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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 2958 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 12759 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 19740 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 46050 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 41931 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 3666 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 section 69 Addition as Revenue Failed to Prove Investment in Relevant Year

Income Tax : The Mumbai ITAT held that an addition under section 69 cannot survive when the Revenue fails to establish that the alleged investm...

June 10, 2026 Views 0 comment Print

No Interest Disallowance Without Nexus Between Borrowed Funds & Non-Business Advances: ITAT Lucknow

Income Tax : ITAT Lucknow held that disallowance of interest expenses cannot be sustained without evidence showing that interest-bearing funds ...

June 9, 2026 9 Views 0 comment Print

SC Refuses to Revive Reassessment as Original Scrutiny Had Examined Relevant Transactions & Details

Income Tax : SC dismissed Revenue’s plea after Gujarat HC held that even proposed additions would not alter MAT liability, defeating escapeme...

June 9, 2026 57 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Kolkata Allows Additional Refund Interest Due to Delay in Giving Appeal Effect

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that the assessee was entitled to additional interest under Section 244A(1A) because the Assessing Officer faile...

June 9, 2026 48 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi Deletes SLS Disallowance as APA Covered Intra-Group Services

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that once Second Line Support services were examined and covered under an Advance Pricing Agreement, disallowanc...

June 9, 2026 45 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 42786 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 537 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


Preference Share Investment Cannot Be Treated as Loan Without Evidence: ITAT Mumbai

March 26, 2026 1272 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that preference share investments cannot be treated as loans without supporting evidence. Following earlier decisions and High Court rulings, the transfer pricing adjustment was deleted.

ITAT Mumbai Rejected Re-characterisation of Preference Shares as Loans Due to Lack of Evidence

March 26, 2026 399 Views 0 comment Print

Tribunal ruled that share transactions cannot be treated as loans without proof of exceptional circumstances. Notional interest addition on such re-characterisation was deleted.

Income Tax Form 101: Inventory Valuation report – Section 268(5) of Income tax Act 2025

March 26, 2026 462 Views 0 comment Print

The provision mandates filing of Form 101 only when directed by the Assessing Officer. The rule ensures independent and accurate valuation of inventory through a Cost Accountant, impacting taxable income.

Income Tax Form 130 replaces Form 16: Salary & Pension TDS Certificate

March 26, 2026 10368 Views 3 comments Print

Form 130 is essential for claiming TDS credit on salary, pension, and interest income. The ruling mandates issuance through TRACES for validity. This ensures transparency and proper tax credit reporting.

Income Tax Form 129: Form for Determining Taxable Portion for Non-Resident Payments

March 26, 2026 1257 Views 0 comment Print

Form 129 allows payers to apply for determination of the taxable portion of payments to non-residents. It ensures TDS is deducted only on the amount actually chargeable to tax, preventing excess deduction.

Income Tax Form 128: Application for Lower or Nil TDS/TCS Certificate

March 26, 2026 9921 Views 0 comment Print

Form 128 allows taxpayers to apply for reduced or nil tax deduction or collection under the Income-tax Act, 2025. It helps avoid excess tax deduction and improves cash flow management.

Income Tax Form 127: Buyer Declaration to Avoid TCS on Goods for Manufacturing Use

March 26, 2026 14307 Views 1 comment Print

The issue concerns exemption from TCS on purchase of specified goods. The rule allows exemption where goods are used for manufacturing and not trading. The key takeaway is proper declaration enables tax relief.

Income Tax Form 126 replaces Form 15C/15D: Application for Nil TDS Certificate

March 26, 2026 1074 Views 0 comment Print

Form 126 replaces Forms 15C and 15D to streamline applications for nil TDS certificates. It applies to eligible non-resident entities operating through branches in India and ensures tax deduction aligns with actual liability.

Form 125 for Senior Citizens aged 75+ to avoid filing income tax returns

March 26, 2026 13602 Views 0 comment Print

If a senior citizen earns income beyond pension and interest, the exemption is withdrawn. The ruling mandates return filing in such cases. This prevents misuse of simplified provisions.

Income Tax Form 124: Employee Statement for Salary Declaration & TDS Deduction

March 26, 2026 9921 Views 0 comment Print

Form 124 allows employees to declare tax-saving claims to employers. Filing ensures correct TDS calculation with eligible deductions.

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