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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 348 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 366 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 195 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 132 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 57 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 3207 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 882 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Bonus Shares Need Not Inherit ‘Stock-in-Trade’ Character- Bangalore ITAT Treats Infosys Bonus Shares as Exempt LTCG

Income Tax : The Tribunal ruled that bonus shares sold after being held for more than 12 months were taxable as exempt long-term capital gains ...

May 25, 2026 Views 0 comment Print

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 63 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 75 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 75 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 1092 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 1248 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 204 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


Section 10(46A) Tax Exemption Granted to Urban Improvement Trust, Sikar

March 24, 2026 474 Views 0 comment Print

The government notified a statutory trust for income tax exemption under section 10(46A). The ruling confirms that exemption applies subject to continued compliance with statutory purposes and conditions.

Income Tax Form 43: Certificate of Residence (Section 159)

March 24, 2026 1890 Views 0 comment Print

Form 43 is issued by the Income Tax Department to certify Indian tax residency for DTAA claims. It is essential for taxpayers seeking relief from double taxation in foreign jurisdictions.

Income Tax Form 42: Application for Tax Residency Certificate (Section 159)

March 24, 2026 2151 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether DTAA benefits can be claimed without a TRC. It was clarified that Form 42 is essential to obtain a Tax Residency Certificate, without which treaty benefits may not be granted. Filing ensures compliance with cross-border tax requirements.

Mandatory Income Tax Form 41 for DTAA Benefits under section 159(8)

March 24, 2026 5127 Views 0 comment Print

Form 41 is compulsory for non-residents claiming DTAA benefits on income earned in India. Without filing this form along with TRC, treaty relief is denied and higher TDS is applied. This makes compliance essential for tax efficiency.

Income Tax Form 40: Option for Relief on Foreign Retirement Benefit Account Income

March 24, 2026 657 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether tax deferral can be claimed without exercising the option. It was held that filing Form 40 is mandatory to avail relief under section 158. Without it, income may be taxed on accrual basis in India, leading to double taxation.

Income-tax Form No. 39: Form for Relief on Salary, Gratuity & Pension – Section 157(1)

March 24, 2026 1452 Views 0 comment Print

Form 39 must be filed to claim relief under Section 157(1) when income like arrears or gratuity is received in lump sum. It helps reduce excess tax due to income bunching and ensures correct tax computation. Filing is compulsory for valid claims.

Income Tax Form 38: Certificate of foreign inward remittance – Income Tax Act, 2025

March 24, 2026 816 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether deduction can be claimed without proof of inward remittance. It was held that Form 38 is mandatory to establish repatriation of income. Without it, deduction under sections 151 or 152 cannot be allowed.

Income Tax Form 37: Certificate for Patentees Receiving Royalty (Section 152(5))

March 24, 2026 363 Views 0 comment Print

The law requires resident patentees to file Form 37 to claim deduction on royalty income. Without this certificate, the deduction under section 152(5) cannot be allowed. Timely filing with proper certification ensures eligibility and avoids denial of tax benefits.

Income Tax Form 36: Certificate for Authors Receiving Royalty (Section 151(5))

March 24, 2026 504 Views 0 comment Print

Form 36 is a mandatory certificate under section 151(5) of the Income-tax Act, 2025, required for authors claiming deduction on royalty income, copyright fees, or similar consideration from scientific, literary, or artistic books.

Income Tax Form 35: Report for OBU & IFSC Income Deduction (Section 147(4)(a))

March 24, 2026 276 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether deductions can be claimed without filing Form 35. It was held that filing the audit report is mandatory, and absence leads to denial of benefits.

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