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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 3081 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 19743 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 41934 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 42921 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


Draft Income Tax Rules 216–217: TAN Application & Relief from Higher TDS for Non-Residents

March 2, 2026 225 Views 0 comment Print

Rules 216–217 mandate Forms 134/135 for TAN allotment with strict timelines and provide relief from higher TDS for non-residents without PAN, subject to prescribed documentation.

Draft Rule 214: Payer’s Application for Certificate on Payments to Non-Residents (Excl. Salary)

March 2, 2026 234 Views 0 comment Print

Rule 214 enables payers to seek a certificate in Form 129 for determining the taxable proportion of sums paid to non-residents, ensuring accurate TDS compliance under domestic law and DTAA.

Draft Income Tax Rule 212, 213 – Buyer Declaration for No TCS u/s 394(2); Application for Lower/Nil TDS or TCS Certificate

March 2, 2026 1410 Views 0 comment Print

Rules 212–213 introduce Form 127 for buyer declarations to avoid TCS and Form 128 for obtaining lower or nil TDS/TCS certificates, with strict eligibility and compliance safeguards.

Draft Income Tax Rule 210, 211:No TDS on UTI Units of Non-Residents u/s 393(2) Sl. 10 r/w 393(4) Sl. 15; Declaration for Nil TDS u/s 393(6)

March 2, 2026 960 Views 0 comment Print

Rules 210–211 provide no TDS on specified UTI unit income of non-residents and prescribe Form 121 with UIN tracking to ensure transparent declaration-based tax compliance.

Draft Income Tax Rule 209: Application by payee for certificate authorising receipt of interest and other sums without deduction of tax

March 2, 2026 360 Views 0 comment Print

Rule 209 allows eligible branches of foreign banks, insurers, and other entities to apply in Form 126 for a certificate authorising receipt of specified income without TDS, subject to strict compliance conditions.

Draft Income Tax Rule 207, 208: Rate of Exchange for Forex TDS; Declaration & Evidence by Specified Senior Citizen

March 2, 2026 315 Views 0 comment Print

Rules 207–208 mandate telegraphic transfer buying rate for foreign currency TDS and introduce Form 125 for specified senior citizens to enable proper tax deduction by banks.

Draft Income Tax Rule 206: Rate of exchange for conversion into rupees of income expressed in foreign currency

March 2, 2026 429 Views 0 comment Print

Rule 206 mandates use of the telegraphic transfer buying rate with defined specified dates for different income heads to ensure uniform foreign currency conversion into rupees.

Draft Income Tax Rule 204, 205: Furnishing of Particulars & Evidence for TDS on Salaries u/s 392(1) & 392(5)(b)

March 2, 2026 300 Views 0 comment Print

Rules 204–205 mandate specific forms and documentary evidence for salary TDS computation, ensuring proper disclosure of income, deductions, and employee claims.

Draft Income Tax Rule 201, 202, 203: Certification of Advance Rulings u/s 384(8); HC Appeal Procedure u/s 389(1); Credit for TDS/TCS

March 2, 2026 192 Views 0 comment Print

Rules 201–203 streamline certification of advance rulings, align High Court appeal procedures, and prescribe detailed conditions for grant and allocation of TDS/TCS credit.

Draft Income Tax Rule 200: Application for obtaining an advance ruling under section 383

March 2, 2026 309 Views 0 comment Print

Rule 200 mandates filing of advance ruling applications in Form 120 with transaction-based fee slabs, ensuring structured and uniform compliance under section 383.

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