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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 2013 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 19680 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 46020 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 41853 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 14625 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


No On-Money Addition based on Unsubstantiated Excel Sheets: ITAT Mumbai

Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai noted that the excel sheets relied upon by the Revenue had not been established in accordance with legal requirements ...

June 9, 2026 15 Views 0 comment Print

Builder’s Statement Lacked Corroborative Evidence – ITAT Deletes On-Money Addition

Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai held that an addition based solely on a builder's statement could not survive without evidence directly linking the as...

June 9, 2026 36 Views 0 comment Print

Reassessment Invalid as AO Relied Solely on Investigation Report without Inquiry: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : The ITAT Delhi held that reassessment under Section 147 was invalid because the Assessing Officer merely relied on an investigatio...

June 9, 2026 39 Views 0 comment Print

Channel Owner Companies not Comparable Due to Functional Differences: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : ITAT Delhi held that television channel and content owner companies could not be compared with a content distribution business. Th...

June 9, 2026 39 Views 0 comment Print

Distribution Fee for Channel Distribution Not Royalty: ITAT Mumbai

Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai held that distribution fees paid to associated enterprises could not be treated as royalty. The Tribunal followed earl...

June 9, 2026 39 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 41187 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 507 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


Faceless Means Faceless: JAO-Issued 148 Notice Invalid, Says ITAT Hyderabad

December 2, 2025 675 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT held that a reassessment notice issued manually by the JAO violates the mandatory Faceless Assessment Scheme. The Tribunal ruled that any Section 148 or 148A notice must originate only from the faceless system, making the JAO-issued notice invalid.

Addition Deleted Because Ownership of Cash Cannot Be Presumed on Suspicion

December 2, 2025 663 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT held that Section 69 cannot apply when the assessee is not proved to own the cash. Unrebutted affidavits established the source, and mere suspicion cannot justify an addition.

Benami Allegation Entangled – Double Taxing Same Investment Impermissible

December 2, 2025 432 Views 0 comment Print

Tribunal held that an investment already assessed substantively in another person’s hands cannot again be taxed under Section 69. The case was remanded to avoid double taxation and ensure consistent adjudication.

Technical Delay Cannot Justify Refusal of Section 80G Approval: ITAT Orders Fresh Review  

December 2, 2025 711 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that rejecting an application solely for delayed filing was improper and directed a denovo review under Section 80G. The is that delayed applications may still be examined on merits.

Section 147 Bogus Purchase Addition Deleted; Tribunal Upholds GST Records

December 2, 2025 465 Views 0 comment Print

Tribunal held that a reassessment cannot be triggered solely on another person’s search statement. With no evidence against the assessee, the 147 proceedings and bogus-purchase addition were struck down.

Income Tax Tribunal Resets Ex-Parte Dismissal, Ensures Fair Hearing

December 2, 2025 258 Views 0 comment Print

NFAC’s ex-parte dismissal of large 54F claim overturned due to procedural lapses and miscommunication. Assessee granted fresh opportunity to substantiate ₹3.10 Cr exemption claim.

Addition Deleted as Cash Deposits Linked to Earlier Withdrawals

December 2, 2025 807 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that cash deposits were fully explained through matching earlier withdrawals. The addition of ₹15 lakh was removed as the source of funds was satisfactorily proven.

Addition on Car Sale Profit Deleted for Ignoring Block Depreciation Rules

December 2, 2025 1122 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that book profit on sale of a motor vehicle cannot be taxed separately when the sale value is already reduced from the block. It ruled that taxing such profit would cause double taxation.

Fresh Hearing Granted After Ex-Parte NFAC Order Ignored Filed Documents

December 2, 2025 279 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT allows fresh hearing as assessee’s appeal was dismissed because notices were emailed despite opting for postal delivery. Emphasizes importance of respecting communication preferences in tax proceedings.

No Books, No Section 68: ITAT Deletes Entire Cash-Deposit Additions

December 2, 2025 840 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal ruled that Section 68 additions cannot apply when a company maintains no books of account, deleting ₹51 lakh and ₹1.25 crore additions. Confirms that technical defaults cannot override proper accounting requirements.

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