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Income Tax

NRI Selling Property in India: Tax, TDS & How to Avoid Over-Deduction (2026)

When an NRI sells property in India, the buyer must deduct TDS on the sale value — often far more than the actual tax. Here is how the tax really works and how to stop the over-deduction.

03 Jul 2026 · 10 min read
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Income Tax

How to Reply to a Section 143(2) Scrutiny Notice (2026)

A Section 143(2) notice means your return has been picked for scrutiny. Here is the time limit, what limited vs complete scrutiny means, and exactly how to reply under the faceless system.

03 Jul 2026 · 8 min read
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Income Tax

Section 148 Reassessment Notice: The Complete 2026 Defence Guide

A Section 148 notice reopens a past assessment year. Here is exactly how the 148A procedure works in 2026, the reopening time limits, and the grounds on which an invalid notice can be quashed.

03 Jul 2026 · 11 min read
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Business

BuySellPrivateLimited.com — India's Trusted Platform for Buying & Selling Private Limited Companies

Looking to buy or sell a private limited company in India? BuySellPrivateLimited.com is the dedicated marketplace for structured M&A transactions involving registered Indian companies.

28 Jun 2026 · 10 min read
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Income Tax

Income Tax e-Proceedings 2026: Online Notice Response Guide

Income Tax Department has made it easier for taxpayers to handle tax notices through e-Proceedings on the e-Filing portal (June 2026 update). This digital system allows you to view and respond to notices electronically without visiting tax offices.

28 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
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Income Tax

Section 80C Tax Deduction 2026: Post Office Schemes Qualifying List

Post Office small savings schemes remain popular for tax-saving investments in 2026. This recent update clarifies which schemes qualify for Section 80C deduction and helps you plan your AY 2026-27 tax strategy.

28 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
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Income Tax

ITAT Ruling 2026: Section 263 Revision Invalid on Unclaimed Deductions

In a recent June 2026 ITAT ruling, the tribunal held that a PCIT cannot initiate revision under Section 263 for alleged illegal commission expenditure when the taxpayer never actually claimed such deduction in their return. This is critical protection for taxpayers facing unfounded assessment actions.

28 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
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Income Tax

ITAT Deletes Capital Gain: Revenue Must Prove Ownership 2026

In a major win for taxpayers, ITAT has ruled that the Revenue cannot add capital gains if it fails to prove actual ownership of the property. This June 2026 judgment clarifies crucial documentation requirements under Income Tax Act 2025.

28 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
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Income Tax

Income Tax Practitioner Registration 2026: One-Year Practice Rule Explained

The Madras High Court has clarified that the one-year practice requirement under Rule 257 is only for formal registration as an Income Tax Practitioner, not a bar to representation rights under Section 515 of the Income Tax Act 2025. This recent June 2026 judgment is crucial for aspiring tax professionals.

28 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
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GST

GST Registration Cancellation 2026: High Court Rules Reasoned Order Mandatory

In a significant June 2026 ruling, High Courts have declared that GST registration cancellation requires proper reasoned orders, not mechanical checkbox-style decisions. This protects taxpayers from arbitrary cancellations and mandates procedural compliance by tax authorities.

28 Jun 2026 · 7 min read
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GST

GST Penalty on Directors 2026: Bombay HC Rules Personal Benefit Required

In a major relief for company directors, the Bombay High Court has ruled in June 2026 that GST penalties under Section 122(1A) cannot be imposed unless the Revenue proves the director personally benefited from the transaction. This recent judgment significantly protects corporate officials from arbitrary penalty action.

28 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
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GST

Madras HC GST Credit Ledger Unblocking 2026 - Rs. 5 Lakh Deposit

In a significant June 2026 ruling, the Madras High Court has ordered the unblocking of GST electronic credit ledgers upon deposit of Rs. 5 lakh, while directing adjudication of DRC-01 notices on merits. This landmark judgement provides relief to businesses facing credit ledger blocks during GST assessments.

28 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
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