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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


Submission of Response on High Value Transactions – FAQs

August 9, 2020 86625 Views 4 comments Print

FAQ for Submission of Response on High Value Transactions on Compliance Portal CBDT to launch e-campaign to ask certain taxpayers to file returns or report accurate details. The income-tax department will reach out to certain taxpayers who have either not filed income-tax returns (ITR) for AY2019-20 (relevant to FY 2018-19) or failed to accurately report […]

23 CBDT Circulars to Reduce Litigation 

August 8, 2020 5964 Views 1 comment Print

CBDT Circulars CBDT Circulars to Reduce Litigation  S.No. Section of Income Tax Act Circular No. & Date Summary of Circular 1 2(22)(e) Circular No.19/2017 [F.No.279/ Misc./140/2015/ITJ], Dated 12-6-2017 Trade advances, which are in the nature of commercial transactions, would not fall within the ambit of the word ‘advance’ in Section 2(22)(e) of the Act 2 […]

Retrospective Law: Global and Indian Instances

August 8, 2020 14349 Views 0 comment Print

From the ancient time, retrospective law or ex post facto law has been a part of standard jurisprudence. It is neither an Indian creation, nor it is being used exclusively in India. Instances of its application to the International law as well as to the domestic laws of many countries have been cited in the article.

Exemption – Whether all Adventures (Transactions) are Covered in Business Definition for Levy of Income Tax

August 8, 2020 9915 Views 1 comment Print

Exemption – Whether all Adventures (Transactions) are Covered in Business Definition for Levy of Income Tax PRELUDE: The general rule under the Income-tax Act is that all revenue receipts are taxable unless a receipt is specifically exempt and equally well, all capital receipts are exempt from taxation unless an item falls within the provisions of […]

Changes related to Pass through Income in Income Tax Returns of AY 2020-21

August 8, 2020 102183 Views 0 comment Print

Changes Related To Pass Through Income In Income Tax Returns of Assessment Year (AY) 2020-21 Pass through income-> Any income accruing or arising to, or received by, a person, being a unit holder of an investment fund, out of investments made in the investment fund, shall be chargeable to income-tax in the same manner as […]

Key notes on Implementation of Right Claim under Income Tax Act 1961

August 3, 2020 2127 Views 1 comment Print

Key notes under Implementation of Right Claim under Income Tax Act, 1961 in respect of Association under THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA An Assessee has not claimed and /or overlooked some deductions / exemptions in return of Income before the authority, subsequently the Assessee awarded that additional claim for deductions /exemptions could have been made for […]

High Value Transactions under Income Tax Act 1961

August 2, 2020 134361 Views 51 comments Print

1. Introduction High Value transactions are transactions which are incurred in high denominations. From last few years income tax department is shaking hands with all the other related Govt. departments from which it can procure financial information and trace all the persons who are spending high amount but are not filing income tax return or […]

20 Recent Income Tax amendments Applicable for AY 20-21 & AY 21-22

August 1, 2020 94530 Views 28 comments Print

So, let’s take a look to 20 RECENT Amendments that has changed Income Tax in a big way. Majorly applicable from AY 21-22 & SOME APPLCIABLE FROM AY 20-21. Some changes are so drastic steps that this will change the Income tax completely like option for New vs. old in personal taxation and same way new rates for Corporate.

Taxation of Business Process Outsourcing Units in India

July 30, 2020 11883 Views 1 comment Print

The provisions containing taxation of IT-enabled business process outsourcing units are not contained in the Income-tax Act, 1961 but are given in Circular No. 5/2004 dated 28.9.2004 issued by CBDT. The provisions are briefed hereunder – ♣  A non-resident entity may outsource certain services to a resident Indian entity. If there is no business connection […]

वित्त वर्ष 2018-19 के लिए आयकर के स्वैच्छिक अनुपालन पर ई-अभियान

July 27, 2020 1434 Views 0 comment Print

वित्त वर्ष 2018-19 के लिए आयकर के स्वैच्छिक अनुपालन पर ई-अभियान शुरू करने के लिए सीबीडीटी 20 जुलाई, 2020 से आयकर विभाग की नई पहल 20 जुलाई, 2020 से वित्त वर्ष 2018-19 के लिए स्वैच्छिक अनुपालन पर ई-अभियान शुरू करने जा रही है। एक आधिकारिक प्रेस विज्ञप्ति में, सीबीडीटी ने कहा है कि सोमवार से […]

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