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No TDS on Transport Payments: Declaration Format Under Income Tax Act 2025

Income Tax : Transporters can avoid TDS deduction by submitting a declaration confirming ownership of not more than ten goods vehicles. The key...

April 21, 2026 156 Views 0 comment Print

ITR Filing FY 2025-26: Step by Step Guide for Salaried Professionals

Income Tax : Highlights that selecting the incorrect portal tab can lead to data mismatches and filing errors. Emphasizes the need to use the c...

April 21, 2026 333 Views 0 comment Print

Selling Trust: The Quiet Problem of Product Mis-Selling in Indian Banking

Income Tax : Explains how commission-driven incentives in banks lead to mis-selling of financial products. Highlights the need for structural r...

April 21, 2026 150 Views 0 comment Print

Addition Deleted Due to Lack of Corroborative Evidence in Search-Based Case

Income Tax : ITAT held that additions based solely on third-party search material without independent evidence or cross-examination are invalid...

April 21, 2026 183 Views 0 comment Print

Computerization of Form 121 (Earlier Form 15G & Form 15H)

Income Tax : A new digital framework is suggested to replace manual Form 121 processes and streamline TDS exemption declarations. The proposal ...

April 21, 2026 2712 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


CBDT Refutes Allegations of Tax Raid, Terms Claims Baseless; Complaint Filed with Election Commission & Police

Income Tax : The tax department clarified that no search or restriction was carried out against the individual. It termed the allegations basel...

April 21, 2026 54 Views 0 comment Print

CAAS Moves Supreme Court on ITAT Vacancies

Income Tax : The issue concerns massive backlog in ITAT caused by unfilled positions and delayed appointments. The intervention highlights that...

April 18, 2026 228 Views 0 comment Print

Massive Tax Irregularities Found Due to Improper Deductions by Banks & NBFCs: CAG

Income Tax : The audit found widespread incorrect claims of deductions for bad debts and reserves. It highlights the need for stricter verifica...

April 6, 2026 3336 Views 0 comment Print

Free Live Webinar: Decoding the New Income Tax Act, 2025

Income Tax : This webinar breaks down the major structural and conceptual changes introduced in the new Income Tax Act, 2025. It helps professi...

April 5, 2026 7959 Views 0 comment Print

Representation for enhancement of monetary limit for SMC cases before ITAT

Income Tax : A representation seeks doubling the SMC threshold due to inflation and higher dispute values. The key takeaway is that increasing ...

April 4, 2026 876 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


SC Dismisses Appeal Due to Delay, HC Ruling on No PE and Offshore Taxability Stands

Income Tax : The Supreme Court declined to condone delay, thereby upholding the High Court’s conclusion that the liaison office did not const...

April 21, 2026 69 Views 0 comment Print

Offshore Supply Income Not Taxable in India Due to Absence of Business Connection: Delhi HC

Income Tax : The judgment confirms that income from offshore equipment supply is not taxable where transactions occur outside India. The liaiso...

April 21, 2026 102 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax Appeal Reinstated as Delay due to Bona Fide Belief & COVID-19 Disruption

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that lack of awareness of the assessment order and limited knowledge of tax law constituted sufficient cause for...

April 21, 2026 66 Views 0 comment Print

Reopening Valid Where Income Escapement Based on Search-Derived Information

Income Tax : The Tribunal confirmed addition of unexplained investments where the assessee could not substantiate the source of deposits. The r...

April 21, 2026 69 Views 0 comment Print

Wage Arrears Deduction Allowed as Liability Accrued from Pay Revision Effective Date

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that wage arrears arising from pay revision constitute an accrued liability from the effective date. The provisi...

April 21, 2026 63 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


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 17, 2026 666 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 15, 2026 1956 Views 0 comment Print

Corrigendum to Notification of Income tax return Form U

Income Tax : CBDT clarified the presentation of error categories in Form U. The update ensures clearer reporting of incorrect income heads and ...

April 11, 2026 447 Views 0 comment Print

Corrigendum to Notification of Income tax return Form 7 (ITR 7)

Income Tax : The corrigendum corrects technical errors in multiple ITR schedules, including CG and CYLA. It ensures accurate reporting and smoo...

April 11, 2026 153 Views 0 comment Print

Corrigendum to Notification of Income tax return Form 6 (ITR 6)

Income Tax : CBDT corrected multiple clerical and structural errors across income tax return schedules. The changes ensure accurate reporting a...

April 11, 2026 168 Views 0 comment Print


Mandatory Income Tax Form 41 for DTAA Benefits under section 159(8)

March 24, 2026 3810 Views 0 comment Print

Form 41 is compulsory for non-residents claiming DTAA benefits on income earned in India. Without filing this form along with TRC, treaty relief is denied and higher TDS is applied. This makes compliance essential for tax efficiency.

Income Tax Form 40: Option for Relief on Foreign Retirement Benefit Account Income

March 24, 2026 486 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether tax deferral can be claimed without exercising the option. It was held that filing Form 40 is mandatory to avail relief under section 158. Without it, income may be taxed on accrual basis in India, leading to double taxation.

Income-tax Form No. 39: Form for Relief on Salary, Gratuity & Pension – Section 157(1)

March 24, 2026 1035 Views 0 comment Print

Form 39 must be filed to claim relief under Section 157(1) when income like arrears or gratuity is received in lump sum. It helps reduce excess tax due to income bunching and ensures correct tax computation. Filing is compulsory for valid claims.

Income Tax Form 38: Certificate of foreign inward remittance – Income Tax Act, 2025

March 24, 2026 618 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether deduction can be claimed without proof of inward remittance. It was held that Form 38 is mandatory to establish repatriation of income. Without it, deduction under sections 151 or 152 cannot be allowed.

Income Tax Form 37: Certificate for Patentees Receiving Royalty (Section 152(5))

March 24, 2026 258 Views 0 comment Print

The law requires resident patentees to file Form 37 to claim deduction on royalty income. Without this certificate, the deduction under section 152(5) cannot be allowed. Timely filing with proper certification ensures eligibility and avoids denial of tax benefits.

Income Tax Form 36: Certificate for Authors Receiving Royalty (Section 151(5))

March 24, 2026 348 Views 0 comment Print

Form 36 is a mandatory certificate under section 151(5) of the Income-tax Act, 2025, required for authors claiming deduction on royalty income, copyright fees, or similar consideration from scientific, literary, or artistic books.

Income Tax Form 35: Report for OBU & IFSC Income Deduction (Section 147(4)(a))

March 24, 2026 189 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether deductions can be claimed without filing Form 35. It was held that filing the audit report is mandatory, and absence leads to denial of benefits.

Income Tax Form 34: Report for Additional Employee Cost Deduction (Section 146)

March 24, 2026 342 Views 0 comment Print

Form No. 34 under the Income-tax Rules, 2026 is a mandatory report for audited assessees claiming deduction under Section 146 of the Income-tax Act, 2025 for additional employee cost. It replaces Form 10DA and must be filed along with the return of income and audit report.

Income Tax Form 33: SEZ Unit Particulars for Section 144 Deduction

March 24, 2026 183 Views 0 comment Print

Taxpayers must file Form 33 to claim SEZ deduction on profits. Proper reporting of reserve utilisation and asset purchase is essential for eligibility.

Income Tax Form 32: Audit Report – Section 46, 138, 139, 140(8), 141, 142, 143 & 144

March 24, 2026 429 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether deductions can be claimed without filing Form 32. It was held that furnishing the audit report is mandatory, and non-compliance leads to denial of tax benefits.

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