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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


Tax Audit Due Date Extension: Allahabad HC dismisses Appeal as infructuous

September 28, 2018 2475 Views 0 comment Print

Sri Mathur has placed before us an order under Section 119 whereby the due date has already been extended by this order till 15th October, 2018. In view of the above, it appears that the matter has become infructuous as it has lost its efficacy.

Tax Audit Due Date Extension: Writ in Kerala High Court Against Levy of Interest U/s. 234A

September 28, 2018 19503 Views 2 comments Print

In the case of Association Of Tax Practitioners & Hindu Economic Forum Vs. UOI filed with Kerala High Court it was argued that once an assessee is allowed to submit returns upto 15.10.2018, the department cannot demand interest under section 234A for the extended period. Hon’ble high court posted these writ petitions for further consideration on 11.10.2018.

Tax Audit under Section 44AB – Compilation

September 26, 2018 124212 Views 5 comments Print

This document is the compilation of all series on Tax Audit. Total 21 issues of this series were published which started since 31st July 2018. I thank everyone for the overwhelming response given to this series and I am sure that this would have helped many professionals in their tax audit reporting. I have received […]

Tax Audit Due Date Extension: P&H HC dismisses Appeal

September 25, 2018 4638 Views 0 comment Print

Vishal Garg and others vs Union of India and others (Punjab and Haryana High Court) In respect of Write filed by Mr. Vishal Garg by which he has requested the HC to direct CBDT to extend last date of filing of returns i.e 30th September, 2018 for the assessment year 2018-19 of assessees whose accounts […]

Extension of due date for filling ITR in respect of compulsory audit assessee

September 24, 2018 4521 Views 0 comment Print

THE WESTERN MAHARASHTRA TAX PRACTITIONERS’ ASSOCIATION Yadav Vyapar Bhavan, Shivaji Road. 602. Shukrawar Peth, Pune – 411 002 Phone 020-2447 0237. Website : www.wmtpa.org Email : office@wmtpa.org SS / WMTPA / IT representation /18-19 /0918 20th. September 2018 To, Shri Arunji Jaitley, Minister of Finance, Union of India, Now Delhi – 110 001 Sub: Extension […]

Story of due dates and their extension

September 24, 2018 40443 Views 12 comments Print

While the Government can be blamed for due date challenge​ faced by chartered accountants; it is time for practitioners to look at the sustainable solutions to this challenge.

CBDT extends Tax audit due date to 15th October 2018

September 24, 2018 54663 Views 11 comments Print

CBDT extends due dt for filing of Income Tax Returns & audit reports from 30th Sept, 2018 to 15th Oct, 2018 for all assessees liable to file ITRs for AY 2018-19 by 30.09.2018, after considering representations  from stakeholders. Liability to pay interest u/s. 234A of IT Act will remain. F.No. 225/358/2018/ITA.II Government of India Ministry […]

Tax Audit under Section 44AB of Income Tax Act

September 23, 2018 12306 Views 3 comments Print

Tax Audit under Section 44AB of Income Tax Act A tax audit is an examination of an organization’s or individual’s tax return to verify that financial information is being reported correctly. Tax Audit is attracted on an Individual or an organisation on fulfilling the required conditions of the Income Tax act. 1. What are the […]

Extend Tax Audit due date to 31 October 2018: BJP Economic Cell (Rajasthan)

September 23, 2018 130788 Views 63 comments Print

BJP economic Cell (Rajasthan), State Co-Convener CA R P Vijay & CA Sachin Kumar Jain have requested Honble FM to extend due date for submission of Tax Audit Reports and Income Tax Returns from 30 September, 2018 to 31 October, 2018 in the case of corporate assesses and where tax audit is applicable so that […]

Tax Audit Report & its penalty for non filing

September 22, 2018 176850 Views 3 comments Print

Tax Audit ensures the correctness of Books of Accounts maintained by tax payer & Income is computed as per Income Tax Act. It is required to by conduct by a whole time practicing Chartered Accountant. It makes the Income Computation for filling the return easy. It is furnished in Form no. 3CA/3CB & Form no. 3CD.

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