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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 2805 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


SC Refuses to Revive Reassessment as Original Scrutiny Had Examined Relevant Transactions & Details

Income Tax : SC dismissed Revenue’s plea after Gujarat HC held that even proposed additions would not alter MAT liability, defeating escapeme...

June 9, 2026 12 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Kolkata Allows Additional Refund Interest Due to Delay in Giving Appeal Effect

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that the assessee was entitled to additional interest under Section 244A(1A) because the Assessing Officer faile...

June 9, 2026 6 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi Deletes SLS Disallowance as APA Covered Intra-Group Services

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that once Second Line Support services were examined and covered under an Advance Pricing Agreement, disallowanc...

June 9, 2026 Views 0 comment Print

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 36 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 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 42660 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


FAQs on interest under section 234A, 234B, 234C and 234D

October 28, 2025 12093 Views 0 comment Print

Understand Sections 234A, 234B, 234C, and 234D of the Income Tax Act covering interest on late filing, short payment, delayed advance tax, and excess refunds, including rates, calculation, and applicable periods.

FAQs on intimation under section 143(1) of Income Tax Act, 1961

October 28, 2025 6687 Views 0 comment Print

Section 143(1) intimation is the automated processing of Income Tax Returns (ITR) by the CPC to correct arithmetical errors and apparent inconsistencies. Learn the types of mandatory adjustments, the 9-month time limit for issuance, and the 30-day window for electronic response.

Meaning of relatives​ Under Income Tax Act, 1961

October 28, 2025 16566 Views 1 comment Print

The Income Tax Act, 1961, uses different definitions of ‘relative’ depending on the section, impacting tax-free gifts (Sec 56(2)(x)), clubbing of income (Sec 64), trust exemptions (Sec 13), and authorized representation (Sec 288). This divergence requires specific legal analysis.

Why Paying Taxes Matters: A Crucial Role in Nation Building

October 28, 2025 35974 Views 18 comments Print

Explaining the necessity of income tax for funding national defence, infrastructure, and welfare in India. Discusses the lack of a strong tax culture, the shift from high historical rates to current small-taxpayer relief, and the need for system transparency.

Penalties and Prosecutions Under Income tax Act, 1961

October 28, 2025 532107 Views 4 comments Print

A summary of key penalties under the Income Tax Act for AY 2026-27, covering defaults from late filing and non-payment to misreporting income and non-compliance with compliance. Learn about financial penalties and potential rigorous imprisonment for serious tax offenses.

Reopening u/s. 147 justified as third party statement is substantiated with tangible material

October 28, 2025 462 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that reopening of assessment under section 147 of the Income Tax Act on the basis of third party statement substantiated with tangible material is justifiable. Accordingly, matter restored back to CIT(A) with liberty to assessee to place supporting documents explaining source of cash deposits.

Addition towards demonetization cash deposit deleted as made out of cash sales

October 28, 2025 768 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Lucknow held that cash deposits during demonetization period cannot be treated as unexplained credit since the same is made out of cash sales. Accordingly, addition merely on suspicion, doubt, conjecture and guess work cannot be sustained.

Updated Penalty Chart under Income Tax Act, 1961

October 28, 2025 164384 Views 6 comments Print

Comprehensive summary of income tax penalties under the Income Tax Act for AY 2026-27. Covers defaults in tax payment, filing, reporting, and compliance as amended by the Finance Act, 2025, with detailed penalty provisions.

Various Threshold Limits under Income Tax Act

October 28, 2025 368852 Views 44 comments Print

This report provides a consolidated overview of the critical monetary threshold limits stipulated under various sections of the Income Tax Act, 1961, relevant for the Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27 (Financial Year 2025-26). These figures define taxability, exemption levels, eligibility for schemes, and compliance obligations for various categories of taxpayers, including individuals, corporations, and businesses.

Deduction u/s. 80IB(10) not eligible in absence of evidence substantiating development of eligible project

October 28, 2025 405 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court held that deduction under section 80IB(10) of the Income Tax Act not eligible in absence of any demonstrable evidence regarding any expense incurred towards eligible project to substantiate development of eligible project.

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