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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 219 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 501 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 669 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 309 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 219 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 3234 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


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 489 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 54 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 48 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 54 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Quashes Assessment for Failure to Follow Section 148 Procedure on Third-Party Seized Documents

Income Tax : ITAT Delhi held that additions based on documents seized from a third party cannot be made under Section 143(3) without invoking r...

May 25, 2026 48 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 1251 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


Sec 68 Share Capital Addition Deleted; Round-Tripping Allegation Without Evidence Rejected: ITAT Mumbai

February 21, 2026 654 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal ruled that mere circulation of funds among group entities does not prove round-tripping unless supported by cogent evidence. Suspicion alone cannot justify addition under Section 68.

Sec 68 Addition on Share Capital & Premium Deleted: No AO Enquiry; High Premium Not Enough – ITAT Kolkata

February 21, 2026 4026 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT ruled that issuance of shares at premium does not automatically attract addition under Section 68. Proper documentation and lack of enquiry by the AO led to deletion of the addition.

Faceless Assessment Before Sec 151A Notification Held Without Jurisdiction – Entire Assessment Quashed – ITAT Kolkata

February 21, 2026 1116 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT held that though Section 151A was on statute, it required notification to take effect. As the order preceded notification, the assessment was quashed in entirety.

Sec 68 Addition Deleted – JDA Advance Refunded & Loan Repayment via Bank Not Bogus – ITAT Kolkata

February 21, 2026 480 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Kolkata held that earnest money received under a Joint Development Agreement (JDA), which was later refunded through banking channels upon cancellation of the agreement, could not be treated as unexplained cash credit under Section 68.

Non-Application of Mind and Wrong AY Render Sec 147 Reopening Void – ITAT Kolkata

February 21, 2026 384 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal found repeated factual errors in recorded reasons and notices. As the reopening lacked live nexus with escapement of income, it was struck down as a nullity.

Penalty U/s 271D & 271E Deleted – Partner Capital Cash Not Covered U/s 269SS/269T: ITAT Kolkata

February 21, 2026 2439 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Kolkata held that cash introduced by partners as capital contribution in an LLP does not attract Section 269SS and therefore penalty under Section 271D was invalid.

Section 149(1)(b) Conditions Unmet: Reopening and Adhoc Profit Addition Quashed – ITAT Kolkata

February 21, 2026 357 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT ruled that mere reference to high-value transactions cannot justify reopening beyond three years. Absence of statutory conditions under Section 149(1)(b) rendered the reassessment void.

Reopening Beyond 3 Years Quashed: PCIT (Not PCCIT) Approval U/s 151(ii) Invalid – Jurisdictional Defect Fatal – ITAT Kolkata

February 21, 2026 465 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT held that for reassessment beyond three years, approval must be obtained from the PCCIT under Section 151. Sanction from PCIT was held invalid, rendering the notice and assessment void.

Ad-Hoc 8% Profit on Logistics Turnover Rejected; ₹19.09 Cr Addition Deleted – ITAT Mumbai

February 21, 2026 282 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai upheld deletion of ₹19.09 Cr addition, ruling 8% ad-hoc profit on ₹353.68 Cr turnover unjustified; non-resident shipping vendors’ nil ITRs no basis to reject books.

Festival Donations Allowed u/s 37(1); No 40A(ia) Disallowance Below TDS Limit; Interest Addition Upheld: ITAT Kolkata

February 21, 2026 477 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal upheld addition of interest accrued on security deposits that was not disclosed in the return. It ruled that accrued interest must be taxed when not voluntarily offered by the assessee.

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