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Has Income-tax Act, 2025 Replaced Income-tax Act, 1961?

Income Tax : The Income-tax Act, 2025 has officially replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1st April 2026. The new law focuses on simplified l...

May 25, 2026 240 Views 1 comment Print

All About Exempted Income and Deductions under New Income Tax Act, 2025

Income Tax : The Income Tax Act 2025 has overhauled the 1961 law by introducing new section numbers, a unified “Tax Year,” and simplified c...

May 25, 2026 519 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax Act 2025: SFT Reporting, PAN Rules, Faceless Assessments & Revision Powers

Income Tax : The Income Tax Act 2025 introduces mandatory reporting of high-value gifted immovable properties exceeding ₹45 lakh. The amendme...

May 25, 2026 711 Views 0 comment Print

Agricultural Land Also Covered Under Section 56(2)(x): ITAT Surat

Income Tax : The ITAT Surat held that agricultural land qualifies as “immovable property” under Section 56(2)(x) since the provision covers...

May 25, 2026 348 Views 0 comment Print

How TDS on Purchase of Goods Changed Business Compliance in India?

Income Tax : Businesses now face stricter seller-wise tracking, PAN verification, and reconciliation obligations under TDS on purchase provisio...

May 25, 2026 231 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


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 3240 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 3804 Views 0 comment Print

Errors in New TDS Challans Under Income Tax Act 2025 Create Compliance Risks

Income Tax : The updated TDS challan system reportedly displays incorrect interest-related options under the Company Deductee category. Taxpaye...

May 7, 2026 1209 Views 0 comment Print

Direct Tax Collections for F.Y. 2025-26 as on 31.03.2026

Income Tax : The data shows a steady increase in net direct tax collections driven by higher corporate and non-corporate tax revenues. It highl...

May 5, 2026 540 Views 0 comment Print

Mandatory Time Limit for Appeal Disposal Suggested Due to Huge Pendency Before CIT(A)

Income Tax : The issue highlights delays caused by non-binding timelines in appellate proceedings. It proposes mandatory limits to ensure faste...

May 2, 2026 891 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Sale of 25 Plots Not Business Income Due to Long-Term Investment Intent: ITAT Bangalore

Income Tax : ITAT Bangalore held that sale of 25 plots did not amount to an adventure in the nature of trade because the properties were held f...

May 25, 2026 66 Views 0 comment Print

Section 54 Exemption Cannot Be Denied Due to Joint Ownership With Spouse: ITAT Chandigarh

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that joint ownership alone cannot restrict Section 54 deduction where the entire source of investment for the ne...

May 25, 2026 888 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Orders Recalculation of Section 270A Penalty Due to Wrong Under-Reported Income Computation

Income Tax : The Tribunal ruled that under-reported income must be calculated as the difference between assessed income and income processed un...

May 25, 2026 69 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Deletes Penalty Since Section 68 Addition Was Mostly Deleted: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : The Tribunal deleted penalty under Section 271(1)(c) after substantially deleting the unexplained cash credit addition under Secti...

May 25, 2026 72 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai Allows Section 54 Deduction as Allotment Letter & Payment Were Sufficient

Income Tax : The Tribunal observed that delays in completion of housing projects by builders cannot deprive a taxpayer of Section 54 benefits w...

May 25, 2026 78 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


CBDT Revises monetary limits for jurisdiction of Wards & Circles in JAO charges in Delhi

Income Tax : The Income Tax Department increased monetary thresholds for assigning cases between ITOs and D/ACITs in Delhi Region. The revised ...

May 16, 2026 1254 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Grants Section 35 Approval to Shree Hari Arogyam Foundation

Income Tax : The Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions) approved the company under Section 35(1)(iia) for scientific research ...

May 15, 2026 210 Views 0 comment Print

Mandatory PAN Requirement Introduced for Post Office Transactions Under Income Tax Rules 2026

Income Tax : The consolidation into Form 121 introduces stricter documentation and reporting obligations. The decision emphasizes accountabilit...

April 27, 2026 1050 Views 0 comment Print

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 16, 2026 1389 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 13, 2026 4200 Views 0 comment Print


Draft Income Tax Rule 16 – Annual accretion referred to in section 17(1)(i) of the Act

February 23, 2026 417 Views 0 comment Print

Rule 16 of the Draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 introduces a structured formula to tax interest and similar income earned on employer contributions exceeding ₹7.5 lakh to specified funds, ensuring clarity and preventing tax-free accumulation.

Draft Income Tax Rule 15 – Valuation of perquisites

February 23, 2026 1779 Views 0 comment Print

Rule 15 of the Draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 lays down detailed methods for valuing accommodation, cars, loans, ESOPs, and other benefits, ensuring uniform and transparent taxation of employee perquisites.

TPO Order Quashed as Failure to Share Comparable Agreements Violated Natural Justice: Delhi HC

February 23, 2026 360 Views 0 comment Print

The Court quashed the TPO’s order after finding that copies of agreements relied upon were not supplied, holding that denial of such documents violated the taxpayer’s right to defend.

Draft Income Tax Rule 13 and 14 – Threshold for Significant Economic Presence and Method for Determining Expenditure Relating to Exempt Income

February 23, 2026 411 Views 0 comment Print

Rules 13 and 14 prescribe transaction and user thresholds for significant economic presence of non-residents and limit expenditure disallowance related to exempt income to 1% of average investments, capped at total claimed expenditure.

Section 50C Inapplicable Where Property Rights Relinquished Earlier by Registered Agreement

February 23, 2026 696 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that transfer took place in 2000 upon execution of a registered development agreement and receipt of full consideration, not in 2008 when the sale deed was executed.

Draft Income Tax Rule 12 – Determination of income attributable to assets in India

February 23, 2026 243 Views 0 comment Print

Rule 12 introduces a formula-based method to compute income attributable to Indian assets in indirect offshore share transfers and mandates accountant-certified reporting to ensure accurate tax apportionment.

Delhi High Court Grants Exemption Despite Incorrect Income Head in Return

February 23, 2026 1209 Views 0 comment Print

The Court quashed assessment and appellate orders for denying exemption on technical grounds. It emphasised that appellate proceedings are a continuation of assessment and must rectify errors.

Scholarship Paid in India Not Violation of Section 11(1)(c), ITAT Sets Aside 12AB Rejection

February 23, 2026 537 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that scholarship granted in Indian Rupees to an Indian student for study abroad is not expenditure outside India and restored the 12AB registration application.

Assessment Quashed as ITO Lacked Pecuniary Jurisdiction Under CBDT Instruction: ITAT Mumbai

February 23, 2026 819 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that notice under Section 143(2) issued by an ITO without jurisdiction under CBDT Instruction No. 1/2011 was invalid. The assessment was declared void ab initio, making the Revenue’s appeal infructuous.

Draft Income Tax Rule 11 – Fair market value of assets in certain cases

February 23, 2026 378 Views 0 comment Print

Rule 11 introduces detailed valuation rules for listed, unlisted, and controlling shareholdings, partnership interests, and foreign company assets to determine fair market value under section 9(2).

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