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ITR-1 Decoded: Hidden Issues & Common Taxpayer Confusions: Part II

Income Tax : The article explains how taxpayers often wrongly assume that housing loan loss benefits remain available under the new tax regime....

May 25, 2026 924 Views 0 comment Print

ITR-1 Decoded: Hidden Issues & Common Taxpayer Confusions: Part I

Income Tax : The article explains how seemingly simple questions in ITR-1 can create major confusion for taxpayers. It highlights practical iss...

May 25, 2026 78 Views 0 comment Print

Entire Bogus Turnover Cannot Be Taxed as Income, Only 1% Commission Taxable: ITAT Mumbai

Income Tax : The ITAT Mumbai held that alleged accommodation entry operators cannot be taxed on the entire turnover amount. The Tribunal ruled ...

May 25, 2026 321 Views 0 comment Print

Why Income Tax Notices Are Increasing in Property Transactions Below Circle Rate

Income Tax : AI-driven scrutiny and AIS integration are increasing Income Tax notices where property transactions occur below stamp duty value....

May 23, 2026 1131 Views 0 comment Print

Can a Homebuyer Be Taxed for Paying “On-Money” to a Builder?

Income Tax : This case highlights that cash paid to builders as “on-money” will not automatically be treated as tax evasion if it originate...

May 23, 2026 2058 Views 0 comment Print


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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 3174 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 3798 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 1203 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 537 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 870 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


ITAT Remands Cash Deposit Addition as Assessee Failed to Prove Business Activity

Income Tax : The Hyderabad ITAT ruled that the CIT(A) could not delete unexplained cash deposit additions merely on the basis of submissions an...

May 24, 2026 240 Views 0 comment Print

Interest From Co-Op Banks Eligible for Section 80P Deduction Because Banks Are Also Co-Op Societies: ITAT Ahmedabad 

Income Tax : The ITAT Ahmedabad held that co-operative banks qualify as co-operative societies for purposes of Section 80P(2)(d). The Tribunal ...

May 24, 2026 165 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi HC Quashes Assessment Order as Reply Filed by Assessee Was Not Considered

Income Tax : The Delhi High Court set aside an assessment order after finding that the Assessing Officer failed to consider the assessee’s re...

May 24, 2026 111 Views 0 comment Print

Section 68 Not Applicable to Repayment of Loans Given in Earlier Year: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : The ITAT held that credits received in the assessee’s bank account were repayments of earlier advances and not unexplained cash ...

May 24, 2026 138 Views 0 comment Print

Pre-Resolution Income Tax Claims Extinguished Under Approved NCLT Plan: ITAT Chennai

Income Tax : Tribunal ruled that income tax demands not included in the approved resolution plan were irrevocably extinguished. The decision fo...

May 24, 2026 99 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 1242 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 198 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 1386 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 4188 Views 0 comment Print


ITR Filing AY 2026-27 Begins: Don’t Rush Yet

May 16, 2026 1884 Views 1 comment Print

The Income Tax Department has enabled ITR-1 and ITR-4 filing utilities for AY 2026-27. Taxpayers are advised to verify AIS, TDS, and Form 26AS details before filing returns.

Buyback Gains Taxable Under Section 46A as Section 47(iv) Conditions Not Met: ITAT Bangalore

May 16, 2026 294 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Bangalore held that gains arising from buyback of shares are taxable under Section 46A because the conditions prescribed under Section 47(iv) were not satisfied. The Tribunal found that the parent company did not hold the entire share capital through itself or nominees.

WhatsApp Chats without proof of completed transactions Cannot Justify Section 69A Additions: ITAT Mumbai

May 16, 2026 2208 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that incomplete WhatsApp chats without proof of completed transactions cannot justify additions under Section 69A. The Tribunal found that the chats lacked corroborative evidence showing actual payment of money.

Section 271AAC Penalty Unsustainable After Assessment Is Quashed: ITAT Delhi

May 16, 2026 258 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that penalty under Section 271AAC cannot survive once the underlying Section 153C assessment is quashed. The Tribunal deleted the penalty after noting that the quantum assessment itself no longer existed.

ITAT Delhi Quashes Section 153C Action Due to Absence of Section 65B Certificate

May 16, 2026 180 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that electronic evidence seized during search proceedings cannot be relied upon without mandatory certification under Section 65B of the Evidence Act. The Tribunal ruled that initiation of Section 153C proceedings based on uncertified electronic records was invalid.

ITAT Delhi Restricts Bogus Purchase Addition to Profit Element Only

May 16, 2026 270 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that where sales are accepted and purchases are supported by invoices and banking transactions, only the profit element embedded in alleged bogus purchases can be taxed. The Tribunal restricted the addition by applying the average profit rate instead of sustaining the entire disallowance.

Section 143(1) PF/ESI Disallowance Invalid Before SC’s Checkmate Ruling Due to Debatable Legal Position

May 16, 2026 342 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that disallowance of delayed PF and ESI deposits through Section 143(1) adjustment was unsustainable because the issue was highly debatable at the relevant time.

CBDT Revises monetary limits for jurisdiction of Wards & Circles in JAO charges in Delhi

May 16, 2026 1242 Views 0 comment Print

The Income Tax Department increased monetary thresholds for assigning cases between ITOs and D/ACITs in Delhi Region. The revised limits aim to streamline jurisdictional allocation and improve administrative efficiency in tax assessments.

No Service of 143(1) Intimation = No Delay in Appeal – ITAT Revives TDS Credit Claim After 15 Years

May 16, 2026 387 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal ruled that the limitation period for appeal commenced only when the assessee first received the ITBA screenshot revealing the basis of the outstanding demand.

5-Day Share Trade Cannot Automatically Become ‘Bogus Penny Stock’: ITAT Mumbai

May 16, 2026 1893 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal ruled that a genuine share transaction resulting in a short-term loss cannot automatically be treated as a make-believe or accommodation entry transaction. The assessee’s regular trading history supported the genuineness of the transactions.

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