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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 3081 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 12759 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 19743 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 46056 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 41934 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 6007 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 219 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 1566 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 3669 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 section 69 Addition as Revenue Failed to Prove Investment in Relevant Year

Income Tax : The Mumbai ITAT held that an addition under section 69 cannot survive when the Revenue fails to establish that the alleged investm...

June 10, 2026 42 Views 0 comment Print

No Interest Disallowance Without Nexus Between Borrowed Funds & Non-Business Advances: ITAT Lucknow

Income Tax : ITAT Lucknow held that disallowance of interest expenses cannot be sustained without evidence showing that interest-bearing funds ...

June 9, 2026 60 Views 0 comment Print

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 69 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 63 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 48 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 42921 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 540 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


How Income-Tax Concessions, Exemptions & Deductions Shape India’s Public Policy

September 24, 2025 1482 Views 0 comment Print

Explores how India’s tax code uses concessions, exemptions, and deductions to achieve public policy goals, aligning with constitutional directives and social welfare.

Rajasthan High Court Extends Tax Audit Report Deadline

September 24, 2025 30939 Views 3 comments Print

In a significant move offering relief to taxpayers, the Hon’ble Rajasthan High Court has extended the due date for filing Tax Audit Reports from September 30 to October 31. The case was represented before the court by Senior Advocate Vikas Balia and Advocate Prateek Gattani. Understanding the Extension and CBDT’s Actions This extension comes amid […]

Exemption u/s 11 and 12 could not be denied to Charitable Trust if Audit Report was filed by extended due date even if after the filing of ITR

September 24, 2025 1563 Views 0 comment Print

Both return and Form 10B were filed within extended due date (31.10.2018). Thus, substantive compliance was achieved. Filing of audit report after the return but before expiry of due date could not be construed as fatal non-compliance.

Draft Assessment Order was not permissible u/s 144C(1) when TPO makes no variation

September 24, 2025 690 Views 0 comment Print

Where the Transfer Pricing Officer (TPO) accepted international transactions at arm’s length without proposing any variation under Section 92CA(3), assessee did not qualify as an “eligible assessee” under Section 144C(15)(b).

Constitutional Validity of Provisions of Income-tax Act, 1961

September 24, 2025 3429 Views 0 comment Print

An analysis of constitutional challenges to India’s Income Tax Act. It covers legal principles, specific challenged provisions, and key judicial rulings.

Presumptive Taxation: Global Tax System Analysis

September 24, 2025 1224 Views 0 comment Print

An overview of presumptive taxation’s history, global use, benefits, and limitations. Examines its role in simplifying taxes for small businesses and constitutional challenges.

Beer Shop Cash Deposits Assessment Remanded for De Novo Hearing by ITAT Pune

September 24, 2025 153 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune has sent the case of Shankar Saybu Rakhewar back to the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) for a new hearing.

ITAT Mumbai Restores Bogus Purchase Case – CIT(A) Erred by Denying AO Opportunity

September 24, 2025 249 Views 0 comment Print

Mumbai ITAT has restored a bogus purchases case to the Assessing Officer for a fresh hearing, ruling that CIT(A) erred by partially restricting the addition without giving the assessee a full opportunity to present evidence.

Income Tax Section 148A vs. Section 135A

September 24, 2025 3462 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the changes to income tax reopening proceedings under the Finance Act, 2021. This summary explains the new Section 148A and its relationship with Section 135A, highlighting key procedural points and common issues.

Pune ITAT Restores Section 80P Deduction for Co-operative Credit Society

September 24, 2025 930 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Pune has ruled that co-operative societies can claim tax deductions under Section 80P for interest income from deposits with co-operative banks. The decision confirms a consistent judicial view, restoring the full deduction for the assessee.

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