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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 3345 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 12768 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 19746 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 57 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 69 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 57 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 43512 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 546 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


Trust Can Reapply for 80G Registration After CBDT Extends Form 10AB Deadline: Karnataka HC

September 11, 2025 789 Views 0 comment Print

The Karnataka High Court dismissed an appeal from the Income Tax Department, affirming the Tribunal’s decision to remand a case for reconsideration of an 80G registration application.

Section 14A Disallowance Limited to Investments Yielding Exempt Income: ITAT Mumbai

September 11, 2025 1050 Views 0 comment Print

In a landmark ruling, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has held that tax disallowance under Section 14A must be limited to investments that yielded exempt income, dismissing the tax department’s appeal against Nippon Life.

SC Directs disposal of Educational Institution’s Tax Refund Appeal in 2 Months

September 11, 2025 573 Views 0 comment Print

The Supreme Court modified a High Court order, directing the tax authority to dispose of a school’s income tax refund appeal within two months instead of one year.

Section 10(23C)(iiiad) Shields School – AO Cannot Invoke Section 11(5)

September 11, 2025 543 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chandigarh deletes a Rs.59.50 lakh addition, ruling that a school with receipts under Rs.1 crore is fully exempt under Section 10(23C)(iiiad), making Section 11(5) restrictions inapplicable.

Suspicion Can’t Replace Proof- Tribunal Slams Suspicion-Based Additions

September 11, 2025 546 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chandigarh rules for Aarti Singal, deleting additions u/s 68 & 69C. LTCG from listed shares held genuine & not bogus accommodation entries, as Revenue failed to provide specific proof.

Photocopy of WhatsApp Agreement Not Evidence – Search Assessments Must Rely on Cogent Proof

September 11, 2025 531 Views 0 comment Print

Tribunal deletes all additions against Lakhvir Kaur, finding no incriminating material. The ruling concerned foreign travel, vehicle expenses, and jewellery for A.Y. 2020-21, along with a poultry farm on-money addition for A.Y. 2021-22.

Genuine Loans from Close Relatives Cannot Be Doubted: ITAT Chandigarh Deletes Addition  

September 11, 2025 348 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Chandigarh ruled in favor of an assessee, deleting an addition of ₹8.70 lakh. The tribunal found loans from close relatives and sons were genuine, with donors having sufficient income.

Mere Mention of Religious Objects Not Enough to Deny Section 80G Approval

September 11, 2025 735 Views 0 comment Print

A charitable trust cannot be denied Section 80G approval solely for having religious objects. The ITAT ruled that actual expenditure is the key factor.

WhatsApp Chat Alone Not Evidence – ITAT Chandigarh Quashes ₹1.12 Cr Addition

September 11, 2025 1107 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Chandigarh has quashed an assessment based on a WhatsApp chat, citing lack of mandatory approval and insufficient evidence. The tribunal upheld the deletion of a Rs. 1.12 crore addition for unexplained investment, emphasizing that digital communication alone requires corroboration.

ITAT Quashes 263 Order: PCIT Cannot Fish for Enquiries in Faceless Assessment

September 11, 2025 1383 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi ITAT cancels PCIT’s revision u/s 263 against faceless assessment, ruling it cannot be used for fishing enquiries. Order restores NFAC’s original assessment.

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