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No TDS on Transport Payments: Declaration Format Under Income Tax Act 2025

Income Tax : Transporters can avoid TDS deduction by submitting a declaration confirming ownership of not more than ten goods vehicles. The key...

April 21, 2026 168 Views 0 comment Print

ITR Filing FY 2025-26: Step by Step Guide for Salaried Professionals

Income Tax : Highlights that selecting the incorrect portal tab can lead to data mismatches and filing errors. Emphasizes the need to use the c...

April 21, 2026 354 Views 0 comment Print

Selling Trust: The Quiet Problem of Product Mis-Selling in Indian Banking

Income Tax : Explains how commission-driven incentives in banks lead to mis-selling of financial products. Highlights the need for structural r...

April 21, 2026 150 Views 0 comment Print

Addition Deleted Due to Lack of Corroborative Evidence in Search-Based Case

Income Tax : ITAT held that additions based solely on third-party search material without independent evidence or cross-examination are invalid...

April 21, 2026 186 Views 0 comment Print

Computerization of Form 121 (Earlier Form 15G & Form 15H)

Income Tax : A new digital framework is suggested to replace manual Form 121 processes and streamline TDS exemption declarations. The proposal ...

April 21, 2026 2799 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


CBDT Refutes Allegations of Tax Raid, Terms Claims Baseless; Complaint Filed with Election Commission & Police

Income Tax : The tax department clarified that no search or restriction was carried out against the individual. It termed the allegations basel...

April 21, 2026 54 Views 0 comment Print

CAAS Moves Supreme Court on ITAT Vacancies

Income Tax : The issue concerns massive backlog in ITAT caused by unfilled positions and delayed appointments. The intervention highlights that...

April 18, 2026 231 Views 0 comment Print

Massive Tax Irregularities Found Due to Improper Deductions by Banks & NBFCs: CAG

Income Tax : The audit found widespread incorrect claims of deductions for bad debts and reserves. It highlights the need for stricter verifica...

April 6, 2026 3339 Views 0 comment Print

Free Live Webinar: Decoding the New Income Tax Act, 2025

Income Tax : This webinar breaks down the major structural and conceptual changes introduced in the new Income Tax Act, 2025. It helps professi...

April 5, 2026 7959 Views 0 comment Print

Representation for enhancement of monetary limit for SMC cases before ITAT

Income Tax : A representation seeks doubling the SMC threshold due to inflation and higher dispute values. The key takeaway is that increasing ...

April 4, 2026 876 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


SC Dismisses Appeal Due to Delay, HC Ruling on No PE and Offshore Taxability Stands

Income Tax : The Supreme Court declined to condone delay, thereby upholding the High Court’s conclusion that the liaison office did not const...

April 21, 2026 75 Views 0 comment Print

Offshore Supply Income Not Taxable in India Due to Absence of Business Connection: Delhi HC

Income Tax : The judgment confirms that income from offshore equipment supply is not taxable where transactions occur outside India. The liaiso...

April 21, 2026 105 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax Appeal Reinstated as Delay due to Bona Fide Belief & COVID-19 Disruption

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that lack of awareness of the assessment order and limited knowledge of tax law constituted sufficient cause for...

April 21, 2026 78 Views 0 comment Print

Reopening Valid Where Income Escapement Based on Search-Derived Information

Income Tax : The Tribunal confirmed addition of unexplained investments where the assessee could not substantiate the source of deposits. The r...

April 21, 2026 75 Views 0 comment Print

Wage Arrears Deduction Allowed as Liability Accrued from Pay Revision Effective Date

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that wage arrears arising from pay revision constitute an accrued liability from the effective date. The provisi...

April 21, 2026 66 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Income Tax Notification Corrected Due to Technical Errors in Rules & References

Income Tax : A corrigendum fixes multiple drafting and referencing mistakes in income tax rules. The update ensures clarity without altering su...

April 17, 2026 666 Views 0 comment Print

Transition from Form 15G/15H to Consolidated Form 121 for TDS-exempted Incomes

Income Tax : The new tax regime introduces Form 121 as a single declaration replacing Forms 15G and 15H. It simplifies TDS exemption compliance...

April 15, 2026 1962 Views 0 comment Print

Corrigendum to Notification of Income tax return Form U

Income Tax : CBDT clarified the presentation of error categories in Form U. The update ensures clearer reporting of incorrect income heads and ...

