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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 219 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 501 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 669 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 309 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 219 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 3234 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


Section 54 Exemption Cannot Be Denied Due to Joint Ownership With Spouse: ITAT Chandigarh

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that joint ownership alone cannot restrict Section 54 deduction where the entire source of investment for the ne...

May 25, 2026 489 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Orders Recalculation of Section 270A Penalty Due to Wrong Under-Reported Income Computation

Income Tax : The Tribunal ruled that under-reported income must be calculated as the difference between assessed income and income processed un...

May 25, 2026 54 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Deletes Penalty Since Section 68 Addition Was Mostly Deleted: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : The Tribunal deleted penalty under Section 271(1)(c) after substantially deleting the unexplained cash credit addition under Secti...

May 25, 2026 48 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai Allows Section 54 Deduction as Allotment Letter & Payment Were Sufficient

Income Tax : The Tribunal observed that delays in completion of housing projects by builders cannot deprive a taxpayer of Section 54 benefits w...

May 25, 2026 54 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Quashes Assessment for Failure to Follow Section 148 Procedure on Third-Party Seized Documents

Income Tax : ITAT Delhi held that additions based on documents seized from a third party cannot be made under Section 143(3) without invoking r...

May 25, 2026 48 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 1251 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


Ex-DoT Staff Absorbed in BSNL Eligible for Leave Encashment Tax Exemption as Govt. Retirees: Kerala HC

March 7, 2026 1176 Views 0 comment Print

The Kerala High Court held that employees originally from the DoT and later absorbed into the PSU must be treated as retiring from Central Government service. As a result, tax deduction on leave encashment based on an executive instruction was set aside.

Sales Tax Subsidy Treated as Capital Receipt Because It Was Linked to Capital Investment

March 7, 2026 507 Views 0 comment Print

The High Court ruled that sales tax exemption retained by an industrial unit was capital in nature because it was granted to encourage investment in backward areas. As a result, the subsidy could not be treated as taxable revenue.

No Section 14A Disallowance Without Exempt Income: ITAT Deletes Addition in Investment Case

March 6, 2026 489 Views 0 comment Print

The tribunal held that disallowance under Section 14A cannot be made when the assessee has not earned any exempt income during the relevant year. The ruling reaffirmed that the provision applies only when exempt income actually arises.

Reassessment Quashed as Notice Issued to Non-Existing Company After Amalgamation

March 6, 2026 624 Views 0 comment Print

The Bombay High Court set aside reassessment, demand, and penalty proceedings after finding that the notice under Section 148 was issued in the name of a company that had ceased to exist due to amalgamation.

Section 80G Approval Cannot Be Denied Merely Because Trust Has Fee Receipts or Surplus – ITAT Directs CIT(E) to Grant Approval

March 6, 2026 630 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal found that the authority misapplied the law by relying on provisions relating to donor deductions rather than approval conditions for institutions. Since the trust fulfilled statutory requirements, the rejection of approval was set aside.

Draft Income Tax Rules 307 to 311: Insurance/Annuity Scheme, Annuity Commutation, Beneficiary & Employer Restrictions, Assignment Penalty, and Business Winding-Up Arrangements

March 6, 2026 348 Views 0 comment Print

Rules 307–311 of the Draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 outline how pension funds must purchase annuities, restrict commutation, prevent employer claims on fund money, and ensure employee benefits even if the business closes.

Draft Income Tax Rules 301 to 306: Superannuation Fund Rules: Definitions, Trust Conditions, Investments & Contributions

March 6, 2026 468 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Income-tax Rules 2026 prescribe definitions, trust conditions, investment rules, and limits on employer contributions for approved superannuation funds to ensure proper governance and compliance.

Draft Income Tax Rules 295 to 300: Provident Fund Assignment Penalty, Recognition, Withdrawal and Appeal Rules

March 6, 2026 249 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Income-tax Rules 2026 outline procedures for provident fund recognition, penalties for assigning PF interest, and tax treatment when recognition is withdrawn.

Draft Income Tax Rules 293 and 294 : Provident Fund Nomination & Accounts

March 6, 2026 276 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Income-tax Rules 2026 require provident fund nominations to favour family members and mandate annual account reporting by trustees and employers to ensure transparency and compliance.

Residential Status under Income-tax Act, 2025 – An Overview of Section 6

March 6, 2026 8685 Views 0 comment Print

Residential status under Section 6 determines whether a taxpayer is liable for global income or only Indian-source income. The rules classify taxpayers as Resident, RNOR, or Non-Resident.

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