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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 2664 Views 2 comments Print

TDS Deduction for Specified Senior Citizens (Section 194P)

Income Tax : Senior citizens aged 75+ with only pension and bank interest income need not file ITR if a specified bank computes income and dedu...

June 9, 2026 12750 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 19725 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 41916 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 6004 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 1563 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


ITAT Deletes LTCG Addition as Mere Suspicion Cannot Replace Evidence in Penny Stock Cases

Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai held that additions under Section 68 cannot be sustained merely on suspicion regarding penny stock transactions. The T...

June 9, 2026 33 Views 0 comment Print

Writ Petition Dismissed as Section 53A cannot Establish Ownership for Depreciation Claim

Income Tax : The Court held that the assessee failed to produce any written or registered document proving transfer of property to the firm. Co...

June 9, 2026 30 Views 0 comment Print

Mechanical Additions Running Into Crores Cannot Survive Without Proper Verification: ITAT Mumbai

Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai upheld the CIT(A)'s directions to verify fund flow, bank statements, and lenders' creditworthiness before making addit...

June 9, 2026 36 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Reduces Profit Estimation to 4% as 8% Rate Ignored Audited Books & Past Margins

Income Tax : ITAT Chennai held that estimating income at 8% of turnover was excessive where the assessee's accounts were tax-audited and past p...

June 9, 2026 27 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi Remands Transfer Pricing Case Due to Alleged Double Addition of TP Adjustments

Income Tax : The Tribunal restored the matter to the Assessing Officer after finding that transfer pricing adjustments may have been added twic...

June 9, 2026 42 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 42474 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 525 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


Sailing in Two Boats: Navigating Dual Regime of Income Tax Act, 1961 & 2025

May 5, 2026 504 Views 0 comment Print

A clear guide explaining how both the 1961 and 2025 tax laws will coexist, and why professionals must apply each depending on the assessment year.

Year-End Provisions Trigger TDS – ITAT Upholds Default but Grants Relief Window

May 5, 2026 831 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT holds TDS applies on year-end provisions where payee, amount, and nature are identifiable—assessee treated in default u/s 201. Relief allowed if payees paid tax; no TDS default on salary provisions as deduction arises on payment.

Souharda Society Wins 80P Deduction – ITAT Rejects Technical Denial & Expands Benefit

May 5, 2026 207 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT allows Section 80P deduction to Souharda society, holding registration under Souharda Act qualifies as co-operative society; rejects technical denial, finds no non-member dealings, and rules even disallowances boosting income remain eligible for 80P deduction.

Interest Paid = Deductible When Obligation Exists – ITAT Allows Claim on Capital Bond Arrangement

May 5, 2026 219 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT allows deduction of interest paid under capital bond agreement, holding a clear contractual obligation existed; since corresponding interest income was taxed, matching liability must be allowed-disallowance deleted as one-sided taxation is impermissible.

Delay Excused, Ex-Parte Order Set Aside – ITAT Gives Fresh Hearing with Token Cost

May 5, 2026 138 Views 0 comment Print

Delay of 208 days condoned on bona fide grounds with ₹1,000 cost; ITAT sets aside ex-parte CIT(A) order, holding denial of hearing violates natural justice, and remands matter to AO for fresh adjudication with full opportunity.

No Proof, No Exemption – ITAT Remands “Agricultural Income” Claim with Cost

May 5, 2026 240 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT remands ₹33.12 lakh agricultural income claim due to lack of evidence; holds no proof means taxable u/s 68/115BBE, but grants one more chance for verification, imposing ₹2,000 cost for non-compliance.

Analysis of Presumptive Taxation under Section 58 of Income Tax Act, 2025 

May 5, 2026 4671 Views 0 comment Print

The issue addresses the consolidation of multiple presumptive taxation provisions into a single section. The framework simplifies compliance while retaining key conditions and safeguards for taxpayers.

100-Month Delay Condoned – ITAT Slams Gross Taxation, Says “Only Net Income Can Be Taxed”

May 5, 2026 588 Views 0 comment Print

Condonation of 100 + month delay allowed on liberal principles with ₹5,000 cost; ITAT holds gross receipts of charitable trust cannot be taxed-even if Sec 11 denied, only net income after expenses is taxable; matter remanded for verification.

TP Adjustments Reworked – ITAT Strikes Down Wrong Comparables, Demands Parity & Scientific Analysis

May 5, 2026 174 Views 0 comment Print

TP ruling clarifies that comparables must meet uniform filters, FAR analysis prevails over search matrix, ESOP adjustments require parity, working capital needs scientific computation, and delayed receivables attract LIBOR-based interest.

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

May 5, 2026 651 Views 0 comment Print

The data shows a steady increase in net direct tax collections driven by higher corporate and non-corporate tax revenues. It highlights improved tax realization and efficient revenue administration.

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