The ITAT Hyderabad ruled that an appeal cannot be dismissed merely because the assessment was framed under an old PAN and the appeal filed under a new, active PAN. The Tribunal set aside the CIT(A)’s order and remanded the case to the AO to verify the source of cash deposits of Rs. 85.31 lakh, allowing the assessee to prove the amounts were already accounted for as business receipts.
The central issue was the correct depreciation rate for the HP Indigo Digital Press. ITAT Mumbai ruled the printer is an integral part of a computer system due to its reliance on interface and proprietary software, thus allowing the higher 60% depreciation rate. This ruling confirms that machines functionally dependent on a computer system qualify for the higher depreciation applicable to ‘computers’.
The core issue was the denial of Foreign Tax Credit (FTC) due to two contradictory CIT(A) orders, one of which cited the late filing of Form 67. The ITAT ruled that since Form 67 was filed before the end of the Assessment Year as per the amended Rule 128(9), the assessee is entitled to the FTC. This decision confirms the extended time limit for filing Form 67 and upholds the principle that one appellate authority cannot overrule a final order of another appellate authority for the same year.
The issue was the summary dismissal of the taxpayer’s appeal by the CIT(A) for non-compliance, despite giving only a one-day notice for hearing and a timely adjournment request. The ITAT ruled that dismissing the appeal without granting reasonable time violated the principle of natural justice. The Tribunal set aside the order and remanded the matter back, emphasizing the requirement for adequate opportunity of hearing in appellate proceedings.
The case challenged the sustained addition of purchases solely because the supplier, though having active ITC, failed to respond to a tax notice or was inactive on the GST portal. The Tribunal ruled the entire addition unsustainable, noting the purchases were supported by bank payments, invoices, and stock records. The key takeaway is that the non-cooperation of a supplier or an inactive GST status alone is not sufficient to treat purchases as unexplained expenditure.
ITAT Delhi ruled that the sale of cybersecurity software does not constitute rendering of technical services. Accordingly, such transactions are not taxable as Fees for Technical Services (FTS) under Article 12 of the India-Ireland Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA).
ITAT Mumbai ruled that a tax demand raised due to a typographical or inadvertent error, without any malafide intention, is invalid. Tribunal observed that assessee should not suffer unnecessary hardship for bona fide mistakes.
ITAT Hyderabad held that once a moratorium is imposed under IBC, Income Tax Department cannot recover dues from corporate debtor. However, proceedings to determine tax liability may continue under IBC and Income Tax Act.
ITAT Delhi ruled that the Assessing Officer cannot alter the share valuation method chosen by the assessee under Rule 56(2)(viib) of the Income Tax Rules. Consequently, the revenue’s appeal was dismissed.
ITAT Mumbai held that reopening of assessment under Section 147 of the Income Tax Act is invalid if based on no new tangible material. The order clarified that such reopening is legally unsustainable and liable to be quashed.
