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All About Exempted Income and Deductions under New Income Tax Act, 2025

Income Tax : The Income Tax Act 2025 has overhauled the 1961 law by introducing new section numbers, a unified “Tax Year,” and simplified c...

May 25, 2026 6 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax Act 2025: SFT Reporting, PAN Rules, Faceless Assessments & Revision Powers

Income Tax : The Income Tax Act 2025 introduces mandatory reporting of high-value gifted immovable properties exceeding ₹45 lakh. The amendme...

May 25, 2026 66 Views 0 comment Print

Agricultural Land Also Covered Under Section 56(2)(x): ITAT Surat

Income Tax : The ITAT Surat held that agricultural land qualifies as “immovable property” under Section 56(2)(x) since the provision covers...

May 25, 2026 93 Views 0 comment Print

How TDS on Purchase of Goods Changed Business Compliance in India?

Income Tax : Businesses now face stricter seller-wise tracking, PAN verification, and reconciliation obligations under TDS on purchase provisio...

May 25, 2026 69 Views 0 comment Print

Perpetual Losses Cannot Kill a Royalty Deduction: Delhi High Court

Income Tax : The judgment rejected the practice of assigning a nil arms length price merely because a taxpayer reported financial losses. The c...

May 25, 2026 42 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


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 3183 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 3798 Views 0 comment Print

Errors in New TDS Challans Under Income Tax Act 2025 Create Compliance Risks

Income Tax : The updated TDS challan system reportedly displays incorrect interest-related options under the Company Deductee category. Taxpaye...

May 7, 2026 1203 Views 0 comment Print

Direct Tax Collections for F.Y. 2025-26 as on 31.03.2026

Income Tax : The data shows a steady increase in net direct tax collections driven by higher corporate and non-corporate tax revenues. It highl...

May 5, 2026 537 Views 0 comment Print

Mandatory Time Limit for Appeal Disposal Suggested Due to Huge Pendency Before CIT(A)

Income Tax : The issue highlights delays caused by non-binding timelines in appellate proceedings. It proposes mandatory limits to ensure faste...

May 2, 2026 870 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Section 69A Cannot Apply to Recorded Bank Loan Transactions Merely Because Revenue Labels Them as ‘Accommodation Entries’ – Mumbai ITAT

Income Tax : Mumbai ITAT held that Section 69A cannot be invoked where loan transactions are fully routed through banking channels and recorded...

May 25, 2026 24 Views 0 comment Print

Section 12AB & 80G Applications Cannot Be Rejected by Ignoring Replies Filed Before ITO- Bangalore ITAT

Income Tax : Bangalore ITAT held that applications for registration under Section 12AB and approval under Section 80G cannot be rejected on gro...

May 25, 2026 27 Views 0 comment Print

High-Pitched Assessment Should Be Decided on Merits, Not Buried Under Delay Technicalities- Bangalore ITAT Condones 140-Day Delay

Income Tax : The Bangalore ITAT accepted the assessee’s explanation that medical issues and expiry of the digital signature certificate cause...

May 25, 2026 39 Views 0 comment Print

Protective Addition Cannot Continue Once Substantive Addition is Sustained Elsewhere: Bangalore ITAT Deletes Addition in Firm’s Hands

Income Tax : The Bangalore ITAT ruled that once substantive addition under Section 2(22)(e) is sustained in the managing partners case, the cor...

May 25, 2026 33 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Remands Cash Deposit Addition as Assessee Failed to Prove Business Activity

Income Tax : The Hyderabad ITAT ruled that the CIT(A) could not delete unexplained cash deposit additions merely on the basis of submissions an...

May 24, 2026 249 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


CBDT Revises monetary limits for jurisdiction of Wards & Circles in JAO charges in Delhi

Income Tax : The Income Tax Department increased monetary thresholds for assigning cases between ITOs and D/ACITs in Delhi Region. The revised ...

May 16, 2026 1242 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Grants Section 35 Approval to Shree Hari Arogyam Foundation

Income Tax : The Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions) approved the company under Section 35(1)(iia) for scientific research ...

