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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 3042 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 6007 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 1566 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 3669 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 39 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 51 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 66 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 63 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 42840 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


How Tax Loss Harvesting Helps Reduce Capital Gains Tax on Shares?

March 6, 2026 1239 Views 0 comment Print

Tax loss harvesting allows investors to sell loss-making shares to offset capital gains and reduce tax liability. This strategy helps optimize taxes while maintaining long-term investment positions.

Updated Return After Reassessment Notice Comes With Higher Tax Cost Because Additional 10% Levy Proposed

March 6, 2026 2598 Views 0 comment Print

The Finance Bill 2026 proposes allowing taxpayers to file an Updated Return even after receiving a reassessment notice under Section 148. This move aims to reduce litigation by enabling voluntary disclosure and tax payment through a structured compliance mechanism.

ITAT Reduces Addition for Household Savings Yet Confirms Higher Section 115BBE Tax

March 6, 2026 1008 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal condoned a 161-day delay in filing the appeal after accepting medical evidence showing the assessee suffered an accident and dengue fever. The ruling reiterates that courts should adopt a liberal and justice-oriented approach in condonation matters.

Draft Income Tax Rule 333: Electronic payment of tax

March 6, 2026 492 Views 0 comment Print

Rule 333 mandates electronic tax payments for companies and specified taxpayers, while the draft rules also prescribe detailed depreciation rates for various tangible and intangible assets.

Draft Income Tax Rule 332: Electronic furnishing of Forms, Returns, Statements, Reports, orders, certificates, etc

March 6, 2026 576 Views 0 comment Print

Rule 332 of the Draft Income-tax Rules 2026 allows the CBDT to mandate electronic submission of tax forms and documents to streamline compliance, enable secure verification, and improve record management.

Draft Income Tax Rule 331: Guidelines for approval under Schedule XV

March 6, 2026 285 Views 0 comment Print

Rule 331 of the Draft Income-tax Rules 2026 sets approval conditions, documentation requirements, and mandatory investment timelines for public companies and mutual funds to ensure proper utilisation of capital.

Draft Income Tax Rules 327 to 330: Fund Approval Application, Rule Amendments, Appeals, and Limits on Unexpired Risk Reserves

March 6, 2026 384 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Income-tax Rules 2026 mandate formal approval procedures for gratuity funds and cap reserves for unexpired risks in insurance businesses to ensure regulatory oversight and accurate profit computation.

Draft Income Tax Rules 320 to 326: Rules on Director Admission, Contributions, Employee Interest Penalty, Employer Rights, and Fund Winding-up

March 6, 2026 375 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Income-tax Rules 2026 introduce strict conditions on director eligibility, employer contributions, fund ownership, and winding-up procedures to safeguard employee benefit funds and ensure proper governance.

Draft Income Tax Rules 317 to 319: Trust & Trustee Conditions with Fund Investment and Nomination

March 6, 2026 477 Views 0 comment Print

Rules 317–319 of the Draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 prescribe conditions for trustees, regulate investment of gratuity fund money, and establish nomination rules for employees. 

Draft Income Tax Rules 312 to 316: Fund Winding-Up Arrangements, Approval Application, Amendment of Fund Rules, Appeals & Definitions

March 6, 2026 357 Views 0 comment Print

Rules 312–316 of the Draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 require prior approval for fund restructuring, prescribe application and appeal procedures, and define key terms governing approved gratuity funds.

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