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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 2328 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 19710 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 46032 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 41901 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 14640 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 1557 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 69 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 78 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 63 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 66 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 41778 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 516 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


Special Tax Regimes: Individuals, HUF, AOP, BOI, AJP, Companies & Co-operatives

June 7, 2026 15621 Views 1 comment Print

The Income Tax Department has clarified the concessional tax regimes available to companies, individuals, and co-operative societies. The guide explains that lower tax rates are available only if taxpayers forgo specified exemptions, deductions, and tax benefits.

Taxability of income of charitable or religious trusts

June 7, 2026 18765 Views 2 comments Print

The document highlights situations where exemptions under Sections 11 and 12 can be withdrawn, including benefits provided to interested persons, impermissible investments, and violations of charitable purpose conditions.

Taxability of Retirement Benefits in India

June 7, 2026 14637 Views 1 comment Print

The Income Tax Department has explained the tax treatment of gratuity, pension, leave encashment, provident funds, NPS, and retirement compensation under the amended law. The guide clarifies exemption limits, deduction eligibility, and taxable components of retirement benefits.

Deductions and Allowances for Salaried Employees: A Comprehensive Guide

June 7, 2026 25188 Views 0 comment Print

This guide explains the tax treatment of salary allowances, exemptions, and deductions available to salaried employees. It highlights how eligible claims can reduce taxable income under the Income-tax Act.

Tax-Free Government Securities for FIIs: Key changes by Income-tax (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026

June 7, 2026 1044 Views 0 comment Print

Income-tax Amendment Ordinance 2026 exempts FIIs from tax on interest and capital gains from specified Government Securities from April 1, 2026.

Salaried Employees’ ITR Checklist Before 31 July 2026 for AY 2026-27

June 6, 2026 1566 Views 0 comment Print

This guide outlines the complete ITR filing checklist for AY 2026-27, from AIS reconciliation to e-verification. It helps salaried taxpayers avoid errors, notices, and refund delays.

ITAT Delhi Quashes Reassessment Beyond Four Years for Lack of Disclosure Failure

June 6, 2026 213 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chennai held that reopening an assessment after four years based on issues already examined during scrutiny amounted to an impermissible change of opinion. The key takeaway is that reassessment cannot be used as a tool to review a concluded assessment without fresh tangible material.

ITR Filing for AY 2026-27: Guide to Choosing the Right Form

June 6, 2026 888 Views 0 comment Print

This guide explains how taxpayers can select the correct ITR form based on their income profile and tax status. It highlights eligibility conditions and common mistakes that may lead to defective return notices.

ITAT Deletes Section 115BBE Tax as Surrendered Income Was Disclosed Before Amendment

June 6, 2026 276 Views 0 comment Print

The Assessing Officer examined the audited books, balance sheet, and supporting records but did not identify any discrepancy or reject the accounts. ITAT held that, in such circumstances, invoking Section 115BBE was unsustainable.

Penny Stock Addition Fails: ITAT Says Suspicion Cannot Replace Evidence

June 6, 2026 351 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal deleted the addition after finding that the taxpayer had furnished complete documentary evidence of purchase and sale of shares. The ruling emphasizes that suspicion, however strong, cannot replace legally admissible evidence.

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