Summons Under Section 131(1A) of the Income Tax Act, 1961

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Summons under Section 131(1A) typically issued when the I-T Department suspects concealment of income or requires further inquiry before proceeding with search and seizure. Section 131(1A) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 empowers assessing officers with specific authority to issue …

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Delhi High Court Rules on Fee for Technical Services (FTS) Under Section 9(1)(vii) of Income Tax Act

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Dismissing the Income Tax Department’s appeal, the Delhi High Court ruled in favor of the taxpayer, reaffirming that routine support services cannot be classified as FTS. In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has clarified that Fee for Technical …

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Supreme Court: No Penalty Exception Under Section 271AAA(2) for Undisclosed Income Declared Only During Assessment

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This Supreme Court judgment reaffirms the strict interpretation of Section 271AAA(2), making it clear that merely paying taxes voluntarily does not exempt an assessee from penalties if undisclosed income is admitted only at the assessment stage. The Supreme Court of …

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New Income Tax Bill 2025: Key Details on Features and Changes in Provisions Impacting the Taxpayers

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Key Takeaways from New Income Tax Bill 2025 to be Introduced in Parliament on 13 February 2025 The government has introduced the new Income Tax Bill 2025, which will be tabled in Parliament on February 13, 2025. After parliamentary committee …

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Section 269SS Not Applicable to Brokers Acting as Agents or Facilitators: ITAT Chennai

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This landmark ruling reinforces the principle that intermediaries operating in a fiduciary capacity are distinct from the principal parties in transactions. It sets a strong precedent for brokers, real estate facilitators, and agents, protecting them from undue penalties under Section …

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Marginal Relief vs. Rebate Under Section 87A of the Income Tax Act, 1961

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The Rebate u/s. 87A reduces tax burden for low-income taxpayers, whereas marginal relief ensures that the tax does not exceed the excess taxable income over the rebate threshold. With the Budget 2025 announcements, significant changes have been introduced to tax …

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Delhi High Court: Tax on House Property Income to be Levied on Beneficiary, Not Just Legal Owner

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The court also highlighted the distinction in the Income Tax Act between income derived from house property and an interest in property. The Delhi High Court has ruled that tax liability on income from house property should be imposed on …

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Income Tax Department Issues Warning on Political Donation Claims: Key Updates for Taxpayers

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Taxpayers who claimed deductions under Section 80GGC of Income Tax Act are advised to verify their claims. The Income Tax Department has launched an SMS campaign to alert taxpayers regarding deductions claimed under Section 80GGC for political donations. This initiative …

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Key Updates on Tax & Corporate Law: 29 January 2025

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Recent Updates on Income Tax, GST, and Corporate Law – 29 January 2025 Income Tax Update 1: CBDT Notification No. 10/2025 – Key Amendments for Venture Capital Funds, Finance Companies, Retail Schemes, and ETFs in IFSCs The Ministry of Finance, …

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Key Amendments for Venture Capital Funds, Finance Companies, Retail Schemes, and ETFs in IFSCs: CBDT Notification No. 10/2025

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These amendments are pivotal for strengthening India’s financial ecosystem and attracting global investments through IFSCs. The Ministry of Finance, via the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), has introduced pivotal amendments to the Income Tax Rules, 1962. Through Notification No. …

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Proceedings Against Deceased Cannot Continue Against Legal Representatives: Karnataka HC

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If proceedings had been initiated during the Assessee’s lifetime, they could have been validly continued against their legal representatives. In a landmark ruling, the Karnataka High Court in the case of ITO Vs Smt. Preethi has held that any proceedings …

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Key Updates on Tax & Corporate-Law: 27 January 2025

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Recent Updates on Income-tax, GST & Corporate Law – January 27, 2025 Income-Tax Update-1: A Sukanya Samriddhi account can be opened by the guardian immediately after the girl child’s birth until she turns 10 years old. The scheme is exclusively …

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Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana: Securing a Brighter Future for Girl Children in India

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Parents or guardians can open an Sukanya Samriddhi Account for their girl child from birth until she turns 10 years old, at any designated post offices or commercial bank branches. The Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) is a flagship government initiative …

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Key Updates on Tax & Corporate-Law : 26 January 2025

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Latest Updates on Income-Tax, GST & Corporate-Law: January 26, 2025 Income-Tax Update-1: The Bangalore Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), in the case of Bosch Automotive Electronics, held that the failure to prove benefit alone cannot be accepted …

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