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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 1071 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 5022 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 1113 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 2715 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 2916 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 13416 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


Section 147 assessment based on specific, relevant & reliable information is valid: SC

May 24, 2021 3336 Views 0 comment Print

Phool Chand Bajrang Lal Vs. ITO (Supreme Court) The Hon’ble Supreme Court judgement in favour of the department makes it clear that when an information which is specific, relevant and reliable reassessment proceedings u/s 147 are valid, otherwise not. One of the purposes of Section 147, appears to us to be, to ensure that a […]

Admissibility of Loose Papers Found in Search & Seizure Under Income Tax Act, 1961

May 23, 2021 13095 Views 0 comment Print

WHETHER LOOSE SHEETS FOUND IN SEARCH WITH THIRD PARTY WILL CONSIDERED AS BOOKS OF ACCOUNTS. Dear friends, we know that where any sum is found credited in the books of an assessee, maintained for any previous year and the assessee offers no explanation about the nature and source thereof or the explanation offered by him […]

Substantive Vs. Procedural Law- Which one is Superior Law?

May 22, 2021 66969 Views 0 comment Print

What Is Substantive Law ? What Is Procedural Law ? And Which Of The Two Is Superior Law ? Substantive law refers to how facts of each case are handled and how to penalize or ascertain damages in each case. Whereas, Procedural law refers to the different processes through which a case proceeds. Substantive laws […]

Old Tax Regime vs. New Tax Regime – Which is Better?

May 22, 2021 8022 Views 3 comments Print

With promises to simplify the Income Tax Act, the Finance Ministry has, from the AY 2021-22, brought a ‘New Taxation Regime’ – something which has only complicated the law. There is widespread confusion as to ‘which tax regime is better?’ and the only answer that’s truly correct is ‘it depends!!’ On one hand, the new […]

Equalisation Levy under Income Tax- A Brief Analysis

May 21, 2021 12327 Views 0 comment Print

Equalisation Levy under Income Tax Act of 1961 The continuous growth and expansion of Information and Technology sector has directly led to a rapid increase in procurement of digital goods and/ services, and the same is now availed in almost each and every home, and now more and more companies are involving themselves into the […]

I-T E-filing portal to close for 6 days- New Portal from 7th June

May 19, 2021 20733 Views 3 comments Print

The Income Tax Department is going to launch its new E-filing portal www.incometax.gov.in on June 7th, 2021. In preparation for this launch and for migration activities, the existing portal of the Department at www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in would not be available for a brief period of 6 days from 1st June to 6th June 2021. Launch of new […]

Short Notes on Section 56(2)(x) of Income tax act

May 18, 2021 474510 Views 14 comments Print

1. Tax on sum/property received without consideration Section 56(2)(x) provides that following receipts shall be taxed in hands of any person where received from any person or persons on or after 01.04.2017 during any previous year. (a) Any sum of money exceeding Rs. 50000 in aggregate without consideration. (b) Any immovable property received without consideration, […]

Case Analysis on Cairn v. India: International Commercial Arbitration with special reference to UK-India Bilateral Investment Treaty

May 16, 2021 7065 Views 0 comment Print

Case Analysis on Cairn v. India: International Commercial Arbitration with special reference to United Kingdom-India Bilateral Investment Treaty Background On January 20th 2012, the Supreme Court of India gave its verdict in the Vodafone case. The case was regarding tax invasion in regards to capital gains in lieu of sale of shares. The court held […]

All About Cryptocurrency like Bitcoins

May 14, 2021 3753 Views 4 comments Print

Article explains What is Cryptocurrency like Bitcoin, Legality of  Cryptocurrency, Income From Cryptocurrency, Taxability of Income From Cryptocurrency, Whether Income Covers Under Profit and Gains of Business & profession or Capital Gain or Other Source, MCA Regulations applicable to Cryptocurrency like Bitcoins and Statements From Finance Ministry on Bitcoins. What Is Cryptocurrency? A crypto currency […]

Section 115BAC Concessional Tax Slab Rates W.E.F. AY 2021-22

May 14, 2021 22152 Views 0 comment Print

SECTION 115BAC – CONCESSIONAL TAX SLAB RATES APPLICABLE W.E.F. AY 2021-22 As per section 115BAC, individuals or HUFs have an option to pay tax in respect of their total income (other than income chargeable to tax at special rates under Chapter XII such as section 111A, 112, 112A, 115BB etc.) at the following concessional rates, […]

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