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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 51 and 52 – Original Fund Conditions; Forex Conversion Rules for Capital Gains U/s 72

February 26, 2026 405 Views 0 comment Print

Rule 51 limits Indian resident participation in original funds to 5% for specific AIF transfers, while Rule 52 standardises exchange rates for non-residents computing capital gains under Section 72.

Draft Income Tax Rule 50 – Attribution of Income Taxable under Section 67(10) to Capital Assets of Specified Entity under Section 72

February 26, 2026 366 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Rule 50 provides a formula-based mechanism to attribute income taxed under Section 67(10) to capital assets retained by a specified entity under Section 72(5). It also restricts depreciation on revalued or self-generated assets and mandates Form 27 compliance.

Draft Income Tax Rule 49 – Computation of capital gains for the purposes of section 67(5)

February 26, 2026 375 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Rule 49 prescribes a formula-based method to compute capital gains on amounts received from specified ULIPs under Section 67(5), treating them as equity-oriented fund units. The rule ensures proportionate taxation of withdrawals and bonuses after adjusting premiums already considered.

Draft Income Tax Rule 47 and 48: Audit Report U/s 63; Other Electronic Payment Modes

February 26, 2026 630 Views 0 comment Print

Rule 47 mandates Form 26 for audit reports under Section 63 with provision for revision in specified cases, while Rule 48 specifies approved electronic payment modes including UPI, NEFT, RTGS and CBDC wallets.

Draft Income Tax Rule 46 – Maintenance of books of accounts under section 62 of the Act

February 26, 2026 1725 Views 1 comment Print

Draft Income-tax Rules 2026 Rule 46 mandates detailed books, Form 25 for doctors, ₹1.5 lakh threshold relief, 7-year retention, and India-based electronic storage compliance.

Draft Income Tax Rules 2026: Rule 43 Audit Form U/s 59(4) and Rule 44–45 Conditions for Cruise Operators & Electronics Companies U/s 61(2)

February 26, 2026 405 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Income-tax Rules 2026 prescribe Form 24 for non-resident audits and define strict eligibility norms for cruise operators and electronics manufacturers under Sections 59(4) and 61(2).

Draft Income Tax Rule 42: Interest on Bad & Doubtful Debts of Specified Financial Institutions

February 26, 2026 441 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Rule 42 of the Income-tax Rules, 2026 specifies categories of bad and doubtful debts for banks, financial institutions, and housing finance companies. It clarifies when interest income will be governed by Section 56, based on non-performing asset criteria and security erosion thresholds.

Draft Income Tax Rule 41 -Expenditure for obtaining right to use spectrum for telecommunication services

February 26, 2026 1392 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Rule 41 of the Income-tax Rules, 2026 defines the meaning of “actually paid” for spectrum fee deductions under Section 52. It distinguishes between upfront and deferred payment options and mandates reassessment if spectrum allocation is terminated due to non-compliance.

Draft Income Tax Rule 40 – Conditions subject to which a skill development project is to be notified under Section 47(1)(b) of the Act

February 26, 2026 339 Views 0 comment Print

Rule 40 of the Draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 sets mandatory audit, reporting, expense restrictions, and employee training limits for skill development projects notified under section 47(1)(b). The key takeaway is that non-compliance can trigger Board action, including revocation of notification.

Draft Income Tax Rule 39 – Guidelines for Approval of Skill Development Projects under Section 47(1)(b) of the Act

February 26, 2026 276 Views 0 comment Print

Rule 39 of the Draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 lays down a detailed approval mechanism involving NCVET, the Commissioner of Income-tax, and CBDT for skill development projects under section 47(1)(b).

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