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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 3504 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 12771 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 19755 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 46068 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 41967 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 6022 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 222 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 1581 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 3672 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 72 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 66 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 96 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 72 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 57 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 43689 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 549 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 477 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 156 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


Finance Bill 2026 Brought Multi-State Cooperatives Within Income-Tax Definition

February 2, 2026 771 Views 0 comment Print

Cooperatives registered under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002 are formally included in the Income-tax Act definition. The change aligns taxation with the existing cooperative regulatory framework.

Disability Pension to armed force personnel Exempt Only for Service-Related Invalidations

February 2, 2026 5781 Views 0 comment Print

The amendment grants tax exemption on disability pension only where personnel are invalided out due to service-attributable disability. Superannuation or other retirements are expressly excluded.

Finance Bill 2026 Allowed Updated Return to Reduce Earlier Declared Losses

February 2, 2026 1089 Views 0 comment Print

The amendment permits taxpayers to file an updated return to reduce overstated losses. This promotes accuracy while preserving restrictions against loss creation or refund enhancement.

Budget 2026 Allowed Updated Return After Reassessment Notice

February 2, 2026 1938 Views 0 comment Print

Taxpayers will be permitted to file an updated return even after a reassessment notice is issued. The move encourages voluntary disclosure while restricting parallel filing options.

Finance Bill 2026 Rationalises Jail Terms for TDS & Tax Evasion Offences

February 2, 2026 1296 Views 0 comment Print

The Finance Bill proposes sweeping changes to reduce criminal liability in tax offences. Punishments are restructured to be proportionate to the amount of tax involved.

Finance Bill Revises Block Assessment Limitation Framework

February 2, 2026 630 Views 0 comment Print

The reference point for limitation will shift from last authorisation to search initiation. This ensures uniform deadlines in group search cases.

Interest on Motor Accident Compensation Made Fully Tax-Free: Budget 2026

February 2, 2026 1107 Views 0 comment Print

The amendment exempts interest awarded by Motor Accidents Claims Tribunals from tax for individuals and legal heirs. It treats such receipts as relief rather than taxable income.

No TDS on Interest from Motor Accident Compensation from April 2026

February 2, 2026 1641 Views 0 comment Print

Interest on compensation awarded to individuals will no longer attract TDS. The change ensures accident victims receive full interest amounts without deduction.

Electronic Route Opened for Lower or Nil TDS Certificates from April 2026

February 2, 2026 2499 Views 0 comment Print

Taxpayers will be able to apply online for lower or nil TDS certificates. The move simplifies compliance and reduces dependency on physical interface.

TAN Requirement Removed to Ease Property Purchase from Non-Residents

February 2, 2026 3162 Views 0 comment Print

The law addressed the compliance burden faced by resident buyers purchasing property from non-resident sellers. It was held that resident individuals and HUFs need not obtain TAN for such transactions, simplifying TDS compliance from October 2026.

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