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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 78 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 120 Views 0 comment Print

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

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

April 21, 2026 1509 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 2988 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 435 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 3324 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 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 90 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 351 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 2157 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Remands ₹1.57 Cr Addition as NRE Deposit Evidence Not Properly Examined

Income Tax : The case involved additions for unexplained bank deposits where the assessee later produced authenticated NRE account evidence. IT...

April 20, 2026 159 Views 0 comment Print

SC dismissed SLP for Delay & Lack of Merit on Interconnect Charges Taxability

Income Tax : The Court dismissed the SLP due to a 390-day delay and absence of valid grounds. The ruling leaves intact the finding that interco...

April 20, 2026 99 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 645 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 1830 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


Section 12AA Registration Alone Doesn’t Guarantee 80G Approval: SC

November 11, 2025 822 Views 0 comment Print

SC clarified that a trust’s 12AA registration isn’t enough to claim 80G benefit; the nature of its activities must be independently verified for charitable character.

Tax on Excess Consideration for Shares Issued at Premium

November 11, 2025 25116 Views 1 comment Print

Section 56(2)(viib) taxes excess share premium received by closely held companies over fair market value, except in cases of eligible start-ups and specific venture capital investments. Not applicable from AY 2025-26.

Refund Interest Denial Over Defective TDS Held Perverse: J&K HC Remands Case

November 11, 2025 312 Views 0 comment Print

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court set aside ITAT and CIT(A) orders denying J&K Bank refund interest over disputed TDS certificates, terming the finding perverse and remanding the case.

ITAT Upholds ESOP Cost as Business Expense, Sets Aside PCIT 263 Order

November 11, 2025 720 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that the Assessing Officer made detailed enquiries before allowing ESOP expenditure, invalidating the PCIT’s revision under section 263.

ITAT Mumbai Restricts Bogus Diamond Purchase Addition to 3%, Upholds Consistency Principle

November 10, 2025 681 Views 0 comment Print

The Mumbai ITAT partly allowed Trustar Diamond’s appeal, reducing the addition on alleged bogus diamond purchases from 12.5% to 3% to maintain consistency with the assessee’s previous assessment years. The court noted that sales figures were accepted and the 3% restriction reflected the historical disallowance pattern.

Gujarat HC Upholds Reassessment Based on Bogus Entry Information

November 10, 2025 585 Views 0 comment Print

The Gujarat High Court dismissed the petition by Backbone Projects Limited, upholding the reopening of assessment based on fresh, credible information from investigating wings detailing the receipt of ₹1.25 crore in bogus accommodation entries. The court ruled that mere production of documents does not constitute a full and true disclosure when transactions are later found to be false.

Income from Film Distribution was not ‘Royalty’ under India-US DTAA

November 10, 2025 360 Views 0 comment Print

Revenue from film distribution was specifically excluded from the definition of “royalty” under both the Act and the India-USA DTAA and interest earned on income tax refund was not effectively connected with any permanent establishment in India and should be taxed at 15% as per Article 11(2) of the India-US DTAA.

Reopening Beyond Four Years Held Invalid as Based on Stale Information: ITAT Delhi

November 10, 2025 309 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that reopening of assessment under section 148 of the Income Tax Act on the basis of stale information results into change of opinion and the same is not sustainable in law. Accordingly, appeal is allowed and reopening is quashed.

India Enforces Amended DTAA with Belgium from June 2025 to Curb Tax Evasion

November 10, 2025 972 Views 0 comment Print

The Finance Ministry notifies the India-Belgium protocol amending the 1993 tax treaty, effective June 26, 2025, updating definitions, information exchange, and tax collection assistance provisions.

Books Clean, Sales Matched — No Suspicion Without Evidence – Demon Cash Addition Not Sustainable

November 10, 2025 297 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chandigarh held that cash deposits made during the demonetization period were from genuine business cash sales. The addition of Rs. 20.86 lakh by the AO and CIT(A) was based on assumptions and was deleted.

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