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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 231 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 513 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 705 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 228 Views 0 comment Print


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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 63 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 843 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 63 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


Reassessment After 31-03-2024 Time-Barred; First Proviso to Sec. 149(1) Prevails Over 148A – Proceedings Quashed by ITAT Bangalore

February 20, 2026 951 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore quashed reassessment for AY 2017-18, holding notice issued on 12-04-2024 time-barred under first proviso to Sec.149(1), despite prior 148A proceedings.

Provision for leave encashment on actuarial basis is allowable as deduction

February 20, 2026 669 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that the provision for leave encashment made on actuarial basis constitutes an ascertained liability and is allowable as deduction. Accordingly, the said ground is allowed.

Sec. 56(2)(x) Inapplicable to Conversion of Optionally Convertible Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares into Equity Shares

February 20, 2026 1056 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that provisions of section 56(2)(x) of the Income Tax Act have no applicability on conversion of Optionally Convertible Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares into equity shares. Accordingly, addition made by invoking section 56(2)(x) cannot be sustained. Thus, appeal is allowed.

ITAT Deletes Section 68 Addition as AO Relied Solely on Generalized Penny Stock Report

February 20, 2026 5091 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that mere reliance on an Investigation Wing report without linking the assessee to price manipulation cannot justify treating LTCG as bogus. Documentary evidence and banking transactions supported genuineness.

ITAT Restores Appeal After Wrongful Dismissal for Non-Payment of Advance Tax

February 20, 2026 447 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that Section 249(4)(b) does not apply in reassessment where no advance tax liability existed, setting aside dismissal of appeal and restoring it for decision on merits.

ITAT Bangalore Quashes U/s 143(3) Assessment for Want of U/s 153C Jurisdiction

February 20, 2026 465 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Bangalore held that where incriminating documents relating to an assessee are found during a search conducted on another person, the assessment must be framed under Section 153C and not under Section 143(3).

ITAT Bangalore Deletes Section 271D Penalty on Cash Sale Receipt

February 20, 2026 3219 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Bangalore held that cash received as part of sale consideration for immovable property does not automatically attract penalty under Section 271D if reasonable cause is established under Section 273B.

ITAT Bangalore Deletes Section 271FAA Penalty for SFT Delay

February 20, 2026 693 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Bangalore held that penalty under Section 271FAA cannot be imposed mechanically where delay in filing the correction statement of financial transactions (Form 61A) is caused by genuine technical and administrative difficulties.

Second OGE Non-Est; Two U/s 143(3) r.w.s. 254 Orders for Same AY Invalid – Revenue Appeals Dismissed by ITAT Bangalore

February 20, 2026 564 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Bangalore held that once an Order Giving Effect (OGE) is passed under section 143(3) r.w.s. 254, the Assessing Officer cannot issue a second order for the same assessment year. The Tribunal declared the second OGE non-est and without jurisdiction, dismissing the Revenue’s appeals.

Prosecution for Delayed Self-Assessment Tax Not Ground to Deny Vivad se Vishwas Relief

February 20, 2026 267 Views 0 comment Print

The Bombay High Court quashed Question No.73 of Circular 21/2020, holding that prosecution unrelated to tax arrear cannot bar settlement under the Vivad se Vishwas Act. The ruling clarifies that exclusion applies only to tax arrears linked to prosecution.

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