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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 2655 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 12747 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 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 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


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 12 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 12 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 9 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 33 Views 0 comment Print

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 63 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 42399 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 519 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


Protective Addition Cannot Survive Once Substantive Addition Is Taxed Elsewhere: ITAT Delhi

June 6, 2026 201 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that protective additions cannot survive when the same income has already been assessed substantively in the hands of the real beneficiaries. The key takeaway is that the Revenue cannot tax identical income twice in different hands.

Income-Tax (Amendment) Commencement Ordinance, 2026

June 6, 2026 519 Views 0 comment Print

The Ordinance exempts interest income and capital gains arising from Government securities for Foreign Institutional Investors and the Bank for International Settlements. The key takeaway is a new tax incentive framework effective from 1 April 2026.

Tax Treatment on Compulsory Land Acquisition: Rules & Exemptions

June 6, 2026 56754 Views 2 comments Print

Capital gains from compulsory acquisition are generally taxed when compensation is received rather than when the land is acquired. The provisions also prescribe separate taxation for enhanced compensation and judicial awards.

Reassessment Quashed: Co-owner’s Share Below ₹50 Lakh, Notice Held Time-Barred

June 6, 2026 114 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal found that the Assessing Officer ignored the statutory threshold for reopening assessments beyond three years. The ruling emphasizes that reassessment notices issued contrary to limitation provisions are void in law.

Survey and Assessment Proceedings under New Income Tax Act, 2025

June 6, 2026 627 Views 0 comment Print

The new Income-tax Act, 2025 replaces the old survey framework with a streamlined regime under Section 253. It expands digital record access while introducing approval requirements, retention limits, and taxpayer safeguards.

Income Tax Superintendent Caught by CBI in Bribery Case Linked to PAN Deletion

June 6, 2026 6001 Views 0 comment Print

The CBI apprehended an Income Tax Office Superintendent in Odisha after he was allegedly caught accepting a bribe for deleting a duplicate PAN card. The case underscores strict action against corruption in public offices.

APMC Cess Does Not Prove Unaccounted Turnover: ITAT Mumbai

June 6, 2026 84 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT found that the Assessing Officer incorrectly treated consignment transactions as the assessees turnover based solely on cess payments. The ruling emphasizes that commission agents should be taxed on commission income and not on consignors turnover.

What is TDS in 2026: Rates, Deduction Rules & Refund Process

June 6, 2026 195 Views 0 comment Print

This guide explains how TDS works in 2026, including deduction rates, refund procedures, and compliance requirements. It highlights key mistakes taxpayers should avoid to prevent excess tax deductions.

ITAT Prioritizes Old Appeals as Rising Pendency Requires Urgent Disposal Measures

June 5, 2026 213 Views 0 comment Print

The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has proposed a priority disposal mechanism for appeals filed up to and including 2022 in response to the increasing backlog of tax litigation. The initiative focuses on faster hearings, reduced delays, and coordinated efforts by all stakeholders to ensure expeditious resolution of long-pending appeals.

Rajasthan HC Quashes Penalty against ITO As Error of Judgment Is Not Misconduct

June 5, 2026 216 Views 0 comment Print

The Court held that an Assessing Officer’s quasi-judicial decision cannot attract disciplinary action merely because another view was possible. Absence of mala fides or lack of integrity defeated the misconduct charge.

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