April 11, 2026 450 Views 0 comment Print

Corrigendum to Notification of Income tax return Form 7 (ITR 7)

Income Tax : The corrigendum corrects technical errors in multiple ITR schedules, including CG and CYLA. It ensures accurate reporting and smoo...

April 11, 2026 153 Views 0 comment Print

Corrigendum to Notification of Income tax return Form 6 (ITR 6)

Income Tax : CBDT corrected multiple clerical and structural errors across income tax return schedules. The changes ensure accurate reporting a...

April 11, 2026 174 Views 0 comment Print


Draft Income Tax Rule 35 – Prescribed Authority, Procedure & Conditions for Approval under Section 45(3)(b)

February 25, 2026 213 Views 0 comment Print

Rule 35 prescribes the authority, procedure, timelines, and compliance conditions for company approval under Section 45(3)(b). It mandates strict audit, reporting, and research-use requirements to prevent misuse of tax benefits.

Draft Income Tax Rule 34 – Conditions for Grant of Approval to Universities, Colleges & Institutions under Sections 45(4) read with 45(3)(a)

February 25, 2026 396 Views 0 comment Print

Rule 34 prescribes conditions for universities, colleges, and institutions seeking approval under Section 45(4), mandating separate books, audits, and detailed research reporting. The rule ensures research funds are properly utilised and monitored.

Draft Income Tax Rule 33 – Conditions for Grant of Approval to Research Associations under Sections 45(4) read with 45(3)(a)

February 25, 2026 150 Views 0 comment Print

Rule 33 of the Draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 prescribes strict conditions for research associations seeking approval under Section 45(4). It mandates audit, reporting, donation tracking, and genuine research activity to retain approval.

Draft Income Tax Rule 32 – Guidelines, Form & Procedure for Approval under Sections 45(4) read with 45(3)(a)

February 25, 2026 348 Views 0 comment Print

Rule 32 of Draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 sets procedure, Form 17 filing, timelines, scrutiny, approval validity up to 5 years, deficiency process, and withdrawal norms under Section 45(4).

FMV of flat received on surrender of tenancy right will be cost of acquisition

February 25, 2026 471 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that the cost of acquisition in present case would be the FMV of the flats which the assessee has acquired in exchange of surrender of tenancy right to the developer. Accordingly, AO is directed to re-compute cost of acquisition.

SC Dismisses IBC Challenge to Benami Attachment Because NCLT Lacks Jurisdiction

February 25, 2026 306 Views 0 comment Print

Supreme Court held that attachment orders under the Benami Act cannot be challenged before NCLT under IBC, as the Act provides an exclusive adjudicatory mechanism. Insolvency tribunals cannot review sovereign confiscation proceedings.

Draft Income Tax Rule 31 – Statement of Donation Particulars and Donor Certificate Under Section 45(4)(a)

February 25, 2026 228 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Rule 31 requires research institutions and eligible companies to file Form 15 and issue Form 16 certificates to donors for claiming deductions under Section 45(4)(a). Without proper reporting and certification, deduction will not be allowed, making compliance mandatory.

Draft Income Tax Rule 30 – Prescribed Authority & Approval Process for Scientific Research Expenditure under Section 45(3)(c)

February 25, 2026 183 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Rule 30 sets out the prescribed authorities, approval timeline, forms, and strict reporting conditions for sponsored scientific research under Section 45(3)(c). The rule mandates feasibility review, time-bound approval, audited accounts, and detailed progress reporting.

Audit fees allowed as expense as commencement of business proved and expense incurred wholly for business

February 25, 2026 309 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Panaji held that disallowance of audit fees is not justifiable since commencement of business operation is recognised under the Companies Act and expenditure was incurred wholly and exclusively for business. Accordingly, appeal allowed to that extent.

Draft Income Tax Rule 29 – Prescribed Authority & Approval Process for Scientific Research Expenditure under Sections 45(1)(a)(ii) and 45(2)

February 25, 2026 198 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Rule 29 defines the prescribed authorities, approval process, timelines, and compliance conditions for claiming scientific research deductions under Sections 45(1)(a)(ii) and 45(2). Companies must obtain DSIR approval and maintain audited, facility-wise records to qualify.

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