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ITAT Deletes Penny Stock Addition as Shares Were Purchased in Earlier Assessment Year

March 27, 2026 900 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal found that the AO wrongly taxed an investment in an incorrect assessment year. Evidence showed the purchase occurred earlier than the year under consideration. The decision highlights the importance of correct year-wise taxation.

ITAT deletes addition of unexplained income as cash deposit evidence was furnished

March 27, 2026 522 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether cash deposits from business sales could be treated as unexplained income under Section 68. ITAT held that recorded cash sales forming part of turnover cannot be taxed as unexplained credits.

Investment from China: Land Border FDI Rule 2026

March 27, 2026 501 Views 0 comment Print

New rules allow automatic investment for holdings below 10% without control. The key takeaway is eased entry for global funds with limited exposure.

Refund of Non-Tax Payments in GST: When Section 54 Doesn’t Apply

March 27, 2026 642 Views 0 comment Print

Section 54 applies only to refunds of legally recognized tax, not all payments made to the Government. The ruling highlights the need to first determine whether the amount qualifies as “tax.”

No draft order, no assessment: ITAT quashes order for Section 144C violation

March 27, 2026 2352 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT held that issuing a demand notice and penalty along with a draft order makes it a final order. Non-compliance with Section 144C rendered the assessment invalid.

GST Advisories on Appeals, HSNS Registration & GSTR-3B Liability Breakup

March 27, 2026 9222 Views 0 comment Print

The issue concerns procedural requirements for filing GST appeals. The instructions mandate document submission and pre-deposit, ensuring proper compliance and avoiding defects.

Transhipment Facility Expanded Due to Hormuz Strait Disruption Impact on Maritime Routes

March 27, 2026 912 Views 0 comment Print

The issue arose from disruption in shipping routes due to closure of a key maritime passage. CBIC allowed transhipment of FCL and LCL cargo from all ports and airports to ease congestion. The key takeaway is enhanced flexibility and faster cargo movement during disruptions.

No Validity Limit for Self-Sealing Facility Due to Absence of Prescribed Period: CBIC

March 27, 2026 459 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether self-sealing permission granted to exporters has a fixed validity period. CBIC clarified that such permission continues indefinitely unless withdrawn for non-compliance or misuse. 

ITAT Bangalore Deletes Sec. 69A Addition on Cash Re-deposit Out of Explained Loan Withdrawals

March 27, 2026 3927 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that CIT(A) cannot make a fresh addition without issuing an enhancement notice. Cash redeposits from explained loan withdrawals were accepted as genuine.

Missed DRP timeline kills TP addition; ₹288 Cr share capital upheld

March 27, 2026 468 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that transfer pricing adjustment cannot survive without a final assessment order post-DRP directions. Repeating such addition in a Section 263 order was held invalid.

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