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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


FM’s Corporate Tax Sop- MSME & Common Man Dismayed

October 8, 2019 2655 Views 0 comment Print

The Finance Minister announced certain bold measures to give boost to the ailing Economy of the country, a fortnight ago. New Sections 115 BAA & 115 BAB were introduced in the Income Tax Act with the aim of reducing Income Tax on the Corporate Sector to enable the Companies to boost production, bring in new […]

Income Tax Amendments August & September 2019

October 8, 2019 19815 Views 1 comment Print

THE TAXATION LAWS (AMENDMENT) ORDINANCE, 2019 1. Tax on income of certain domestic companies- Option for Domestic Company for concessional tax rate of 22% (excluding surcharge & cess) subject to the condition that they will not avail any exemption/incentive. Exemptions / benefits that cannot be availed are listed below: Additional Depreciation on Plant & Machinery […]

Superannuation Fund: Approval And Winding Up

October 3, 2019 19176 Views 1 comment Print

ON THE QUESTION OF APPROVAL: HOW TO GET IT APPROVED An approved superannuation fund is a fund that is approved by the Commissioner of Income Tax. The rules pertaining to this can be found in Part B of the Fourth Schedule of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Superannuation funds are approved by the Income Tax […]

Basic Concepts of Income Tax updated with recent amendments

October 3, 2019 20523 Views 1 comment Print

Simplified and Latest version of Basic Concepts of Income Tax (Including amendments up to 26/9/2019). The Topics included are  Income-tax: Basic concepts; Residential status and tax incidence; Exempted incomes; Agricultural income; Computation of taxable income under various heads; Deductions from Gross total income; Assessment of Individuals; Clubbing of incomes I. CONCEPTS OF INCOME TAX. A. […]

Definition of Person and Taxability under Income Tax Law

October 2, 2019 30450 Views 0 comment Print

Today we are discussing the Types of Person and Its Taxability under Income Tax Act. Further also, we all must have heard the peoples’ saying that by forming a Company, LLP, HUF, Firm, can ‘save Tax’.  So what is this all Company, LLP, Firm and all. Now, we begin with the understanding types of ” […]

Taxation of Small Business in India

September 22, 2019 38928 Views 4 comments Print

1. What are the legal structures that one can use to run a small business in India? Ans: Small businesses in India are usually run as either proprietorship concerns, partnership firms, or small companies. Proprietorship concerns are business run by individuals. Partnership firms are established under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932. Companies are incorporated under […]

Income Tax Updates for the Month of August 2019

September 11, 2019 8760 Views 2 comments Print

NEWS INTERNATIONAL 1. Australian Taxation Office publishes important guidance on cross-border tax measures 2. Singapore, Turkmenistan sign comprehensive tax treaty 3. Zimbabwe proposes amendments to thin capitalization rules. 4. Bulgarian mandatory transfer pricing documentation rules enacted 5. USA and Curacao negotiating country-by-country reporting exchange agreement. 6. Switzerland to exchange financial account information with 33 more […]

Section 194D – TDS on insurance commission

July 20, 2019 55467 Views 0 comment Print

The present article covers the provisions of TDS applicability on insurance commission contained under section 194D of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Provisions of section 194D of the Income Tax Act, 1961 As per provisions of section 194D, the person who is responsible for making payment to a resident person for the below mentioned income […]

Benefits under Income Tax Act, 1961 for units located in IFSC

July 19, 2019 26490 Views 1 comment Print

Benefits under the Income Tax Act, 1961 for units located in an International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) An International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) is an institution which deals with financial services, financial products and financial transaction which are undertaken on an international level. In India, the only IFSC is located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat commonly known […]

Demerger V/s Slump Sale

July 17, 2019 64158 Views 3 comments Print

Article explains Conditions for Tax Neutral Demerger, Reasons for Demerger, Tax Implications of Demerger,  Tax implications of Demerger in the hands of the transferor entity, Tax implications of Demerger in the hands of shareholders of the transferor entity, ACCOUNTING IMPLICATIONS of Demerger, Accounting Aspects in Different Demerger Situations, Applicable Sections for Slump Sale, Taxability on […]

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