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Section 50C Cannot Create Income Under Section 56: Statutory Analysis

Income Tax : Analysis explains why Section 50C is a computation provision, discusses the First Proviso to Section 50C(1), and examines its stat...

July 9, 2026 84 Views 0 comment Print

10 Transactions Requiring Shift From ITR-1 to ITR-2 or ITR-3

Income Tax : Capital gains, business income, foreign assets, directorship and other transactions may make taxpayers ineligible to file ITR-1....

July 9, 2026 1098 Views 0 comment Print

ITR Filing Due Dates for FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27)

Income Tax : Know ITR due dates for FY 2025-26, belated and revised return deadlines, ITR-U timelines, late filing consequences and correspondi...

July 9, 2026 330 Views 0 comment Print

Red Alert: Capital Gains Tax on US-Listed RSU/ESOP Share Sales

Income Tax : Learn how to report RSU and ESOP share sales for AY 2026-27, including capital gains, Schedule FA, Schedule CG, advance tax and di...

July 9, 2026 168 Views 0 comment Print

ITR-1, ITR-2 or ITR-4: Choosing Correct Return Form for AY 2026-27

Income Tax : Know the eligibility, exclusions and key differences between ITR-1, ITR-2 and ITR-4 for AY 2026-27, including Section 139(9) and r...

July 9, 2026 99 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


Request to Enable Section 270AA Immunity Applications for Misreporting Cases

Income Tax : A representation seeks activation of Form 68 filing for misreporting cases after the Finance Act, 2026 expanded immunity under Sec...

July 8, 2026 354 Views 0 comment Print

Advance Tax Collections Grow 15.30% due to Higher Corporate Tax Payments

Income Tax : Net direct tax collections for FY 2026-27 grew by 14.64% as of June 17, 2026, driven by higher corporate and non-corporate tax rec...

June 19, 2026 321 Views 0 comment Print

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 6319 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 372 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 2262 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


BSNL VRS Compensation Qualifies for Section 10(10B) Exemption: ITAT Panaji

Income Tax : ITAT Panaji held BSNL VRS-2019 compensation is retrenchment compensation exempt under Section 10(10B), set aside CIT(A) orders, an...

July 9, 2026 60 Views 0 comment Print

BSNL VRS Compensation Exempt Under Section 10(10B): ITAT Pune

Income Tax : ITAT Pune held BSNL VRS compensation exempt under Section 10(10B), condoned delay in filing appeals, and directed grant of refund ...

July 9, 2026 60 Views 0 comment Print

Delay in Appeal Condoned to Allow Section 10(10B) Exemption Claim: ITAT Ahmedabad

Income Tax : ITAT Ahmedabad condoned delay in filing appeal and allowed Section 10(10B) exemption claim for BSNL VRS compensation, making the a...

July 9, 2026 45 Views 0 comment Print

Section 80G Deduction for Eligible CSR Donations Allowed; TP Adjustments Deleted: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : ITAT Delhi deleted TP adjustments on export commission and model fee, allowed Section 80G claim principles, and granted relief on ...

July 9, 2026 63 Views 0 comment Print

CSR Donation Eligible for Section 80G Despite Section 37(1) Disallowance: Delhi ITAT

Income Tax : ITAT Delhi held that disallowance of CSR expenditure under Section 37(1) does not prevent Section 80G deduction for eligible donat...

July 9, 2026 63 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


CBDT Authorises Upload of AEOI Information in Form 168 Under AIS

Income Tax : CBDT authorises DGIT (Systems) to upload AEOI information in Annual Information Statement Form 168 under section 239 and Rule 245(...

July 9, 2026 324 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Authorises Upload of AEOI Information in Form 26AS Under AIS

Income Tax : CBDT authorises DGIT (Systems) to upload AEOI information in AIS Form 26AS under sections 119, 90 and 90A, prescribing timelines a...

July 9, 2026 462 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Clarifies Safe Harbour Rules for Rough Diamond Sales in Special Notified Zones

Income Tax : CBDT Circular 05/2026 clarifies safe harbour rules for foreign companies selling raw diamonds in Special Notified Zones, covering ...

