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Prohibited transaction in cash/limit on cash transactions

Income Tax : The Income-tax Act contains strict provisions under Sections 40A(3), 269SS, 269ST, 269SU, and 269T to regulate cash transactions, ...

June 10, 2026 30495 Views 0 comment Print

10 Costly Mistakes to Avoid While Filing ITR

Income Tax : Learn about the most common Income Tax Return filing errors that can attract scrutiny from the tax department. From AIS mismatches...

June 10, 2026 84 Views 0 comment Print

Understanding Income from Other Sources in Taxation

Income Tax : Income from Other Sources encompasses various taxable receipts such as dividends, gifts, family pension, lottery winnings, interes...

June 10, 2026 11436 Views 0 comment Print

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 3891 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 12780 Views 1 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 6028 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 1593 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 225 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 72 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 120 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 93 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 63 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 43869 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 558 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 165 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


Section 270A Penalty Deleted for Suo Motu Withdrawal of Education Cess Claim

January 22, 2026 828 Views 0 comment Print

The tribunal held that penalty under Section 270A cannot be levied where the assessee voluntarily withdrew the education cess claim after a retrospective amendment. A bona fide claim made on prevailing judicial views does not amount to under-reporting or misreporting.

Penalty u/s 271(1)(c) Not Sustainable on Estimated/40(a)(ia)/41(1) Additions: ITAT Agra

January 22, 2026 453 Views 0 comment Print

The case examined penalty levied on estimated additions and statutory disallowance. The Tribunal held that neither category amounts to concealment or inaccurate particulars.

Section 43B Relief Granted Because Evidence of Gratuity Payment Was Ignored

January 22, 2026 462 Views 0 comment Print

The decision underscores that ignoring audited disclosures, ledgers, and salary records violates principles of natural justice. Once actual payment is proved, gratuity deduction must be allowed.

ITAT Rajkot Quashes Copy-Paste Appellate Order Citing Wrong AY/Facts

January 22, 2026 5601 Views 1 comment Print

The issue was an appellate order passed with facts, year, and income of another assessee. The Tribunal held the order void and directed a fresh decision in the correct case.

Minor Valuation Difference Cannot Justify Capital Gains Addition: ITAT Surat

January 22, 2026 2034 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT held that when the same property valuation has been accepted in co-owners’ cases, a contrary view cannot be taken for another co-owner. Consistency in tax treatment is mandatory.

Penny Stock LTCG Held Genuine Despite Investigation Reports: ITAT Mumbai

January 22, 2026 6303 Views 0 comment Print

The tribunal held that suspicion, abnormal price rise, or third-party reports are insufficient to deny LTCG exemption. Revenue must establish direct involvement of the taxpayer in price rigging.

Section 68 Addition Set Aside as Onus of Proof Was Discharged

January 22, 2026 504 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that once the assessee proves identity, genuineness, and source through documents and bank records, the burden shifts to the Revenue. Without rebuttal of evidence, addition under Section 68 cannot survive.

Section 263 Invoked for TDS Default on Freight: ITAT Patna Upholds Revisionary Order

January 22, 2026 240 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT ruled that the AO’s omission to apply TDS provisions on freight charges warrants revision. Proper application of statutory disallowances is mandatory in reassessment proceedings.

Vague Penalty Notice Makes Section 271(1)(c) Proceedings Void: ITAT Rajkot

January 22, 2026 375 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether a penalty can survive when the notice does not specify the exact charge. The Tribunal held that a vague notice vitiates the entire penalty proceedings, even where AMT liability exists.

Bogus Purchase Finding Unsustainable Without Proper Evidence Review

January 22, 2026 288 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal found that key evidences furnished by the assessee were not adequately considered by lower authorities. The issue was restored to ensure fair examination and compliance with natural justice.

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