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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 2664 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 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 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


ITAT Deletes LTCG Addition as Mere Suspicion Cannot Replace Evidence in Penny Stock Cases

Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai held that additions under Section 68 cannot be sustained merely on suspicion regarding penny stock transactions. The T...

June 9, 2026 33 Views 0 comment Print

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 30 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 36 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 27 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 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 42474 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 525 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


Reopening Beyond Four Years Without New Material Invalid: Gujarat HC Quashes Section 148 Notice

November 14, 2025 1179 Views 0 comment Print

Gujarat High Court ruled that reassessment beyond four years is invalid when no new material or failure of disclosure exists, terming it a mere change of opinion.

Reassessment Notice Issued Beyond Surviving Time Held Invalid: Gujarat HC

November 14, 2025 1110 Views 0 comment Print

Gujarat HC quashed a Section 148 notice issued after permissible surviving time, ruling it time-barred under Supreme Court guidelines in Rajeev Bansal and Ashish Agarwal.

Section 40(a)(ia) Not Applicable to Capital Expenditure: ITAT Nagpur

November 14, 2025 1494 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Nagpur set aside an addition made under Section 40(a)(ia), holding that non-deduction of TDS on capital expenditure does not attract disallowance since it is not claimed as an expense.

Business Expenses Allowable from Partner’s Remuneration Income: ITAT Delhi

November 14, 2025 4488 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that a partner can claim deductions for travel, depreciation, and similar expenses from remuneration received from a firm as it qualifies as business income.

ITAT Ahmedabad Dismisses Appeals After Repeated Non-Appearance by Assessee

November 14, 2025 444 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad dismissed appeals challenging rejection of registration under Sections 12A and 80G as the assessee failed to appear or submit documents despite repeated opportunities.

ITAT Delhi Sets Aside Reassessment Issued by Wrong Jurisdiction Officer

November 14, 2025 783 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Delhi annulled a reassessment after finding that the notice under Section 148 was issued by an officer without jurisdiction, rendering the entire proceeding invalid in law.

Penalty Under Section 271F Deleted as Income Tax Return Filed Within Time

November 14, 2025 1167 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that the assessee’s income tax return for AY 2013-14 was filed within the permissible time under Section 139. Therefore, the penalty of ₹5,000 imposed under Section 271F was unjustified and was deleted.

CBDT Circular Cannot Deny Income Tax Refund When ITR Delay Justified: Madras GC

November 14, 2025 777 Views 0 comment Print

The Madras High Court condoned delay in ITR filing, holding that refund claims must be allowed if genuine hardship is proven, despite procedural delays.

Communication of ITAT Order to CA Does Not Constitute Service on Assessee: Bombay HC

November 13, 2025 4098 Views 0 comment Print

The Bombay High Court held that communication of an ITAT order to a Chartered Accountant does not constitute service on the assessee, condoning a 40-day delay in filing appeal.

Single blanket approval under Section 153D for multiple years is invalid: ITAT Delhi

November 13, 2025 4995 Views 0 comment Print

 The ITAT held that approvals granted under Section 153D without genuine application of mind are invalid, quashing multiple assessment orders. Key takeaway: mechanical or blanket approvals violate procedural requirements and render assessments null.

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