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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


ITAT Pune Allows Gratuity Trust Exemption Despite Technical Error in Return

September 23, 2025 669 Views 0 comment Print

The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) in Pune has ruled that a validly approved gratuity fund’s income exemption under Section 10(25)(iv) cannot be denied due to a technical error, such as quoting a wrong section in the income tax return (ITR) or the non-filing of Form 10B.

CIT(A) Cannot Dismiss Appeals Mechanically: ITAT Raipur Restores Penalty Appeal

September 23, 2025 690 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Raipur restored a penalty appeal to the CIT(A) for fresh adjudication after find-ing the dismissal was an ex parte order. The Tribunal ruled that a CIT(A) cannot summar-ily dismiss an appeal for non-prosecution but must adjudicate on merits.

AO’s Apprehension Not Evidence – Section 50C Inapplicable to Leasehold; Reassessment on Change of Opinion Invalid

September 23, 2025 633 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Mumbai has dismissed the revenue’s appeal against Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd., ruling that a reassessment based on a prior audit note constitutes an invalid “change of opinion” and that Section 50C does not apply to the transfer of leasehold rights.

No Penalty on Estimated Additions for Bogus Purchase: ITAT Mumbai

September 23, 2025 714 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai ruled that a penalty cannot be imposed on estimated additions from bogus purchases. Tribunal affirmed that without cogent evidence, estimated profits don’t warrant a penalty.

Mere inadequacy of enquiry by AO cannot justify invoking Section 263

September 23, 2025 714 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT in Mumbai has quashed a revisionary order under Section 263 of the Income Tax Act against law firm AZB & Partners. The tribunal ruled that the PCIT’s order was not justified, as the Assessing Officer had already conducted a proper enquiry and applied his mind to the issue, making it a “change of opinion,” not a “lack of enquiry.”

Delta’s Code-Share Revenue Exempt Under DTAA: ITAT Mumbai

September 23, 2025 429 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Mumbai has ruled that Delta Air Lines’ income from code-sharing agreements with third-party carriers is exempt from tax in India under Article 8 of the India-USA DTAA, as it qualifies as “profits from the operation of aircrafts in international traffic.”

Delhi HC Upholds JAO Powers to issue reassessment notice Despite Faceless Scheme

September 23, 2025 1698 Views 0 comment Print

 The Delhi High Court has ruled that Jurisdictional Assessing Officers can still issue reassessment notices despite the faceless scheme. Other High Courts differ.

ITAT Mumbai Deletes Rs. 184.75 Cr AMP TP Adjustment in L’Oréal India Case

September 23, 2025 444 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Mumbai has deleted a Rs. 184.75 crore transfer pricing adjustment related to advertising and marketing expenses (AMP). The tribunal ruled that these expenses were not an international transaction, aligning with consistent past judgments and emphasizing that the Revenue failed to prove a formal arrangement between the assessee and its Associated Enterprise (AE).

Maintenance First, Tax Next – Windmills Must Stay Operational: Karnataka HC

September 23, 2025 339 Views 0 comment Print

In a pragmatic ruling, the Karnataka High Court has allowed B.V. Sreenivasa Reddy to use a portion of the revenue from his attached windmills to cover maintenance costs, ensuring the assets remain operational to maximize tax recovery for the Income Tax Department.

System Glitch No Excuse- Refund Cannot Be Blocked by CPC Limitations

September 23, 2025 693 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court rules that a tax refund cannot be blocked by system limitations, directing the tax department to issue a manual refund in a demerger case.

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