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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 3069 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 46056 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 219 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 42 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 60 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 69 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 48 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 42891 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 540 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


Section 270A Penalty Quashed Because Incorrect Limb Was Invoked at Initiation

March 2, 2026 1293 Views 0 comment Print

Misreporting under Section 270A(9) applies only to six specific circumstances. Where the assessment order does not clearly establish that the case falls within those clauses, the enhanced 200% penalty becomes legally vulnerable.

Compliance Calendar for the Month of March 2026

March 2, 2026 349878 Views 9 comments Print

The March 2026 compliance schedule lists important due dates for GST returns, TDS filings, advance tax, FEMA reporting and CSR spending. Businesses must track multiple deadlines between 2 March and 31 March 2026.

Draft Income Tax Rule 233: Authentication of notices and other documents

March 2, 2026 234 Views 0 comment Print

Rule 233 defines when electronic notices are deemed authenticated and empowers the Systems Directorate to specify designated emails, websites, and security standards.

Draft Income Tax Rule 232: Service of notice, summons, requisition, order and other communication U/s. 501

March 2, 2026 213 Views 0 comment Print

Rule 232 specifies permissible physical and electronic addresses for serving notices under section 501 and mandates secure digital transmission standards by the Systems Directorate.

Draft Income Tax Rules 226–231: TRO Powers, Tax Clearance, Refund & Application Forms (Secs 420, 434, 440)

March 2, 2026 399 Views 0 comment Print

Rules 226–231 of the Draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 specify powers of Tax Recovery Officers, tax clearance procedures, refund claims, and immunity applications, ensuring procedural clarity and compliance.

Draft Income Tax Rule 225: Procedure for recovery of tax for section 413 and 475

March 2, 2026 267 Views 0 comment Print

Rule 225 prescribes a comprehensive framework for recovery of tax arrears, covering attachment, sale, arrest, appeals, and time limits to ensure legally structured enforcement.

Draft Income Tax Rules 221–224: Forms for Accountant Certificate, Demand Notice, Advance Tax Estimate & Sec 413/414 Statement

March 2, 2026 261 Views 0 comment Print

Rules 221 to 224 specify mandatory forms for accountant certificates, notice of demand, advance tax estimates, and recovery statements to standardize compliance under the Income-tax Act.

Draft Income Tax Rule 220: Information Furnishing for Payments to Non-Residents & Foreign Companies

March 2, 2026 1896 Views 0 comment Print

Rule 220 requires structured filing of Form 145 for payments to non-residents, prescribes exemptions for specified remittances, and mandates quarterly reporting by authorised dealers and IFSC units.

Draft Income Tax Rule 219: Statement of TDS or TCS U/s. 397(3)(b)

March 2, 2026 708 Views 0 comment Print

Rule 219 prescribes Forms 138, 140, 142–144, fixed quarterly due dates, special challan-cum-statements for specified transactions, and refund claims in Form 139 to streamline TDS/TCS reporting.

Draft Income Tax Rule 218: Time and mode of payment to Government account of tax deducted or collected at source or tax paid

March 2, 2026 483 Views 0 comment Print

Rule 218 prescribes clear due dates, challan-cum-statement requirements, quarterly payment options, and electronic remittance procedures for TDS/TCS deposits.

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