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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 3057 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 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 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 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 42885 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


Tax Planning vs Tax Evasion: Understanding Thin Legal Line in Indian Tax Law

February 15, 2026 2559 Views 2 comments Print

One of the main ways the government raises money is through taxes, which also have a big impact on a nation’s economic growth. In India, public welfare initiatives including infrastructure development, healthcare, education, and social security programs are funded by taxes paid by both individuals and corporations. In addition, people frequently search for methods to lower their tax liability

Karnataka HC Set Aside Ex-Parte Income Tax Assessment as Notices Sent to Former Employee’s Email

February 15, 2026 750 Views 0 comment Print

The High Court granted a second opportunity after finding that assessment orders were passed without reply, as notices were sent to an old employee’s email ID.

₹4.5 Cr for Loss of ‘ENO’ & ‘Fruit Salt’ Trademark is Capital Receipt: P&H HC

February 15, 2026 1068 Views 0 comment Print

High Court held that compensation received for termination of trademark rights in AY 1997-98 was a capital receipt. Since Section 28(va) was inserted prospectively from 01.04.2003, it could not apply to relevant year.

ITAT Reduces Penalty as Tax Sought to Be Evaded Must Exclude TDS and Self-Assessment Tax

February 15, 2026 1629 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal upheld penalty for non-filing of return under Explanation 3 but ruled that computation must reduce TDS and self-assessment tax paid before notice. Penalty was reduced from Rs. 8.56 lakh to Rs. 85,992.

Conferences, Hospitality & Events at Luxury Hotels did not qualify as Charitable Activity

February 15, 2026 744 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Amritsar upheld rejection of 12AB registration after finding that only ₹2.51 lakhs out of ₹40 lakhs received was spent on charitable activities. The Tribunal held that minimal charity expenditure and dominant non-charitable spending justified denial of registration.

Karnataka HC Restores Director Prosecution in TDS Default Case After Trial Court Discharge

February 15, 2026 825 Views 0 comment Print

The High Court set aside the discharge of a company director in proceedings under Section 276B, holding that the Trial Court’s finding was common and already overturned for the Managing Director. The matter was remitted, granting liberty to contest involvement in day-to-day affairs.

Income Received, Accrued & Deemed in India: Determining Tax Liability under Income Tax Act, 1961

February 15, 2026 1866 Views 1 comment Print

Understand when income is received, accrued or deemed in India under the Income Tax Act, 1961, and how residential status determines tax liability.

Draft Income Tax Rules 2026: Old Regime Re-Emerges

February 15, 2026 12384 Views 1 comment Print

The Draft Income Tax Rules 2026 offer a number of welcome benefits and procedural clarity for taxpayers. These draft rules are open for public comments until 22 February, after which the Government is expected to notify the final rules for implementation.

Is India’s Tax System Too Complex for the Common Taxpayer?

February 15, 2026 1047 Views 0 comment Print

A legal and practical analysis of India’s tax complexity, challenges faced by taxpayers, judicial insights, and reforms aimed at simplification and fairness.

A Critical Analysis of Source & Residence Principles under Income Tax Act, 1961

February 15, 2026 1062 Views 0 comment Print

Critical analysis of source and residence principles under the Income Tax Act, 1961, covering Section 5, Section 9, treaties, POEM, and digital taxation.

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