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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


Chhattisgarh HC Deletes Income Tax Addition as Estimated Yield Was Based on Guesswork

May 24, 2026 273 Views 0 comment Print

The Chhattisgarh High Court upheld deletion of ₹15.94 crore addition after finding no adverse material supporting allegations of suppressed production and unaccounted sales. The Court reaffirmed that assessments cannot be based on mere assumptions or estimated yield comparisons.

Section 263 Revision Invalid as CIT Raised Issues Beyond Reassessment Scope: ITAT Delhi

May 24, 2026 267 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi ITAT held that revision under Section 263 was invalid because the Assessing Officer had already made additions on the exact issue for which reassessment was reopened. The Tribunal ruled that the reassessment order was not erroneous or prejudicial to Revenue.

ITAT Remands Section 69 Addition as Additional Evidence on PACS Transactions Required Verification

May 24, 2026 165 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that documents relating to payments made to suppliers such as TS MARKFED and Sri Venkateshwara Agencies required proper verification. The case was remanded to the AO for fresh adjudication.

SC Upholds Pay Parity Relief as Juniors Drew Higher Salary Than Seniors After Departmental Exam

May 24, 2026 336 Views 0 comment Print

The Supreme Court dismissed the Special Leave Petition challenging pay stepping-up relief granted to senior employees. The ruling left intact the Rajasthan High Court and CAT orders directing removal of salary anomalies between seniors and juniors.

Delay in Filing Appeal Condoned by ITAT Due to Death in Assessee’s Family

May 24, 2026 177 Views 0 comment Print

Mumbai ITAT held that CIT(A) cannot dismiss Mechanically an appeal solely on delay grounds without adjudicating the issues raised on merits. Tribunal condoned delay after noting that the assessee’s father had passed away and directed fresh disposal on merits.

Section 271(1)(c) Penalty cannot continue after Assessee’s Death

May 24, 2026 303 Views 0 comment Print

Pune ITAT held that penalty proceedings under Section 271(1)(c) cannot continue against legal heirs when initiated after the assessee’s demise. The Tribunal ruled that legal representatives are not personally liable for such penalty proceedings under Section 159.

Section 68 Addition Sent Back as Assessee Claimed Insufficient Opportunity Before CIT(A)

May 24, 2026 159 Views 0 comment Print

Pune ITAT restored the matter to the CIT(A) after the assessee argued that adequate opportunity was not provided to explain the source of funds received. The Tribunal directed fresh adjudication with proper hearing and liberty to file supporting evidence.

ITAT Upholds Section 263 Revision as AO Verified Expenses Only on Random Basis

May 24, 2026 177 Views 0 comment Print

Pune ITAT upheld revision under Section 263 after finding that the Assessing Officer failed to fully verify expenditure claims unsupported by vouchers. The Tribunal held that random verification was insufficient where substantial cash expenses were claimed.

Why Income Tax Notices Are Increasing in Property Transactions Below Circle Rate

May 23, 2026 1797 Views 0 comment Print

AI-driven scrutiny and AIS integration are increasing Income Tax notices where property transactions occur below stamp duty value. Both buyers and sellers may face taxation under Sections 50C and 56(2)(x).

Can a Homebuyer Be Taxed for Paying “On-Money” to a Builder?

May 23, 2026 3996 Views 2 comments Print

This case highlights that cash paid to builders as “on-money” will not automatically be treated as tax evasion if it originates from disclosed bank funds. However, buyers must prove the source with proper documentation to avoid tax additions.

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