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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 516 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 19626 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 45984 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 41706 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 14583 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 1536 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 3936 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


No Section 271D Penalty if No Assessment Was Made & No Satisfaction Was Recorded: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : ITAT Delhi quashed a ₹65 lakh penalty under Section 271D after finding that no assessment was made for the relevant year and no ...

June 8, 2026 180 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Quashes Reassessment as Moratorium Under IBC Barred Fresh Tax Proceedings

Income Tax : The Tribunal examined whether reassessment proceedings could be initiated after the NCLT declared a moratorium under the Insolvenc...

June 8, 2026 96 Views 0 comment Print

Loan Confirmations Alone cannot Prove Creditworthiness of Creditors: ITAT Mumbai

Income Tax : The Tribunal examined whether unsecured loans could be accepted solely on the basis of loan confirmations. It held that confirmati...

June 8, 2026 126 Views 0 comment Print

CSR Expenditure Not Automatically Bar Section 80G Deduction: ITAT Ahmedabad

Income Tax : The Tribunal examined whether donations made as part of CSR obligations could qualify for deduction under Section 80G. It held tha...

June 8, 2026 105 Views 0 comment Print

Gujarat HC Deletes LTCG Addition as Penny Stock Allegation Was Unsupported by Evidence

Income Tax : The Court upheld deletion of the LTCG addition after finding that the Revenue relied on assumptions rather than evidence. Document...

June 8, 2026 123 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 39543 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 498 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 471 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 150 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 132 Views 0 comment Print


Section 87A Rebate vs Standard Deduction under Section 16(ia)

December 11, 2025 2121 Views 0 comment Print

Explains how Section 87A rebate applies only below fixed income limits, while the standard deduction continues to reduce taxable salary irrespective of income level.

Mother–Son Gifted Land Misinterpreted as Sale: ITAT Delhi Remands Case to CIT(A)

December 11, 2025 495 Views 0 comment Print

Tribunal held that denying opportunity to submit evidence amounts to potential miscarriage of justice. CIT(A) directed to reconsider income addition after evaluating all documents.

Income Tax Appeals Filed Before Wrong Bench Dismissed with Liberty to Refile

December 11, 2025 339 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT held that appeals filed with incorrect jurisdiction cannot be heard. All four appeals dismissed, but assessee allowed to refile before correct bench.

TDS Demand Deleted as Section 201 Proceedings Filed Beyond Limitation: ITAT Delhi

December 11, 2025 933 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT ruled that Section 201 proceedings initiated beyond four years are legally untenable. Since the 201(1) order for AY 2016-17 was issued after the limitation period, the entire TDS demand was deleted. Tribunal held that date of knowledge is irrelevant for limitation.

Cash Addition Reduced: ITAT Cuts Ad Agency Profit Estimate from 8% to 5%

December 11, 2025 525 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that ad agencies operate on low margins, and without comparables, an 8% estimate was excessive. Past history was accepted as the best guide, reducing profit estimation to 5% and deleting cash-deposit addition as double counting.

Faceless Assessment Prevails: JAO’s Reassessment Notice Invalid, Revival If SC amends Law

December 11, 2025 1068 Views 0 comment Print

Tribunal held that a notice issued by JAO under Section 148 is invalid, emphasizing that only FAO-issued notices comply with faceless reassessment rules. Revenue may seek revival if Supreme Court changes legal position.

Section 54F Exemption Denied for Owning Multiple Houses with Separate Kitchens: ITAT Delhi

December 11, 2025 2061 Views 0 comment Print

Tribunal ruled Section 54F exemption is not available when the assessee owns multiple independent residential units, each with a separate kitchen. Deduction on the JDA property was disallowed.

WhatsApp Chats Alone Cannot Trigger Section 69A Additions: ITAT Kolkata

December 11, 2025 4314 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Kolkata ruled that WhatsApp chats without corroboration cannot be treated as unexplained income under Section 69A. All additions based solely on chats were deleted, emphasizing the need for tangible evidence.

Guidance For Success In Appeals Under Income Tax Act, 1961

December 10, 2025 1905 Views 0 comment Print

Discover how identifying errors in Assessing Officer jurisdiction, notice issuance, and approval under Sections 148/148A can secure favorable ITAT/CIT(A) rulings. Learn key strategies to challenge illegal assessments effectively.

Non-Bank Co-op Society Eligible for 80P(2)(d) on Interest from Co-op Banks: Sikkim HC

December 10, 2025 537 Views 0 comment Print

Sikkim HC ruled that non-banking cooperative societies can claim deductions on interest income from cooperative banks, reversing ITAT’s misinterpretation of section 80P(4).

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