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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


All About Exempted Income and Deductions under New Income Tax Act, 2025

May 25, 2026 9612 Views 0 comment Print

The Income Tax Act 2025 has overhauled the 1961 law by introducing new section numbers, a unified “Tax Year,” and simplified compliance structures. The article explains the key renumbered provisions taxpayers must now remember.

No Irrevocability Clause Cannot Bar 12AB & 80G Registration; Appeals Infructuous After CIT(E) Approval

May 25, 2026 150 Views 0 comment Print

Mumbai ITAT treated appeals against rejection of Section 12AB and 80G registration as infructuous after the CIT(E) subsequently granted approval following the Bombay High Court ruling. The original rejection had been based solely on absence of an irrevocability clause in the trust deed.

Telangana HC Dismisses Writ Seeking Action Against Partners for Non-Filing of Income Tax Returns 

May 25, 2026 63 Views 0 comment Print

Telangana High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking action by the Income Tax Department against other partners of a firm over non-filing of returns. The Court held that inter se partnership disputes are private matters and do not create a statutory obligation on the Department.

Income Tax Act 2025: SFT Reporting, PAN Rules, Faceless Assessments & Revision Powers

May 25, 2026 1518 Views 0 comment Print

The Income Tax Act 2025 introduces mandatory reporting of high-value gifted immovable properties exceeding ₹45 lakh. The amendment significantly expands the SFT framework and increases scrutiny of property transactions without consideration.

Telangana HC Quashes Time-Barred Reassessment Notice Under Section 148

May 25, 2026 90 Views 0 comment Print

The Court invalidated the reassessment proceedings after finding the Section 148 notice to be barred by limitation. The ruling highlights that reassessment notices must strictly comply with statutory timelines.

Agricultural Land Also Covered Under Section 56(2)(x): ITAT Surat

May 25, 2026 906 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Surat held that agricultural land qualifies as “immovable property” under Section 56(2)(x) since the provision covers “any land or building or both.” The Tribunal ruled that purchases below stamp duty valuation may attract tax on the differential amount.

7-Day Opportunity Not a Valid Hearing, Restores Section 69C Credit Card Addition: Mumbai ITAT

May 25, 2026 150 Views 0 comment Print

Mumbai ITAT held that granting only seven days for compliance before dismissing an appeal violates principles of natural justice. The Tribunal restored the Section 69C addition matter for fresh adjudication after finding inadequate hearing opportunity.

How TDS on Purchase of Goods Changed Business Compliance in India?

May 25, 2026 657 Views 1 comment Print

Businesses now face stricter seller-wise tracking, PAN verification, and reconciliation obligations under TDS on purchase provisions. The article examines how MSMEs are gradually shifting toward automated compliance systems.

10% Safe Harbour Under Section 56(2)(x) Applies Retrospectively: Mumbai ITAT

May 25, 2026 159 Views 0 comment Print

Mumbai ITAT held that the 10% tolerance band introduced under Section 56(2)(x)(b)(B) is curative and retrospective in nature. The Tribunal deleted addition arising from stamp duty valuation difference as the variation was only 7.44%.

Perpetual Losses Cannot Kill a Royalty Deduction: Delhi High Court

May 25, 2026 183 Views 0 comment Print

The judgment rejected the practice of assigning a nil arms length price merely because a taxpayer reported financial losses. The court emphasized that transfer pricing rules focus on pricing, not profitability.

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