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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 2529 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 19722 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 46044 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 41910 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 14655 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 1560 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 60 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 72 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 81 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 84 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 75 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 42177 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 519 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


PCIT Cannot Revise U/s 153C Order Without First Upsetting U/s 153D Approval

December 15, 2025 1632 Views 0 comment Print

PCIT challenged a 153C assessment under section 263. ITAT held that without annulling statutory 153D approval, revision is unsustainable, confirming 153D as a statutory safeguard.

Applicability of Section 269SS of Income Tax Act, 1961 to Director’s Current Account Transactions

December 15, 2025 8193 Views 2 comments Print

Explains when director cash infusions qualify as current account transactions and why genuine business support may fall outside Section 269SS penalties.

ITAT Delhi Quashes Reassessment Over Missing Section 143(2) Notice

December 15, 2025 432 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that reassessment under Section 147 is invalid if notice under Section 143(2) is not issued after filing of return. Entire proceedings quashed for procedural lapse.

Co-op Housing Society Wins U/s 80P Battle: Interest From Co-op Bank Qualifies for Deduction

December 15, 2025 435 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT confirmed that ownership of additional properties under construction does not block Section 54F deduction if they are business assets. Deduction on LTCG invested in residential property was upheld.

Trust Outside 115BBDA Net: Dividend Remains Exempt u/s 10(34)

December 15, 2025 480 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that Section 115BBDA applies only to Individuals, HUFs, and Firms. Dividend income of a registered trust remains fully exempt under Section 10(34), with the addition deleted.

Section 10(46A) Income Tax Exemption Granted to Punjab Urban Planning Authority

December 15, 2025 609 Views 0 comment Print

This notification clarifies the conditions under which a development authority qualifies for tax exemption. The ruling highlights that continued constitution under the relevant State law is mandatory to retain benefits.

Section 10(46) Exemption Granted to New Okhla Industrial Development Authority

December 15, 2025 657 Views 0 comment Print

This notification addresses whether statutory development authorities qualify for income-tax exemption under section 10(46). The key takeaway is that specified non-commercial income is exempt, even retrospectively, when statutory conditions are fulfilled.

CBDT Notification Clarifies Appellate Authority for Search and Survey Assessments

December 15, 2025 1611 Views 0 comment Print

Appeals arising from searches, requisitions, and surveys are now mapped to designated appellate officers. The key takeaway is clearer jurisdictional alignment for complex cases.

CIT(A) Admits Evidence but Says Nothing: Matter Sent Back to AO

December 15, 2025 234 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT ruled that CIT(A) must examine admitted additional evidences before sustaining AO’s net profit estimation. Matter restored to AO for fresh determination.

Fake donations claims to political parties and trusts Under Tax Scanner

December 15, 2025 5583 Views 1 comment Print

The NUDGE campaign targets fraudulent claims under sections 80G and 80GGC, helping taxpayers voluntarily revise returns and avoid penalties.

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