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TDS on Sale of Property by Resident and NRI Sellers

Income Tax : The law places the responsibility of TDS deduction on the buyer, not the seller. Failure to comply can lead to penalties, interest...

April 13, 2026 21363 Views 1 comment Print

Section 197 Certificates Can’t Be Denied on Overturned Past Assessments: Delhi HC

Income Tax : The court held that tax authorities cannot rely on earlier findings already set aside by appellate bodies. Each Section 197 applic...

January 28, 2026 675 Views 0 comment Print

Lower Deduction Certificate (LDC) under Section 197 – A Practical Guide

Income Tax : An overview o the Lower Deduction Certificate (LDC) under Section 197. Learn who can apply, the benefits for cash flow, and the on...

August 20, 2025 10461 Views 1 comment Print

How I Helped a Client Secure a Lower TDS Certificate & What You Should Know Before Applying

Income Tax : Learn how to apply for a Lower TDS Deduction Certificate under Section 197. Understand the step-by-step process, required document...

August 1, 2025 1347 Views 0 comment Print

Section 197 Certificate for Income Tax deduction at lower rate

Income Tax : Learn about Section 197 of the Income Tax Act, which allows for certificates for deduction at a lower rate. Explore eligibility, a...

May 28, 2024 8523 Views 1 comment Print


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Budget 2024: Extended Lower TDS Deduction/ TCS Collection Scope

Income Tax : Budget 2024 extends the scope for lower deduction/collection certificates under Sections 197 and 206C, effective from October 2024...

July 26, 2024 4338 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


ITAT Delhi Deletes IDS Addition as Income Was Taxed in Wrong Assessment Year

Income Tax : The ITAT Delhi held that undisclosed income declared under IDS-2016 but unpaid within prescribed time must be taxed in the year of...

May 12, 2026 222 Views 0 comment Print

TDS Default Not Applicable as Section 197 Certificate Covers Entire Assessment Year

Income Tax : The case examined whether a lower TDS certificate applies prospectively or for the full year. The Court held it applies to the ent...

April 30, 2026 510 Views 0 comment Print

Application for NIL withholding tax rightly rejected since taxability matter pending before ITAT

Income Tax : Bombay High Court held that application for NIL withholding tax certificate rightly rejected since matter of taxability of fees fo...

April 24, 2026 363 Views 0 comment Print

Initiation of disciplinary proceedings not justifiable post discharge of officer in criminal court on same charge

Corporate Law : Supreme Court held that initiation of administrative proceedings for disciplinary action against air force pilot not justifiable s...

April 17, 2026 348 Views 0 comment Print

Section 197 Application Can’t Be Rejected Solely Due to Outstanding Tax Demand: SC

Income Tax : The Court held that rejection of a lower withholding certificate without reasons violates Rule 28AA. It remanded the matter for fr...

March 20, 2026 552 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


ICRISAT Exempted from TDS under Section 197A(1F)

Income Tax : Finance Ministry exempts ICRISAT from TDS under Section 197A(1F) of Income Tax Act, effective from publication date. Exemption ali...

July 18, 2025 1053 Views 0 comment Print

No TDS on Payments to Units of IFSC – CBDT Notifies

Income Tax : Get details on new Income Tax Notification exempting specific payments to International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) Units fro...

March 7, 2024 9123 Views 0 comment Print


TDS on NRI Property Purchase: Form 26A Proof Can Shield Buyer from Default u/s 201

November 4, 2025 939 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai ruled that relief under the first proviso to Section 201(1) is available if Form 26A certifying the deductee’s tax payment is furnished. As the buyer obtained the certificate post-appeal, the case was remanded for verification.

Lower Deduction Certificate (LDC) under Section 197 – A Practical Guide

August 20, 2025 10461 Views 1 comment Print

An overview o the Lower Deduction Certificate (LDC) under Section 197. Learn who can apply, the benefits for cash flow, and the online application process via TRACES.

How I Helped a Client Secure a Lower TDS Certificate & What You Should Know Before Applying

August 1, 2025 1347 Views 0 comment Print

Learn how to apply for a Lower TDS Deduction Certificate under Section 197. Understand the step-by-step process, required documents, and benefits for your business.

No disallowance u/s. 40(a)(ia) when tax on income already paid by deductee: ITAT Pune

July 29, 2025 1353 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune held that disallowance under section 40(a)(ia) of the Income Tax Act cannot be sustained interest income is already reflected in the return of the deductee and tax is already paid on the same. Accordingly, appeal allowed to that extent.

ICRISAT Exempted from TDS under Section 197A(1F)

July 18, 2025 1053 Views 0 comment Print

Finance Ministry exempts ICRISAT from TDS under Section 197A(1F) of Income Tax Act, effective from publication date. Exemption aligned with UN privileges.

Cross-Cost Charges Not Royalty, AO to withholding Issue NIL Tax Certificate: Delhi HC

June 17, 2025 471 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that payment of cross-cost charges doesn’t construed as royalties within scope of Article 12(3) of the India-US DTAA hence order rejecting application for NIL withholding tax set aside. AO directed to issue necessary certificate.

Petitioner Must Deposit Compounding Charge; Apportionment to Be Considered by Secretary, Rural Works Department

April 25, 2025 402 Views 0 comment Print

Patna High Court held that compounding charge should be deposited by the petitioner abiding his statement and issue of apportionment of compounding charges should be considered by the Secretary, Rural Works Department.

Delhi HC quashes order denying Lufthansa Cargo’s ‘nil’ TDS certificate

April 12, 2025 819 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court quashes order denying Lufthansa Cargo’s ‘nil’ TDS certificate, citing prior rulings and DTAA. Read the court’s full judgment.

Survey Findings of One Year Cannot Be Applied to Other Years: Delhi HC

March 18, 2025 1008 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that reassessment under section 148 of the Income Tax Act entirely based on course of survey not sustainable and liable to be quashed. Further, survey in particular year cannot be extrapolated to other years.

Delhi HC directs issuance of Nil tax deduction certificate to SFDC Ireland

February 20, 2025 864 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi HC directs Nil TDS for SFDC Ireland citing no Permanent Establishment in India. Clarifies taxation under DTAA and Rule 28AA compliance.

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