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Why Does India’s ITR Deadline Always Need an Extension?

Income Tax : The article argues that recurring demands for ITR deadline extensions arise from delayed AIS updates, late utility releases, and t...

June 9, 2026 2013 Views 0 comment Print

Comprehensive Guide to Maintenance of Books of Accounts

Income Tax : Section 44AA mandates maintenance of books by specified professionals and eligible businesses based on income or turnover limits. ...

June 9, 2026 19680 Views 0 comment Print

Taxability of concessional or interest-free loan perquisite by Employee

Income Tax : Employer-provided interest-free or concessional loans are taxable as salary perquisites due to the financial benefit enjoyed by em...

June 9, 2026 46020 Views 1 comment Print

Taxation of Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP)

Income Tax : ESOPs are taxed as salary perquisites on allotment based on FMV at exercise. Eligible start-up employees can defer TDS and tax pay...

June 9, 2026 41853 Views 0 comment Print

Updated Return of Income: Rules, Eligibility and Filing Process

Income Tax : Taxpayers can file updated returns within 48 months of the assessment year by paying additional tax. The provision promotes volunt...

June 9, 2026 14625 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


Income Tax Superintendent Caught by CBI in Bribery Case Linked to PAN Deletion

Income Tax : The CBI apprehended an Income Tax Office Superintendent in Odisha after he was allegedly caught accepting a bribe for deleting a d...

June 6, 2026 6001 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Prioritizes Old Appeals as Rising Pendency Requires Urgent Disposal Measures

Income Tax : The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has proposed a priority disposal mechanism for appeals filed up to and including 2022 in respons...

June 5, 2026 213 Views 0 comment Print

Request for Rationalisation and Merger of TDS Return Codes 1023 & 1024

Income Tax : A representation has urged CBDT to merge TDS return codes 1023 and 1024, arguing that both apply to the same contract payments wit...

June 4, 2026 1557 Views 0 comment Print

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 3663 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 3939 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Section 148 Notice Invalid if There Was Only Reason to Suspect, Not Reason to Believe: ITAT Mumbai

Income Tax : The Tribunal ruled that vague information and an excel sheet prepared by the Investigation Wing could not satisfy the statutory re...

June 9, 2026 15 Views 0 comment Print

No On-Money Addition based on Unsubstantiated Excel Sheets: ITAT Mumbai

Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai noted that the excel sheets relied upon by the Revenue had not been established in accordance with legal requirements ...

June 9, 2026 15 Views 0 comment Print

Builder’s Statement Lacked Corroborative Evidence – ITAT Deletes On-Money Addition

Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai held that an addition based solely on a builder's statement could not survive without evidence directly linking the as...

June 9, 2026 36 Views 0 comment Print

Reassessment Invalid as AO Relied Solely on Investigation Report without Inquiry: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : The ITAT Delhi held that reassessment under Section 147 was invalid because the Assessing Officer merely relied on an investigatio...

June 9, 2026 39 Views 0 comment Print

Channel Owner Companies not Comparable Due to Functional Differences: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : ITAT Delhi held that television channel and content owner companies could not be compared with a content distribution business. Th...

June 9, 2026 39 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


CBDT Issues Complete Income Tax Scrutiny Guidelines for FY 2026-27

Income Tax : The CBDT has identified specific categories of taxpayers whose returns will be compulsorily selected for complete scrutiny during ...

June 7, 2026 41187 Views 1 comment Print

Income-Tax (Amendment) Commencement Ordinance, 2026

Income Tax : The Ordinance exempts interest income and capital gains arising from Government securities for Foreign Institutional Investors and...

June 6, 2026 507 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Notifies Infrastructure Sub-Sectors as Eligible Businesses Under Income Tax Act 2025

Income Tax : The Central Government has specified infrastructure sub-sectors from the Updated Harmonised Master List as eligible businesses und...

