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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 2301 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 19704 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 46032 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 41898 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 14640 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


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 45 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 54 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 69 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 60 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 60 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 41652 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 516 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


Mechanical u/s 153D Approval Invalidates u/s 153C Assessment: ITAT Quashes Entire Proceedings

December 8, 2025 408 Views 0 comment Print

The issue involved a common sanction letter covering multiple assessees and years, issued on the same day the AO sought approval. ITAT found this composite approval inconsistent with judicial mandates requiring individualized scrutiny. As a result, the assessment was declared void ab initio, making all additions infructuous.

Income Tax Proceedings Cannot Be Initiated Against a Deceased Person: Calcutta HC

December 8, 2025 771 Views 0 comment Print

Calcutta High Court set aside an income tax assessment order initiated in the name of a deceased individual, highlighting that proceedings must be directed to legal heirs.

Tribunal Allows Appeal After Finding Delay Not a Valid Ground for Dismissal by CIT(A)

December 8, 2025 444 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that the appeal should be heard on merits after the CIT(A) dismissed it solely for a 45-day delay. It restored the matter for fresh adjudication, directing that the delay issue not be reconsidered.

Hospital Certificates: Practical Pitfalls & Litigation Issues Under Income-tax Act

December 8, 2025 567 Views 0 comment Print

Learn why hospitals must issue proper certificates under the Income-tax Act and how they impact deductions under Sections 80DDB, 80DD, and 80U.

Cash Deposit Addition Sent Back for Fresh Review Due to New Evidence

December 8, 2025 666 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal remanded the sustained cash deposit addition after accepting additional evidence. It directed the CIT(A) to reconsider the ₹7.02 lakh addition through de novo adjudication.

Income Tax Act 2025: Key Sections & Big Changes Every Taxpayer Must Know !

December 8, 2025 7458 Views 0 comment Print

Covers the Act’s simplification, digital integration, and restructured chapters, highlighting how compliance becomes clearer and more taxpayer-friendly.

Books Cannot Be Rejected Without Specific Defects: ITAT Chandigarh

December 8, 2025 837 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that the AO’s rejection of books under Section 145(3) was unsustainable as no specific defects were identified. The ruling confirms that estimation of income cannot be based on assumptions when records are supported by documentation.

Section 263 Checkmated – ITAT Says PCIT Cannot Reopen Issues Already Before CIT(A)

December 8, 2025 756 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal ruled that Section 263 jurisdiction is barred under Explanation 1(c) if the matter is under appeal before CIT(A). AO’s assessment, including enquiry into statements and ledgers, was found proper. PCIT’s revision attempting to tax full Rs.1.59 Cr as bogus purchase was quashed.

Reassessment Quashed for Issuing Section 148 Notice Through Wrong Authority

December 8, 2025 1137 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that the Section 148 notice issued by the jurisdictional officer instead of the faceless authority violated Section 151A. With the notice invalid, the reassessment and jewellery addition were quashed.

The Culinary Conundrum: Tax Deduction for Food or Business Meal Expenses: A RARE Practical Analysis

December 8, 2025 2091 Views 0 comment Print

Explains when food and hospitality expenses qualify as business deductions and outlines the tests under Section 37(1) to distinguish commercial necessity from personal spending.

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