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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 105 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 55047 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 18498 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 448137 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 438 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 795 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 2151 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 234 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


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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 180 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


Major Income Tax Changes – A Comparison AY 2018-19 , 2019-20 , 2020-21

May 3, 2019 5523 Views 0 comment Print

In this article author compares Major Income Tax Changes for AY 2018-19 , 2019-20 , 2020-21. AY 2018 – 2019 AY 2019 – 2020 AY 2020 – 2021 Tax Slab TI 0 to 2,50,000 – NIL TI 0 to 2,50,000 – NIL TI 0 to 2,50,000 – NIL TI 2,50,000 to 5,00,000 – 5% TI […]

Allowability of Expense And Burden of Proof on Assessee

April 18, 2019 8784 Views 0 comment Print

In the case of Pr. CIT versus Chawla Interbild Construction Company Private Limited (2019) 412 ITR 152 (Bom.), the hon’ble Bombay High Court has reiterated an important principle regarding burden of proof which lay on the assessee to prove the genuineness of the transaction. The Court has held that the assessing officer cannot compel the […]

Income Tax Tax Updates for March 2019

April 6, 2019 6255 Views 0 comment Print

NEWS 1. Signing of Inter-Governmental Agreement for exchange of country by country reports between  India  and  the  United  States  of  America-Press  release  dated  27.03.2019. 2. CBDT notifies ‘Nodal Officer, PM-KISAN’ for furnishing specified information u/s 138 [Ref:-Notification S.O. 1065(E) [NO.12/2019 (F.NO.FEMA 20(R)5/2019-RB)], Dated 27-2-2019] 3. CBDT extends term of Task Force on Direct Tax by 3 […]

Aayakar Setu – A Mobile APP

February 28, 2019 3075 Views 0 comment Print

♦ An e-bridge/e-platform for accessing the key services provided by the department to the general public/taxpayers. ♦ Friendly, easy, interactive and informative application to assist and empower taxpayers wherein they can access the various services anytime, anywhere. ♦ ‘Aaykar Setu’ provides extensive information about tax related queries & services accessible through Android as well as […]

Analysis of Recent Development under Income Tax Act 1961

February 26, 2019 3810 Views 0 comment Print

At the outset, it is very important to address a common interpretation mistake made by most of us regarding the increase in slab rate of income tax. In the speech the finance minister have clearly mentioned that there is no change in the Slab rate of Income tax but still 100% tax rebate is granted upto income of Rs. 5 Lac. Thus, it means that the slab rate is the same instead the rebate allowed has been increased from Rs. 2,500 to Rs. 12,500.

Taxability of Lump sum Payments or Monthly Financial Assistance

February 13, 2019 34296 Views 3 comments Print

Lump sum Payments or Monthly Financial Assistance made gratuitously or by way of compensation or otherwise to window / other legal heirs of employee after his death is taxable or not

Introduction of Section 28(ii)(e): Compensation on termination of Contract

January 14, 2019 58656 Views 3 comments Print

With effect from 1.4.2018 (AY 2019-20) a new sub clause (e) has been added to section 28(ii) to bring into tax net gains / receipts in the nature of compensation arising out of termination / modification of a contract related to business of the assessee. In this article we try and analyze whether the attempt of the legislature to tax all capital receipts has been successful with the enactment of the said sub clause.

Impact of section 145A on a non-scheduled Bank [Part – II]

November 21, 2018 1977 Views 0 comment Print

What will be the impact of section 145A [as substituted] on the computation of taxable income of the bank whether for FY 2017-18 or FY 2016-17 or even for the earlier year(s)?

Tax Audit Due date extension: Status of Writ filed in various High Courts (Updated on 31.10.2018)

October 31, 2018 269853 Views 184 comments Print

Here we have compiled Status of Writ Filed in Various High Court for Extension of Tax Audit Due Date. As per our knowledge 12 writ petition been filed with various High Courts out of which Six Writ petition been already disposed off, Five are pending and status of one is not known to us. 1. […]

Tax Audit Due Date: CBDT rejects request for Further extension

October 25, 2018 73674 Views 27 comments Print

As concerns of the assessees have been suitably redressed with extension of due date by one month (i.e. till 31.10.18), representation of the Tax Bar Association, Guwahati dated 20.09.18, requesting for further extension of due date for filing ITR/TAR beyond 31.10.18 is hereby rejected.

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