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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 2805 Views 2 comments Print

TDS Deduction for Specified Senior Citizens (Section 194P)

Income Tax : Senior citizens aged 75+ with only pension and bank interest income need not file ITR if a specified bank computes income and dedu...

June 9, 2026 12750 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 19728 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 46044 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 41922 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 6004 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 1563 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


SC Refuses to Revive Reassessment as Original Scrutiny Had Examined Relevant Transactions & Details

Income Tax : SC dismissed Revenue’s plea after Gujarat HC held that even proposed additions would not alter MAT liability, defeating escapeme...

June 9, 2026 12 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Kolkata Allows Additional Refund Interest Due to Delay in Giving Appeal Effect

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that the assessee was entitled to additional interest under Section 244A(1A) because the Assessing Officer faile...

June 9, 2026 6 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi Deletes SLS Disallowance as APA Covered Intra-Group Services

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that once Second Line Support services were examined and covered under an Advance Pricing Agreement, disallowanc...

June 9, 2026 Views 0 comment Print

Single Order for Reassessment and ITAT Directions not sustainable: ITAT Mumbai

Income Tax : ITAT remanded the case as NFAC passed an ex parte order despite notice issues and held that a combined reassessment and ITAT effec...

June 9, 2026 36 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Deletes Interest Disallowance as AO Failed to Prove Diversion of Borrowed Funds

Income Tax : ITAT Delhi held that interest expenditure cannot be disallowed without establishing a nexus between borrowed funds and non-busines...

June 9, 2026 42 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 42660 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 531 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


Section 148A(b) Notice Cannot Be Used to Collect Information: SC

November 25, 2025 1317 Views 0 comment Print

SC upheld the view that 148A(b) notices must specify information indicating escapement and cannot be used for preliminary fact-finding. The decision reiterates the mandatory separation between inquiries and show-cause notices.

Addition Partly Deleted as ITAT Finds Loan Withdrawals Linked to Cash Deposits

November 25, 2025 708 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that the timing of loan disbursals and demonetization supported the assessee’s explanation. Key takeaway: partial relief granted by accepting most of the deposit as explained.

Syndicate Income Cannot Be Taxed in Hands of AOP Members: SC

November 25, 2025 666 Views 0 comment Print

SC affirmed that income of liquor syndicates assessed as AOPs must be taxed in hands of those AOPs only, not their individual members, upholding High Court and ITAT rulings.

CIT(A)’s can Remand Section 144 Assessments Under Section 251(1)(a): ITAT Chandigarh

November 25, 2025 780 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chandigarh ruled that the CIT(A) is empowered to set aside and remand assessments made under Section 144 to the AO under Section 251(1)(a) of the Income Tax Act.

ITAT Chandigarh Upholds Deletion of Additions on Depreciation, Stock & GP

November 25, 2025 426 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chandigarh upheld CIT(A)’s order deleting AO’s additions on depreciation, excess stock, and gross profit, confirming machinery was in use and books were reliable.

Appeal Closed as Fresh Appeal Filed: Tribunal Accepts Withdrawal Request

November 25, 2025 336 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal permitted withdrawal after the appellant cited an inadvertent error and confirmed that a fresh appeal was already pending. The case was dismissed as withdrawn.

Section 148A(b) Notice Invalid as It Was for mere Inquiry: Gujarat HC

November 25, 2025 786 Views 0 comment Print

The Gujarat High Court held that a notice issued under Section 148A(b) was procedurally flawed as it functioned as a Section 148A(a) inquiry. The notice, order under Section 148A(d), and subsequent notice under Section 148 were quashed.

ITAT Remands Case as Notices Sent to Wrong Email; Assessee Directed to Pay ₹5,000 Costs

November 25, 2025 480 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal found that hearing notices were sent to the wrong email address, resulting in an ex-parte order. The matter was remanded to the AO after directing the assessee to deposit ₹5,000 as costs.

Madras HC Upholds Income Tax Search After Finding Valid Reason to Believe

November 25, 2025 798 Views 0 comment Print

The Court held that the search was valid after reviewing the recorded reasons and information. It ruled that jurisdiction existed under Section 132 and that challenges to procedural aspects did not invalidate the search.

Can WhatsApp Chats Found in Tax Searches Trigger Huge Tax Demands?

November 25, 2025 4083 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi ITAT cancels ₹22 crore tax addition based solely on WhatsApp chats from another phone, reaffirming privacy protections and limited evidentiary value of digital messages.

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