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Selling Trust: The Quiet Problem of Product Mis-Selling in Indian Banking

Income Tax : Explains how commission-driven incentives in banks lead to mis-selling of financial products. Highlights the need for structural r...

April 21, 2026 105 Views 0 comment Print

Addition Deleted Due to Lack of Corroborative Evidence in Search-Based Case

Income Tax : ITAT held that additions based solely on third-party search material without independent evidence or cross-examination are invalid...

April 21, 2026 132 Views 0 comment Print

Computerization of Form 121 (Earlier Form 15G & Form 15H)

Income Tax : A new digital framework is suggested to replace manual Form 121 processes and streamline TDS exemption declarations. The proposal ...

April 21, 2026 1761 Views 0 comment Print

TDS under Income Tax Act 2025: New Sections, Same Rates, Zero Confusion

Income Tax : The new law reorganizes TDS provisions into simplified sections and forms. The key takeaway is that rates remain unchanged, but co...

April 20, 2026 3939 Views 0 comment Print

Interplay of Income-tax, Black Money & Benami Laws: A Comprehensive Analysis

Income Tax : The ruling confirms that in matters of undisclosed foreign assets, the Black Money Act prevails over general tax provisions. This ...

April 20, 2026 441 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


CAAS Moves Supreme Court on ITAT Vacancies

Income Tax : The issue concerns massive backlog in ITAT caused by unfilled positions and delayed appointments. The intervention highlights that...

April 18, 2026 225 Views 0 comment Print

Massive Tax Irregularities Found Due to Improper Deductions by Banks & NBFCs: CAG

Income Tax : The audit found widespread incorrect claims of deductions for bad debts and reserves. It highlights the need for stricter verifica...

April 6, 2026 3327 Views 0 comment Print

Free Live Webinar: Decoding the New Income Tax Act, 2025

Income Tax : This webinar breaks down the major structural and conceptual changes introduced in the new Income Tax Act, 2025. It helps professi...

April 5, 2026 7956 Views 0 comment Print

Representation for enhancement of monetary limit for SMC cases before ITAT

Income Tax : A representation seeks doubling the SMC threshold due to inflation and higher dispute values. The key takeaway is that increasing ...

April 4, 2026 873 Views 0 comment Print

Income-tax Act, 2025 comes into force from 1st April, 2026

Income Tax : The government replaced the six-decade-old law with the Income-tax Act, 2025. The reform aims to simplify compliance through clear...

April 4, 2026 3522 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


ITAT Surat Allows Expense Linked to Settled Dues Despite No Business Income 

Income Tax : The Tribunal upheld deletion of expense disallowance after finding that occupation charges were settled during the relevant year. ...

April 21, 2026 12 Views 0 comment Print

Charitable Status Reconsideration Ordered as Fee-Based Activities Alone Not Grounds for 12AB Rejection

Income Tax : The case addressed whether charging fees negates charitable status. The Tribunal held that this alone cannot justify rejection and...

April 21, 2026 15 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Remands Case Due to Lack of Opportunity to Substantiate Bogus Expense Claim

Income Tax : The Tribunal set aside the appellate order as the assessee sought another chance to prove the genuineness of expenses. It directed...

April 21, 2026 156 Views 0 comment Print

Exemption Allowed as Sponsorship and Royalty were Incidental to Charitable Purpose: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that receipts from sponsorship and royalty were incidental to the promotion of sports. It ruled that absence of ...

April 20, 2026 390 Views 0 comment Print

Gratuity Deduction Can’t Be Denied for ITR–Audit Report Mismatch Without Verification

Income Tax : The Tribunal addressed disallowance arising from mismatch between ITR and tax audit report. It held that inadvertent reporting err...

April 20, 2026 2292 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Income Tax Notification Corrected Due to Technical Errors in Rules & References

Income Tax : A corrigendum fixes multiple drafting and referencing mistakes in income tax rules. The update ensures clarity without altering su...

April 17, 2026 648 Views 0 comment Print

Transition from Form 15G/15H to Consolidated Form 121 for TDS-exempted Incomes

Income Tax : The new tax regime introduces Form 121 as a single declaration replacing Forms 15G and 15H. It simplifies TDS exemption compliance...

