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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 2529 Views 1 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 19722 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 46044 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 41910 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 14655 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 1560 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


LTCG Exemption Denied as 3072% Returns Failed Human Test Probability

Income Tax : ITAT Chandigarh held that the assessee could not establish the authenticity of the purchase transactions underlying the LTCG claim...

June 9, 2026 60 Views 0 comment Print

SC Upholds LTCG Addition as Extraordinary Penny Stock Gains Defied Business Logic

Income Tax : The High Court upheld denial of Section 10(38) exemption after concurrent findings established that the share transactions lacked ...

June 9, 2026 72 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi HC Upholds LTCG Addition on Extraordinary 4910% Returns from Penny Stock

Income Tax : The Delhi High Court upheld the denial of Section 10(38) exemption after finding that the authorities had rightly treated the shar...

June 9, 2026 81 Views 0 comment Print

AO cannot finalize assessment before completion of DRP mechanism: Karnataka HC

Income Tax : The High Court held that issuing a demand notice along with a draft assessment order violated the mandatory procedure under Sectio...

June 9, 2026 84 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka HC Rejects Ad Hoc Expenditure Disallowance as Books of Account were accepted

Income Tax : The Court found that the ITAT wrongly held there was no business income despite the assessment record showing income under “Busi...

June 9, 2026 75 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 42177 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 519 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


LTCG Addition Deleted as Assessee Proved Genuine Investment Activity Through Evidence

May 5, 2026 261 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that consistent investment history and documentary proof established genuineness of share transactions. Additions under Section 68 were deleted due to lack of contrary evidence.

Loose Papers Without Identifiable Link Cannot Justify Reassessment: Gujarat HC

May 5, 2026 354 Views 0 comment Print

The High Court ruled that reopening based on unrelated and non-specific seized material is not permissible. It concluded that no prima facie belief of income escapement could be formed. The decision highlights limits on the use of indirect evidence.

Section 54 Exemption Allowed as Possession Date Considered Over Registration Date

May 5, 2026 423 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that for under-construction properties, the date of possession is the relevant factor for Section 54 exemption. It rejected the reliance on registration date alone. The ruling clarifies timing criteria for capital gains exemption.

Section 263 Invalid as AO Conducted Proper Inquiry & Took Plausible View: ITAT Surat

May 5, 2026 261 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that revisionary powers cannot be used to substitute the AO’s view with that of the Pr. CIT. It emphasized that such substitution is beyond Section 263. The decision protects independent assessment decisions.

SC Remits Section 148A Reassessment Row Back to High Courts

May 5, 2026 597 Views 0 comment Print

The issue involved whether jurisdictional officers could issue reassessment notices. The Court set aside High Court rulings after a retrospective amendment clarified their authority and remanded the matter.

Income Tax: Madras HC Orders Fresh Review Due to Ignored Remand Report Evidence

May 5, 2026 219 Views 0 comment Print

The Court held that failure to consider a remand report acknowledging agricultural income constituted an apparent error, leading to recall of the earlier judgment and remand for fresh adjudication.

Bogus Purchase vs Non-Genuine Purchase in Income Tax: Key Differences, Case Laws & Tax Impact

May 5, 2026 756 Views 0 comment Print

The issue concerns how purchase classification affects tax treatment. The key takeaway is that bogus purchases lead to full disallowance, while non-genuine ones attract only profit-based additions.

Reopening Invalid Due to Change of Opinion on Same Material: Bombay HC

May 5, 2026 426 Views 0 comment Print

The court examined whether reassessment could be initiated after four years based on existing records. It held that reopening founded on a change of opinion is impermissible, and such reassessment was quashed. The ruling reinforces limits on reassessment powers.

No Substantial Question of Law Where AO Accepts Claims in Remand: Karnataka HC

May 5, 2026 222 Views 0 comment Print

The case involved multiple additions challenged by the revenue after relief was granted to the assessee. The Court held that once the Assessing Officer accepted the claims in remand, no substantial question of law survives.

SC Dismisses Penalty as Capital vs Revenue Receipt Issue Held Debatable

May 5, 2026 375 Views 0 comment Print

The Supreme Court upheld deletion of penalty where the dispute involved classification of subsidy as capital or revenue receipt. It ruled that such debatable issues do not amount to furnishing inaccurate particulars. The decision reinforces limits on penalty under Section 271(1)(c).

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