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8 Legal Ways to Save Income Tax in India for Business Owners & Freelancers

Income Tax : The article outlines practical methods through which business owners and professionals can legally minimise their tax burden. It h...

June 10, 2026 63 Views 0 comment Print

Section 54 Exemption for Capital Gains on Residential Property Transfer

Income Tax : Section 54 grants exemption on long-term capital gains from the sale of a residential house because the proceeds are reinvested in...

June 10, 2026 95184 Views 4 comments Print

E-Payment of Direct Taxes: Simplifying Tax Payments

Income Tax : The Income-tax Act mandates e-payment of direct taxes for companies and taxpayers covered under Section 44AB, while others may opt...

June 10, 2026 9963 Views 0 comment Print

All about Form 16 and 16A of TDS

Income Tax : Form 16 and Form 16A serve distinct purposes under the TDS framework, with Form 16 relating to salary income and Form 16A covering...

June 10, 2026 26628 Views 1 comment Print

Permanent Account Number (PAN)

Income Tax : Permanent Account Number (PAN) serves as a unique identifier enabling the Income-tax Department to track tax payments, returns, TD...

June 10, 2026 599043 Views 11 comments Print


Latest News


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 6031 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 225 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 1593 Views 0 comment Print

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 3681 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 3948 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


ITAT Deletes section 69 Addition as Revenue Failed to Prove Investment in Relevant Year

Income Tax : The Mumbai ITAT held that an addition under section 69 cannot survive when the Revenue fails to establish that the alleged investm...

June 10, 2026 462 Views 0 comment Print

No Interest Disallowance Without Nexus Between Borrowed Funds & Non-Business Advances: ITAT Lucknow

Income Tax : ITAT Lucknow held that disallowance of interest expenses cannot be sustained without evidence showing that interest-bearing funds ...

June 9, 2026 84 Views 0 comment Print

SC Refuses to Revive Reassessment as Original Scrutiny Had Examined Relevant Transactions & Details

Income Tax : SC dismissed Revenue’s plea after Gujarat HC held that even proposed additions would not alter MAT liability, defeating escapeme...

June 9, 2026 189 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Kolkata Allows Additional Refund Interest Due to Delay in Giving Appeal Effect

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that the assessee was entitled to additional interest under Section 244A(1A) because the Assessing Officer faile...

June 9, 2026 138 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi Deletes SLS Disallowance as APA Covered Intra-Group Services

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that once Second Line Support services were examined and covered under an Advance Pricing Agreement, disallowanc...

June 9, 2026 69 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


CBDT Issues Complete Income Tax Scrutiny Guidelines for FY 2026-27

Income Tax : The CBDT has identified specific categories of taxpayers whose returns will be compulsorily selected for complete scrutiny during ...

June 7, 2026 44289 Views 1 comment Print

Income-Tax (Amendment) Commencement Ordinance, 2026

Income Tax : The Ordinance exempts interest income and capital gains arising from Government securities for Foreign Institutional Investors and...

June 6, 2026 558 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Notifies Infrastructure Sub-Sectors as Eligible Businesses Under Income Tax Act 2025

Income Tax : The Central Government has specified infrastructure sub-sectors from the Updated Harmonised Master List as eligible businesses und...

June 2, 2026 480 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Approves National Institute of Advanced Studies as Scientific Research Institution  

Income Tax : CBDT has granted scientific research approval under the Income-tax Act, 2025, enabling eligible donations to qualify for tax benef...

May 30, 2026 165 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Approves S. Nijalingappa Sugar Institute for Scientific Research Tax Benefit Eligibility 

Income Tax : CBDT has granted scientific research approval under the Income-tax Act, 2025, allowing eligible donations to qualify for tax benef...

May 30, 2026 135 Views 0 comment Print


Interest and Fees under Income-tax Act, 1961

April 9, 2026 423 Views 0 comment Print

The law imposes automatic interest for delays in filing returns and paying taxes. It ensures timely compliance through mandatory financial charges.

Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) under Income Tax Act, 1961

April 9, 2026 810 Views 0 comment Print

The framework clarifies that companies must pay MAT where normal tax liability is lower than 15% of book profit. It establishes MAT as a minimum tax safeguard, ensuring consistent tax contributions regardless of reported income.

Alternate Minimum Tax (AMT) under Income-tax Act & Rule 40BA

April 9, 2026 744 Views 0 comment Print

This case highlights when Alternate Minimum Tax becomes applicable due to deductions reducing regular tax liability. It clarifies eligibility, exclusions, and computation rules, emphasizing minimum tax obligations despite tax benefits.

Income Computation and Disclosure Standards (ICDS)

April 9, 2026 795 Views 1 comment Print

The CBDT framework explains standardized rules for income computation under ICDS. It ensures consistency in tax reporting and reduces disputes in applying accounting principles.

Fair Market Value Tax Rules: Gifts, ESOPs, Inventory Conversion & Share Transfers

April 9, 2026 681 Views 0 comment Print

This explains how fair market value governs taxation under multiple provisions including gifts, ESOPs, and slump sales. It highlights that prescribed valuation rules ensure consistent computation of deemed income.

New Tax Regime Provisions for Domestic Companies under Income-tax Act, 2025

April 9, 2026 1068 Views 0 comment Print

The new regime offers a concessional 22% tax rate for domestic companies. However, key deductions and depreciation benefits are restricted, requiring careful evaluation.

Fresh U/s 12AB Application Cannot Be Rejected Due to Earlier Denial – ITAT Restores Matter for Reconsideration

April 9, 2026 405 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether a fresh registration application can be rejected due to prior denial. ITAT held that earlier rejection does not bar reconsideration if conditions are fulfilled.

APMC Gets Full Exemption – ITAT Condones Delay & Quashes Assessments Despite PAN Error

April 9, 2026 318 Views 0 comment Print

The tribunal addressed whether delay in filing appeals due to procedural difficulties justified condonation. It held that genuine hardship caused by PAN mismatch and filing issues constituted sufficient cause, allowing the appeal.

Penalty U/s 270A Held Premature – ITAT Bangalore Restores Matter Pending Quantum Outcome

April 9, 2026 726 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal restored the penalty matter as the quantum addition was sent back to the AO. It held that penalty must follow the outcome of reassessment proceedings.

115BBE Amendment Not Retrospective – ITAT Chennai Restricts Tax to 30% for Pre-01.04.2017 Transactions

April 9, 2026 549 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that the higher 60% tax rate under Section 115BBE cannot apply to transactions prior to 01.04.2017. It directed application of 30%, reinforcing that amendments apply prospectively.

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