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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


Draft Income Tax Rule 80 – Most appropriate method

February 28, 2026 207 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Rule 80 prescribes criteria for selecting the most appropriate transfer pricing method based on transaction nature, comparability, data reliability, and functional analysis.

Draft Income Tax Rule 79 – Determination of arm’s length price under section 165

February 28, 2026 276 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Rule 79 sets out recognized methods and comparability criteria for determining arm’s length price under section 165, mandating use of the most appropriate method and current-year data for accurate benchmarking.

Draft Income Tax Rules 77 and 78 – Meaning of Expressions and Other Method for Determining Arms Length Price

February 28, 2026 261 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Rules 77 and 78 clarify essential transfer pricing definitions and allow an alternative comparability-based method for determining arms length price. The provisions expand scope while enabling practical pricing based on similar uncontrolled transactions.

Draft Income Tax Rules 75 and 76 – Documents for Double Taxation Relief under Sections 159(1) & 159(2) and Foreign Tax Credit

February 28, 2026 864 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Rules 75 and 76 prescribe mandatory forms, timelines, and verification requirements for claiming treaty relief and foreign tax credit, limiting credit to actual tax liability and disallowing unsupported or disputed claims.

Draft Income Tax Rule 74 – Taxation of income from retirement benefit account maintained in a notified country

February 28, 2026 264 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Rule 74 permits specified persons to defer taxation of income accrued in foreign retirement benefit accounts until withdrawal in a notified country. The option, once exercised in Form 40, is binding and subject to reversal if residential status changes.

Draft Income Tax Rule 73 – Relief under section 157(1) when salary is paid in arrears or in advance, gratuity, etc

February 28, 2026 414 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Rule 73 prescribes structured formulas for computing relief under Section 157(1) where tax liability increases due to arrears, gratuity, compensation or pension commutation. It standardizes multi-year tax averaging and mandates filing Form 39 to claim the benefit.

Draft Income Tax Rules 67 to 72 – Forms, Reports & Certificates Under Sections 144, 146, 147(4)(a), 151(5), 151(6), 152(5) & 152(6) of the Act

February 28, 2026 327 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Rules 67 to 72 prescribe specific forms and designated authority certifications for claiming deductions under Sections 144 to 152. The rules standardize reporting, audit documentation, and regulatory verification as a precondition for availing tax benefits.

TDS System: An Effective Tax Mechanism or an Unfair Cash Flow Burden on Taxpayers?

February 28, 2026 516 Views 0 comment Print

Examines whether Tax Deducted at Source, while legally valid, creates working capital strain by forcing early tax payment before profits are determined.

Sections 147 & 148 of Income-Tax Act: Reassessment From ‘Reason to Believe’ to ‘Information’

February 28, 2026 1041 Views 0 comment Print

A detailed look at how the Finance Act, 2021 reshaped Sections 147–151, introduced Section 148A, and reduced limitation periods while strengthening natural justice safeguards.

Sovereign Gold Bonds: Does the Tax Shine Remain After Budget 2026?

February 28, 2026 4653 Views 1 comment Print

Budget 2026 restricts capital gains exemption on SGB redemption to original subscribers only. Secondary market investors redeeming after 1 April 2026 will now face capital gains tax.

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