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Entire Bogus Turnover Cannot Be Taxed as Income, Only 1% Commission Taxable: ITAT Mumbai

Income Tax : The ITAT Mumbai held that alleged accommodation entry operators cannot be taxed on the entire turnover amount. The Tribunal ruled ...

May 25, 2026 144 Views 0 comment Print

Why Income Tax Notices Are Increasing in Property Transactions Below Circle Rate

Income Tax : AI-driven scrutiny and AIS integration are increasing Income Tax notices where property transactions occur below stamp duty value....

May 23, 2026 1059 Views 0 comment Print

Can a Homebuyer Be Taxed for Paying “On-Money” to a Builder?

Income Tax : This case highlights that cash paid to builders as “on-money” will not automatically be treated as tax evasion if it originate...

May 23, 2026 1806 Views 0 comment Print

Evolution of Buyback Taxation in India: A Year-Wise Guide

Income Tax : The article explains the complete evolution of buyback taxation in India, highlighting how tax liability shifted between companies...

May 23, 2026 426 Views 1 comment Print

Income Tax Return – Who should verify?

Income Tax : Section 265 of the Income Tax Act, 2025 specifies who can legally verify an income tax return for different assessees. Incorrect v...

May 22, 2026 708 Views 0 comment Print


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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 3174 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


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 219 Views 0 comment Print

Interest From Co-Op Banks Eligible for Section 80P Deduction Because Banks Are Also Co-Op Societies: ITAT Ahmedabad 

Income Tax : The ITAT Ahmedabad held that co-operative banks qualify as co-operative societies for purposes of Section 80P(2)(d). The Tribunal ...

May 24, 2026 144 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi HC Quashes Assessment Order as Reply Filed by Assessee Was Not Considered

Income Tax : The Delhi High Court set aside an assessment order after finding that the Assessing Officer failed to consider the assessee’s re...

May 24, 2026 111 Views 0 comment Print

Section 68 Not Applicable to Repayment of Loans Given in Earlier Year: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : The ITAT held that credits received in the assessee’s bank account were repayments of earlier advances and not unexplained cash ...

May 24, 2026 132 Views 0 comment Print

Pre-Resolution Income Tax Claims Extinguished Under Approved NCLT Plan: ITAT Chennai

Income Tax : Tribunal ruled that income tax demands not included in the approved resolution plan were irrevocably extinguished. The decision fo...

May 24, 2026 99 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 1239 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


ITAT Deletes Section 35(2AB) Disallowance as AO Cannot Override DSIR Approval

May 20, 2026 129 Views 0 comment Print

The Chennai ITAT held that deductions approved by DSIR under Section 35(2AB) cannot be disallowed merely on the basis of survey statements or AO findings. The Tribunal ruled that the AO and DRP exceeded their jurisdiction by questioning deductions already certified in Form 3CL.

Land Acquisition Compensation Cannot Be Subjected to TDS as It Arises From Compulsory Acquisition

May 20, 2026 222 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka High Court directed that compensation paid under a mediated land acquisition settlement must be released without deduction of TDS. The ruling relied on an earlier High Court decision concerning compulsory acquisition compensation.

ITAT Delhi Quashes Reassessment as Reopening Was Based Only on Audit Objection

May 20, 2026 171 Views 0 comment Print

The Delhi ITAT held that reassessment proceedings initiated solely on the basis of a revenue audit objection without fresh tangible material were invalid. The Tribunal ruled that such reopening amounted to a mere change of opinion.

Delhi HC Declines to Entertain Writ Due to Lack of Territorial Jurisdiction in DSIR Tax Benefit Dispute

May 20, 2026 105 Views 0 comment Print

The Delhi High Court applied the doctrine of forum conveniens and held that even if a small part of the cause of action arose in Delhi, the matter should be pursued before the appropriate jurisdictional High Court.

Calcutta HC Denies Section 12AB Exemption as Microfinance Activities Had Commercial Elements

May 20, 2026 195 Views 0 comment Print

The Calcutta High Court upheld rejection of exemption under Section 12AB after finding that proposed microfinance activities involved commercial features such as charging interest. The Court held that such activities may not qualify as charitable purposes.

Commonly observed AIS mismatches that can Trigger Income Tax Notice

May 20, 2026 3321 Views 0 comment Print

The Income-tax Department is increasingly relying on AI-based verification and automated reconciliation systems to detect discrepancies in ITR filings. Mismatches between AIS, Form 26AS, bank records, and ITR disclosures may lead to scrutiny or notices.

Telangana HC Rejects Writ Against Income Tax Intimation Due to Delay, Directs Assessee to Approach ITAT

May 20, 2026 114 Views 0 comment Print

The Telangana High Court refused to entertain a writ petition challenging an income tax intimation under Section 143(1) because it was filed after more than five years. The Court held that extraordinary delay and laches made the writ petition not maintainable.

Political Donations under Section 80GGC: Legal Challenges & Strategies

May 20, 2026 420 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax authorities are increasingly reopening assessments involving political donation deductions claimed under Section 80GGC. Taxpayers are facing allegations that such donations were accommodation entries lacking genuine substance.

Reassessment Quashed as AO Used Section 147 Instead of Mandatory Section 153C

May 20, 2026 351 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad held that reassessment based solely on search material seized from a third party must be initiated under Section 153C and not Sections 147/148. The Tribunal quashed the reassessment for lack of jurisdiction and absence of a mandatory satisfaction note.

ITAT Deletes Section 68 Addition as Customer Advances Were Regular Business Receipts

May 20, 2026 189 Views 0 comment Print

The Kolkata ITAT held that advances received from flat purchasers in the ordinary course of a real-estate business cannot be treated as unexplained cash credits. The Tribunal ruled that such advances were genuine business liabilities regularly adjusted against sales.

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