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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


Reassessment on Deceased Assessee Invalid: HC Quashes Entire Proceedings, Permits Fresh Action Against LRs

April 20, 2026 459 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka High Court quashes reassessment as Sec 148A(b) notice issued to deceased is void ab initio; all proceedings set aside, liberty granted to reopen against legal representatives.

Sec 69 Addition Set Aside for Reconsideration: HC Allows Fresh Evidence on Alleged Unexplained Investment

April 20, 2026 252 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka High Court sets aside ₹45 lakh Sec 69 addition, remands to ITAT to consider fresh evidence on property transaction and refund; holds explanation must be examined even at later stage.

HC Flags “Catch-22” in TDS Prosecution; Directs Liquidator to Act, Grants Limited Protection

April 20, 2026 453 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka High Court flags catch-22 in TDS prosecution of ex-MD post-liquidation; directs Official Liquidator to act on representation, grants interim protection, remedy lies under Sec 260A.

HC Quashes 148A(d) & Ex-Parte Assessment; Matter Restored to 148A(b) Stage for Fresh Reply

April 20, 2026 321 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka High Court quashes Sec 148A(d), Sec 148 notice and ex-parte assessment due to non-receipt of Sec 148A(b) notice; remands for fresh reply, keeps all issues open.

Karnataka HC Sets Aside 154 Rectification; Remands for Fresh Consideration of Sec 54 Claim on CGAS

April 20, 2026 336 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka High Court sets aside Sec 154 rectification, remands Sec 54 exemption claim for fresh review; validity of Sec 154 left open, assessee to appear before AO without notice.

Old vs New Income Tax Regime: 7 Costly Mistakes to Avoid in FY 2026-27

April 19, 2026 43932 Views 11 comments Print

Key mistakes taxpayers should avoid when choosing between old and new tax regimes for FY 2026-27, including deductions, deadlines, and compliance.

Choose Your Subcontractor Wisely: A Costly ITAT Lesson

April 19, 2026 3645 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Kolkata remands case on disallowance of subcontractor expenses, stressing need for evidence, due diligence, and verification of transactions.

Bombay Quashed Section 148 Notice Due to Issuance by Wrong Authority

April 18, 2026 3069 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether a reassessment notice issued by a jurisdictional officer instead of a faceless officer is valid. The Court held it to be a fatal defect and quashed the notice.

No Addition for Cessation of Liability if no Evidence of Remission: ITAT Mumbai

April 18, 2026 411 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that addition under Section 41(1) cannot be made without proof of actual cessation of liability. It found that mere non-payment or absence of confirmation is insufficient to establish remission. 

Tenancy Rights Transfer Taxable Only on Possession: STCG Addition Deleted

April 18, 2026 321 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal ruled that surrender of tenancy rights occurs only upon receiving new property possession. As possession was given later, tax could not be levied in the current year. The decision ensures correct year of taxation.

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