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Why Does India’s ITR Deadline Always Need an Extension?

Income Tax : The article argues that recurring demands for ITR deadline extensions arise from delayed AIS updates, late utility releases, and t...

June 9, 2026 2166 Views 0 comment Print

Comprehensive Guide to Maintenance of Books of Accounts

Income Tax : Section 44AA mandates maintenance of books by specified professionals and eligible businesses based on income or turnover limits. ...

June 9, 2026 19698 Views 0 comment Print

Taxability of concessional or interest-free loan perquisite by Employee

Income Tax : Employer-provided interest-free or concessional loans are taxable as salary perquisites due to the financial benefit enjoyed by em...

June 9, 2026 46026 Views 1 comment Print

Taxation of Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP)

Income Tax : ESOPs are taxed as salary perquisites on allotment based on FMV at exercise. Eligible start-up employees can defer TDS and tax pay...

June 9, 2026 41877 Views 0 comment Print

Updated Return of Income: Rules, Eligibility and Filing Process

Income Tax : Taxpayers can file updated returns within 48 months of the assessment year by paying additional tax. The provision promotes volunt...

June 9, 2026 14628 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


Income Tax Superintendent Caught by CBI in Bribery Case Linked to PAN Deletion

Income Tax : The CBI apprehended an Income Tax Office Superintendent in Odisha after he was allegedly caught accepting a bribe for deleting a d...

June 6, 2026 6001 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Prioritizes Old Appeals as Rising Pendency Requires Urgent Disposal Measures

Income Tax : The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has proposed a priority disposal mechanism for appeals filed up to and including 2022 in respons...

June 5, 2026 213 Views 0 comment Print

Request for Rationalisation and Merger of TDS Return Codes 1023 & 1024

Income Tax : A representation has urged CBDT to merge TDS return codes 1023 and 1024, arguing that both apply to the same contract payments wit...

June 4, 2026 1557 Views 0 comment Print

Reduce CASS 2026 Scrutiny Cases Due to New Income Tax Act Transition Challenges: ITGOA

Income Tax : Association requested CBDT to rationalize CASS 2026 case selection considering the administrative burden caused by implementation ...

May 21, 2026 3663 Views 1 comment Print

Representation for timely release of e-filing utilities for ITR for AY 2026-27

Income Tax : KSCAA requested the CBDT to release e-filing utilities and schemas for AY 2026-27 without delay, stating that pending utilities ar...

May 13, 2026 3939 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


AO cannot finalize assessment before completion of DRP mechanism: Karnataka HC

Income Tax : The High Court held that issuing a demand notice along with a draft assessment order violated the mandatory procedure under Sectio...

June 9, 2026 30 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka HC Rejects Ad Hoc Expenditure Disallowance as Books of Account were accepted

Income Tax : The Court found that the ITAT wrongly held there was no business income despite the assessment record showing income under “Busi...

June 9, 2026 39 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Deletes 10% Expense Disallowance as No Specific Defects Found in Audited Books

Income Tax : The ITAT Ahmedabad held that ad hoc disallowance of business expenditure cannot be sustained when audited books are accepted and n...

June 9, 2026 45 Views 0 comment Print

No GP Addition if No Specific Defects Found in Books of Account: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : The Delhi ITAT held that rejection of books under Section 145(3) was unjustified where the tax authorities failed to identify spec...

June 9, 2026 42 Views 0 comment Print

Section 148 Notice Invalid if There Was Only Reason to Suspect, Not Reason to Believe: ITAT Mumbai

Income Tax : The Tribunal ruled that vague information and an excel sheet prepared by the Investigation Wing could not satisfy the statutory re...

June 9, 2026 51 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


CBDT Issues Complete Income Tax Scrutiny Guidelines for FY 2026-27

Income Tax : The CBDT has identified specific categories of taxpayers whose returns will be compulsorily selected for complete scrutiny during ...

