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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 243 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 528 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 714 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 354 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 231 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 3240 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 69 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 912 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 69 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 72 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 78 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 1254 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


No indefinite pretrial detention when existence of proceeds of crime is doubted

February 5, 2026 336 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that there cannot be indefinite pretrial detention when the existence of proceeds of crime itself is seriously in doubt. Accordingly, continued detention is not warranted hence bail application allowed and regular bail granted.

No Artificial Split of Bank Credits; Entire Deposits Treated as Business Receipts @ 4%

February 5, 2026 372 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that when no other income source exists, bank deposits linked to business cannot be taxed separately. Estimation must reflect commercial realities of the trade.

Demonetisation Cash from Property Sale Explained; Addition Deleted Despite Time Gap

February 5, 2026 318 Views 0 comment Print

The case involved rejection of cash deposits due to alleged improbability of holding cash. The Tribunal ruled that presumptions cannot override a registered sale deed and disclosed capital gains.

Section 12A/80G Cannot Be Rejected Solely for Lack of Past Activity: ITAT Chandigarh

February 5, 2026 429 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal emphasized that registration decisions must consider all relevant evidence. Mechanical rejection without full appraisal was held unsustainable.

145(3) Upheld but 1% NP Excessive; Beer Trader’s Margin Rationalised to 0.50%

February 5, 2026 342 Views 0 comment Print

Unexplained cash deposits and rent discrepancies led to rejection of books under section 145(3). However, the Tribunal held that estimating profits at 1% was excessive and moderated it to 0.50%.

Section 68 Addition Deleted; Loans from Alleged Entry Providers Accepted on Consistency

February 5, 2026 456 Views 0 comment Print

he Tribunal held that unsecured loans could not be treated as unexplained cash credits when identity, creditworthiness, and genuineness were duly proved. Consistency with earlier rulings involving the same lenders led to deletion of the addition.

Section 56(2)(vii)(b) Automatic, but DVO Reference Mandatory When Valuation Disputed

February 5, 2026 669 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that section 56(2)(vii)(b) applies automatically when stamp value exceeds purchase price. However, it remanded the matter for DVO valuation to ensure fair determination of market value.

Unsigned Agreement = No Incriminating Material; ALV Addition in 153A Unsustainable

February 5, 2026 300 Views 0 comment Print

The dispute concerned enhancement of house property income based on an unsigned lease found during search. The Tribunal held that such a document has no evidentiary value and cannot support additions.

Entire Bank Deposits Not Income; Only Profit Element Taxable @ 12%

February 5, 2026 1173 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that cash deposits reflecting routine business transactions cannot be treated wholly as unexplained income. Only the profit element embedded in such receipts is taxable.

Bhandara Expenses = Relief of Poor & Valid Application of Income: ITAT Agra

February 5, 2026 432 Views 0 comment Print

The tax authorities disallowed Bhandara expenses assuming a religious character without concrete evidence. The Tribunal held that mere suspicion cannot override the accepted fact of food being provided to the needy.

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