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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 201 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 246 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 147 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 105 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 51 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 3198 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 879 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Medical Conferences Are “Education” Too: Chennai ITAT Revives 80G Approval of Cardiology Association

Income Tax : Chennai ITAT held that seminars, workshops, conferences, and medical training programmes can qualify as “education” under Sect...

May 25, 2026 57 Views 0 comment Print

Appeal Before ITAT Not-Maintainable for Failure to Comply With Section 140 Verification Rules

Income Tax : ITAT Bangalore held that an appeal filed without verification by the authorized Principal Officer was not maintainable. The Tribun...

May 25, 2026 60 Views 0 comment Print

Gujarat HC Quashes Section 148 Reopening Due to Change of Opinion on Section 50C Valuation

Income Tax : Gujarat High Court held that reassessment notices issued after scrutiny assessment were invalid because the Assessing Officer had ...

May 25, 2026 69 Views 0 comment Print

Penny Stock Addition Cannot Be Sustained Without Proper Examination of Evidence: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : ITAT Delhi noted that confirmations from the company and broker regarding share transactions were available but not adequately con...

May 25, 2026 933 Views 0 comment Print

WhatsApp Group Became Legal Advisor: Chennai ITAT Condoned 1592-Day Delay & Allowed Full BSNL VRS Exemption u/s 10(10B)

Income Tax : Chennai ITAT condoned a massive delay in filing appeals after accepting the assessee’s explanation that he became aware of favou...

May 25, 2026 48 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 1245 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 201 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 1389 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 4191 Views 0 comment Print


Cash Transaction Rules Under Income Tax: Do’s & Don’ts for Small Businesses (From 01.04.2026)

April 1, 2026 7236 Views 0 comment Print

Explains new income-tax cash limits on expenses, receipts, and loans. Highlights that exceeding thresholds can lead to disallowance and penalties equal to the cash amount.

Suspicion Cannot Replace Proof in Labour Charges: ITAT Deleted Ad-Hoc Disallowance

April 1, 2026 585 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that ad hoc disallowance of labour expenses without concrete evidence is unsustainable. It ruled that suspicion alone cannot justify additions when proper documentation exists.

Huntsman Investment [Netherlands] BV: When Does a Buy-Back Become a Corporate Reorganisation

April 1, 2026 774 Views 0 comment Print

The tribunal held that capital gains from share buyback are not taxable in India under treaty provisions. It clarified that such transactions qualify as corporate reorganisation. The key takeaway is that DTAA benefits override domestic tax provisions when more beneficial.

Form 26: The New Era of Tax Audit Reporting in India

April 1, 2026 2454 Views 0 comment Print

The new Form 26 replaces multiple audit forms with a single structured framework. It enhances transparency and introduces system-driven verification. The key takeaway is simplified yet stricter tax audit compliance.

Section 14A Cannot Apply When No Exempt Income Exists: ITAT Delhi

April 1, 2026 453 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that Section 14A cannot be invoked in absence of exempt income. It clarified that taxable dividend income eliminates the basis for disallowance.

Clerical Error Can’t Inflate Tax-ITAT Orders Rectification of Double STCG Addition

April 1, 2026 306 Views 0 comment Print

The tribunal found that STCG may have been counted twice, inflating taxable income. It directed verification and recomputation by the Assessing Officer. The ruling highlights correction of computational errors.

U/s 153C Additions on Alleged On-Money Deleted – No Corroboration & No Cross-Examination

April 1, 2026 2718 Views 0 comment Print

The issue involved additions for alleged cash payments based on third-party data and statements. ITAT deleted the additions, holding that no independent evidence or cross-examination opportunity was provided.

Stock Derivatives Are Not ‘Shares’: ITAT Delhi Rules on India-Mauritius Tax Treaty

April 1, 2026 447 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT clarified that Article 13(3A) applies strictly to shares and not to derivative instruments. It held that derivative gains fall under residual provisions and are taxable in the resident country. The ruling emphasizes correct interpretation of DTAA provisions.

ITAT Deletes Addition as Income Was Disclosed Despite Wrong Schedule Entry

April 1, 2026 480 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that reporting income in the wrong schedule does not amount to concealment. It ruled that tax cannot be levied when income is already disclosed, even if incorrectly classified.

Allotment Letter = Agreement-ITAT Grants 56(2)(x) Relief, Limits Addition to 50% Share

April 1, 2026 426 Views 0 comment Print

The tribunal set aside excessive addition by recognizing both the allotment agreement and joint ownership. It directed proportionate taxation and correct valuation basis. The ruling promotes fairness in assessments.

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