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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 2766 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


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 33 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 36 Views 0 comment Print

No Pre-Deposit Needed to File Income Tax Appeal Under Section 246A: Madras HC

Income Tax : The Madras High Court held that filing an appeal before the Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals) under Section 246A does not requi...

June 9, 2026 39 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Deletes Section 234E Fee as No Machinery Provision Existed Before 1 June 2015

Income Tax : ITAT Chennai held that late filing fees under Section 234E could not be levied through TDS processing for periods prior to 01.06.2...

June 9, 2026 42 Views 0 comment Print

SC Leave Fare Concession Ruling: ITAT Holds Bank Liable for TDS Default

Income Tax : The ITAT held that, following the Supreme Court's ruling denying LFC exemption for foreign travel, a bank could be treated as an a...

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 42639 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


Department cannot recover Income tax or adjust refunds during subsistence of stay order

November 8, 2025 1155 Views 0 comment Print

The Bombay High Court ruled that the Assessing Officer’s steps under Section 148A, taken despite a continuing stay order, were illegal and directed refund adjustment amounts to be deposited in court.

TDS on CAM Charges Liable at 2% Under Section 194C, Not as Rent: ITAT Delhi

November 8, 2025 990 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal found that CAM payments are contractual in nature and not for use of property, making 2% TDS deduction under Section 194C appropriate.

ITAT condoned delay in appeal filing due to bona fide mistake of tax consultant

November 8, 2025 1254 Views 0 comment Print

In a ruling on non-maintainability, the ITAT found the CIT(E) erred by cancelling the society’s 12A(1)(ac) application merely through an intimation without granting a mandatory hearing. The case has been sent back for a decision on merits.

Late Filing of Form 10B Valid if Before Assessment Completion: ITAT Mumbai

November 8, 2025 864 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that delay in filing Form 10B does not invalidate a trust’s exemption claim if the form is submitted before assessment completion and the error is rectified.

Kerala HC Stays Recovery Against Trust Pending Appeal After 12A Registration Restored

November 8, 2025 297 Views 0 comment Print

The Kerala High Court stayed tax recovery against an association, ruling that the NFAC must decide the pending appeal in light of the assessee’s restored Section 12A registration. The assessment order was based on the premise of cancellation, which the ITAT had since set aside.

Kerala HC Dismisses Writ Against Assessment; Directs Assessee to File Appeal U/s. 260A

November 8, 2025 417 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a Section 153C assessment, ruling that the ITAT had already addressed the Abhisar Buildwell Supreme Court judgment. Since the ITAT order contained a finding on the judgment’s applicability, the assessee’s only recourse was a statutory appeal under Section 260A.

Kerala HC Stays Recovery Pending Appeal on Section 80P Deduction Dispute

November 8, 2025 399 Views 0 comment Print

The Kerala High Court stayed tax recovery against a co-operative bank, directing the NFAC to expeditiously decide the Section 80P deduction appeal. The ruling requires the appellate authority to specifically consider the binding Supreme Court precedent set in the Mavilayi Service Co-operative Bank judgment.

One Notice, One Hearing, One Swift Verdict – ITAT Order Quashed

November 8, 2025 447 Views 0 comment Print

The Kerala High Court quashed an Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) order because the Tribunal decided the case ex parte on the first posting date. The Court ruled this a clear violation of natural justice, as the ITAT failed to consider the assessee’s advance request for adjournment and lack of appeal memorandum.

Tax Recovery Halted as Appeal Awaited: Kerala HC Issues Directions

November 8, 2025 297 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala High Court halted coercive tax recovery, ruling that since appeal hearing before NFAC was completed and orders were awaited, recovery action was premature. Court directed NFAC to dispose of appeal within two months, and recovery is stayed until that decision is issued.

Reassessment Order Set Aside After GST Proceedings Closure on Same Issue

November 8, 2025 885 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court set aside the Section 148A(3) reassessment order against Vedanta, ruling that subsequent GST Department closure of the underlying ITC issue materially affects the basis of escapement of income. The matter was remanded for a fresh decision incorporating the GST clean chit on the same transaction.

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