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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 225: Procedure for recovery of tax for section 413 and 475

March 2, 2026 192 Views 0 comment Print

Rule 225 prescribes a comprehensive framework for recovery of tax arrears, covering attachment, sale, arrest, appeals, and time limits to ensure legally structured enforcement.

Draft Income Tax Rules 221–224: Forms for Accountant Certificate, Demand Notice, Advance Tax Estimate & Sec 413/414 Statement

March 2, 2026 240 Views 0 comment Print

Rules 221 to 224 specify mandatory forms for accountant certificates, notice of demand, advance tax estimates, and recovery statements to standardize compliance under the Income-tax Act.

Draft Income Tax Rule 220: Information Furnishing for Payments to Non-Residents & Foreign Companies

March 2, 2026 1488 Views 0 comment Print

Rule 220 requires structured filing of Form 145 for payments to non-residents, prescribes exemptions for specified remittances, and mandates quarterly reporting by authorised dealers and IFSC units.

Draft Income Tax Rule 219: Statement of TDS or TCS U/s. 397(3)(b)

March 2, 2026 651 Views 0 comment Print

Rule 219 prescribes Forms 138, 140, 142–144, fixed quarterly due dates, special challan-cum-statements for specified transactions, and refund claims in Form 139 to streamline TDS/TCS reporting.

Draft Income Tax Rule 218: Time and mode of payment to Government account of tax deducted or collected at source or tax paid

March 2, 2026 417 Views 0 comment Print

Rule 218 prescribes clear due dates, challan-cum-statement requirements, quarterly payment options, and electronic remittance procedures for TDS/TCS deposits.

Draft Income Tax Rules 216–217: TAN Application & Relief from Higher TDS for Non-Residents

March 2, 2026 198 Views 0 comment Print

Rules 216–217 mandate Forms 134/135 for TAN allotment with strict timelines and provide relief from higher TDS for non-residents without PAN, subject to prescribed documentation.

Draft Rule 214: Payer’s Application for Certificate on Payments to Non-Residents (Excl. Salary)

March 2, 2026 216 Views 0 comment Print

Rule 214 enables payers to seek a certificate in Form 129 for determining the taxable proportion of sums paid to non-residents, ensuring accurate TDS compliance under domestic law and DTAA.

Draft Income Tax Rule 212, 213 – Buyer Declaration for No TCS u/s 394(2); Application for Lower/Nil TDS or TCS Certificate

March 2, 2026 1299 Views 0 comment Print

Rules 212–213 introduce Form 127 for buyer declarations to avoid TCS and Form 128 for obtaining lower or nil TDS/TCS certificates, with strict eligibility and compliance safeguards.

Draft Income Tax Rule 210, 211:No TDS on UTI Units of Non-Residents u/s 393(2) Sl. 10 r/w 393(4) Sl. 15; Declaration for Nil TDS u/s 393(6)

March 2, 2026 897 Views 0 comment Print

Rules 210–211 provide no TDS on specified UTI unit income of non-residents and prescribe Form 121 with UIN tracking to ensure transparent declaration-based tax compliance.

Draft Income Tax Rule 209: Application by payee for certificate authorising receipt of interest and other sums without deduction of tax

March 2, 2026 315 Views 0 comment Print

Rule 209 allows eligible branches of foreign banks, insurers, and other entities to apply in Form 126 for a certificate authorising receipt of specified income without TDS, subject to strict compliance conditions.

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