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Old vs New Income Tax Regime: 7 Costly Mistakes to Avoid in FY 2026-27

Income Tax : Key mistakes taxpayers should avoid when choosing between old and new tax regimes for FY 2026-27, including deductions, deadlines,...

April 19, 2026 783 Views 0 comment Print

Choose Your Subcontractor Wisely: A Costly ITAT Lesson

Income Tax : ITAT Kolkata remands case on disallowance of subcontractor expenses, stressing need for evidence, due diligence, and verification ...

April 19, 2026 918 Views 0 comment Print

Concise Manual for Non-Profit Organizations under Income Tax Act 2025

Income Tax : The new law introduces a structured framework for NPO registration, income application, and taxation. It simplifies compliance but...

April 18, 2026 453 Views 0 comment Print

Form 41 for DTAA Claims: Complete Guide under Income Tax Act 2025  

Income Tax : Form 41 is now compulsory for non-residents claiming DTAA benefits, replacing Form 10F. The update mandates online filing and ensu...

April 18, 2026 2520 Views 0 comment Print

Notices under New Income Tax Act 2025 – Step-by-Step Response Guide

Income Tax : Notices are increasingly triggered by AIS/TIS mismatches and automated systems. Accurate reporting and reconciliation are key to a...

April 18, 2026 111 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 156 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 3279 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 7926 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 870 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 3507 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Bombay Quashed Section 148 Notice Due to Issuance by Wrong Authority

Income Tax : The issue was whether a reassessment notice issued by a jurisdictional officer instead of a faceless officer is valid. The Court h...

April 18, 2026 555 Views 0 comment Print

No Addition for Cessation of Liability if no Evidence of Remission: ITAT Mumbai

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that addition under Section 41(1) cannot be made without proof of actual cessation of liability. It found that m...

April 18, 2026 93 Views 0 comment Print

Tenancy Rights Transfer Taxable Only on Possession: STCG Addition Deleted

Income Tax : The Tribunal ruled that surrender of tenancy rights occurs only upon receiving new property possession. As possession was given la...

April 18, 2026 90 Views 0 comment Print

JDA May Trigger Transfer- But No Double Taxation Allowed: Karnataka HC Relief

Income Tax : The issue involved taxing capital gains from a development agreement in multiple years. The court held the same income cannot be t...

April 18, 2026 105 Views 0 comment Print

CIT(A) Enhancement Quashed for No Notice – ITAT Restores LTCG Issues to AO

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that enhancement of income without issuing notice under section 251(2) is invalid. Such action violates principl...

April 18, 2026 63 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 450 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 1416 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 423 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 147 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 135 Views 0 comment Print


Interest Disallowance Deleted as Assessee proves Mutual Fund Investment from Own Funds

November 6, 2025 234 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Ahmedabad deleted the Section 36(1)(iii) disallowance of interest expense after the real estate firm successfully proved that the mutual fund investment in question was made using interest-free own funds, not borrowed capital. The ruling emphasizes that disallowance requires evidence of borrowed funds being diverted for non-business purposes.

Legitimate Tax Planning Not Evasion: ITAT Affirms Presumptive Tax on Truck Business

November 6, 2025 603 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that income declared under Sections 44AE and 44AD by a transport HUF owning 10 trucks was valid. Additions for alleged profit diversion were deleted as the AO’s suspicion of tax evasion lacked evidence.

ITAT Deletes Addition for Cash Deposits During Demonetization from Proven Sources

November 6, 2025 387 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT deleted the entire addition made under Section 69A concerning demonetisation cash deposits, ruling in favor of a retired government employee. The Tribunal held that deposits from verifiable sources like gratuity, leave encashment, salary arrears, and loan repayment were genuinely explained and not unexplained income.

Section 40(a)(ia) Disallowance Remanded While Subcontract Expenses Upheld

November 6, 2025 378 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad confirmed the disallowance of Rs.1.21 crore in subcontract expenses because the taxpayer failed to provide sufficient corroborative evidence to substantiate the payments, especially those linked to a director’s relative. The Tribunal upheld the AO’s finding that the genuineness of the expenditure was not satisfactorily proved.

Rs.1.02 Cr Addition Deleted as Loan Was Genuine & Used for Business Repayment

November 6, 2025 255 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Ahmedabad deleted a Rs.1.02 crore addition made under Section 68, rejecting the AO’s claim that a loan was an accommodation entry. The Tribunal ruled the loan was a genuine business transaction, used specifically for repaying an existing business loan, establishing the required nexus and purpose.

Taxable Salary Income: Old vs. New Regime – Section 115BAC

November 6, 2025 12396 Views 4 comments Print

Comparison of Old vs. Default Tax Regimes (Sec 115BAC) for salaried income. Covers tax slabs, Standard Deduction, and Surcharge rates. Details the trade-off: reduced tax rates under Default Regime vs. forfeited exemptions like HRA, LTA, and 80C deductions.

Income Tax Computation for Individuals: Rules and Rates

November 6, 2025 10818 Views 3 comments Print

Overview of income tax rules for compulsory land acquisition: capital gains are taxed upon initial compensation receipt (Sec 45(5)), with enhanced compensation taxed separately. Covers TDS rules (Sec 194LA) at 10%, thresholds, and penalties for non-compliance.

ITAT Mumbai deletes Addition Over Denial of Cross-Examination in Accommodation Entry Case

November 6, 2025 654 Views 0 comment Print

The CIT(A) deleted a ₹ 75.5 lakh addition under Section 68 after finding the AO violated natural justice by denying cross-examination of the third-party who provided the statement. The ITAT accepted the reassessment was correctly initiated under Section 147, but the final ruling on the Revenue’s appeal is incomplete.

Long-Term Capital Gain Tax Cannot Be Lowered to 20% When 115BAA Is Opted

November 6, 2025 1113 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal dismissed the assessee’s appeal, confirming that opting for Section 115BAA overrides the 20% LTCG rate under Section 112.

Changes in Correction Rules for TDS & TCS Returns & Time Limitations

November 6, 2025 11229 Views 0 comment Print

Effective April 1, 2026, the statutory limit for correcting TDS/TCS returns is 2 years from the FY end. This new rule eliminates unlimited revisions, demanding timely compliance to avoid penalties and blocked refunds.

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