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Daily Backup Dilemma: Decoding “Electronic Mode” vs. “Computer System” under Income Tax Act 2025.

Income Tax : The article argues that the daily backup requirement under Rule 46(8) applies only to books maintained in electronic mode, not mer...

June 13, 2026 3 Views 0 comment Print

Restricted Stock Units Taxation in India: Foreign Tax Credit, Form 67 & Reporting

Income Tax : Judicial authorities have held that Foreign Tax Credit is a substantive right and cannot be denied merely due to procedural delays...

June 13, 2026 33 Views 0 comment Print

Supreme Court Drew Tax-Fee Line Due to Quid Pro Quo

Income Tax : Supreme Court held a levy is a fee only when linked to a specific service or benefit. Absence of quid pro quo makes it a tax, rega...

June 13, 2026 333 Views 0 comment Print

TDS on Residential Rent paid by companies : 2% vs 10% rule

Income Tax : Companies renting residential properties often struggle with choosing between 2% and 10% TDS. The key takeaway is that the correct...

June 12, 2026 2280 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Allows Final Section 35D Deduction and ESOP Recharge Expense

Income Tax : Bangalore ITAT held that the Revenue cannot deny the fifth-year deduction under Section 35D after consistently allowing the claim ...

June 12, 2026 186 Views 1 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 6091 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 249 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 1683 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 3774 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 3975 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Bombay HC Quashes Reassessment as Broken Period Interest Deduction Was Already Settled by SC

Income Tax : The Bombay High Court held that reassessment proceedings could not be initiated on the issue of broken period interest when the le...

June 13, 2026 48 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Remands 12AB & 80G Applications as CIT(E) Orders Lacked Clarity on Compliance

Income Tax : ITAT Delhi remitted matters relating to sections 12AB and 80G after finding that the impugned orders did not clearly establish whe...

June 13, 2026 60 Views 0 comment Print

Pune ITAT Slams Revenue for Denying Wrong Deduction: Interest from Bank Deposits Eligible for Section 80P(2)(a)(i)

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that interest earned from surplus funds deposited with banks qualifies for deduction under Section 80P(2)(a)(i)....

June 13, 2026 15 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Sustains 50% Disallowance as Taxpayer Failed to Prove Business Utility of Consultancy Fees

Income Tax : ITAT Delhi held that professional fees claimed for raising working capital limits could not be fully allowed as the taxpayer faile...

June 13, 2026 57 Views 0 comment Print

Petrol Pump Cash Turnover During Demonetisation Cannot Be Ignored: ITAT Dehradun

Income Tax : The ITAT Dehradun held that cash turnover in a petrol pump business during demonetisation could not be disregarded entirely. Consi...

June 13, 2026 57 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 46761 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 612 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 516 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 189 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 159 Views 0 comment Print


Guide to new TDS Section 194R of the Income Tax Act

January 9, 2023 242904 Views 7 comments Print

Explore the comprehensive guide to the new TDS Section 194R of the Income Tax Act effective from July 1, 2022. Understand its applicability, time of deduction, TDS rate, and non-applicability conditions. Delve into the clarification provided by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) through circulars, addressing various scenarios and frequently asked questions (FAQs). Stay informed and compliant with the latest tax regulations on deduction of tax on benefits or perquisites related to business or profession.

Lease rent for vehicle used by employees is revenue in nature

January 8, 2023 7074 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that lease rental paid in respect of the vehicles used by its employees is revenue in nature and allowable as deduction.

ITR-U : The great anomaly in an interpretation of section 140B of Income Tax Act, 1961 by CBDT

January 8, 2023 13218 Views 1 comment Print

Unraveling the anomaly in section 140B of the Income Tax Act, 1961 by CBDT – ITR-U. Delve into the complexities when an updated return impacts the refund, causing illogical consequences. Explore the need for reconsideration and amendments for a more balanced tax framework.

Receipt of amount via banking channel doesn’t make transaction genuine

January 8, 2023 4599 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad held that mere receipt of amount via banking channel doesn’t make the transaction as genuine. Addition u/s 68 of the Income Tax Act sustainable because of non-establishment of identity of creditor, genuineness of transaction and credit worthiness of the parties.

Revisional order u/s 263 not invocable if AO duly applied his mind

January 8, 2023 1029 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that revisional order u/s 263 cannot be invoked if Assessing Officer has conducted enquiries and applied his mind and has taken a possible view of the matter.

Provision for leave encashment and gratuity is allowable in book profit computed u/s 115JB

January 8, 2023 2844 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chennai held that addition of provisions for leave encashment and provision for gratuity to book profit computed u/s 115JB unsustainable as the same is ascertained liability.

Denial of deduction u/s 54 for mere technical breach is unjustified

January 8, 2023 2229 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chennai held that benefit of deduction under section 54 of the Income Tax Act cannot be denied for mere technical breach when the assessee has satisfied all the prescribed conditions.

Addition based on Information from NSE not valid if Assessee not given sufficient time

January 8, 2023 1050 Views 0 comment Print

Lilaben Bhagabhai Patel Vs ITO (ITAT Ahmedabad) CIT(A) has categorically observed that the print out of share trading from the brokers related to share transaction statement was unsigned documents and the Assessing Officer has taken the loss on the basis of information provided by National Stock Exchange, Bombay. It is pertinent to note that the […]

Only net result of unaccounted purchases & sales is taxable

January 8, 2023 4398 Views 0 comment Print

We do not agree with the reasons given by the AO for the simple reason that when survey team was noticed unaccounted purchases & unaccounted sales and also difference has been treated as unaccounted income of the assessee, then question of making further additions towards unaccounted purchases does not arise. Moreover, it is only net result of unaccounted purchases & unaccounted sales, needs to be taxed.

Settlement Commission cannot grant immunity from Interest Liability on or after 01.06.2007

January 8, 2023 1092 Views 0 comment Print

Section 127H of the Act of 1962 confers power on the Settlement Commission to grant immunity from prosecution and penalty. Section 127H(1) as it read prior to 1 June 2007 empowered the Settlement Commission, upon satisfaction of the conditions laid down in the provisions, to grant immunity either wholly or in part from the imposition of any penalty, fine and interest.

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