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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


S.2(47) Transfer: The Mist Clears on Development Agreements

March 12, 2020 5268 Views 1 comment Print

The Apex Court has finally provided closure to one of the most litigatious aspect of the Income Tax statute. While deciding the appeal in the case of Seshasayee Steels (P.) Ltd v. ACIT [2020] 115 taxmann.com 5 (SC), the Apex Court has interpreted section 2(47) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 which defines the term […]

Taxability of non residents engaged in shipping business

March 12, 2020 18372 Views 2 comments Print

The assessee who is covered us 172 and 44B is not required to maintain the books of accounts and get his accounts audited us 44AB in no cases. since section 44AA and 44AB doesn’t covered 44B transactions. Hence even if they report the normal income lower than what is calculated us 172 , then also they is not required to maintained the books of accounts us 44AA and get his accounts audited us 44AB.

SC: Performance of Charitable Activity not Compulsory for Registration of New Trust u/s 12AA of IT Act

March 5, 2020 3462 Views 0 comment Print

Whether a newly formed trust is entitled for registration under Section 12AA of the IT Act, 1961 even if any activity has not been undertaken as yet?

Tonnage Tax Scheme – A simplified approach | Sec 115V to Sec 115VZC

February 28, 2020 99196 Views 1 comment Print

Qualifying Company – Section 115 VC: (a) it is a Indian company; (b) the place of effective management of the company is in India; (c) its own at least one qualifying ship; and (d) the main object of the company is to carry on the business of operating ships.

A radical approach towards Indian Taxation System

February 24, 2020 2460 Views 0 comment Print

Being a Chartered Accountant, many people (especially people from business fraternity) usually asks me how to save tax. But I always ask them to focus on increasing their revenues and consequently their income net of taxes.

Liability of directors of Private Company in liquidation for tax dues

February 23, 2020 17097 Views 1 comment Print

LIABILITY OF DIRECTORS OF PRIVATE COMPANY IN LIQUIDATION FOR PAYMENT OF TAX DUES Section 179 of Income Tax Act, 1961, provides that, where any tax due from a private company in respect of any income of any previous year or from any other company in respect of any other income of any previous year during […]

Income Tax Updates for the Month of January 2020

February 10, 2020 4869 Views 0 comment Print

NEWS DIRECT TAX 1. CBDT prescribes ‘Other Electronics Modes’ for the purpose of electronic payments & receipts. [Ref: NOTIFICATION NO. 8/2020 [G.S.R. 56(E)/ F.NO.370142/14/2019-TPL], DATED 29-1-2020] 2. CBDT notifies ‘Institute of Pesticide Formulation Technology’ for the purpose of sec. 35 deduction. [Ref: NOTIFICATION NO. S.O. 389(E) [NO. 7/2020/F. NO. 203/02/2019(ITA-II)], DATED 28-1-2020] 3. CBDT proposes new Form […]

20 imperative GST judgments for the year 2020

January 31, 2020 22203 Views 1 comment Print

As GST roll out completed 2.5 years, we have seen everything in this period-transitioning from existing regime to new era, understanding the provisions of GST, analyzing what impact does it had rather still having on business, making GST compliances from return filing to reconciliations and as soon as one tax period completed, audit requirements also […]

31 March 2020- An Important date for the Assessee

January 29, 2020 4803 Views 0 comment Print

In India, Financial Year begins with 1st of April and end on 31st March every year. Hence, 31st March is the date by which important taxation related obligations should be fulfilled. Following are the things which shall be taken care of as the financial year is ending soon. There are mainly two types of taxation […]

Impact of Finance (No. 2) Act, 2019 on Income Tax Act, 1961

January 28, 2020 1365 Views 0 comment Print

The Union Finance Minister of India, Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Finance (No. 2) Bill, 2019 in the Lok Sabha proposing several amendments and insertions in the Income Tax Act, 1961. The Bill received the President’s assent and has come into force from 1st September, 2019. This amendment provides for some major changes in the ongoing […]

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