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Why Income Tax Notices Are Increasing in Property Transactions Below Circle Rate

Income Tax : AI-driven scrutiny and AIS integration are increasing Income Tax notices where property transactions occur below stamp duty value....

May 23, 2026 3 Views 0 comment Print

Can a Homebuyer Be Taxed for Paying “On-Money” to a Builder?

Income Tax : This case highlights that cash paid to builders as “on-money” will not automatically be treated as tax evasion if it originate...

May 23, 2026 426 Views 0 comment Print

Evolution of Buyback Taxation in India: A Year-Wise Guide

Income Tax : The article explains the complete evolution of buyback taxation in India, highlighting how tax liability shifted between companies...

May 23, 2026 300 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax Return – Who should verify?

Income Tax : Section 265 of the Income Tax Act, 2025 specifies who can legally verify an income tax return for different assessees. Incorrect v...

May 22, 2026 528 Views 0 comment Print

AO Cannot Replace DCF Method With NAV Method for Share Valuation under Rule 11UA: ITAT Mumbai

Income Tax : The Tribunal ruled that once an assessee validly opts for the DCF method and submits a qualified valuation report, the Assessing O...

May 22, 2026 420 Views 0 comment Print


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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 3069 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 3792 Views 0 comment Print

Errors in New TDS Challans Under Income Tax Act 2025 Create Compliance Risks

Income Tax : The updated TDS challan system reportedly displays incorrect interest-related options under the Company Deductee category. Taxpaye...

May 7, 2026 1200 Views 0 comment Print

Direct Tax Collections for F.Y. 2025-26 as on 31.03.2026

Income Tax : The data shows a steady increase in net direct tax collections driven by higher corporate and non-corporate tax revenues. It highl...

May 5, 2026 525 Views 0 comment Print

Mandatory Time Limit for Appeal Disposal Suggested Due to Huge Pendency Before CIT(A)

Income Tax : The issue highlights delays caused by non-binding timelines in appellate proceedings. It proposes mandatory limits to ensure faste...

May 2, 2026 855 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Cash Withdrawn Earlier Cannot Become ‘Unexplained Cash’ on Re-Deposit: ITAT Bangalore

Income Tax : The Tribunal accepted the assessee’s explanation that unspent cash withdrawn for labour and petty expenses was redeposited into ...

May 23, 2026 39 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Rejects Bogus Purchase Allegation as AO Failed to Prove Discrepancies in Books

Income Tax : Tribunal observed that the Assessing Officer failed to establish any mismatch in stock, sales, or accounting records before making...

May 22, 2026 408 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Allows Section 80IA Deduction Because JV Was Only a Pass-Through Entity

Income Tax : ITAT Hyderabad held that constituent members of a JV or Consortium can claim deduction under Section 80IA(4) when they actually ex...

May 22, 2026 87 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Allows Section 54 Deduction as Delay in Sale Deed Registration Was Beyond Assessee’s Control

Income Tax : The Tribunal found that full payment, TDS deduction, and transfer of possession established completion of the transaction for capi...

May 22, 2026 204 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Indore Sets Aside Ex Parte CIT(A) Order as Notices Were Sent to Wrong Email Address

Income Tax : ITAT Indore held that appellate order violated principles of natural justice after finding that key hearing notices were sent to a...

May 22, 2026 108 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


CBDT Revises monetary limits for jurisdiction of Wards & Circles in JAO charges in Delhi

Income Tax : The Income Tax Department increased monetary thresholds for assigning cases between ITOs and D/ACITs in Delhi Region. The revised ...

May 16, 2026 1224 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Grants Section 35 Approval to Shree Hari Arogyam Foundation

Income Tax : The Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions) approved the company under Section 35(1)(iia) for scientific research ...

May 15, 2026 192 Views 0 comment Print

Mandatory PAN Requirement Introduced for Post Office Transactions Under Income Tax Rules 2026

Income Tax : The consolidation into Form 121 introduces stricter documentation and reporting obligations. The decision emphasizes accountabilit...

April 27, 2026 1038 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax Notification Corrected Due to Technical Errors in Rules & References

Income Tax : A corrigendum fixes multiple drafting and referencing mistakes in income tax rules. The update ensures clarity without altering su...

April 16, 2026 1371 Views 0 comment Print

Transition from Form 15G/15H to Consolidated Form 121 for TDS-exempted Incomes

Income Tax : The new tax regime introduces Form 121 as a single declaration replacing Forms 15G and 15H. It simplifies TDS exemption compliance...

April 13, 2026 4167 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Posts in Income Tax

Why Income Tax Notices Are Increasing in Property Transactions Below Circle Rate

May 23, 2026 3 Views 0 comment Print

AI-driven scrutiny and AIS integration are increasing Income Tax notices where property transactions occur below stamp duty value. Both buyers and sellers may face taxation under Sections 50C and 56(2)(x).

Can a Homebuyer Be Taxed for Paying “On-Money” to a Builder?

May 23, 2026 426 Views 0 comment Print

This case highlights that cash paid to builders as “on-money” will not automatically be treated as tax evasion if it originates from disclosed bank funds. However, buyers must prove the source with proper documentation to avoid tax additions.

Cash Withdrawn Earlier Cannot Become ‘Unexplained Cash’ on Re-Deposit: ITAT Bangalore

May 23, 2026 39 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal accepted the assessee’s explanation that unspent cash withdrawn for labour and petty expenses was redeposited into the same bank account. The Section 68 addition was consequently deleted.

Evolution of Buyback Taxation in India: A Year-Wise Guide

May 23, 2026 300 Views 0 comment Print

The article explains the complete evolution of buyback taxation in India, highlighting how tax liability shifted between companies and shareholders across different legislative phases.

Income Tax Return – Who should verify?

May 22, 2026 528 Views 0 comment Print

Section 265 of the Income Tax Act, 2025 specifies who can legally verify an income tax return for different assessees. Incorrect verification may result in the return being treated as invalid, affecting refunds and carry-forward losses.

ITAT Rejects Bogus Purchase Allegation as AO Failed to Prove Discrepancies in Books

May 22, 2026 408 Views 0 comment Print

Tribunal observed that the Assessing Officer failed to establish any mismatch in stock, sales, or accounting records before making a 10% purchase disallowance. The addition was deleted as it was based only on assumptions derived from portal data.

ITAT Allows Section 80IA Deduction Because JV Was Only a Pass-Through Entity

May 22, 2026 87 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Hyderabad held that constituent members of a JV or Consortium can claim deduction under Section 80IA(4) when they actually execute infrastructure projects and bear the associated risks. The Tribunal ruled that the JV structure formed only for bidding does not defeat eligibility.

ITAT Allows Section 54 Deduction as Delay in Sale Deed Registration Was Beyond Assessee’s Control

May 22, 2026 204 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal found that full payment, TDS deduction, and transfer of possession established completion of the transaction for capital gains purposes. It therefore directed taxation in AY 2018-19 and allowed the Section 54 claim.

ITAT Indore Sets Aside Ex Parte CIT(A) Order as Notices Were Sent to Wrong Email Address

May 22, 2026 108 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Indore held that appellate order violated principles of natural justice after finding that key hearing notices were sent to an incorrect email address. The matter was remanded for fresh adjudication.

ITAT Allows DTAA Benefit on Dividend Distribution Tax as DDT is Tax on Shareholder Income

May 22, 2026 96 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi ITAT held that Dividend Distribution Tax paid on dividends to non-resident shareholders could be restricted to the treaty rate under applicable DTAAs. The Tribunal relied on the Bombay High Court ruling that DDT is, in substance, a tax on shareholder dividend income.

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