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Limited Scrutiny Means Limited Powers: Additions Beyond CASS Scope Quashed by ITAT

January 28, 2026 792 Views 0 comment Print

The tribunal held that assessments selected for limited scrutiny cannot include additions on unrelated issues without formal conversion to complete scrutiny. All such additions were set aside as being without jurisdiction.

Bogus Purchases Can’t Be Added in Full When Sales Are Accepted: ITAT Restricts Addition to 3% GP

January 28, 2026 513 Views 0 comment Print

The case examined the tax treatment of purchases from alleged accommodation entry providers. The Tribunal held that at best, only the profit element embedded in such purchases can be brought to tax.

From PAN to PAN 2.0: Understanding evolution of Tax Identification

January 28, 2026 810 Views 0 comment Print

The modernised PAN uses QR codes and unified platforms to streamline verification. It reduces delays, duplication, and reliance on physical documents.

Summary of India–EU Trade Deal

January 28, 2026 5067 Views 0 comment Print

The pact expands goods and services trade across a US$24 trillion market. It is expected to accelerate exports, support jobs, and attract fresh investment.

SC Issues Notice on Late PF/ESI Deposit Deduction Dispute

January 28, 2026 1194 Views 0 comment Print

The Supreme Court has taken up the controversy over delayed employees’ PF/ESI deposits, while the High Court upheld disallowance except where delay was due to a national holiday.

Interest Paid to Earn Interest Is Allowable: ITAT Allows Section 57(iii) Deduction Despite Ex-parte Assessment

January 28, 2026 486 Views 0 comment Print

The Assessing Officer disallowed interest expenditure in an ex parte order under section 144. The Tribunal ruled that once evidence shows a clear link between interest paid and interest earned, the deduction must be allowed.

Section 80G Approval Can’t Be Denied for Form 10AB Delay: ITAT Mumbai

January 28, 2026 906 Views 0 comment Print

The application was rejected only on limitation without examining merits. The Tribunal ruled that bona fide delay must be condoned and eligibility under section 80G(5) examined afresh.

Final Assessment Order passed beyond time limit prescribed u/s. 153 is barred by limitation

January 28, 2026 642 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that Final Assessment Order passed u/s 143(3) r.w.s. 144C(13) passed beyond time limit prescribed under section 153 of the Income Tax Act is barred by limitation. Accordingly, Final Assessment Order is liable to be quashed.

Demonetisation Cash Deposits Explained from Books: ITAT Deletes Section 68 Addition Despite ITS Mismatch

January 28, 2026 291 Views 0 comment Print

The Revenue relied on ITS data to allege unexplained cash deposits. The Tribunal ruled that where cash books and stock registers are maintained without defects, such additions are unsustainable.

Section 271(1)(c) Penalty Cannot Survive When Reassessment Is Quashed: ITAT Chennai

January 28, 2026 822 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT held that when reassessment is annulled for jurisdictional defects under the faceless regime, the connected concealment penalty cannot stand.

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