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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 2655 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 12747 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 19725 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 41916 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 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


Writ Petition Dismissed as Section 53A cannot Establish Ownership for Depreciation Claim

Income Tax : The Court held that the assessee failed to produce any written or registered document proving transfer of property to the firm. Co...

June 9, 2026 12 Views 0 comment Print

Mechanical Additions Running Into Crores Cannot Survive Without Proper Verification: ITAT Mumbai

Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai upheld the CIT(A)'s directions to verify fund flow, bank statements, and lenders' creditworthiness before making addit...

June 9, 2026 12 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Reduces Profit Estimation to 4% as 8% Rate Ignored Audited Books & Past Margins

Income Tax : ITAT Chennai held that estimating income at 8% of turnover was excessive where the assessee's accounts were tax-audited and past p...

June 9, 2026 9 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi Remands Transfer Pricing Case Due to Alleged Double Addition of TP Adjustments

Income Tax : The Tribunal restored the matter to the Assessing Officer after finding that transfer pricing adjustments may have been added twic...

June 9, 2026 33 Views 0 comment Print

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 63 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 42399 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 519 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


ITAT Quashes ₹2.25 Cr 69C Addition as Traveled Beyond Show-Cause Notice

November 16, 2025 1965 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that an addition under Section 69C is invalid if it is not based on the allegations in the show-cause notice. The AO cannot exceed the notice, and procedural fairness is mandatory.

Turnover Mismatch Fatal: ITAT Orders Removal of Large Comparables in TP Analysis

November 16, 2025 1233 Views 0 comment Print

Tribunal ruled that massive companies like Infosys and TCS cannot be used as comparables when the assessee’s turnover is small, holding that size materially affects profitability. It directed exclusion of such entities and recalculation of margins.

ITAT Deletes ₹95 Lakh Section 68 Addition for GST-Recorded Sales

November 16, 2025 999 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi ruled that sales already recorded in books and accepted under GST cannot be treated as unexplained income under Section 68 without independent verification. No addition can be made solely on untested statements.

No Exempt Income, No 14A: ITAT Delhi Deletes ₹1.24 Cr Disallowance 

November 16, 2025 600 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that Section 14A cannot be applied when no exempt income is earned, deleting a ₹1.24 crore disallowance. The Tribunal also condoned a 99-day filing delay due to reasonable cause.

Concessional Section 115BAA Tax Rate Allowed Due to Timely Filing of Form 10-IC

November 16, 2025 888 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi ruled that validly filed Form 10-IC ensures eligibility for Section 115BAA concessional tax rate. Key takeaway: timely filing secures lower corporate tax in subsequent years.

Compounding Fees for Unauthorized Construction not allowable: ITAT Bangalore

November 16, 2025 1134 Views 0 comment Print

Tribunal upholds disallowance of ₹76 lakh paid for regularizing building deviations, ruling such compounding fees are penalties under Section 37(1) and not deductible.

Section 11(3) Amendments Prospective; Pre-2022 Use Not Taxable: ITAT Delhi

November 16, 2025 912 Views 0 comment Print

Tribunal ruled that amendments to Section 11(3) of Income Tax Act are prospective. Accumulated charitable funds utilized within permitted 5+1 years cannot be taxed, overturning prior additions.

IBC Moratorium Bars Revenue Appeals: ITAT Mumbai

November 16, 2025 585 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal dismissed Revenue appeals for AYs 2006-07 and 2007-08 as the corporate debtor is under CIRP. Section 14(1) moratorium bars all proceedings, ensuring compliance with the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.

How to Correctly Report Your Fidelity Brokerage Account in Schedule FA (Foreign Assets)

November 15, 2025 3447 Views 0 comment Print

Explains proper disclosure of foreign custodial accounts, RSUs, MMFs, and dividends. Key takeaway: each income type requires separate reporting to stay compliant.

Understanding DTAA Provisions on Dividend Income from US Equities & Tax Liability in India

November 15, 2025 2400 Views 0 comment Print

A clear guide on how US dividends are taxed under the India–US DTAA. Key takeaway: US withholding is capped at 25%, but India taxes dividends fully with FTC relief.

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