The Tribunal ruled that statements of builder group officials, without corroborative evidence against the purchaser, cannot form the sole basis for addition. The decision reinforces the principle that third-party statements must be independently verified.
The Tribunal accepted that the taxpayer was pursuing rectification remedies and therefore condoned the delay in filing the appeal. The key takeaway is that genuine efforts to resolve disputes through alternative legal remedies can justify delay condonation.
The new labor codes introduce a uniform wage definition and the 50% exclusion cap, significantly impacting salary structures and statutory liabilities. Chartered Accountants must reassess CTC designs to ensure compliance.
The Government has exempted interest and capital gains earned by FPIs on Government securities from income tax with effect from 1 April 2026. The reform aims to attract stable long-term foreign investment and make India’s debt market globally competitive.
The proposed ordinance exempts FIIs from tax on interest income and capital gains from Government Securities. The measure aims to increase foreign participation in India’s sovereign debt market and reduce tax-related investment barriers.
The Government proposes exempting BIS from tax on interest income and capital gains arising from Government Securities. The move aims to encourage future BIS investments and enhance India’s attractiveness for sovereign debt investments.
Haryana recorded the highest State GST growth rate in India at 22% in May 2026. The achievement is attributed to strong tax administration, anti-evasion measures, and improved taxpayer compliance.
The Revenue sought to levy penalty despite accepting the revised income declared by the assessee. ITAT held that accepted disclosures do not automatically amount to misreporting and cannot justify penalty under Section 270A.
The ITAT held that reassessment cannot be sustained when additions are ultimately made on issues not mentioned in the recorded reasons for reopening. The AO’s jurisdiction failed because no valid addition survived on the original escapement issue.
Tribunal held that purchase of land outside the prescribed period does not automatically disqualify exemption on construction of a residential house. Construction expenditure incurred within the time limit prescribed under Section 54 may still qualify for deduction. The issue was remanded for verification of actual construction costs.