May 15, 2026 198 Views 0 comment Print

Mandatory PAN Requirement Introduced for Post Office Transactions Under Income Tax Rules 2026

Income Tax : The consolidation into Form 121 introduces stricter documentation and reporting obligations. The decision emphasizes accountabilit...

April 27, 2026 1050 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax Notification Corrected Due to Technical Errors in Rules & References

Income Tax : A corrigendum fixes multiple drafting and referencing mistakes in income tax rules. The update ensures clarity without altering su...

April 16, 2026 1386 Views 0 comment Print

Transition from Form 15G/15H to Consolidated Form 121 for TDS-exempted Incomes

Income Tax : The new tax regime introduces Form 121 as a single declaration replacing Forms 15G and 15H. It simplifies TDS exemption compliance...

April 13, 2026 4188 Views 0 comment Print


Mechanical Issue of Reassessment Notices Invalid as Lack of Application of Mind Established

April 16, 2026 270 Views 0 comment Print

The case examined whether a modified return could be scrutinized again after assessment. The ruling clarified that once assessment is completed considering reorganisation, further scrutiny is impermissible.

Reopening Fails on Both Counts: Invalid Sec 148A Notice and Time-Barred Sec 148 Render Assessment Void

April 16, 2026 747 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether a notice granting less than the statutory minimum time is valid. The tribunal held that giving less than 7 days violates mandatory provisions, rendering the notice and entire reassessment proceedings invalid.

Coffee Income: Rule 7B Overrides Rule 7 – ITAT Remands for Segregation of Own vs Purchased Produce

April 16, 2026 276 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore holds Rule 7B governs coffee income, not Rule 7, and remands case for segregation of own-grown vs purchased coffee. Clarifies 40% taxable business income and limits agricultural exemption.

Duty Drawback Taxable Only on Receipt – ITAT Deletes Addition & U/s 270A Penalty

April 16, 2026 273 Views 0 comment Print

The tribunal examined whether duty drawback should be taxed on accrual or actual receipt. It held that as per law, duty drawback is taxable only in the year of receipt, and additions based on accrual were unsustainable.

Not Every Bank Credit or AIS entry is Taxable: ITAT Nagpur

April 16, 2026 6669 Views 2 comments Print

The Tribunal held that advances received under an uncompleted sale agreement are not taxable. Income arises only when transfer or forfeiture occurs.

Skill Development = “Education” – ITAT Allows Sec 11 Exemption to Charitable Trust

April 16, 2026 228 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore rules skill development qualifies as education, allowing Sec 11 exemption to charitable trust. Rejects commercial activity view, follows Karnataka HC, and grants full tax relief.

Buyback Tax Reset: Promoter Penalty and New Capital Gains Framework

April 16, 2026 699 Views 0 comment Print

Establishes that higher tax burdens on promoters under the new regime require companies to reassess payout strategies. The takeaway is that buybacks are no longer the default option.

Section 378, Income-tax Act, 2025: Revision of Other Orders, Procedure & Relief

April 16, 2026 405 Views 0 comment Print

Clarifies that revision under sections 264 and 378 is a taxpayer-friendly remedy where authorities cannot pass orders prejudicial to the assessee. It ensures a safe correction mechanism for overassessment or missed claims without risk of enhancement.

Section 263 & 377 Notices – Income-tax Act, 2025: Reply, Remedies & Mitigation

April 16, 2026 411 Views 0 comment Print

Clarifies that revision under both old and new tax laws requires proof of error and revenue prejudice. Mere disagreement with the Assessing Officer’s view is insufficient.

No Penalty for Wrong Claim or Head of Income – ITAT Deletes Section 271(1)(c) Penalty

April 16, 2026 261 Views 0 comment Print

Smt. Subbalakshmi Kurada Vs DCIT (ITAT Bangalore) In , the ITAT Bangalore deleted penalty under Section 271(1)(c), holding that mere disallowance or change in head of income does not amount to concealment or furnishing inaccurate particulars. The assessee had: Shown rental income partly as rent and partly as hire charges (under business income) Claimed Section […]

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