April 15, 2026 1851 Views 0 comment Print

Corrigendum to Notification of Income tax return Form U

Income Tax : CBDT clarified the presentation of error categories in Form U. The update ensures clearer reporting of incorrect income heads and ...

April 11, 2026 444 Views 0 comment Print

Corrigendum to Notification of Income tax return Form 7 (ITR 7)

Income Tax : The corrigendum corrects technical errors in multiple ITR schedules, including CG and CYLA. It ensures accurate reporting and smoo...

April 11, 2026 153 Views 0 comment Print

Corrigendum to Notification of Income tax return Form 6 (ITR 6)

Income Tax : CBDT corrected multiple clerical and structural errors across income tax return schedules. The changes ensure accurate reporting a...

April 11, 2026 162 Views 0 comment Print


Genuine Hardship Justifies 338-Day Delay in Form 10 Filing: Bombay HC

November 19, 2025 672 Views 0 comment Print

The Bombay High Court condoned a 338-day delay in filing Form No. 10 for income accumulation under Section 11(2), holding that genuine hardship justified relaxation of procedural deadlines.

Expense Disallowance Reduced to 10% of Turnover Due to High Estimation

November 19, 2025 435 Views 0 comment Print

Tribunal held that earlier expense disallowances were excessive and reduced them to 10% of turnover. The ruling emphasizes that lack of supporting documents justifies estimation but requires reasonable limits.

Is It Necessary To File Return of Income If There Is No Taxable Income?

November 18, 2025 1389 Views 1 comment Print

This article clarifies whether filing an ITR is necessary even without tax liability. It explains the major non-tax benefits and legal requirements of submitting an income tax return, including loan applications and loss carry-forward.

PCIT Cannot Order Roving Enquiries Without Proving AO’s View Was Erroneous: ITAT Quashes 263 Order

November 18, 2025 516 Views 0 comment Print

The PCIT held the AO’s assessment under section 143(3) as erroneous and prejudicial to Revenue, directing fresh verification of various deductions. The assessee argued all claims were correctly examined, questioning the jurisdiction of section 263.

Asset received for testing purpose not taxable u/s. 28(iv) as there is no benefit on use of such asset

November 18, 2025 780 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore held that assets received for testing purpose and there is no specific benefit that arises to the assessee with respect to usage of those assets, the same is not taxable under section 28(iv) of the Income tax Act. Accordingly, appeal of assessee allowed.

Addition set aside as Percentage of Completion Method on real estate accounting duly followed ICAI guidelines

November 18, 2025 825 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that addition based on ad hoc method not justifiable since assessee followed Percentage of Completion Method for revenue recognition adhering to guidance note on Accounting of Real Estate Transactions issued by ICAI. Accordingly, appeal of assessee allowed.

CIT(A) Ignored Evidence on Record – Non-Speaking Order Set Aside 

November 18, 2025 633 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal found that the CIT(A) did not examine or reason with respect to substantial documentary evidence submitted by the assessee. The case was remanded to the AO for fresh adjudication to ensure proper evaluation of bank statements, ledger entries, and receipts.

Beyond the Deadline: Reassessment Quashed Following SC’s Rajeev Bansal Ruling

November 18, 2025 627 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT determined that the tax department failed to adhere to the statutory deadline for issuing a Section 148 notice, making the reassessment jurisdiction invalid from the start. The ruling confirms that strict adherence to the extended limitation period is mandatory, and failure to comply results in the entire reassessment being quashed.

Section 271AAB Penalty Not Automatic Without Incriminating Material: ITAT Indore

November 18, 2025 5226 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that penalty under Section 271AAB could not be levied because no incriminating documents were found during the search. It ruled that mere surrender of income does not constitute undisclosed income under the statutory definition.

Consolidated Satisfaction Note Invalidates Search Assessment; 153C Proceedings Quashed

November 18, 2025 837 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal examined the validity of assessments initiated under Section 153C where the Assessing Officer recorded a single consolidated satisfaction note for multiple assessment years. Following binding precedents, the Tribunal held that consolidated satisfaction is a fatal jurisdictional error and quashed the 153C assessments entirely.

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