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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


Updated Return Can’t Kill Genuine Exemption – ITAT Allows Section 11 Relief Despite Delay

May 4, 2026 591 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that prior to the 2023 amendment, returns filed within the broader time under Section 139 were eligible for exemption. It ruled that updated returns could not be denied benefits retrospectively.

TDS Challan: Nature of Payment Code and others under Income Tax Act 2025

May 4, 2026 19863 Views 2 comments Print

TDS payments under Challan 281 require correct selection of system-driven Nature of Payment codes. The guide explains that wrong code selection can lead to credit mismatches and compliance issues.

Comparison Between 1961 and 2025 Income Tax Acts with Bollywood Songs

May 4, 2026 975 Views 0 comment Print

The new law replaces complex provisions with a streamlined structure and fewer sections. It makes compliance easier while retaining core tax principles.

Section 54 Exemption not eligible on Sale of Open Land Without Building: ITAT Allahabad

May 4, 2026 666 Views 0 comment Print

The tribunal held that selling only open land, even if earlier part of a residential property, does not qualify as transfer of a residential house. Since no building was sold, exemption under Section 54 was rightly denied.

Tax Treatment Under Section 10(23C)(iiiad) and Section 332 (RNPO)

May 4, 2026 672 Views 2 comments Print

Interplay of Tax Treatment Between Section 10(23C)(iiiad) of the 1961, Act and Section 332 (RNPO) of the New Income Tax Act, 2025 Introductory View The era of  New Income Tax Act, 2025 marks a shift from “Category-Based Exemptions” to a “Universal Registration Framework.” The specific exemption for small educational institutions under Section 10(23C)(iiiad) of the 1961 Act […]

Analysis of Tax Audit Applicability for Specified and Non-Specified profession

May 4, 2026 2496 Views 0 comment Print

Explains when professionals must undergo tax audit based on Sections 44ADA, 44AD, and 44AB. Key takeaway: audit depends on profession type, turnover, and declared profit thresholds.

Comprehensive Analysis of Form 121: New Unified Self-Declaration for TDS Exemption under Income-tax Act, 2025

May 4, 2026 1791 Views 0 comment Print

The issue addressed complexity arising from multiple TDS declaration forms. The new framework replaces them with a single Form 121 for all eligible taxpayers. The takeaway is simplified and standardized compliance.

ITAT Hyderabad Quashes Reassessment Due to Time-Barred Section 148 Notice

May 4, 2026 792 Views 0 comment Print

The case examined validity of a reassessment notice issued beyond statutory limits. The ITAT held the notice invalid as it exceeded the permissible time period. It reinforces strict compliance with limitation provisions.

ITAT Upholds Book Rejection Due to Defective Vouchers but Reduces Profit Estimation to 5%

May 4, 2026 297 Views 0 comment Print

The case dealt with rejection of books due to unverifiable expenses and lack of supporting records. The ITAT upheld rejection but found 8% profit estimation excessive. It reduced the rate to 5%, emphasizing fairness in estimation.

No Addition Based on Confession Alone: HC Rejects Uncorroborated Search Statement

May 4, 2026 606 Views 0 comment Print

The case examined whether a statement recorded during search can justify tax additions. The Court held that confession without supporting evidence is insufficient. It reinforces that corroboration is essential for sustaining additions.

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