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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 2958 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 12759 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 19740 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 46050 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 41931 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 3666 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 section 69 Addition as Revenue Failed to Prove Investment in Relevant Year

Income Tax : The Mumbai ITAT held that an addition under section 69 cannot survive when the Revenue fails to establish that the alleged investm...

June 10, 2026 Views 0 comment Print

No Interest Disallowance Without Nexus Between Borrowed Funds & Non-Business Advances: ITAT Lucknow

Income Tax : ITAT Lucknow held that disallowance of interest expenses cannot be sustained without evidence showing that interest-bearing funds ...

June 9, 2026 9 Views 0 comment Print

SC Refuses to Revive Reassessment as Original Scrutiny Had Examined Relevant Transactions & Details

Income Tax : SC dismissed Revenue’s plea after Gujarat HC held that even proposed additions would not alter MAT liability, defeating escapeme...

June 9, 2026 57 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Kolkata Allows Additional Refund Interest Due to Delay in Giving Appeal Effect

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that the assessee was entitled to additional interest under Section 244A(1A) because the Assessing Officer faile...

June 9, 2026 48 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi Deletes SLS Disallowance as APA Covered Intra-Group Services

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that once Second Line Support services were examined and covered under an Advance Pricing Agreement, disallowanc...

June 9, 2026 45 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 42786 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 537 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


Silent Shift in Tax Audit Triggers: Section 63 vs Section 44AB

April 25, 2026 5445 Views 0 comment Print

The new law introduces audit requirements for businesses declaring profits below presumptive rates. It removes the earlier flexibility of avoiding audit without opting for presumptive taxation.

Reassessment Quashed: JAO Cannot Issue 148 Notices Post-Faceless Regime- Hyd ITAT

April 25, 2026 1737 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal examined whether reassessment notices issued by a jurisdictional officer instead of a faceless authority were valid. It held such notices invalid, quashing the entire reassessment proceedings.

Reopening Quashed: ITAT Slams Casual 148A Action Where ₹50L Threshold Not Met

April 25, 2026 3729 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held reassessment invalid as the alleged escaped income did not exceed ₹50 lakh required for extended limitation. It ruled that invoking extended time under Section 149 without satisfying this condition is illegal.

Accommodation Entry Commission Restricted to 0.5% – Addition Reduced to Actual Involvement

April 25, 2026 690 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was estimation of commission income from alleged accommodation entries. The tribunal held that addition should be restricted to 0.5% on proven transactions, not inflated amounts.

Section 80GGC Deduction Denied – Bogus Political Donation Upheld on Human Probability Test

April 25, 2026 891 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether donation to a political party qualified for deduction under Section 80GGC. The tribunal held the claim was not genuine and upheld disallowance due to lack of credibility.

Telecom Receipts Not Royalty/FTS – Taxable Only as Business Profits Absent PE

April 25, 2026 393 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether telecom and O&M service receipts are taxable as royalty/FTS in India. The tribunal held they are business profits and not taxable without a PE, granting relief.

e-TDS/TCS Filing Complexities in RPU Ver. 5.9 and Solutions

April 25, 2026 5244 Views 0 comment Print

Learn the key technical and operational hurdles in TDS/TCS compliance, including FVU errors and defaults. The article highlights practical solutions for error-free filing.

New Income Tax Act 2025 & MSME Loan Approval: Shift from Collateral to Data-Driven Financing

April 25, 2026 5106 Views 0 comment Print

The new tax regime shifts loan approval to verified financial data like ITR and GST. Clean records now determine eligibility instead of physical assets.

Depreciation Allowed on BOT Annuity Rights – Intangible Asset Recognised

April 25, 2026 336 Views 0 comment Print

The tribunal examined whether depreciation can be claimed on concession rights under a BOT/DBFOT project. It held that the right to receive annuity/toll is an intangible asset eligible for depreciation under tax law.

Rs. 2.52 Cr Addition Set Aside – Ex-Parte Assessment Restored Due to Communication Failure & Lack of Opportunity

April 25, 2026 435 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT found that assessment and appeal orders were passed without proper opportunity due to communication issues. The case was remanded for fresh adjudication after granting fair hearing.

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