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Income Tax : The article argues that recurring demands for ITR deadline extensions arise from delayed AIS updates, late utility releases, and t...
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...
Income Tax : Section 44AA mandates maintenance of books by specified professionals and eligible businesses based on income or turnover limits. ...
Income Tax : Employer-provided interest-free or concessional loans are taxable as salary perquisites due to the financial benefit enjoyed by em...
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...
Income Tax : The CBI apprehended an Income Tax Office Superintendent in Odisha after he was allegedly caught accepting a bribe for deleting a d...
Income Tax : The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has proposed a priority disposal mechanism for appeals filed up to and including 2022 in respons...
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...
Income Tax : Association requested CBDT to rationalize CASS 2026 case selection considering the administrative burden caused by implementation ...
Income Tax : KSCAA requested the CBDT to release e-filing utilities and schemas for AY 2026-27 without delay, stating that pending utilities ar...
Income Tax : The Mumbai ITAT held that an addition under section 69 cannot survive when the Revenue fails to establish that the alleged investm...
Income Tax : ITAT Lucknow held that disallowance of interest expenses cannot be sustained without evidence showing that interest-bearing funds ...
Income Tax : SC dismissed Revenue’s plea after Gujarat HC held that even proposed additions would not alter MAT liability, defeating escapeme...
Income Tax : The Tribunal held that the assessee was entitled to additional interest under Section 244A(1A) because the Assessing Officer faile...
Income Tax : The Tribunal held that once Second Line Support services were examined and covered under an Advance Pricing Agreement, disallowanc...
Income Tax : The CBDT has identified specific categories of taxpayers whose returns will be compulsorily selected for complete scrutiny during ...
Income Tax : The Ordinance exempts interest income and capital gains arising from Government securities for Foreign Institutional Investors and...
Income Tax : The Central Government has specified infrastructure sub-sectors from the Updated Harmonised Master List as eligible businesses und...
Income Tax : CBDT has granted scientific research approval under the Income-tax Act, 2025, enabling eligible donations to qualify for tax benef...
Income Tax : CBDT has granted scientific research approval under the Income-tax Act, 2025, allowing eligible donations to qualify for tax benef...
Supreme Court held that attachment orders under the Benami Act cannot be challenged before NCLT under IBC, as the Act provides an exclusive adjudicatory mechanism. Insolvency tribunals cannot review sovereign confiscation proceedings.
Draft Rule 31 requires research institutions and eligible companies to file Form 15 and issue Form 16 certificates to donors for claiming deductions under Section 45(4)(a). Without proper reporting and certification, deduction will not be allowed, making compliance mandatory.
Draft Rule 30 sets out the prescribed authorities, approval timeline, forms, and strict reporting conditions for sponsored scientific research under Section 45(3)(c). The rule mandates feasibility review, time-bound approval, audited accounts, and detailed progress reporting.
ITAT Panaji held that disallowance of audit fees is not justifiable since commencement of business operation is recognised under the Companies Act and expenditure was incurred wholly and exclusively for business. Accordingly, appeal allowed to that extent.
Draft Rule 29 defines the prescribed authorities, approval process, timelines, and compliance conditions for claiming scientific research deductions under Sections 45(1)(a)(ii) and 45(2). Companies must obtain DSIR approval and maintain audited, facility-wise records to qualify.
The law permits access to emails, cloud data, and encrypted devices without judicial warrants. A Supreme Court challenge questions its constitutional validity.
The Calcutta High Court held that Section 263 cannot be invoked merely due to disagreement with the Assessing Officers view. Since the AO conducted proper inquiry and followed CBDT instructions, revision was quashed and LTCG treatment on unlisted shares was upheld.
This analysis explains how employer-leased cars reduce taxable salary since only a prescribed perquisite value under Rule 3 is taxed instead of full lease cost. It highlights significant tax savings despite minor perquisite additions.
Free products, sponsored trips, and non-cash perks are now taxable under Section 194R if their value exceeds ₹20,000 annually. Brands must deduct 10% TDS, and creators must report the income in their ITR.
IRS rules strictly require S Corporations to maintain a single class of stock and comply with passive income thresholds. Violations can trigger termination of S status and reclassification as a C Corporation.
