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ITR Filing 2026: Important Due Dates, Budget 2026 Updates & Strategies

Income Tax : Budget 2026 has extended the due dates for ITR-3, ITR-4, and revised returns, offering taxpayers greater flexibility. Understandin...

June 10, 2026 171 Views 0 comment Print

Sikkim: India’s Only Income Tax-Free State and the Law Behind It

Income Tax : Relocating to Sikkim does not automatically exempt you from income tax. This article explains who qualifies under Section 10(26AAA...

June 10, 2026 144 Views 0 comment Print

8 Legal Ways to Save Income Tax in India for Business Owners & Freelancers

Income Tax : The article outlines practical methods through which business owners and professionals can legally minimise their tax burden. It h...

June 10, 2026 264 Views 0 comment Print

Section 54 Exemption for Capital Gains on Residential Property Transfer

Income Tax : Section 54 grants exemption on long-term capital gains from the sale of a residential house because the proceeds are reinvested in...

June 10, 2026 96777 Views 4 comments Print

E-Payment of Direct Taxes: Simplifying Tax Payments

Income Tax : The Income-tax Act mandates e-payment of direct taxes for companies and taxpayers covered under Section 44AB, while others may opt...

June 10, 2026 10206 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 6040 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 228 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 1602 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 3708 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 3957 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


ITAT Deletes Section 80GGC Disallowance as No Evidence Linked Donation to Accommodation Entry Scheme

Income Tax : The Jodhpur ITAT held that deduction under Section 80GGC cannot be denied merely on allegations against a political party in the a...

June 10, 2026 897 Views 0 comment Print

Settlement Proceedings do not invalidate assessments passed under Court’s interim liberty

Income Tax : Assessment orders passed pursuant to express liberty granted by the High Court during pendency of settlement-related litigation re...

June 10, 2026 75 Views 0 comment Print

Excess Stock Found During Survey Is Business Income, Not Deemed Income u/s 69A: Bangalore ITAT

Income Tax : The ruling emphasizes that undisclosed business receipts and stock arising from an existing business cannot automatically be chara...

June 10, 2026 156 Views 0 comment Print

Bogus Purchase Addition Can’t Be 100% When Sales Are Accepted: ITAT Mumbai

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that when sales are accepted and books of account are not rejected, the entire amount of disputed purchases cann...

June 10, 2026 117 Views 0 comment Print

CIT(A) Cannot Dismiss Appeal for Non-Prosecution Without Deciding Merits: ITAT Pune

Income Tax : The ITAT Pune held that the CIT(A)/NFAC cannot dismiss an appeal merely for non-prosecution without adjudicating the issues on mer...

June 10, 2026 51 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 44931 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 564 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 492 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 165 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 138 Views 0 comment Print


Claiming Refund for Excess TDS on Rent: A Step-by-Step Guide for Tenants

June 8, 2025 13713 Views 1 comment Print

Learn how tenants can claim refunds for excess TDS deducted on rent under Section 194-IB of the Income Tax Act. Follow a detailed guide from TRACES for filing refund requests and ensuring compliance with updated TDS rates effective from October 2024.

Invalid Income-tax Section 271(1)(c) Penalty: Non-Specific Charge Legal Analysis

June 7, 2025 3399 Views 0 comment Print

Understand why an income-tax penalty under Section 271(1)(c) is invalid if the charge isn’t specified as concealment or inaccurate particulars. Learn legal precedents and appeal strategies.

ITAT Allows ₹468 Crore Write-Off for Advances to Subsidiary as Business Loss

June 7, 2025 1560 Views 0 comment Print

Bangalore ITAT confirms Adarsh Developers’ right to claim ₹468 crore as business loss for advances to subsidiary, citing business expediency and prior precedents.

Key ITAT Rulings: Reassessment, Section 80G, DTAA & Transfer Pricing

June 7, 2025 1713 Views 0 comment Print

Explore recent ITAT judgments on reassessment validity, 80G exemptions, DTAA interpretation for online education (FTS/Royalty), transfer pricing methodologies, and cash deposit explanations under Section 68.

Registered Deed Not Mandatory for Section 54F Exemption: ITAT Delhi

June 7, 2025 1767 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that registered deed of new property not mandatory for claiming exemption under section 54F of the Income Tax Act. Investment in property and possession thereof sufficient for claiming exemption.

Appeal filed within extended time as per Circular 20/2016 cannot be dismissed on ground of delay

June 7, 2025 543 Views 0 comment Print

Gujarat High Court held that appeal filed within extended time on 15.06.2016 as per Circular No. 20/2016 dated 26.05.2016 cannot be dismissed on the ground of delay. Thus, order set aside and matter remanded to CIT(A).

Joint Development Agreements (JDA) and Tax Implications

June 7, 2025 42609 Views 1 comment Print

This guide explains the special tax treatment applicable to Joint Development Agreements under Section 45(5A). It highlights when capital gains become taxable and how consideration is determined.

Section 263 Action Invalid Without Compliance to Limitation Period: ITAT Mumbai

June 6, 2025 897 Views 0 comment Print

Mumbai ITAT ruled the CIT(E)’s revisionary order against Indian Education Society was time-barred, clarifying Section 263’s scope regarding original vs. reassessment issues.

Validity of Section 131(1A) Notices issued Post Income Tax Search

June 6, 2025 4944 Views 0 comment Print

Allahabad High Court rules Section 131(1A) notices are invalid if issued after a Section 132 income tax search. Judgment clarifies pre-search vs. post-search investigative powers, protecting taxpayer safeguards.

Entire exemption u/s. 11 cannot be denied for short charging of rent from trustee: ITAT Nagpur

June 6, 2025 468 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Nagpur held that short charging of rent from the trustee cannot be reason for denial of entire claim of exemption under section 11 of the Income Tax Act. Accordingly, order of CIT(A) upheld and appeal of revenue dismissed.

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