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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 2013 Views 0 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 19680 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 46020 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 41853 Views 0 comment Print

Updated Return of Income: Rules, Eligibility and Filing Process

Income Tax : Taxpayers can file updated returns within 48 months of the assessment year by paying additional tax. The provision promotes volunt...

June 9, 2026 14625 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 6001 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 213 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 1557 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 3663 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


Section 148 Notice Invalid if There Was Only Reason to Suspect, Not Reason to Believe: ITAT Mumbai

Income Tax : The Tribunal ruled that vague information and an excel sheet prepared by the Investigation Wing could not satisfy the statutory re...

June 9, 2026 15 Views 0 comment Print

No On-Money Addition based on Unsubstantiated Excel Sheets: ITAT Mumbai

Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai noted that the excel sheets relied upon by the Revenue had not been established in accordance with legal requirements ...

June 9, 2026 15 Views 0 comment Print

Builder’s Statement Lacked Corroborative Evidence – ITAT Deletes On-Money Addition

Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai held that an addition based solely on a builder's statement could not survive without evidence directly linking the as...

June 9, 2026 36 Views 0 comment Print

Reassessment Invalid as AO Relied Solely on Investigation Report without Inquiry: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : The ITAT Delhi held that reassessment under Section 147 was invalid because the Assessing Officer merely relied on an investigatio...

June 9, 2026 39 Views 0 comment Print

Channel Owner Companies not Comparable Due to Functional Differences: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : ITAT Delhi held that television channel and content owner companies could not be compared with a content distribution business. Th...

June 9, 2026 39 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 41187 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 507 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


Reopening Beyond Three Years Invalid Without PCCIT Approval: ITAT Amritsar

December 25, 2025 642 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that reassessment initiated after three years was void as approval was taken from an incompetent authority. The key takeaway is that failure to comply with section 151(ii) invalidates the entire reassessment.

JDA Advances Not Taxable as Business Income Where No Transfer under Section 2(47): ITAT Bangalore

December 25, 2025 669 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that advances received under a joint development agreement are not taxable as business income when land remains a capital asset and no transfer under section 2(47) has occurred.

Entire Purchase Can’t Be Added as Bogus When Sales Are Accepted: ITAT Mumbai

December 25, 2025 573 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether alleged non-genuine purchases justified higher additions despite accepted sales. The Tribunal held that only the profit element can be taxed when purchases are not treated as wholly bogus.

Section 271D Penalty Quashed as Time-Barred in Absence of Assessment: ITAT Chennai

December 25, 2025 1413 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that penalties under Section 271D were invalid as they were imposed beyond the limitation period prescribed under Section 275(1)(c).

Income-tax Act, 2025: Tax Year, Residential Status, Income Heads, Deductions & Key Reforms

December 25, 2025 2124 Views 0 comment Print

This explains how the proposed law simplifies tax concepts, retains core income heads, and aims to reduce disputes through clarity and certainty.

Income-tax Refunds Flagged Under RMS: What New SMS/E-mail Means for Taxpayers

December 25, 2025 2463 Views 0 comment Print

Learn why refund claims are being paused under a risk-based system and how timely reconciliation or revision can ensure smooth processing.

Delay of Over Two Years in Income Tax Appeal Prompts HC to Order Time-Bound Disposal

December 25, 2025 606 Views 0 comment Print

The Court addressed prolonged pendency of a Section 143(1) appeal and directed the appellate authority to decide it within eight weeks, reinforcing timely appellate adjudication.

Estimation of Profit Bars Further Expense Disallowance – AO Cannot Blow Hot and Cold

December 25, 2025 738 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT ruled that once profits are estimated under Section 145, further disallowances of salary or commission expenses cannot be made from the same books, emphasizing assessment consistency.

Ultimate Guide: Reporting Foreign Bank Accounts & RSUs in Indian ITR

December 25, 2025 5688 Views 0 comment Print

This guide explains that disclosure under Schedule FA is mandatory, even for zero-income foreign accounts or unsold RSUs. Following calendar-year reporting and proper documentation helps avoid penalties up to ₹10 lakh.

How to Avoid Income Tax Notices (Legal Guide with Practical Examples)

December 25, 2025 1230 Views 0 comment Print

This explains how most notices arise from differences between ITR data and information available with the tax department through AIS and SFT.

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