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SC Order Settled the issue of Taxability of International Software Supply Transactions?

Income Tax : The Supreme Court dismissed the Revenue's review petitions and reiterated that payments for off-the-shelf software do not constitu...

June 11, 2026 78 Views 0 comment Print

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 702 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 261 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 417 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 97422 Views 4 comments 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 6058 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 1620 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


ITAT Restores Protective Addition as Substantive Addition Had Not Attained Finality

Income Tax : ITAT Ahmedabad held that a protective addition cannot be deleted merely because a substantive addition has been confirmed at the f...

June 11, 2026 45 Views 0 comment Print

Sales Accepted, Books Not Rejected: ITAT Cuts Bogus Purchase Addition to 5%

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that a 12.5% disallowance could not be sustained when the Assessing Officer neither rejected the books of accoun...

June 11, 2026 57 Views 0 comment Print

Part Payment Through Bank Does the Trick: ITAT Deletes Section 56(2)(vii) Addition Despite 7-Year Gap in Registration

Income Tax : Despite a significant gap between the agreement and registration dates, ITAT granted relief under the first and second provisos to...

June 11, 2026 36 Views 0 comment Print

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 63 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 72 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 45381 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 579 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


Re-assessment u/s. 149 r.w.s 153C beyond period of ten years untenable: Delhi HC

November 14, 2024 1638 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that re-assessment proceedings set aside as assessment in respect of the AY 2015-16 falls beyond the period of ten years as stipulated u/s. 149 read with Section 153C of the Income Tax Act.

Income Escapement Alone Insufficient to Reopen Assessment under Section 147 Without Assessee’s Disclosure Failure: Delhi HC

November 13, 2024 6051 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi HC ruled reassessment under Section 147 is not valid post-closure of Section 143 proceedings if income underassessment results from AO error, not assessee fault.

Revision u/s. 263 quashed as AO duly assessed NIL income due to proper application of funds

November 13, 2024 696 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Visakhapatnam held that revision u/s. 263 quashed as AO already disallowed the claim of depreciation while framing assessment and assessed income at NIL due to proper application of funds.

Initiation of reassessment unjustified as nature and source of receipts duly explained: Delhi HC

November 13, 2024 774 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that once the nature and source of receipts have been satisfactorily explained/proved and AO has not contradicted the explanation/information given by the assessee, there lies no cause for initiating the reassessment action.

Transfer of shares by one set of shareholders to another doesn’t give rise to any taxable event in hands of company

November 13, 2024 1008 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that transfer of shares of company by one set of shareholders to another set of shareholders does not give rise to any taxable event in the hands of company and has no tax incidence in the hands of the company whose shares were subject matter of transfer.

No applicability of Doctrine of Merger as Income retained by CPC was same as from Intimation u/s 143(1)(a)

November 13, 2024 1452 Views 0 comment Print

Assessee had been mainly providing e-platform for conducting e-auction, e-procurement services for disposal of scrap arisings, surplus stores, etc. from PSUs and Government Departments including Defence.

Form 16 vs. Form 16A: Understanding the Key Differences for Tax Filing

November 13, 2024 6009 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the differences between Form 16 and Form 16A, their purposes, eligibility, and significance in income tax filing. Understand how these forms affect your tax returns. Understanding the distinctions between Form 16 and Form 16A is crucial for individuals navigating the complexities of income tax in India. Both forms are integral to the tax filing process, yet they serve different purposes and are applicable to different types of income. This detailed analysis will explore their definitions, components, eligibility criteria, issuance frequency, and their roles in tax compliance.

Note on SC Ruling in Rajeev Bansal Case and Its Impact on Pending Cases

November 13, 2024 5589 Views 0 comment Print

The Supreme Court’s Rajeev Bansal case clarified the validity of reassessment notices for AY 2013-14 to 2018-19 and introduced the “Surviving Period” concept.

Order disregarding direction of the court cannot be sustained: Madras HC

November 13, 2024 1392 Views 0 comment Print

Held that the direction of this Court has not been complied. Any order contrary / disregarding the direction of this Court cannot be sustained as it renders the order bad for want of jurisdiction.

Addition confirmed by CIT(A) by passing ex-parte order needs fresh consideration: ITAT Visakhapatnam

November 13, 2024 738 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Visakhapatnam remitted the matter since addition confirmed by CIT(A) by passing ex-parte order as assessee didn’t appeared nor complied to the notices. Accordingly, matter remitted back for fresh consideration.

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