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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 1992 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 46017 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 41844 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 3936 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


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 15 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 27 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 27 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 24 Views 0 comment Print

Section 68 Addition Deleted as Revenue Failed to Link Assessee to Penny Stock Scam

Income Tax : The Tribunal found that the assessee had produced complete evidence proving allotment, holding, dematerialization, and sale of sha...

June 9, 2026 36 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 41115 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


Order Passed Without Granting Time to Clarify Form 26A Details Quashed by Madras HC

November 27, 2025 282 Views 0 comment Print

Since petitioner’s requests for time were ignored and no hearing was granted, Court held the order unsustainable. matter was remanded with instructions to allow additional replies and reconsider all issues.

ITAT Orders Fresh Review After ULIP maturity receipt Exemption Claim Not Examined

November 27, 2025 375 Views 0 comment Print

Tribunal remanded the case to the AO to reassess ULIP maturity receipts treated as unexplained investment after the exemption claim was not evaluated earlier.

Service of notice was mandatory before Income Tax Reassessment therefore, penalty u/s 271(1)(b) was quashed

November 27, 2025 468 Views 0 comment Print

Since valid service of notice was a mandatory jurisdictional requirement before initiating reassessment proceedings, therefore, purported notices issued under Section 148 including reassessment proceedings under

Cancellation of registration of trust u/s. 12AA for mere delay in filing of return is not justifiable

November 27, 2025 537 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore held that mere delay in filing the return of income cannot be construed as a violation so grave as to justify cancellation of registration under Section 12AA(4). Delay in return was unintentional hence cancellation of registration u/s. 12AA not justified.

Amount paid for cancellation of agreement without contractual obligation is rightly disallowed u/s. 48

November 27, 2025 219 Views 0 comment Print

Telangana High Court held that amount paid towards cancellation of agreement is liable to be disallowed under section 48(i) of the Income Tax Act since the no condition was stipulated in original Memorandum of Understanding hence in absence of contractual obligation the disallowance of said amount is justified.

No Coercive Action in Fake ITC Cases When Assessees Cooperate: Chhattisgarh HC

November 27, 2025 609 Views 0 comment Print

The Court held that authorities cannot take coercive steps against taxpayers in a fake ITC investigation if they participate fully in the inquiry. Cooperation ensures protection from arrest or similar actions.

Chapter VIA Income Tax Deductions (Section 80C to 80U ) & Common Mistakes

November 27, 2025 1860 Views 1 comment Print

Explains key deductions under Chapter VI-A and highlights frequent taxpayer errors, including documentation lapses and section-wise misclaims.

Share Premium Addition Quashed; DCF Valuation Cannot Be Replaced Without Specific Errors

November 27, 2025 384 Views 0 comment Print

Tribunal held that AO did not establish any defect in identity, genuineness, or creditworthiness of share subscribers. Addition under Section 68 was deleted.

ITAT Remands Inventory Write-Off Dispute Due to Non-Consideration of Evidence

November 27, 2025 507 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that the appellate authority failed to examine inventory-related documents before sustaining disallowance under section 37(1). The matter was sent back for fresh adjudication with directions to consider all evidence.

Income Tax Assessment Set Aside for Violating Seven-Day Notice Requirement

November 27, 2025 1116 Views 0 comment Print

The Court held that the show cause notice provided less than seven days to respond, contrary to the prescribed procedure. The assessment and related notices were set aside and the matter remanded for reconsideration.

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