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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 3561 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 510 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 8067 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 1188 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 8349 Views 1 comment Print


Latest News


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 4221 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


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 99 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 375 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi HC reduces TDS Rate to 2% as 15% Withholding Certificate Lacked Proper Reasoning

Income Tax : The Delhi High Court held that issuing a 15% withholding certificate without properly considering the Supreme Court’s ruling was...

March 4, 2026 321 Views 0 comment Print

Revenue Cannot Ignore Tribunal Findings While Issuing Section 197 Certificate: Delhi HC

Income Tax : The Court set aside the Section 197 order holding that distribution fees were treated as royalty without concrete reasoning. It di...

February 22, 2026 390 Views 0 comment Print

Deductor Not in Default When Payee Has Paid Due Taxes: ITAT Mumbai

Income Tax : The issue was whether a deductor can be treated as in default for non-deposit of TDS when the payee has already paid tax on the in...

January 17, 2026 1563 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 906 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 8529 Views 0 comment Print


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

September 4, 2024 849 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 4221 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 1728 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 31524 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 8349 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 939 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 8529 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.

No Prior Sanction Needed for FIR Against Public Servant: Allahabad HC

February 17, 2024 3438 Views 0 comment Print

Allahabad HC rules no prior sanction needed for FIR against a public servant. Analysis of recent judgment in Ranjeet vs State of UP.

No 271(1)(c) Penalty Without Willful Concealment or Furnishing Inaccurate Details

February 13, 2024 2916 Views 0 comment Print

Mumbai ITAT deletes penalty under section 271(1)(c) for Eureka Outsourcing Solutions, stating making an incorrect claim does not amount to furnishing inaccurate particulars.

Article 13(4) of India-Mauritius DTAA exempts sale of shares acquired prior to 1st April 2017

February 10, 2024 1608 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that benefit of Article 13(4) of India Mauritius tax Treaty duly available to Mauritius registered assessee, having Tax Residency Certificate, for sale of shares which were acquired prior to 1st April 2017.

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