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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 231 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 504 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 672 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 324 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 3237 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


Sale of 25 Plots Not Business Income Due to Long-Term Investment Intent: ITAT Bangalore

Income Tax : ITAT Bangalore held that sale of 25 plots did not amount to an adventure in the nature of trade because the properties were held f...

May 25, 2026 15 Views 0 comment Print

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 636 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 60 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 54 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 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 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


ITAT Pune Orders Verification Where Taxpayer Disputes Own ITR Disclosure

February 6, 2026 348 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that a plea of defective return due to unpaid tax cannot be accepted without examining the underlying income. The matter was remanded to verify whether the income was correctly reported or belonged to another year.

Third-Party DD Payment Explains Investment; U/s 69 Addition Deleted

February 6, 2026 252 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT ruled that once the assessee establishes the source of investment, addition for unexplained investment cannot survive. Direct payment by a financier through demand draft explained the transaction.

Delay in Filing Form 10AB Can Be Condoned After Finance Act 2024 Amendment

February 6, 2026 2064 Views 0 comment Print

The case examined whether delayed filing of Form 10AB could be condoned after statutory amendments. The Tribunal held that post-October 2024 law empowers authorities to condone delay on reasonable cause and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.

Scrutiny Valid Despite Section 12A Rejection; Merits Restored Pending Registration Outcome

February 6, 2026 291 Views 0 comment Print

The case examined taxation of a charitable entity when registration under Section 12A was unsettled. While scrutiny selection was upheld, the assessment was remanded to await the outcome of registration proceedings.

Vague Penalty Notice Invalidates Search Penalty Under Section 271AAB: ITAT Ranchi

February 6, 2026 198 Views 0 comment Print

The tribunal held that penalty under Section 271AAB cannot survive when the notice fails to specify the exact charge or applicable clause. A vague and routine penalty notice violates mandatory legal requirements, rendering the penalty invalid.

No 270A Penalty Where Income Is Based on Gross Profit Estimation: ITAT Ranchi

February 6, 2026 1116 Views 0 comment Print

The tribunal ruled that penalty under Section 270A cannot survive when income is assessed purely on estimated gross profit after rejecting books. Additions based on estimation do not amount to under-reporting or misreporting of income.

Section 50C Date Shift Allowed; Stamp Value to Be Taken as on Agreement Date

February 6, 2026 303 Views 0 comment Print

Authorities applied a higher stamp value at registration to compute capital gains. The Tribunal corrected this by directing consideration of the stamp value on the agreement date, subject to verification.

Section 80P(2)(d) Allowed; Interest from Co-op Banks Fully Deductible

February 6, 2026 372 Views 0 comment Print

The tribunal set aside the disallowance of deduction on interest earned from cooperative bank deposits. Consistent judicial precedents confirm eligibility under Section 80P(2)(d).

Section 145(3) Upheld, but Arbitrary Estimation Curbed; Cold Storage Profit Recomputed Rationally

February 6, 2026 228 Views 0 comment Print

The case examined rejection of books under Section 145(3) and estimation of profits in a cold storage business. While rejection was upheld, arbitrary enhancement of rates and quantities was struck down, resulting in partial relief.

Wrong AY = No U/s 69A Addition; Seized Cash Taxable Only in Year of Seizure

February 6, 2026 510 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT ruled that unexplained cash can only be assessed in the year in which it is seized. An addition made in an incorrect assessment year is legally unsustainable and must be deleted.

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