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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


Statutory and Tax Compliance Calendar -Year 2020

December 31, 2019 55968 Views 3 comments Print

STATUTORY AND TAX COMPLIANCE CALENDAR – YEAR 2020 Heading on to the new year 2020, you need to fill your calendar with a few important dates. As when it comes to a business and corporate management, compliance refers to the company obeying all of the legal laws and regulations in regards to how they manage […]

Income tax slab rates in India – AY 2020-21 (FY 2019-20)

December 25, 2019 175968 Views 13 comments Print

Income tax slab rates are decided and governed by Income Tax Act 1961 and are subject to change every year. Here are the income tax slab rates for the Financial Year 2019-20 (relevant to Assessment Year 2020-21) for Resident Individual (Below 60 Years Old), HUF and AOP/BOI/Artificial juridical person, Senior Citizens (60 Years Or More […]

Expression ‘colourable device’ under Income Tax- What it Signifies

December 24, 2019 14502 Views 0 comment Print

The Festival of Holi is unthinkable without colours. The use of colours by way of different devices like pichkaris, balloons, pumps, and even buckets, constitutes an essential ingredient of a vibrant, joyful and blissful Holi. However, in Income Tax Act, the expression, colourable device, is being looked at, in an altogether different manner.And with the advent of GAAR, there will be a paradigm shift in taxation regime.

5 Cases where Income earned & assessed in same Assessment Year

December 24, 2019 80475 Views 2 comments Print

Everyone is aware that income is earned in Year 1 and assessed to tax only after the completion of Year 1 i.e. in the next Year (in Year 2). That’s why Income Tax Department uses the term Assessment Year almost everywhere. But few cases are exceptions to this basic rule of Income Tax. They are […]

Taxability of Carbon Credits

December 21, 2019 56634 Views 2 comments Print

Article explains What are Carbon Credits, Why is there need for Carbon Credits, Certified Emission Certificate, Whether Certified Emission Certificate (CER) are tradable, Taxability of Carbon Credits and contains text of Section 115BBG : Tax on income from transfer of carbon credits. What are Carbon Credits? Carbon Credits is an incentive given to  an industrial […]

CBDT notifies Revised Form No. 10DA – Section 80JJAA Report

December 18, 2019 26082 Views 2 comments Print

CBDT has notified revised FORM NO. 10DA (Report under section 80JJAA of the Income-tax Act, 1961) under rule 19AB of Income Tax Rules vide Notification No. 104/2019 dated 18th December, 2019.

Examiners (State Legislated Technological Universities) becoming Examinees before Income Tax Dept in light of Rule 2BBB

December 11, 2019 5778 Views 3 comments Print

Examiners (State Legislated Technological Universities) becoming Examinees before Income Tax Department in light of Rule 2BBB of Income Tax Rules 1962 Government Funded Technological Universities legislated by an ACT of State Legislature are receiving demand notices from Income Tax Department which are posing serious challenges to the existence and survival of the Higher Education System […]

Trust But Verify

December 10, 2019 3300 Views 1 comment Print

There are various provisions in the Act which give exemptions and deductions with the sole intention of promoting Social Development & Scientific Research which contributes in the overall growth of the Nation. Section 35(1)(ii) of the IT Act is one of such provision. This article is a small effort to explain how these provisions are being mis- utilised and frauds committed and the state is deprived of its genuine taxes. This information will guide the Assessing Officers when they come across any such Cases.

Income Tax Updates for the Month of November 2019

December 5, 2019 8118 Views 1 comment Print

Income Tax Updates for the Month of November 2019 (Notifications, Circulars and other amendments) 1. Tax deducted u/s 194M (TDS by Individual/HUF) to be deposited within 30 days from the end of the month in which tax deducted CBDT Notification No.98/2019-Income Tax dated 18-Nov-2019 a) Sec 194M: Applicable w.e.f 01-Sep-2019 An Individual/HUF (for whom Sec […]

Principles of Condoning Delays in Filing Appeal- Recent Judgments

December 3, 2019 32265 Views 3 comments Print

During the month of November 2019, two important judgments were pronounced by judicial authorities, pronouncing the principles behind condoning the delay in filing appeals before the courts by applying section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963. In case of Senior Bhosale Estate (HUF) Appellant(s) Versus Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Respondent (s), The Hon’ble Supreme […]

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