July 9, 2026 105 Views 0 comment Print

No TDS on IFSC Aircraft Lease Rent Subject to Form 1(N): CBDT

Income Tax : CBDT Notification 74/2026 exempts TDS on eligible IFSC aircraft lease rent under section 393, subject to Form 1(N), effective from...

July 9, 2026 111 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Notifies NCCL Core Settlement Guarantee Fund Under Section 11

Income Tax : CBDT notifies NCCL's Core Settlement Guarantee Fund under Section 11 and Schedule III of the Income-tax Act, 2025, subject to spec...

July 8, 2026 96 Views 0 comment Print


CAM Charges Cannot Be Treated as Rent as They Cover Common Area Services: ITAT Delhi

June 11, 2026 285 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Delhi held that Common Area Maintenance (CAM) charges are payments for maintenance services and not consideration for the use of premises. Accordingly, TDS on such payments is deductible under Section 194C and not Section 194-I.

Delhi HC Admits Appeal as ITAT Relied on Inapplicable Section 56 Provisions for Valuation

June 11, 2026 174 Views 0 comment Print

The Delhi High Court admitted appeals challenging the Tribunal’s reliance on Section 56(2)(vii)(b) for directing a fresh valuation exercise in a slump sale transaction. The Court framed substantial questions on the legality of invoking provisions allegedly inapplicable during the relevant assessment year.

ITAT Restores Protective Addition as Substantive Addition Had Not Attained Finality

June 11, 2026 270 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad held that a protective addition cannot be deleted merely because a substantive addition has been confirmed at the first appellate stage if the substantive addition is still under challenge. The ruling emphasizes that protective additions may continue until final adjudication.

SC Order Settled the issue of Taxability of International Software Supply Transactions?

June 11, 2026 849 Views 0 comment Print

The Supreme Court dismissed the Revenue’s review petitions and reiterated that payments for off-the-shelf software do not constitute royalty where no copyright rights are transferred. The ruling confirms that such payments are not taxable in India and do not trigger withholding tax obligations.

Sales Accepted, Books Not Rejected: ITAT Cuts Bogus Purchase Addition to 5%

June 11, 2026 324 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that a 12.5% disallowance could not be sustained when the Assessing Officer neither rejected the books of account nor disputed the sales. The key takeaway is that additions must be supported by proper findings and evidence.

Part Payment Through Bank Does the Trick: ITAT Deletes Section 56(2)(vii) Addition Despite 7-Year Gap in Registration

June 11, 2026 135 Views 0 comment Print

Despite a significant gap between the agreement and registration dates, ITAT granted relief under the first and second provisos to Section 56(2)(vii). The key takeaway is that timely banking-channel payments pursuant to the agreement are crucial for claiming the benefit.

ESOP Discount Allowed as Liability Accrues Over Vesting Period: ITAT Bangalore

June 11, 2026 339 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Bangalore upheld deduction of ESOP expenditure under Section 37, holding that the liability arising from employee stock options is an ascertained business expense. The Tribunal followed the Karnataka High Court ruling in Biocon Ltd. despite pending appeals before the Supreme Court.

No Section 68 Addition for Demonetization Cash Deposits Supported by Recorded Sales: ITAT Delhi

June 11, 2026 552 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Delhi held that cash deposits during the demonetization period could not be treated as unexplained credits when they originated from duly recorded business sales accepted by the Revenue. The Tribunal upheld deletion of the addition under Section 68.

Appeal Dismissal Under Section 249(4)(b) Invalid Without Advance Tax Liability: ITAT Hyderabad

June 11, 2026 225 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Hyderabad held that dismissal of an appeal under section 249(4)(b) was unjustified where the assessee claimed that the receipts were exempt retirement benefits and no advance tax liability arose. The matter was remanded to the AO to verify the nature and taxability of the amounts reflected in Form 16.

CIT(E) Cannot Judge Hospital Tariffs to Decide Charity: ITAT Restores Reliance Hospital Trust’s U/s 12AB Registration

June 11, 2026 786 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal ruled that premium rooms, higher tariffs, and specialized medical facilities cannot by themselves establish a profit motive. Charitable status must be tested on statutory criteria rather than perceptions of affordability or luxury.

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