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Buy-Back of Shares Taxation Before & After Income-tax Act, 2025: Complete Analysis

Income Tax : The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaces the dividend-based taxation of buy-backs with capital gains taxation for ordinary shareholders, ...

July 6, 2026 399 Views 0 comment Print

Assessment Order Quashed as Same-Day Hearing Violated Natural Justice

Income Tax : The Calcutta High Court quashed a Section 143(3) assessment after finding that the assessee was denied a meaningful opportunity of...

July 2, 2026 249 Views 0 comment Print

Rates of Depreciation as Per Income Tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : This guide compiles the depreciation rates applicable to buildings, machinery, vehicles, computers, renewable energy assets, ships...

July 1, 2026 2843293 Views 148 comments Print

Tax Benefits Available to Senior Citizens

Income Tax : Learn about the income tax benefits available to resident senior and very senior citizens, including higher exemption limits, dedu...

June 24, 2026 711339 Views 151 comments Print

FAQs on TDS or TCS on sale or Purchase of Goods

Income Tax : This guide explains the applicability of TDS under Section 194Q and TCS under Section 206C(1H), including thresholds, rates, and c...

June 23, 2026 5277 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


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 9915 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax Exemption on Disability Pension Continues Under Income-tax Act 2025

Income Tax : The exemption for disability pension has been preserved under the Income-tax Act, 2025 to maintain the relief previously available...

March 18, 2026 5559 Views 2 comments 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 2139 Views 0 comment Print

Govt. Clarifies Tax Exemption for STs, No New Proposals

Income Tax : Govt. confirms no changes to the process of tax exemptions for STs in Meghalaya, clarifying no certificates are needed to claim ex...

December 6, 2024 1359 Views 0 comment Print

Celebrating Income Tax Day 2024: A Journey of Transformation

Income Tax : Explore Income Tax Day 2024s history, significance, and key updates from Budget 2024-25, including enhanced deductions and revised...

July 23, 2024 957 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Income Tax Refund Adjustment Stayed Pending Rectification & Appeal Disposal: Kerala HC

Income Tax : Kerala High Court kept refund adjustment in abeyance, directing disposal of the pending rectification application before recovery ...

July 4, 2026 90 Views 0 comment Print

Refund Cannot Be Adjusted Against Disputed Demand Pending Appeal & Stay Application: Calcutta HC

Income Tax : The Calcutta High Court held that refund adjustment against a disputed tax demand was unsustainable when both a stay application a...

June 11, 2026 360 Views 0 comment Print

Reassessment Notice Quashed as Issued Beyond Surviving Limitation Under TOLA and Section 149

Income Tax : The High Court held that only 30 days of limitation survived after applying TOLA and Supreme Court rulings. Notices issued after e...

March 2, 2026 1698 Views 0 comment Print

Court Must Inform Income Tax Dept of Large Cash Claims, But Cannot Compel PAN Disclosure

Income Tax : The High Court held that courts must intimate the Income Tax Department when suits involve cash transactions exceeding Rs.2 lakh. ...

February 12, 2026 7176 Views 0 comment Print

₹100 Crore U/s 153A Addition Quashed: Seized Third-Party Paper Not Incriminating for Completed Year

Income Tax : ITAT Delhi held that for an unabated year, additions under section 153A require incriminating material. A seized loose sheet and r...

January 31, 2026 786 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Finance Act 2026

Income Tax : The Finance Act, 2026 prescribes income-tax rates, surcharge, and cess for the assessment year 2026–27. It establishes the legal...

March 30, 2026 5031 Views 0 comment Print

Income-Tax Act, 2025 Receives President’s Assent; To Apply From April 1, 2026

Income Tax : The official copy of the Income Tax Act, 2025, is now available. Download the full text to review new tax rates, compliance rules,...

August 21, 2025 18387 Views 0 comment Print

Taxation Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025

Income Tax : Summary of the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025, covering new tax exemptions for pension funds and foreign investors, and chang...

August 21, 2025 1482 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT notifies ITR 1 and SUGAM (ITR-4) for FY 2025-26

Income Tax : Learn about the latest changes in Income Tax Rules, 2025. Key amendments include updates to ITR forms and provisions for capital g...

April 29, 2025 11991 Views 0 comment Print

Section 35: Auroville Foundation Recognized for Research Tax Benefits

Income Tax : Notification 102/2024 designates Auroville Foundation as an approved institution for social science research under the Income Tax ...

September 18, 2024 816 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Posts in income tax act

Buy-Back of Shares Taxation Before & After Income-tax Act, 2025: Complete Analysis

July 6, 2026 399 Views 0 comment Print

The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaces the dividend-based taxation of buy-backs with capital gains taxation for ordinary shareholders, ensuring only actual gains are taxed from 1 April 2026.

Income Tax Refund Adjustment Stayed Pending Rectification & Appeal Disposal: Kerala HC

July 4, 2026 90 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala High Court kept refund adjustment in abeyance, directing disposal of the pending rectification application before recovery action.

Assessment Order Quashed as Same-Day Hearing Violated Natural Justice

July 2, 2026 249 Views 0 comment Print

The Calcutta High Court quashed a Section 143(3) assessment after finding that the assessee was denied a meaningful opportunity of hearing. It held that procedural fairness cannot be sacrificed even where an appellate remedy exists.

Rates of Depreciation as Per Income Tax Act, 1961

July 1, 2026 2843293 Views 148 comments Print

This guide compiles the depreciation rates applicable to buildings, machinery, vehicles, computers, renewable energy assets, ships, and intangible assets under the Income-tax Act. It serves as a comprehensive reference for computing depreciation for tax purposes.

Tax Benefits Available to Senior Citizens

June 24, 2026 711339 Views 151 comments Print

Learn about the income tax benefits available to resident senior and very senior citizens, including higher exemption limits, deductions, and compliance relief. The FAQs also explain advance tax exemption and return filing provisions for eligible taxpayers.

FAQs on TDS or TCS on sale or Purchase of Goods

June 23, 2026 5277 Views 0 comment Print

This guide explains the applicability of TDS under Section 194Q and TCS under Section 206C(1H), including thresholds, rates, and compliance requirements. It also clarifies which provision prevails when both sections apply to the same transaction.

FAQs on Section 80TTA and Section 80TTB deduction

June 23, 2026 8733 Views 0 comment Print

Learn the difference between Sections 80TTA and 80TTB, including eligibility, deduction limits, and the types of interest income covered. Understand which provision applies to you and when these deductions cannot be claimed.

Depreciation under Income-tax Act and Companies Act

June 17, 2026 918 Views 0 comment Print

This article explains depreciation provisions under the Income-tax Act and Companies Act, including WDV, SLM, additional depreciation, and unabsorbed depreciation. The key takeaway is that correct asset classification and applicable rates are crucial for accurate tax computation and compliance.

Tax Deduction/Collection Account Number (TAN)

June 15, 2026 308591 Views 23 comments Print

Learn what TAN is, who must obtain it, how to apply, and where it must be quoted under the Income-tax Act. The guide also explains exemptions, duplicate TAN rules, penalties, and compliance requirements.

Refund Cannot Be Adjusted Against Disputed Demand Pending Appeal & Stay Application: Calcutta HC

June 11, 2026 360 Views 0 comment Print

The Calcutta High Court held that refund adjustment against a disputed tax demand was unsustainable when both a stay application and appeal remained pending. The Court directed release of the refund with interest and barred coercive recovery until the stay application is decided.

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