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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 3201 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 12762 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 46059 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 41940 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 6019 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 222 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 1575 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 3672 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 51 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 63 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 81 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 66 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 51 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 43248 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 543 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 477 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 156 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


Bombay HC Disposes ITAT Premises Writ After 25 Years

September 21, 2025 513 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court disposed of a 1999 writ on ITAT premises, holding that additional Benches functioning since 2001 under interim orders need no further directions.

Section 271(1)(c) Penalty Not Sustainable on Estimated Income Additions: Bombay HC

September 21, 2025 1026 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court upheld CIT(A) and ITAT orders deleting penalty of ₹2.75 lakh, holding that ad-hoc estimation of profit from alleged hawala purchases does not amount to concealment of income.

Income Tax Audit 2025: Deadline Pressure and Extension Demands

September 21, 2025 153252 Views 12 comments Print

The September 30, 2025 tax audit deadline creates pressure on businesses and CAs. Late ITR forms and the festive season lead to calls for an extension.

SBI Loses LTC Battle – No TDS Relief on Foreign Travel Claims: Karnataka HC

September 20, 2025 1251 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka High Court dismisses SBI’s appeal, upholding TDS demand for foreign travel LTC claims. The court cites a Supreme Court precedent that denies tax exemption for journeys with a foreign leg.

Double taxation avoidance provisions under Indian Income Tax Act 1961

September 20, 2025 5484 Views 0 comment Print

A summary of India’s Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs), covering the legal framework, methods of relief, and rules for international tax compliance.

Taxation of a Discontinued Business in India

September 20, 2025 3291 Views 2 comments Print

An overview of tax implications when a business is discontinued in India. It covers statutory provisions, compliance requirements, and tax on asset transfers for firms, companies, and trusts.

Power of Best Judgement Assessment of Assessing Officer under Income Tax Laws

September 20, 2025 2334 Views 0 comment Print

An overview of Section 144 of the Indian Income Tax Act, which allows an Assessing Officer to make a best judgment assessment in cases of non-compliance.

Provisions Under Income‑tax Law to Combat Tax Avoidance & Tax Evasion

September 20, 2025 1614 Views 0 comment Print

An analysis of India’s multi-layered legal framework to combat tax avoidance and evasion, including GAAR, transfer pricing, and benami law.

Unregistered Sale Agreement with Spouse Not Enough for 54F Claim: ITAT Hyderabad

September 20, 2025 828 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Hyderabad upheld a revision order denying capital gains exemption, citing an unregistered sale agreement between a husband and wife as insufficient proof.

Bank Deposits Part of Presumptive Income: ITAT Delhi Quashes AO’s Addition

September 20, 2025 792 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Delhi ruled that cash deposits in a bank account, which are part of business receipts already covered by presumptive tax under Section 44AD, cannot be added as unexplained cash credits.

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