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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 651 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 246 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 387 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 97317 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 10305 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 6055 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 231 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 1617 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 3738 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 3969 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


ESOP Discount Allowed as Liability Accrues Over Vesting Period: ITAT Bangalore

Income Tax : The ITAT Bangalore upheld deduction of ESOP expenditure under Section 37, holding that the liability arising from employee stock o...

June 11, 2026 54 Views 0 comment Print

No Section 68 Addition for Demonetization Cash Deposits Supported by Recorded Sales: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : The ITAT Delhi held that cash deposits during the demonetization period could not be treated as unexplained credits when they orig...

June 11, 2026 63 Views 0 comment Print

Appeal Dismissal Under Section 249(4)(b) Invalid Without Advance Tax Liability: ITAT Hyderabad

Income Tax : ITAT Hyderabad held that dismissal of an appeal under section 249(4)(b) was unjustified where the assessee claimed that the receip...

June 11, 2026 57 Views 0 comment Print

CIT(E) Cannot Judge Hospital Tariffs to Decide Charity: ITAT Restores Reliance Hospital Trust’s U/s 12AB Registration

Income Tax : The Tribunal ruled that premium rooms, higher tariffs, and specialized medical facilities cannot by themselves establish a profit ...

June 11, 2026 48 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Upholds FBT Additions on Employee-Related free tickets, hospitality, conveyance, goods & lodging

Income Tax : The ITAT Delhi held that free tickets, hospitality, conveyance, goods, and lodging expenses attracted Fringe Benefit Tax under the...

June 11, 2026 54 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 45327 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 576 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


Natural Justice Violation in Ex-Parte Decision: ITAT Remands Case to CIT(E) for Fresh Hearing

December 13, 2024 819 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad remands case to CIT(E) for fresh hearing, citing lack of natural justice in ex-parte order on Masani Meldi Sadhana Foundation’s registration appeal.

ITAT Dismisses Appeal on Section 80G Due to New Application

December 13, 2024 480 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad dismisses Comprehensive Blood And Cancer Care Foundation’s appeal as infructuous after filing a fresh Section 80G application per CBDT guidelines.

ITAT directs CIT(E) to Reconsider Section 80G Application Rejected Due to Data Entry Error

December 13, 2024 1092 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad orders the CIT to reconsider a Trust’s 80G registration application, despite clerical errors and delays, for fair adjudication.

Assessee Given Only Two Working Days to Appear: ITAT Remands Case to CIT for Insufficient Hearing Notice

December 13, 2024 4410 Views 1 comment Print

ITAT remands the case to CIT for re-examination due to insufficient notice for hearing in Bai Ruxmani case, allowing due opportunity for appeal.

Reimbursement of actual expenditure incurred is not income of employee

December 12, 2024 5751 Views 0 comment Print

Reimbursement of expenses, scholarships, and stipends are not considered taxable income, as clarified by various High Court rulings under Section 10(16).

Central Silk Board Tax Section 10(46) Income Tax Exemption for 2024-2029

December 12, 2024 702 Views 0 comment Print

The Central Silk Board gains tax exemption for specified income from grants, royalties, fees, and interest, effective for 2024-2029 assessments.

Addition of entire cash deposits as unexplained income not justified: ITAT Ahmedabad

December 12, 2024 2232 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad held that addition of all the cash deposits as unexplained income without giving credit for the withdrawal not justified. Accordingly, matter restored back to the file of AO for de novo consideration.

Why Tax Saving FD is a Popular Investment for Risk-Averse Investors

December 12, 2024 1332 Views 0 comment Print

A tax saving FD not only offers a reliable way to save but also provides significant tax benefits, making it a dual-purpose investment. This article delves into why this option resonates with risk-averse investors and how tools like an FD calculator can help plan your finances effectively.

Reopening Based on Internal Audit Memo Unsustainable Before Section 148 Amendment: ITAT Mumbai

December 12, 2024 1221 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that the internal audit memo is outside the scope and ambit of the term “information” as provided in Explanation 1 to section 148 of the Act, prior to its amendment by the Finance Act, 2022. Accordingly, reopening of proceedings liable to be quashed.

Arbitrary Rejections of Section 154 Rectification Requests Challenge Taxpayers

December 12, 2024 3219 Views 0 comment Print

The recent rejection of a rectification request under Section 154 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, by the Income Tax Department without providing any explanation has drawn criticism. This lack of transparency poses significant challenges for taxpayers. When errors occur in tax returns, Section 154 provides a mechanism for rectification. However, the arbitrary rejection of […]

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