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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


Draft Income Tax Rule 273 – Deduction in respect of expenditure on acquisition of distribution rights of feature films

March 5, 2026 195 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Rule 273 of the Income-tax Rules, 2026 explains how film distributors can claim deduction for the cost of acquiring distribution rights depending on commercial release timing and sale or exhibition of rights.

Draft Income Tax Rule 272 – Deduction in respect of expenditure on production of feature films

March 5, 2026 303 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Rule 272 of the Income-tax Rules, 2026 explains when film producers can claim deduction of production costs depending on release timing, exhibition, and sale of rights.

Draft Income Tax Rule 271 – Income from manufacture of rubber, coffee and tea

March 5, 2026 489 Views 0 comment Print

Rule 271 of the Draft Income-tax Rules 2026 prescribes taxable percentages for income from rubber, coffee, and tea. Only a specified portion is treated as taxable business income.

Section 80G Deduction on CSR Donation Allowed Because Explanation to Section 37 Does Not Apply

March 5, 2026 606 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal upheld deletion of a Section 14A disallowance after noting that the taxpayer did not earn any exempt income in the relevant assessment year. The ruling reiterates that Section 14A cannot be invoked in the absence of exempt income.

Draft Income Tax Rules 269 and 270: Procedure for Interest under Section 533(2)(u) and Mixed Agricultural-Business Income

March 5, 2026 207 Views 0 comment Print

Rules 269–270 of the Draft Income-tax Rules 2026 clarify how interest under Section 533(2)(u) is calculated and how income partly from agriculture and partly from business is determined. 

Draft Income Tax Rules 266 to 268: Rules on No Inquiry Officer Procedure, Change of Inquiry Officer and Authority Powers

March 5, 2026 279 Views 0 comment Print

Rules 266–268 of the Draft Income-tax Rules 2026 define procedures for inquiries, replacement of Inquiry Officers, and grant civil court powers to authorities during disciplinary proceedings.

Draft Income Tax Rules 262 to 265: Charge-Sheet, Inquiry Officer Proceedings and Prescribed Authority Order

March 5, 2026 207 Views 0 comment Print

Rules 262–265 of the Draft Income-tax Rules 2026 prescribe the procedure for issuing a charge-sheet, conducting inquiries, and passing disciplinary orders against income-tax practitioners accused of misconduct. 

Draft Income Tax Rules 258 to 261: Rules on Certificate Cancellation, Misrepresentation, Practitioner Removal and Inquiry by Prescribed Authority

March 5, 2026 174 Views 0 comment Print

Rules 258–261 of the Draft Income-tax Rules 2026 lay down provisions for cancellation of registration certificates, removal of practitioners from the register, and mandatory inquiry before disqualification. 

Draft Income Tax Rules 254 to 257 – Authorised Representative Appearance & Registration of Income-tax Practitioners

March 5, 2026 540 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Rules 254–257 establish procedures for authorised representation, registration, and certification of income-tax practitioners under Section 515 of the Income-tax Act.

ITAT Sets Aside ₹169.75 Cr Addition Because Parallel Proceedings Arose After Reassessment Was Set Aside

March 5, 2026 1842 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal ruled that simultaneous proceedings arising from reassessment and revision for the same year could lead to multiplicity of proceedings and inconsistent findings. It restored the entire matter to the Assessing Officer for consolidated de-novo adjudication.

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