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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


Is entity having ‘Permanent Establishment’ was a fact-specific issue to be determined separately for different tax periods

January 22, 2025 903 Views 0 comment Print

Whether or not a permanent establishment existed in a State during a given period must be determined on the basis of the circumstances applicable during that period and not those applicable during a past or future period.

Addition set aside as satisfaction note required for invoking section 153C invalid

January 7, 2025 1152 Views 0 comment Print

Among the documents seized contained information pertaining to the Assessee and AO recorded his satisfaction that those documents have bearing on the determination of total income of the Assessee.

Pending Tax Demand not Justify Section 197 Lower TDS application Rejection

October 27, 2024 1371 Views 0 comment Print

Patna High Court rules on TDS application under Section 197, stating pending tax demand does not justify summary rejection by Assessing Officer.

AO Can’t Reject Section 197 Application Summarily: Patna HC

September 4, 2024 948 Views 0 comment Print

Patna High Court rules that an Assessing Officer cannot summarily reject Section 197 applications based on pending tax demands. Orders set aside for reconsideration.

Budget 2024: Extended Lower TDS Deduction/ TCS Collection Scope

July 26, 2024 4338 Views 0 comment Print

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

Taxability of secondment receipts: ITAT deletes Section 271(1)(c) & 270A Penalty

June 9, 2024 1863 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the ITAT Bangalore ruling on IBM Canada Limited vs. DCIT, where salary reimbursements of seconded employees were deemed non-taxable as fees for technical services.

Voluntary Compensation in lieu of ESOP Not Part of Salary: Delhi HC in Flipkart-Phonepe Case

June 9, 2024 31740 Views 3 comments Print

In the case of Sanjay Baweja Vs DCIT, the Delhi High Court ruled that one-time payments in lieu of ESOPs do not constitute salary under Section 17 of the Income Tax Act.

Section 197 Certificate for Income Tax deduction at lower rate

May 28, 2024 8523 Views 1 comment Print

Learn about Section 197 of the Income Tax Act, which allows for certificates for deduction at a lower rate. Explore eligibility, application process, and validity criteria.

TDS was correctly deducted by Hindustan Lever, rules Orissa HC in challenge by Works Contractor for ‘Wheel’, ‘Surf Excel’ and ‘Domex’ Production

April 4, 2024 1023 Views 0 comment Print

Assessee-company had entered into a Purchasing Agreement with M/s. Hindustan Unilever Ltd. whose main business was manufacture and sale of detergents, etc.

No TDS on Payments to Units of IFSC – CBDT Notifies

March 7, 2024 9123 Views 0 comment Print

Get details on new Income Tax Notification exempting specific payments to International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) Units from TDS deductions. This applies for 10 consecutive assessment years starting April 2024.

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