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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 1041 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 5016 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 657 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 369 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 1110 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 2445 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 3822 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 1905 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 1194 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 1374 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 6828 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 573 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 1749 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 2910 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 13392 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 1275 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 11697 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


Charitable Trusts Under MMR Not Liable to Flat 37% Surcharge

December 29, 2025 1659 Views 0 comment Print

The tribunal held that Maximum Marginal Rate implies tax at the highest slab rate of 30%, not automatic levy of 37% surcharge. Surcharge must strictly follow slab thresholds prescribed in the Finance Act.

Disclosure During Search Not Enough to Invoke Section 271AAB, Penalty Set Aside

December 23, 2025 438 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that income admitted during search cannot be treated as undisclosed income unless supported by incriminating material found in the search. In the absence of such material, penalty under Section 271AAB cannot be sustained.

Section 11 Relief Restored: Education Trust Not Bound by Rigid Form-10 Purpose

December 15, 2025 390 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether accumulated income could be taxed merely because it was not spent exactly for the purpose stated in Form-10. ITAT Delhi held that as long as funds are applied toward charitable educational objects, technical lapses or non-intimation to the AO cannot defeat exemption under Section 11.

Ex-parte CIT(A) order quashed: ITAT restores appeal where notices went to deceased counsel

December 13, 2025 372 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi appellate authority’s ex-parte confirmation of unexplained money under Section 69A was set aside. ITAT directed CIT(A)/NFAC to adjudicate afresh, granting one final hearing opportunity.

Assessment Void as AO Finalized Without DVO Report: ITAT Ahmedabad

December 3, 2025 1056 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT held that an assessment completed before receiving the DVO report under section 50C(2) is invalid. All additions and disallowances were quashed due to procedural and jurisdictional lapses.

Tax on Buyback of Shares (from 01-10-2024)

November 28, 2025 147 Views 0 comment Print

The new provisions treat buyback proceeds as deemed dividend taxable in shareholders’ hands. This marks a clear shift of tax liability from companies to investors.

Chapter VIA Income Tax Deductions (Section 80C to 80U ) & Common Mistakes

November 27, 2025 1521 Views 1 comment Print

Explains key deductions under Chapter VI-A and highlights frequent taxpayer errors, including documentation lapses and section-wise misclaims.

Scrutiny assessment of ‘receipts of trust’ does include appropriation of the same

November 26, 2025 240 Views 0 comment Print

The Kerala High Court held that scrutiny of exempted trust returns was correctly conducted as complete scrutiny, allowing assessment of appropriation of receipts under Section 12A.

Unsigned Section 142(1) Notice Renders Section 144 Assessment Invalid: ITAT Agra

November 24, 2025 960 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT rules that assessments under section 144 without proper section 148 notice are void when returns are filed late, affirming taxpayer procedural rights.

ITAT Quashes Reassessment After 3 Years for Invalid Sanction

November 19, 2025 1167 Views 0 comment Print

The case examines whether a Section 148 notice issued after the extended limitation period was invalid. Key takeaway: approval beyond three years required the higher authority under Section 151(ii), making the notice vulnerable.

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