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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 144 Views 0 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 423 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 543 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 249 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 156 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 3225 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 888 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


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 30 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 51 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 54 Views 0 comment Print

CPC Cannot Deny Section 43B Relief for GST Paid Before ITR Due Date Despite Form 3CD Disclosure

Income Tax : Bangalore ITAT held that deduction under Section 43B cannot be denied merely because Form 3CD reflected GST payable on the audit r...

May 25, 2026 54 Views 0 comment Print

Bonus Shares Need Not Inherit ‘Stock-in-Trade’ Character- Bangalore ITAT Treats Infosys Bonus Shares as Exempt LTCG

Income Tax : The Tribunal ruled that bonus shares sold after being held for more than 12 months were taxable as exempt long-term capital gains ...

May 25, 2026 60 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


Faceless Assessment Quashed for Denial of Personal Hearing Despite Written Request

March 4, 2026 684 Views 0 comment Print

The High Court set aside income tax assessments after holding that a specific written request for personal hearing cannot be rejected on technical grounds such as failure to activate a portal link. The ruling underscores that natural justice must be upheld in faceless proceedings.

Tribunal Cannot Direct 12AB Registration as Genuineness of Trust Activities Was Not Verified: Delhi HC

March 4, 2026 516 Views 0 comment Print

The Delhi High Court held that the Tribunal erred in directing the grant of registration under Sections 12AB and 80G without examining the genuineness of the trust’s activities. The Court set aside the order and remanded the matter to the Commissioner for proper inquiry.

Disallowance of Insurance Expenses Set Aside Because IRDA Limits Do Not Automatically Bar Tax Deduction

March 4, 2026 339 Views 0 comment Print

The tribunal ruled that reallocating management expenses to the profit and loss account under IRDA regulations does not violate law and therefore cannot justify disallowance under the Income-tax Act.

Subscription Fee for Database Access Not Royalty as No Copyright Rights Were Transferred: ITAT Delhi

March 4, 2026 396 Views 0 comment Print

Bain & Company Vs D/ACIT (ITAT Delhi) The appeal before the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi arose from a final assessment order dated 18 December 2024 passed by the Deputy/Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax (International Tax), Gurgaon under Section 143(3) read with Section 144C(13) of the Income-tax Act, 1961. The assessee is a foreign company […]

Lookout Circular Set Aside Because Income Tax Proceedings Had Concluded and No Demand Was Pending

March 4, 2026 372 Views 0 comment Print

The Delhi High Court held that continuing a lookout circular after the conclusion of tax proceedings and in the absence of any outstanding demand violated fundamental rights. The Court ruled that administrative delay in gathering foreign information cannot justify indefinite travel restrictions.

Draft Income Tax Rule 240 – Due diligence requirement

March 4, 2026 282 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Rule 240 requires financial institutions to follow detailed due diligence procedures, including self-certification and account review, to identify reportable accounts and determine tax residency for global information reporting.

Draft Income Tax Rule 239 – Information to be maintained and reported

March 4, 2026 393 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Rule 239 requires reporting financial institutions to maintain and report detailed information on reportable accounts, including account holder identity, balances, and income transactions, with annual filing by 31 May to ensure tax transparency.

Draft Income Tax Rule 238 – Definitions for the purpose of rules 239 and 240

March 4, 2026 252 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Rule 238 of the Income-tax Rules, 2026 provides detailed definitions of financial accounts, financial institutions, reportable persons, and related terms to ensure proper identification and reporting of accounts under international tax compliance rules.

Draft Income Tax Rules 236 and 237- Statement by Film Producers or Persons in Specified Activities; Statement of Financial Transactions

March 4, 2026 711 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Income-tax Rules 2026 introduce Rule 236 and Rule 237 requiring film producers and specified persons to file Form 164 and reporting entities to submit financial transaction statements in Form 165.

Draft Income Tax Rules 234 and 235 – Annual Statement by Non-Residents with Liaison Office in India; Information/ Documents under Section 506

March 4, 2026 258 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Income-tax Rules 2026 introduce Rule 234 and Rule 235 requiring non-resident liaison offices to file annual statements and Indian concerns to report indirect foreign share transfers.

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