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All About Exempted Income and Deductions under New Income Tax Act, 2025

Income Tax : The Income Tax Act 2025 has overhauled the 1961 law by introducing new section numbers, a unified “Tax Year,” and simplified c...

May 25, 2026 201 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax Act 2025: SFT Reporting, PAN Rules, Faceless Assessments & Revision Powers

Income Tax : The Income Tax Act 2025 introduces mandatory reporting of high-value gifted immovable properties exceeding ₹45 lakh. The amendme...

May 25, 2026 246 Views 0 comment Print

Agricultural Land Also Covered Under Section 56(2)(x): ITAT Surat

Income Tax : The ITAT Surat held that agricultural land qualifies as “immovable property” under Section 56(2)(x) since the provision covers...

May 25, 2026 147 Views 0 comment Print

How TDS on Purchase of Goods Changed Business Compliance in India?

Income Tax : Businesses now face stricter seller-wise tracking, PAN verification, and reconciliation obligations under TDS on purchase provisio...

May 25, 2026 105 Views 0 comment Print

Perpetual Losses Cannot Kill a Royalty Deduction: Delhi High Court

Income Tax : The judgment rejected the practice of assigning a nil arms length price merely because a taxpayer reported financial losses. The c...

May 25, 2026 51 Views 0 comment Print


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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 3198 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 3798 Views 0 comment Print

Errors in New TDS Challans Under Income Tax Act 2025 Create Compliance Risks

Income Tax : The updated TDS challan system reportedly displays incorrect interest-related options under the Company Deductee category. Taxpaye...

May 7, 2026 1203 Views 0 comment Print

Direct Tax Collections for F.Y. 2025-26 as on 31.03.2026

Income Tax : The data shows a steady increase in net direct tax collections driven by higher corporate and non-corporate tax revenues. It highl...

May 5, 2026 537 Views 0 comment Print

Mandatory Time Limit for Appeal Disposal Suggested Due to Huge Pendency Before CIT(A)

Income Tax : The issue highlights delays caused by non-binding timelines in appellate proceedings. It proposes mandatory limits to ensure faste...

May 2, 2026 879 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Medical Conferences Are “Education” Too: Chennai ITAT Revives 80G Approval of Cardiology Association

Income Tax : Chennai ITAT held that seminars, workshops, conferences, and medical training programmes can qualify as “education” under Sect...

May 25, 2026 57 Views 0 comment Print

Appeal Before ITAT Not-Maintainable for Failure to Comply With Section 140 Verification Rules

Income Tax : ITAT Bangalore held that an appeal filed without verification by the authorized Principal Officer was not maintainable. The Tribun...

May 25, 2026 60 Views 0 comment Print

Gujarat HC Quashes Section 148 Reopening Due to Change of Opinion on Section 50C Valuation

Income Tax : Gujarat High Court held that reassessment notices issued after scrutiny assessment were invalid because the Assessing Officer had ...

May 25, 2026 69 Views 0 comment Print

Penny Stock Addition Cannot Be Sustained Without Proper Examination of Evidence: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : ITAT Delhi noted that confirmations from the company and broker regarding share transactions were available but not adequately con...

May 25, 2026 933 Views 0 comment Print

WhatsApp Group Became Legal Advisor: Chennai ITAT Condoned 1592-Day Delay & Allowed Full BSNL VRS Exemption u/s 10(10B)

Income Tax : Chennai ITAT condoned a massive delay in filing appeals after accepting the assessee’s explanation that he became aware of favou...

May 25, 2026 48 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


CBDT Revises monetary limits for jurisdiction of Wards & Circles in JAO charges in Delhi

Income Tax : The Income Tax Department increased monetary thresholds for assigning cases between ITOs and D/ACITs in Delhi Region. The revised ...

May 16, 2026 1245 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Grants Section 35 Approval to Shree Hari Arogyam Foundation

Income Tax : The Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions) approved the company under Section 35(1)(iia) for scientific research ...

