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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


Mandatory approval required from Higher Authority for issuing notice u/s 148 after expiry of 3-Year Limitation

November 13, 2025 1833 Views 0 comment Print

Reassessment proceedings initiated without obtaining prior approval from the appropriate “specified authority” under Section 151(ii) such as the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax or the Principal Director General were invalid.

CIT(E) Must Examine Section 80G Applications on Merits, Not Technicalities: ITAT Mumbai

November 13, 2025 504 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that denial of 80G registration due to a wrong section reference was unjustified and directed the Commissioner to reconsider the application on merits.

Replacement Cost of Dies and Moulds is Revenue Expenditure: ITAT Mumbai

November 13, 2025 1131 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that expenses on dies and moulds used in vehicle manufacturing are revenue in nature, not capital, as they involve regular replacements without creating new assets. The Tribunal upheld CIT(A)’s view, citing consistency with past rulings.

Delay in Form 10AB Filing Can Be Condoned If Reasonable Cause Exists: ITAT Mumbai

November 13, 2025 1878 Views 0 comment Print

Tribunal observed that the legislative amendment allowing condonation of delay reflects intent to grant equitable relief to genuine trusts and directed reconsideration of registration under Section 12AB.

Additions under Section 69C Unsustainable When Source of Expense Is Explained

November 12, 2025 2706 Views 0 comment Print

Tribunal held that rent expense differences cannot be taxed as unexplained expenditure without questioning the source. Matter remanded for verification of reconciliation and evidence.

Bombay HC condones Delay in Filing Form 10B Due to Genuine Hardship

November 12, 2025 1176 Views 0 comment Print

The Court condoned a 70-day delay in filing Form 10B, holding that the minor delay was justified and denying exemption under Section 11 would cause genuine hardship.

Assessment Order Void When Issued to Non-Existent Merged Entity: ITAT Mumbai

November 12, 2025 801 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai ruled that once the Assessing Officer is aware of a merger, assessment in the name of the amalgamating company is invalid and without jurisdiction.

ITAT Deletes TP Adjustment as Intra-Group Services Not Stewardship Activity

November 12, 2025 648 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that Transfer Pricing Adjustment made by the revenue on account of administrative support services segment deserves to be deleted since services rendered are in nature of intra group services and not stewardship activity.

Madras HC Upheld Ex Parte Reassessment Order Due to Non-Response to Notice

November 12, 2025 531 Views 0 comment Print

The Madras High Court upheld a reassessment order passed under Section 144 after the taxpayer failed to respond to Section 148 notices. The Court found no reason to interfere but permitted an appeal within 30 days.

ITAT Mumbai Allows Exemption for Code-Sharing Income under Article 8 of India-USA DTAA

November 12, 2025 330 Views 0 comment Print

Tribunal held that income from international air transport through code-sharing arrangements qualifies for exemption under Article 8 of the India-USA DTAA, as it forms part of aircraft operations in international traffic.

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