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Comparison of TDS/TCS Sections between Income Tax Act 2025 & 1961

Income Tax : The issue was the complex and scattered TDS/TCS provisions under the old law. The new Act consolidates multiple sections into a si...

April 28, 2026 1356 Views 0 comment Print

Analysis of Notifications and Circulars for Week Ending 19th April 2026

CA, CS, CMA : The update discusses GST rulings on ITC and refunds, income tax relief interpretations, and insolvency reforms. It also covers dis...

April 24, 2026 5124 Views 0 comment Print

Interplay of Income-tax, Black Money & Benami Laws: A Comprehensive Analysis

Income Tax : The ruling confirms that in matters of undisclosed foreign assets, the Black Money Act prevails over general tax provisions. This ...

April 20, 2026 678 Views 0 comment Print

Corporate Donations to Political Parties : Repercussions of Electoral bond Scheme

Company Law : The Court held that anonymous political donations infringe voters’ right to information. The ruling mandates full disclosure of ...

April 17, 2026 399 Views 0 comment Print

Profits and Gains of Business or Profession – Income Tax Provisions

Income Tax : This covers how business income is computed under the Income-tax Act, including normal and presumptive methods. It explains deduct...

April 10, 2026 1200 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 6873 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 3858 Views 1 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 1923 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 1200 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 828 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


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 1407 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 6834 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 582 Views 0 comment Print

Reassessment Quashed for Issuance of Notice Outside Faceless Regime

Income Tax : The issue was whether reassessment could be initiated by a jurisdictional officer after faceless schemes became mandatory. The Tri...

January 16, 2026 1752 Views 0 comment Print

Section 263 Invalid Where AO Took Plausible View on Farm Income: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : The Tribunal found that the AO had examined land records, crop sale documents, and other evidence before making the assessment. Si...

January 15, 2026 297 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...

April 1, 2026 3033 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 13659 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 1290 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 11709 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 729 Views 0 comment Print


Former Jharkhand CM Madhu Koda in Hospital, raids continued at his premises for the fourth consecutive day

November 4, 2009 477 Views 0 comment Print

Former Jharkhand chief minister Madhu Koda, under the scanner for allegedly amassing over Rs.2,000 crore (Rs.20 bn / $425 mn) illegally, was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of Apollo Hospital in Ranchi as raids continued at his premises for the fourth consecutive day Tuesday. Income Tax (IT) officials were questioning Koda at his Ranchi residence when he said that he was feeling uneasy. Koda has a history of medical problems.

Shipping income derived from international operations is outside the purview of the Indo-Swiss Tax Treaty

October 27, 2009 1637 Views 0 comment Print

Whether during the previous years relevant to assessment years 2008-09 and 2009-10, the applicant, in the stated facts and circumstances, had a Permanent Establishment in India under Article 5 of India-Switzerland Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement in relation to activity of charter of vessels for transporting cargoes from Indian ports to outside India ?

Notification No. 81/2009 – Income Tax Dated 27/10/2009

October 27, 2009 857 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 81/2009 – Income Tax Direct Supply Contract – 24 Hawk Mk 132 AJT ac, Trg Aids, Fixed Spares, Flyaway packs, Supplementary Sparcs, Ferry of aircraft etc. Interim Flying Training of IAF pilots, training of a crew / maintenance crew and ferry of aircraft from UK to India, The total value of contract is £ 479,718,664. 00 (Air HQ/S 96963/1/1/Proj( AJT)/Direct Supply Contract dated 26 Mar 04];

Loan ‘waiver’ does not fall into either of three terms subsidy / grant and reimbursement

October 25, 2009 1014 Views 0 comment Print

. The undisputed facts are that the assessee had plant and machinery already existing prior to the receipt of finance from Wipro Finance Ltd. It is apparent from the chart of payment referred to by the learned AR of the assessee. This clearly indicates that the loan was not given directly or indirectly for the purpose of purchasing plant and machinery.

Withdrawal of circular related to taxability of income accruing or arising through, or from, business connection in India to a non-resident

October 22, 2009 9073 Views 0 comment Print

The Central Board of Direct Taxes had issued Circular No. 23 (hereinafter called “the Circular”) on 23rd July 1969 regarding taxability of income accruing or arising through, or from, business connection in India to a non-resident, under section 9 of the Income-tax Act, 1961. 2. It is noticed that interpretation of the Circular by some of the taxpayers to claim relief is not in accordance with the provisions of section 9 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 or the intention behind the issuance of the Circular.

True basis of depreciation allowance is the character of the asset not the description of the same

October 22, 2009 1167 Views 0 comment Print

Even if an asset is described as goodwill but it fits in the description of section 32(1)(ii), depreciation is to be granted on the same; the true basis of depreciation allowance is the character of the asset and not it’s description.

Income From Other Sources- Section 56 (2)(Vii) Unequal treatment of all equals

October 21, 2009 18005 Views 9 comments Print

The Budget 2009-2010 amended the Income Tax Act so as to tax notional income resulting from transactions in immovable properties under section 56 i.e. Income from other sources. Our focus in this write-up will be only on newly inserted provisions in section 56 pertaining to Immovable Property which is bound to result in more questions than their answers.

AAR on taxability of income from execution of contract in India by German company, having no PE in India

October 19, 2009 3023 Views 0 comment Print

The contention of the Revenue is that the sub-contractor is undertaking various activities which constitute the core of the contract work entrusted to the applicant. All the activities undertaken by the sub-contractor are on behalf of the applicant and in connection with the execution of the contract between the applicant and TPT. It is pointed out that the sub-contractor is a nominee of the applicant and the delegation of work to the sub-cont

Satisfaction of the AO and determination of Expenditure in relation to income which is not includible in total income

October 18, 2009 603 Views 0 comment Print

A perusal of section 14A (2)(supra), evinces that the amount of expenditure incurred in relation to income not includible in the total income shall be determined by the AO if the AO is not satisfied with the correctness of the claim of the assessee in respect of such expenditure in relation to income not includible in the total income.

Applicability of TDS on payment made to legal advisors at Hongkong

October 18, 2009 4326 Views 0 comment Print

Admittedly there was no DTAA with Hongkong for the relevant year. As such we will restrict ourselves in examining the provisions of section 9(l)(vii) in order to ascertain the deductibility or otherwise of tax at source from the payment so made to the firm of legal advisors at Hongkong.

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