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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 963 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 1329 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 423 Views 0 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 693 Views 0 comment Print

AO Cannot Replace DCF Method With NAV Method for Share Valuation under Rule 11UA: ITAT Mumbai

Income Tax : The Tribunal ruled that once an assessee validly opts for the DCF method and submits a qualified valuation report, the Assessing O...

May 22, 2026 465 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 3792 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 198 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 135 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 108 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 129 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 93 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


Ad-Hoc 10% Expense Disallowance Deleted: ITAT Says AO Cannot Make Additions on Pure Guesswork

May 18, 2026 135 Views 0 comment Print

The Kolkata ITAT held that the Assessing Officer cannot make arbitrary 10% expense disallowances without identifying specific defects or inflated claims. The Tribunal upheld deletion of ₹2.23 crore addition after finding the disallowance was based purely on guesswork and suspicion.

Third-Party ERP Entries Alone Cannot Justify Section 69 Addition: ITAT Deletes Jewellery Purchase Addition

May 18, 2026 165 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that entries found in third-party ERP software during a search cannot alone justify unexplained investment additions under Section 69. Absence of corroborative evidence led to deletion of the entire addition.

Reassessment Quashed for Ignoring Reply Filed Under Section 148A(b): ITAT Slams ‘Borrowed Satisfaction’

May 18, 2026 210 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that reassessment proceedings were invalid where the Assessing Officer ignored the assessees detailed response and documentary evidence. ITAT ruled that such action violated principles of natural justice and reflected non-application of mind.

Entire Land Deal Receipts Cannot Be Taxed as Income: ITAT Restricts Addition to Estimated Profit Element

May 18, 2026 366 Views 0 comment Print

Ahmedabad ITAT held that the Assessing Officer wrongly treated entire business liabilities and receipts as unexplained income. The addition was drastically reduced to estimated profit at 15% of disputed turnover.

Goat Trader Fails to Explain ₹7.10 Crore Bank Deposits: ITAT Upholds Section 69A Addition Despite U/s 44AD Claim

May 18, 2026 279 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that merely declaring presumptive income under Section 44AD does not exempt taxpayers from explaining massive bank credits. In absence of purchase records, bills, or confirmations, Section 69A addition was sustained.

No 270A Penalty When Income Declared in 148 Return Is Accepted: ITAT Deletes ₹4.91 Lakh Penalty

May 18, 2026 183 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that once the income disclosed in the return filed under Section 148 was accepted without any addition, there could be no allegation of under-reporting or misreporting. The entire penalty of ₹4.91 lakh was deleted.

Subsequent 12AA Registration Saves Trust: ITAT Treats Corpus Donation as Capital Receipt, Deletes Tax Addition

May 18, 2026 159 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal ruled that corpus donations cannot be taxed merely because Section 12AA registration was granted subsequently. Once registration existed before processing of return, exemption under Section 11 could not be denied.

ITAT Deletes Capital Gains & Alleged On-Money Addition: Agricultural Land Outside Section 2(14), 50C Inapplicable

May 18, 2026 126 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that agricultural land situated beyond notified municipal limits is not a capital asset under the Income Tax Act. It deleted the entire capital gains addition arising from sale of such land.

Premature Surrender of Pension Policy Not Taxable as Income from Other Sources: ITAT Ahmedabad

May 18, 2026 162 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that amount received on surrender of a pension policy could not be taxed as Income from Other Sources without proper examination of Section 80CCC(2). The entire addition of ₹10.40 lakh was deleted.

Cancelled Property Deal Cannot Trigger Section 69 Addition: ITAT Deletes ₹4.96 Lakh Unexplained Investment Addition

May 18, 2026 93 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad held that no unexplained investment addition could survive where the booked property deal was cancelled and funds were refunded. The ruling emphasized verification of actual payment flow and subsequent cancellation events.

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