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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 2301 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 19704 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 46032 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 41898 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 14640 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


LTCG Exemption Denied as 3072% Returns Failed Human Test Probability

Income Tax : ITAT Chandigarh held that the assessee could not establish the authenticity of the purchase transactions underlying the LTCG claim...

June 9, 2026 45 Views 0 comment Print

SC Upholds LTCG Addition as Extraordinary Penny Stock Gains Defied Business Logic

Income Tax : The High Court upheld denial of Section 10(38) exemption after concurrent findings established that the share transactions lacked ...

June 9, 2026 54 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi HC Upholds LTCG Addition on Extraordinary 4910% Returns from Penny Stock

Income Tax : The Delhi High Court upheld the denial of Section 10(38) exemption after finding that the authorities had rightly treated the shar...

June 9, 2026 69 Views 0 comment Print

AO cannot finalize assessment before completion of DRP mechanism: Karnataka HC

Income Tax : The High Court held that issuing a demand notice along with a draft assessment order violated the mandatory procedure under Sectio...

June 9, 2026 60 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka HC Rejects Ad Hoc Expenditure Disallowance as Books of Account were accepted

Income Tax : The Court found that the ITAT wrongly held there was no business income despite the assessment record showing income under “Busi...

June 9, 2026 60 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 41652 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 516 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


Section 54 Deduction Allowed Despite Non-Deposit in CGAS

December 25, 2025 1311 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal ruled that failure to deposit capital gains in CGAS does not bar Section 54 relief when the assessee invests in a new house within the prescribed period. The key takeaway is that substantive compliance overrides procedural lapses.

Belated ITR vs Updated Return: Which Option Is Better After 31 December 2025?

December 24, 2025 13683 Views 0 comment Print

The ruling framework mandates extra tax of 25% to 70% over tax and interest based on delay. This makes timely belated filing financially preferable.

Leave Encashment Relief – Revision, Rectification & Condonation

December 24, 2025 15039 Views 9 comments Print

Taxpayers who applied the old ₹3 lakh limit can still correct the mistake by revising their return. Revision before the deadline is the quickest way to secure refunds under the enhanced ₹25 lakh exemption.

Income Tax Refunds on Hold: Advisory or Indirect Pressure?

December 24, 2025 1176 Views 0 comment Print

Automated risk alerts are delaying income-tax refunds without clear reasons. The law allows withholding only through statutory processes, not internal analytics.

Ownership, transfer and business or capital gain needs reverification in joint development agreement

December 24, 2025 312 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Kolkata held that ownership, transfer, and transaction resulting into profit from business or profession and capital gain in respect of joint development agreement needs more verification. Accordingly, matter remanded back for fresh adjudication.

Why ITAT Reverses Income-Tax Additions Based Solely on Bank Statements

December 24, 2025 1419 Views 0 comment Print

Discover why the ITAT consistently overturns tax additions founded solely on bank entries and how proper enquiry and evidence are critical for assessments.

Why Your ITR Refund Is on Hold: Income Tax Risk Management Alert

December 24, 2025 3819 Views 0 comment Print

Learn why the Income Tax Department is sending risk management SMS alerts and how they differ from scrutiny notices. This guide explains what taxpayers should do if their refund is temporarily held.

Income Tax Alert: Refund on Hold Due to “Nudge” Campaign — What to Do

December 24, 2025 40605 Views 1 comment Print

The IT Department’s “Nudge” alerts identify potentially ineligible refund claims, giving taxpayers a chance to correct errors voluntarily. Learn why these messages are sent and how to respond effectively.

Income Tax Email on Foreign Assets: What It Means & What to Do

December 24, 2025 4119 Views 0 comment Print

Taxpayers receiving emails about undisclosed foreign assets must revise returns using Schedule FA, FSI, and TR in ITR-2/3. Learn the steps to ensure compliance and avoid penalties.

Section 220(2) Interest Invalid Without Section 156 Demand Notice: ITAT Mumbai

December 24, 2025 1131 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal ruled that section 220(2) interest cannot be charged where the original demand notice showed nil demand, holding that interest arises only after a valid section 156 notice.

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