May 15, 2026 201 Views 0 comment Print

Mandatory PAN Requirement Introduced for Post Office Transactions Under Income Tax Rules 2026

Income Tax : The consolidation into Form 121 introduces stricter documentation and reporting obligations. The decision emphasizes accountabilit...

April 27, 2026 1050 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax Notification Corrected Due to Technical Errors in Rules & References

Income Tax : A corrigendum fixes multiple drafting and referencing mistakes in income tax rules. The update ensures clarity without altering su...

April 16, 2026 1389 Views 0 comment Print

Transition from Form 15G/15H to Consolidated Form 121 for TDS-exempted Incomes

Income Tax : The new tax regime introduces Form 121 as a single declaration replacing Forms 15G and 15H. It simplifies TDS exemption compliance...

April 13, 2026 4191 Views 0 comment Print


ITAT Allows Advertisement and Marketing Expenses Due to Revenue Nature Despite No Income

April 27, 2026 243 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT ruled that selling and distribution expenses cannot form part of work-in-progress. Such costs do not contribute to inventory creation and must be treated as revenue expenditure. The decision reinforces accounting standards in tax treatment.

Delhi HC Allowed Compensation as Revenue Expense Due to Commercial Expediency

April 27, 2026 231 Views 0 comment Print

The Court held that compensation paid to buyers for surrendering rights was incurred for business purposes and not capital in nature. It emphasized commercial expediency as a key factor. The ruling clarifies treatment of such payments in real estate business.

On-Money Payment Addition Quashed as Excel Sheet & Third-Party Statements Found Unreliable

April 27, 2026 4962 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that additions cannot be sustained without incriminating material directly connecting the assessee to alleged cash payments. Reliance solely on third-party data was found insufficient. The ruling reinforces the need for concrete evidence in tax additions.

Bogus Purchases – Only 0.2% Profit Addition Sustainable, Consistency Prevails: ITAT Mumbai

April 27, 2026 255 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal upheld reduced addition as earlier years’ rulings fixed profit element at 0.2%. It stressed that consistent facts require consistent treatment. Key takeaway: uniform approach must be followed across years.

Penalty on Share Premium Valuation Deleted – Bona Fide Claim Not Concealment

April 27, 2026 261 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune deletes ₹4.83 lakh penalty under Section 271(1)(c), holding that a bona fide difference in share valuation methods (NAV vs DCF) does not amount to furnishing inaccurate particulars; mere rejection of a claim cannot trigger penalty.

ITAT Deletes Additions Due to Unreliable Third-Party Evidence in 153C Proceedings

April 27, 2026 366 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that additions under Section 153C cannot be sustained when based on unverified third-party statements and documents. It found the evidence lacked credibility and was not corroborated. The ruling highlights strict evidentiary standards in search-based assessments.

ITAT Quashes Reopening Due to Vague Reasons Under Section 147

April 27, 2026 333 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that reopening of assessment is invalid when reasons lack details like transaction nature, parties, and dates. It emphasized that vague information and absence of independent application of mind cannot justify reassessment. The ruling reinforces strict standards for valid reopening under tax law.

ITAT Mumbai: Rule 46A Violation Fatal – CIT(A) Cannot Delete Additions Without AO Verification

April 27, 2026 168 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal restored the case as the CIT(A) admitted additional evidence without giving the AO an opportunity to verify it. It held that violation of Rule 46A renders the order procedurally defective.

80P Deduction Denied Due to Late Return? Tribunal Sends Case Back Pending Delay Condonation Decision

April 27, 2026 447 Views 0 comment Print

The case involved disallowance of deduction under Section 80P due to delayed return filing. The Tribunal ruled that the issue must be reconsidered after the authority decides the condonation request.

ITAT Mumbai: Bogus Purchases – Only 12.5% Profit Taxable, Full Disallowance Rejected

April 27, 2026 219 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT observed that the assessee provided invoices, bank records, and tax documents supporting purchases. Since sales were undisputed, full disallowance was unwarranted. The ruling highlights balanced approach in such cases.

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