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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 174 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 441 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 579 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 267 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 180 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 1206 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


Unsigned Affidavit Cannot End Appeal: ITAT Says CIT(A) Must Allow Assessee to Cure Technical Defects

Income Tax : ITAT Chennai held that the assessee was denied reasonable opportunity when the CIT(A) dismissed the appeal in limine without permi...

May 25, 2026 18 Views 0 comment Print

Death of Assessee, Missing Records & Accepted Sales- Mumbai ITAT Restricts Bogus Purchase Addition to 8% Profit Element

Income Tax : The Tribunal ruled that only 8% of disputed purchases could be added where the assessee had disclosed corresponding sales and made...

May 25, 2026 54 Views 0 comment Print

Trade Creditors Are NOT Cash Credits- Mumbai ITAT Deletes ₹16.44 Crore Addition U/s 68

Income Tax : Mumbai ITAT held that genuine outstanding trade liabilities arising from accepted business transactions cannot be treated as unexp...

May 25, 2026 141 Views 0 comment Print

No Penalty on Routine Disallowances in U/s 153C Proceedings Without Incriminating Material-Mumbai ITAT Deletes Penalty u/s 271(1)(c)

Income Tax : The Tribunal deleted penalty levied on society charges and depreciation disallowances after finding that the claims were fully dis...

May 25, 2026 66 Views 0 comment Print

U/s 271D Penalty Cannot Survive After Reassessment Itself is Quashed- Mumbai ITAT Deletes ₹1.35 Crore Penalty Based on Alleged Cash Loans

Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai ruled that once reassessment proceedings are quashed as void ab initio, the satisfaction recorded therein for initiati...

May 25, 2026 66 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


Assessment in the Name of Deceased Person – Absence of Notice to Legal Heir – Entire Assessment Held Void: ITAT Bangalore

March 12, 2026 4884 Views 0 comment Print

Despite disputes over agricultural income additions, the Tribunal focused on the legality of the proceedings. It held that issuing a notice to a deceased taxpayer is a substantive illegality and cannot be treated as a curable procedural defect. The assessment was quashed.

Demonetization Cash Deposits: 69A Addition Invalid on Mere Suspicion – ITAT Bangalore

March 12, 2026 2373 Views 0 comment Print

The tribunal considered whether inconsistent explanations alone justify treating cash deposits as unexplained income. It held that suspicion cannot replace evidence and additions require proper investigation.

Delay of 513 Days in Filing Departmental Appeal Not Condoned – Appeal Dismissed in Limine: ITAT Bangalore

March 12, 2026 477 Views 0 comment Print

The tribunal examined whether the reasons given for late filing of the appeal were sufficient. It ruled that routine administrative workload and grievance handling cannot explain a substantial delay.

Addition Based Solely on Inadvertent Tax Audit Report Error Cannot Be Sustained u/s 143(1): ITAT Bangalore

March 12, 2026 1059 Views 0 comment Print

The tribunal considered whether CPC could rely solely on the original tax audit report to make an adjustment. It held that corrections through revised reports and financial records must be examined before sustaining an addition.

PF Employees’ Contribution Was Debatable Pre-SC – No 143(1) Disallowance: ITAT Bangalore

March 12, 2026 1155 Views 0 comment Print

The case involved CPC adjustment denying deduction for employees’ PF contribution deposited after statutory due dates. The tribunal ruled that before the Supreme Court’s later decision, the issue was debatable and could not be adjusted under Section 143(1).

Ex-Parte Assessment Reopened After Trust Produced Registration and Supporting Documents in Appeal

March 12, 2026 288 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Ahmedabad cancelled the penalty under Section 271(1)(c) after setting aside the assessment for fresh adjudication, holding that penalty based on the original order cannot survive once the assessment itself is reopened.

ITAT Delhi Quashes Search Assessments as Section 153D Approval Was Mechanical

March 12, 2026 429 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that approval granted under Section 153D without application of mind was invalid. As a result, search assessments framed under Section 153C for multiple years were quashed.

Penalty for Non-Compliance Cannot Stand When Assessment Is Completed Under Section 143(3)

March 12, 2026 525 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Indore held that penalty under Section 272A(1)(d) cannot survive where the assessment is completed under Section 143(3) after considering the taxpayer’s delayed submissions, as such compliance effectively condones earlier defaults.

Taxation of Cryptocurrency Trading in India: Current Law & Post-Budget 2026 Position

March 12, 2026 2241 Views 0 comment Print

Cryptocurrency gains in India are taxed at 30% with 1% TDS under the VDA regime. Budget 2026 strengthens reporting rules, making accurate disclosure and reconciliation in ITR essential for taxpayers.

Captive Service Providers in Transfer Pricing: Benchmarking Principles

March 12, 2026 735 Views 0 comment Print

Captive service providers operate with limited risk and must be benchmarked differently from entrepreneurial companies. The analysis explains why TNMM and cost-plus returns are the appropriate methods.

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