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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


ITAT Allows Full Leave Encashment Exemption Because ₹25 Lakh Limit Applies

February 14, 2026 7725 Views 5 comments Print

The Tribunal held that CPC wrongly applied the outdated ₹3 lakh ceiling despite Notification No. 31/2023 enhancing the limit to ₹25 lakh. Since the retirement benefit was within the revised cap, full exemption under Section 10(10AA) was directed.

US Taxation 2026: Reporting Home Sales and Legal Implications

February 14, 2026 675 Views 0 comment Print

IRS Publication 523 allows taxpayers to exclude up to 500,000 of gain if ownership and residence tests are met. The article explains eligibility, exceptions, and reporting requirements under U.S. tax law.

Section 56(2)(viia) Addition Upheld – Shares Allotted Below FMV Taxable: ITAT Kolkata

February 14, 2026 444 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT held that fresh allotment of shares at a value below fair market value attracts Section 56(2)(viia). The term receives includes allotment, and the differential amount was rightly taxed as income from other sources.

Taxation of Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs) under Income-Tax Act, 1961

February 14, 2026 1566 Views 0 comment Print

ESOPs are taxed twice—first as salary perquisite at exercise and later as capital gains on sale. Understanding valuation rules and holding periods is crucial for compliance.

Assessment Quashed – Invalid Notice u/s 143(2) by Non-Jurisdictional AO: ITAT Kolkata

February 14, 2026 444 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT held that absence of a valid notice under Section 143(2) is a jurisdictional defect. Since the notice was not properly issued by the competent officer, the entire assessment was declared void ab initio.

Section 68 Addition Deleted – Source of Source Not Required for AY 2014-15: ITAT Delhi

February 14, 2026 543 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal ruled that proving source of source was not mandatory for AY 2014-15. Since identity, creditworthiness, and genuineness were established, unsecured loan additions were deleted.

Depreciation on Non-Compete Fee Allowed – Revenue-Neutral View Accepted: ITAT Delhi

February 14, 2026 300 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal allowed depreciation on non-compete fees despite Supreme Court ruling it as revenue expenditure, citing practical difficulty and revenue-neutral impact. Revenues appeal was dismissed.

Double Taxation Avoided – Reversal of Provision Not Taxable Again: ITAT Mumbai

February 14, 2026 543 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that once provisions were disallowed and taxed in an earlier year, their subsequent reversal cannot be taxed again. It directed withdrawal of income offered to prevent double taxation.

Penalty u/s 270A on PF/ESI Disallowance Deleted – Mere Disallowance Not Misreporting: ITAT Chennai

February 14, 2026 942 Views 0 comment Print

Penalty was imposed alleging misreporting due to belated PF/ESI remittance. The Tribunal ruled that a disclosed claim later disallowed does not fall under any clause of Section 270A(9), and deleted the penalty.

80P(2)(a)(i) Deduction on Bank Interest Upheld – Totgars Distinguished: ITAT Chennai

February 14, 2026 345 Views 0 comment Print

The Revenue denied deduction by treating bank interest as Income from Other Sources. The ITAT dismissed the appeal, holding that the interest income forms part of business profits eligible for Section 80P.

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