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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


Delhi HC Quashes 10% TDS Order, Directs Nil Withholding Certificate for Foreign Company Lacking PE in India

February 4, 2026 447 Views 0 comment Print

The High Court set aside a 10% TDS certificate issued without recording how the payments were taxable. The ruling stresses that Section 197 orders must be reasoned and cannot ignore binding precedents.

Demonetization Cash Deposits Treated as Business Sales, Only 8% Taxable as Income: ITAT Pune

February 4, 2026 615 Views 0 comment Print

The decision limits tax exposure by holding that unexplained cash deposits during demonetization should be assessed on an estimated profit basis when business records are accepted.

House Property Rules Corrected on Stock-in-Trade, Interest Deduction & PAN quoting

February 4, 2026 1251 Views 0 comment Print

The amendment clarifies the two-year nil annual value period for unsold stock-in-trade property. It also confirms that prior-period interest is included within the ₹2 lakh deduction limit.

TDS & TCS Guidelines Binding on Deductor & Income Tax Authorities from 1st April 2026

February 4, 2026 4962 Views 0 comment Print

The amendment clarifies that guidelines issued to resolve TDS/TCS difficulties are binding on both tax authorities and deductors. This ensures uniform application and reduces interpretational disputes.

Budget 2026: Earlier Deductions to Be Taxed Later Even Without Condition Breach

February 4, 2026 1095 Views 0 comment Print

The amendment clarifies that sums allowed as deductions earlier can become taxable in later years even without violation of conditions. This aligns post-repeal taxation with outcomes under the repealed law.

Finance Bill 2026 proposes Uniform Definition of Specified Fund from 1st April 2026

February 4, 2026 705 Views 0 comment Print

The Finance Bill standardises the meaning of “specified fund” by synchronising Schedule VI with existing provisions. The ruling outcome is clearer eligibility conditions and smoother application of income exemptions.

Finance Bill 2026 proposes Schedule VI to Brings Consistency to Specified Fund Tax Rules

February 4, 2026 684 Views 0 comment Print

By adopting the section 10(4D) definition, the amendment ensures consistency across income-exemption provisions. The change enhances legal certainty and eases long-term tax planning for funds.

Commercial Activity by NPOs No Longer a Ground for Registration Cancellation from 1st April 2026

February 4, 2026 1668 Views 0 comment Print

The Finance Bill, 2026 removes certain commercial activity violations from the scope of specified violations, preventing automatic cancellation of NPO registration from AY 2026–27.

Finance Bill 2026 Removes Mandatory NPO Registration for Select Funds

February 4, 2026 1494 Views 0 comment Print

Section 332 is amended to exclude certain Schedule VII funds from registration requirements. From AY 2026–27, these funds can claim tax exemption without registering as NPOs.

Finance Bill 2026 Allows Registered NPOs to File Belated Income-Tax Returns

February 4, 2026 1713 Views 0 comment Print

Section 349 is amended to permit belated return filing by NPOs through a reference to section 263(4). The change applies from AY 2026–27, restoring flexibility available under the earlier tax law.

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