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Has Income-tax Act, 2025 Replaced Income-tax Act, 1961?

Income Tax : The Income-tax Act, 2025 has officially replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1st April 2026. The new law focuses on simplified l...

May 25, 2026 183 Views 1 comment Print

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 468 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 630 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 285 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 192 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 3228 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 3804 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 1209 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 540 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 891 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Entire Time-Share Membership Fee Cannot Be Taxed in Year of Receipt: Madras HC

Income Tax : The Madras High Court held that membership fees received for long-term time-share agreements could not be fully taxed in the first...

May 25, 2026 3 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Quashes Reassessment over Incorrect PAN & for Non-Consideration of Reply

Income Tax : The ITAT Chandigarh held that reassessment proceedings initiated under an incorrect and obsolete PAN suffered from a jurisdictiona...

May 25, 2026 9 Views 0 comment Print

Wholesale & Retail Markets Cannot Be Treated Alike for TP Benchmarking: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : ITAT Delhi deleted transfer pricing adjustments after holding that retail and after-sales businesses could not be compared with wh...

May 25, 2026 12 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay HC Quashes Section 271-D Penalty as Quantum Appeal Was Pending

Income Tax : The Bombay High Court held that penalty proceedings under Section 271-D cannot continue independently when the appeal against the ...

May 25, 2026 24 Views 0 comment Print

Capital Gains Addition Cannot Stand When Property Sale Is Under Civil Dispute: ITAT Ahmedabad

Income Tax : The ITAT Ahmedabad restored reassessment proceedings after the assessee produced documents showing disputed property sales and pen...

May 25, 2026 39 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 210 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 4200 Views 0 comment Print


Recourse to residuary provision 37(1) not justified as provision u/s. 35D for amortization of preliminary expense exists

March 18, 2026 240 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Kolkata held that professional fees for works related to acquisition of new unit or expansion of existing undertaking is governed by provisions of section 35D of the Income Tax Act. Thus, since there is a specific provision u/s. 35D for amortization of certain preliminary expenses, the recourse could not have been had to the residuary provision of section 37(1) of the Act.

Penalty U/s 271(1)(c) Deleted Due to Defective Notice – No Specific Charge Mentioned

March 18, 2026 249 Views 0 comment Print

Dazzler Confectionery Company Vs ITO (ITAT Mumbai) Penalty u/s 271(1)(c) Deleted Due to Defective Notice – No Specific Charge Mentioned AO levied penalty of ₹44.79 lakh u/s 271(1)(c) on disallowances relating to pre-operative expenses & 35D deduction. Penalty notice u/s 274 was issued using “concealment OR furnishing inaccurate particulars” without specifying the exact charge. Assessee […]

1040 vs 1040 NR – Understanding Which Tax Return You Need to File

March 18, 2026 645 Views 0 comment Print

This guide explains how to determine whether to file Form 1040 or 1040NR based on tax residency. Key takeaway: Correct residency status ensures accurate tax filing.

Sec 54 Benefit Upheld – Investment Within Time Sufficient, Possession Delay Not Fatal

March 18, 2026 717 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal clarified that possession is not a mandatory condition for claiming Section 54 exemption. It held that investment within the prescribed timeline satisfies the legal requirement.

Exemption Allowed as Corpus Donations Excluded from Annual Receipts U/s. 10(23C)(iiiad)

March 18, 2026 396 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that corpus donations received with specific directions are capital in nature and cannot be included in annual receipts. Since actual receipts were below ₹1 crore, exemption was allowed.

Stamp Duty Addition Deleted – Allotment Date Prevails for Sec 56(2)(x) Valuation

March 18, 2026 324 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT held that stamp duty value on registration date cannot be applied where allotment occurred earlier. Allotment date determines valuation under Section 56.

Assessment Quashed Due to 9-Month Delay in Recording Satisfaction Under Section 158BD

March 18, 2026 294 Views 0 comment Print

The Court held that recording satisfaction after a delay of nine months was not immediate as required by law. It upheld quashing of assessment proceedings and deletion of undisclosed income addition.

Deduction U/s 80P(2)(d) Allowed on Interest from Co-operative Bank – ITAT Mumbai

March 18, 2026 318 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal relied on Supreme Court rulings to hold that co-operative banks qualify as co-operative societies for deduction purposes. It allowed deduction on interest income under Section 80P(2)(d).

Reassessment u/s. 148 after four years untenable as full and true material facts disclosed

March 18, 2026 315 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chennai held that reassessment u/s. 148 of the Income Tax Act after expiry of four years not sustainable since there was no failure on the part of assessee to disclose fully and truly all material facts. Further, reassessment is invalid for non-furnishing of actual reasons recorded.

Appeal Dismissed as Delay of Over 8 Years Held Unreasonable for Giving Effect to Tribunal Order

March 18, 2026 339 Views 0 comment Print

The Court held that a delay of more than eight years in passing an order pursuant to a Tribunal remand cannot be considered reasonable. It ruled that such proceedings are barred by limitation and upheld the refund with interest.

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