In a case against an 82-year-old retired LIC officer, the ITAT Bangalore deletes a ₹15.30 lakh addition, accepting past cash withdrawals as a valid source for demonetisation deposits.
ITAT Bangalore rules that unexplained cash deposits in a bank account cannot be taxed without verifying sources like agricultural income and small business sales, remanding the case for re-examination.
ITAT Bangalore deletes additions against Mohammed Ibrahim Mohideen, ruling that uncorroborated loose slips and statements are not sufficient evidence for assessments.
The ITAT Bangalore ruled that TDS credit cannot be denied based on a processing mismatch alone. The AO must verify the claim against Form 26AS and grant the correct credit.
The ITAT Bangalore allows a reasonable estimate for cost of improvement and remands a case to verify if two adjacent houses can be considered a single unit for a capital gains exemption.
The Delhi ITAT has quashed reassessment proceedings against an advocate for AY 2012-13 to 2015-16, citing invalid, mechanical approvals under Section 151 of the Income Tax Act.
ITAT Bangalore deletes disallowance of labor expenses, ruling that self-made vouchers are valid documentation for agricultural businesses where third-party bills are not available.
The Bangalore ITAT ruled that a 20% profit estimation was excessive for an assessee without maintained books. It held that past profit trends are the best guide and restricted the estimation to 8% of turnover.
The ITAT Bangalore ruled that a partner’s sworn statement alone is not enough to make tax additions. Corroborating evidence is required for unexplained cash and loans.
ITAT Bangalore ruled that an omission to claim a tax rebate under Section 87A is a valid reason to file a revised return. The taxpayer was granted the rebate.