June 7, 2026 41382 Views 1 comment Print

Income-Tax (Amendment) Commencement Ordinance, 2026

Income Tax : The Ordinance exempts interest income and capital gains arising from Government securities for Foreign Institutional Investors and...

June 6, 2026 513 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Notifies Infrastructure Sub-Sectors as Eligible Businesses Under Income Tax Act 2025

Income Tax : The Central Government has specified infrastructure sub-sectors from the Updated Harmonised Master List as eligible businesses und...

June 2, 2026 474 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Approves National Institute of Advanced Studies as Scientific Research Institution  

Income Tax : CBDT has granted scientific research approval under the Income-tax Act, 2025, enabling eligible donations to qualify for tax benef...

May 30, 2026 153 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Approves S. Nijalingappa Sugar Institute for Scientific Research Tax Benefit Eligibility 

Income Tax : CBDT has granted scientific research approval under the Income-tax Act, 2025, allowing eligible donations to qualify for tax benef...

May 30, 2026 135 Views 0 comment Print


Section 69 Addition Reduced as Assessee Produced Evidence of Agricultural Income & Investments

June 7, 2026 195 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Surat held that the entire investment amount could not be treated as unexplained when the assessee had furnished supporting records relating to agricultural income and other sources. The Tribunal restricted the addition to 5% of the disputed amount and granted substantial relief.

Tenant Eviction Payments Allowable in Capital Gains Computation: ITAT Delhi

June 7, 2026 345 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal accepted the assessee’s contention that the property could not have been transferred without compensating the occupants. The related payments were therefore held deductible from the sale consideration for capital gains purposes.

Section 270A Penalty Deleted as Estimated Profit Addition Cannot Prove Misreporting

June 7, 2026 297 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT held that penalty for misreporting of income cannot be levied when the underlying addition is based merely on estimation of profit. Estimated additions do not establish deliberate concealment or misreporting.

Interest Addition Deleted as Seized Calculations Alone Cannot Prove Real Income

June 7, 2026 210 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT held that mere working sheets showing interest calculations do not establish taxable income. The Revenue must prove actual accrual or receipt of interest before making an addition.

CBDT Issues Complete Income Tax Scrutiny Guidelines for FY 2026-27

June 7, 2026 41382 Views 1 comment Print

The CBDT has identified specific categories of taxpayers whose returns will be compulsorily selected for complete scrutiny during FY 2026-27. The guidelines cover survey, search, reassessment, tax-evasion, exemption, and recurring addition cases.

Taxation of Charitable & Religious Trusts: A Guide to Sections 11–13

June 7, 2026 3951 Views 1 comment Print

This analysis explains how charitable and religious trusts qualify for exemption under Sections 11 to 13 of the Income-tax Act. It highlights application of income, accumulation rules, anti-abuse provisions, and a detailed computation model for exempt and taxable income.

Calculating Relief Under Sections 89 & 89A: Tax Benefits Explained

June 7, 2026 61623 Views 2 comments Print

This guide explains how employees can claim relief when salary, pension, or other benefits are received in arrears or advance. It outlines the conditions, calculation method, and filing requirements under Section 89.

HUF Taxation in India: A Complete Guide to HUF Tax Treatment

June 7, 2026 24552 Views 0 comment Print

This guide explains how a Hindu Undivided Family is taxed based on its residential status and the status of its Karta. It highlights the scope of taxation for resident and non-resident HUFs under the Income-tax Act.

Understanding TDS on Immovable Property Purchases: A Buyer’s Guide

June 7, 2026 7176 Views 0 comment Print

Section 194-IA requires buyers of immovable property to deduct TDS at 1% when the sale consideration or stamp duty value is ₹50 lakh or more. The guide explains deduction, deposit, reporting requirements, and consequences of non-compliance.

Taxability of excess consideration received on shares issued at a premium

June 7, 2026 26052 Views 1 comment Print

The document highlights that start-ups enjoying exemption must comply with prescribed restrictions on investments and asset acquisitions. Failure to meet these conditions can result in taxation of excess premium and penalty consequences.

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