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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 1893 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 19665 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 46011 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 41829 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 14616 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 1554 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 3936 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


No Section 271D Penalty if No Assessment Was Made & No Satisfaction Was Recorded: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : ITAT Delhi quashed a ₹65 lakh penalty under Section 271D after finding that no assessment was made for the relevant year and no ...

June 8, 2026 219 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Quashes Reassessment as Moratorium Under IBC Barred Fresh Tax Proceedings

Income Tax : The Tribunal examined whether reassessment proceedings could be initiated after the NCLT declared a moratorium under the Insolvenc...

June 8, 2026 102 Views 0 comment Print

Loan Confirmations Alone cannot Prove Creditworthiness of Creditors: ITAT Mumbai

Income Tax : The Tribunal examined whether unsecured loans could be accepted solely on the basis of loan confirmations. It held that confirmati...

June 8, 2026 135 Views 0 comment Print

CSR Expenditure Not Automatically Bar Section 80G Deduction: ITAT Ahmedabad

Income Tax : The Tribunal examined whether donations made as part of CSR obligations could qualify for deduction under Section 80G. It held tha...

June 8, 2026 117 Views 0 comment Print

Gujarat HC Deletes LTCG Addition as Penny Stock Allegation Was Unsupported by Evidence

Income Tax : The Court upheld deletion of the LTCG addition after finding that the Revenue relied on assumptions rather than evidence. Document...

June 8, 2026 132 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 40779 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 501 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


Reassessment Allowed Beyond Four Years for Non-Disclosure of Primary Facts: SC

December 16, 2025 1287 Views 0 comment Print

The SC upheld reopening of completed assessments where key agreements were not disclosed. It held that failure to place primary documents enables reassessment beyond the four-year limit.

Procedural Delay Not Fatal: ITAT Upholds 80P Deduction on Credit Co-op Interest

December 16, 2025 417 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore condoned a 247-day delay in filing appeals caused by email miscommunication and change of accountants. The Tribunal restored Section 80P(2)(a)(i) deductions for cooperative society interest income.

Calcutta HC Directs Advance Ruling Board to Expedite Joint Venture Tax Ruling Ahead of Revised ITR Deadline

December 16, 2025 510 Views 0 comment Print

The court directed the Board of Advance Rulings to expedite the disposal of a pending application under Section 245Q, ensuring timely filing of tax returns by the petitioner.

Foreign Shares Bought in Daughter’s Name Not Unexplained When Fully Disclosed: ITAT Delhi

December 16, 2025 570 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that foreign investments disclosed in Schedule FA and backed by sufficient income cannot be treated as unexplained. Mechanical application of section 69 was rejected.

Section 263 Revision Quashed as Penny Stock LTCG Was Examined & AO Took Plausible View

December 16, 2025 1329 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT held PCIT cannot revise assessment where penny stock LTCG transactions were fully examined and AO adopted a permissible view.

Delay before CIT(A) not fatal: ITAT restores reassessment to AO for fresh adjudication

December 16, 2025 351 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT restored the case to the Assessing Officer to examine jurisdictional defects, evidence, and applicability of section 115BBE. Technical dismissal by the appellate authority was set aside.

Reopening Beyond 4 Years Quashed for No Failure Allegation

December 16, 2025 252 Views 0 comment Print

SEO Description: The Tribunal ruled that sanction granted by merely stating as per annexure reflects no independent application of mind. Such mechanical approval violates statutory requirements. Consequently, the reassessment proceedings were set aside.

EDC Treated as Contractual Payment, TDS Mandatory: ITAT Delhi

December 16, 2025 360 Views 0 comment Print

SEO Description: Relying on binding Delhi High Court authority, the Tribunal held that EDC payments require TDS under Section 194C. Non-compliance validly triggered demand and interest provisions.

PF/ESI Disallowance to Be Examined Only After Deciding Delay

December 16, 2025 480 Views 0 comment Print

SEO Description: The Tribunal held that an appeal cannot be dismissed solely on limitation without examining reasons for delay. The matter was remanded to decide condonation first, reinforcing natural justice principles.

ITAT Ahmedabad grants 10-year registration u/s 12AB under amended law

December 16, 2025 318 Views 0 comment Print

SEO Description: The Tribunal held that post–Finance Act 2025, eligible trusts must receive ten-year registration under Section 12AB. A five-year registration granted after the amendment was therefore held invalid.

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