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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 75 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 18465 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 448104 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 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 195 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 165 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


Take appropriate decision on extension of due date of filing ITR & TAR by 12.01.2021: Gujarat HC to CBDT

January 10, 2021 4524 Views 2 comments Print

The Hon’ble High Court, Gujarat in the All Gujarat Federation of Tax Consultants v. Union of India [R/Special Civil Application No. 13653 of 2020 dated January 8, 2021] directed CBDT to take an appropriate decision for extension of the due date of filing income tax return (ITR) and Tax audit report (TAR) by January 12, […]

What if Due Date for filing ROI on 10th January 2021 falls on a Sunday?

January 10, 2021 31305 Views 1 comment Print

10th January 2021, the last date of filing of ROI u/s 139(1), falls on Sunday. In such a case what should be the due date ROI u/s 139(1)? 10th January 2021 or 11th January 2021? Opinions varies. An analysis of the provisions affecting the Due Date may perhaps clarify the issue. General Clauses Act 1977: […]

Extend due dates of TAR/ITRs/VSV Scheme for AY 2020-21

January 9, 2021 21732 Views 4 comments Print

Calcutta Citizens’ Initiative, Representation on Extension of due dates of Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme and also for extension of date for TAR and ITRs for asst year 2020-21. Calcutta Citizens’ Initiative 3, Ho Chi Minh Sarani, Ground Floor, Kolkata 700001 Ph – 033-2466-1000 Email: calcuttacitizens@gmail.com URGENT Ref. CII/Rep/2021/01 Dated: 9th January 2021 Shri P.C. Mody, Chairman, […]

Further extend Income Tax Return & Audit due dates

January 9, 2021 83430 Views 4 comments Print

Direct Taxes Professionals’ Association, Kolkata has requested FM for further extension of various due dates under Income-tax Act, 1961 especially Income Tax Return Forms for AY 2020­- 21, Tax Audit Reports and other related Returns for AY 2020­- 21. Text of their representation is as follows:- DIRECT TAXES PROFESSIONALS’ ASSOCIATION Income Tax Building, 3, Govt. […]

Consider extension of Income Tax Due dates: Gujarat HC to UOI

January 8, 2021 26022 Views 0 comment Print

All Gujarat Federation of Tax Consultants Vs Union of India (Gujarat High Court) High Court held that respondent No.1 – Union of India, Ministry of Finance should immediately look into the issue, more particularly, the representation dated 12th October 2020 at Annexure : I of the paper book (page 108) and take an appropriate decision […]

Budget 2021 Expectations- letter to FM

January 1, 2021 4050 Views 1 comment Print

The Budget for the next financial year 2021-22 would be presented in the Parliament on February 1, 2020. It is common knowledge that due to global Covid-19 pandemic, the entire year 2020 has turned out to be a ‘zero year’. The production, sales, earnings, salaries have all been drastically affected due to onslaught of this […]

Voluntary Tax Audit u/s 44AB of Income Tax Act, 1961. Is it possible ?

January 1, 2021 29667 Views 1 comment Print

Wondering if you can voluntarily get a Tax Audit Report u/s 44AB of the Income Tax Act, 1961? Find out the answer and the benefits of doing so.

Partner’s Remuneration & Interest under Income Tax Act, 1961

December 16, 2020 309327 Views 12 comments Print

Understand the maximum limits of interest and remuneration to partners under the Income Tax Act. Learn how to claim deductions and ensure compliance.

Section 194IA, 194IB & 194LA of Income Tax Act, 1961 In detail

December 1, 2020 122364 Views 1 comment Print

Understanding Section 194IA, 194IB & 194LA of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Learn about the provisions and deductions related to property transfers.

Light!! Camera!! Action!! – Bad Debts Dichotomy

November 30, 2020 15297 Views 2 comments Print

Happy to present before all of you, my article on Light!! Camera!! Action!! – Bad Debts Dichotomy correlated with Article 14 of Constitution of India to decipher the Principle of Equality before law and Equal protection to all within the territory of India. Suggestion to improve upon the article are welcomed with folded hands.

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