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Interest-Free Loan Transfer Pricing Adjustment Invalid Without Any Profits

January 8, 2026 375 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether interest-free loans to group entities warranted transfer pricing adjustment. The Tribunal held that since business had not commenced and no income was earned, the adjustment was unsustainable.

Section 68 Addition Quashed for Exceeding Limited Scrutiny Scope: ITAT Mumbai

January 8, 2026 591 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether the Assessing Officer could invoke section 68 in a limited scrutiny case focused on share premium under section 56(2)(viib). The Tribunal held that, without mandatory approval to expand scrutiny, the addition was legally unsustainable.

ITAT Mumbai Quashed Section 263 revision as AO Took Plausible View on Deductions

January 8, 2026 393 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether revision under section 263 was valid for multiple expense claims. The Tribunal held that since the Assessing Officer had examined issues and adopted a plausible view, revision was unsustainable.

Employee Welfare Trust Not Liable to Highest Surcharge Rate: ITAT Mumbai

January 8, 2026 780 Views 0 comment Print

The case examined the correct tax rate for a trust formed exclusively for employees’ benefit. The Tribunal held that such trusts are taxable at normal AOP rates under section 164(1)(iv).

Reimbursement Transactions Remanded for De Novo TP Examination

January 8, 2026 276 Views 0 comment Print

The dispute concerned whether reimbursements from an associated enterprise justified a transfer pricing adjustment using the profit split method. The Tribunal set aside the adjustment, directing a fresh FAR analysis before determining ALP.

Long Appeal Delay Condoned Due to Bona Fide Pursuit of Rectification

January 8, 2026 540 Views 0 comment Print

Appeals were dismissed earlier as time-barred despite sustained efforts by the assessee through grievances. The Tribunal ruled that absence of negligence and bona fide conduct warranted condonation of long delay.

Income Estimation in Circular Trading Fails Without Incriminating Evidence

January 8, 2026 435 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal rejected estimated additions based on alleged circular trading due to lack of seized material or cash trail. The key takeaway is that suspicion and presumptions cannot replace evidence in search assessments.

TDS credit reflected in 26AS cannot be denied for procedural lapse: ITAT Mumbai

January 7, 2026 897 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that TDS credit duly reflected in Form 26AS cannot be denied just because of some procedural lapse. Accordingly, order is set aside and the present appeal is allowed.

Deletion of Protective Income Tax Addition Based on Error Set Aside

January 7, 2026 285 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal found that CIT(A) erred by linking the protective addition to another company. The assessment was remanded for correct identification of the beneficiary.

Bogus Purchase Addition Deleted Where Documentary Evidence Supports Transactions

January 6, 2026 846 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that alleged bogus purchases cannot be disallowed when the assessee provides invoices, receipts, bank proofs, and GST compliance. The ruling confirms that suppliers’ non-filing alone is insufficient for disallowance.

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