  However, inconsistency exists […]

A Strong Case for Modifications in Logo of Income Tax Department

January 10, 2021 4068 Views 0 comment Print

Examining the controversy surrounding the logo of the Income Tax department. Is the tagline ‘Kosh Moolo Dandah’ sending the wrong message?

Extend due dates of GST, Income Tax & ROC Compliances

January 10, 2021 49509 Views 14 comments Print

All India Joint Representation Committee for GST have filed representation by way of join petition of 24 GST and Trade Associations and 5226 signatories to the signature campaign considering short extension granted in connection with GSTR 9 & 9C for FY 1819 & FY 1920 , Income Tax Returns, Tax Audit and Transfer Pricing Reports […]

Request to permit utilization of accumulated funds for other purposes- section 11(2)

January 10, 2021 2625 Views 0 comment Print

KSCAA has requested to permit utilization of accumulated funds for purposes other than the purpose for which it is so accumulated under section 11(2) of the Income-tax Act, 1961.

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