June 2, 2026 474 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Approves National Institute of Advanced Studies as Scientific Research Institution  

Income Tax : CBDT has granted scientific research approval under the Income-tax Act, 2025, enabling eligible donations to qualify for tax benef...

May 30, 2026 153 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Approves S. Nijalingappa Sugar Institute for Scientific Research Tax Benefit Eligibility 

Income Tax : CBDT has granted scientific research approval under the Income-tax Act, 2025, allowing eligible donations to qualify for tax benef...

May 30, 2026 135 Views 0 comment Print


Income Tax Assessment Against Amalgamated Entity Invalid as Company Ceased to Exist

May 9, 2026 222 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Delhi held that an assessment order passed in the name of an amalgamated company that had ceased to exist was void ab initio. The Tribunal relied on settled law that jurisdictional defects involving non-existent entities cannot be cured under the Income Tax Act.

Gujarat HC Quashes Section 263 Notice as AO’s DVO-Based Valuation Was Plausible

May 9, 2026 243 Views 0 comment Print

The Gujarat High Court held that revisional powers under Section 263 cannot be invoked merely because the Commissioner prefers another valuation method. The Court ruled that the Assessing Officer had conducted proper inquiry and adopted a plausible view based on the DVO report.

Reassessment Notice Quashed as Fresh Section 148 Notice Was Time-Barred: ITAT Delhi

May 9, 2026 315 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Delhi held that reassessment notices issued after expiry of the surviving limitation period under the amended reassessment regime were invalid. The Tribunal quashed the reopening proceedings and related penalties for both assessment years.

Income From House Property under Income Tax Act 2025

May 9, 2026 1791 Views 0 comment Print

A comprehensive guide explaining taxation of house property income, annual value computation, deemed ownership, and deductions under the Income Tax Act, 2025. Covers practical examples and key compliance requirements for taxpayers.

Filing of Income Tax Appeals: Types, Statement of Facts & Grounds of Appeal

May 9, 2026 786 Views 0 comment Print

A detailed guide explaining appellate procedures, drafting of grounds of appeal, and preparation of Statement of Facts under Income-tax law. The article highlights how proper drafting significantly influences appellate success.

Foreign Tax Credit Cannot Be Denied Merely for Late Filing of Form 67: ITAT Delhi

May 9, 2026 273 Views 0 comment Print

The Delhi ITAT held that belated filing of Form No. 67 is only a procedural lapse and cannot extinguish substantive Foreign Tax Credit rights under sections 90/90A/91 and applicable DTAAs. The Tribunal directed verification and grant of FTC where the form was filed before completion of assessment proceedings.

ITAT Deletes Section 271D Penalty Due to Absence of Assessment Proceedings

May 9, 2026 498 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that levy of penalty under Section 271D requires pending or completed assessment proceedings containing findings on Section 269SS violation. Since no regular assessment was framed, the penalty was directed to be deleted.

ITAT Deletes Section 69A Addition as WhatsApp Chats Alone Cannot Prove Cash Payments

May 9, 2026 6576 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi ITAT held that uncorroborated WhatsApp messages and digital chats cannot by themselves establish undisclosed cash transactions. The Tribunal deleted additions made solely on presumptions without independent evidence.

ITAT Deletes Demonetisation Cash Deposit Addition as Withdrawals Exceeded Deposits

May 9, 2026 222 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi ITAT held that cash deposits during demonetisation cannot be treated as unexplained when supported by prior bank withdrawals. The Tribunal ruled that the Revenue must prove cash was spent elsewhere before invoking Section 69A.

Transitional Issues under Income-tax Act, 2025: A Practical Perspective

May 9, 2026 1335 Views 0 comment Print

The article explains major transitional issues arising from the shift from the Income-tax Act, 1961 to the Income-tax Act, 2025. It highlights CBDT FAQs, Section 536 implications, appeal procedures, notices, search cases, refund adjustments, and compliance changes.

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