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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 3096 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 12762 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 46059 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 6010 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 48 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 63 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 81 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 66 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 42963 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 Rule 150 – Valuation under section 247(9)

March 1, 2026 720 Views 0 comment Print

Rule 150 of the Draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 lays down the methodology for determining the fair market value of property under section 247(9). It specifies that the value of immovable property, including land or building or both, shall be based on the value adopted, assessed, or assessable by the Central or State Government authority for […]

Draft Income Tax Rule 151: Requisition of books of account, etc. under section 248

March 1, 2026 426 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Rule 151 of the Income-tax Rules, 2026 prescribes mandatory written authorisation, documentation, sealing, and custody procedures for requisition of books, documents, assets, and digital records under section 248.

Draft Income Tax Rules 151–156: Release of Assets (Sec 250), Distraint & Sale, Information Form (Sec 254(1)), Disclosure (Sec 258(2)) & Prescribed Authority (Sec 259)

March 1, 2026 456 Views 0 comment Print

Rules 152–156 of the Draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 lay down clear procedures for release of seized assets, distraint and sale, prescribed forms for information, and designation of authorities to ensure transparency and accountability.

Draft Income Tax Rule 157 – Persons Exempt from Obtaining PAN under Section 262

March 1, 2026 738 Views 0 comment Print

Rule 157 of the Draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 exempts specified non-residents and eligible foreign investors from obtaining PAN, subject to TDS compliance and prescribed reporting conditions.

Draft Income Tax Rule 154 – Application for allotment of a PAN

March 1, 2026 639 Views 0 comment Print

Rule 158 of the Draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 prescribes detailed PAN application forms, timelines, document requirements, and Aadhaar authentication to strengthen compliance and data security.

Draft Income Tax Rule 159: Transactions in relation to which PAN is to be quoted or applied for Section 262(1)(f), 262(10)(c) and 262(10)(e)

March 1, 2026 1248 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Rule 159 mandates quoting or applying for PAN in specified high-value banking, securities, property and cash transactions, with limited exemptions and Form 97 declarations to strengthen reporting and compliance.

Draft Income Tax Rule 160: Time and manner in which persons referred to in rule 159 shall furnish a statement containing particulars of Form No. 97

March 1, 2026 639 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Rule 160 requires specified persons receiving Form 97 declarations to file electronic statements with the Income-tax Intelligence wing within prescribed deadlines and retain records for six years to enhance oversight and compliance.

Draft Income Tax Rule 161: Transactions for section 262(9)(a) of Income Tax Act

March 1, 2026 438 Views 0 comment Print

Rule 161 mandates quoting and authentication of PAN for large cash deposits, withdrawals and opening of current or cash credit accounts to strengthen tax monitoring and prevent misuse of high-value cash transactions.

Draft Income Tax Rule 162 – When PAN becomes inoperative under section 262(6)

March 1, 2026 513 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Rule 162 states that non-intimation of Aadhaar will render PAN inoperative, leading to blocked refunds and higher TDS until compliance and fee payment restore validity. The rule enforces Aadhaar-PAN linkage through financial consequences.

Draft Income Tax Rule 163 – Conditions for furnishing return of income by persons other than a company or firm referred to in section 263(1)(a)(x)

March 1, 2026 414 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Rule 163 mandates income tax return filing for individuals (other than companies or firms) if they cross specified financial thresholds such as ₹1 crore current account deposits, high foreign travel expenses, or large turnover, ensuring wider tax reporting compliance.

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