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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 144 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 1059 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 1806 Views 0 comment Print

Evolution of Buyback Taxation in India: A Year-Wise Guide

Income Tax : The article explains the complete evolution of buyback taxation in India, highlighting how tax liability shifted between companies...

May 23, 2026 426 Views 1 comment Print

Income Tax Return – Who should verify?

Income Tax : Section 265 of the Income Tax Act, 2025 specifies who can legally verify an income tax return for different assessees. Incorrect v...

May 22, 2026 708 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 219 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 144 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 132 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 1239 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


“Guarantee Fee” Puzzle – Is it “Interest” or “Fees for Technical Services”?

May 14, 2026 132 Views 0 comment Print

The article explains how the High Court held that corporate guarantee fees do not qualify as Fees for Technical Services under the India-UK DTAA. The ruling emphasizes the absence of technical knowledge or consultancy services.

India’s Evolving PE and Business Connection Tests – Post-Digital Economy BEPS Changes

May 14, 2026 126 Views 0 comment Print

The article explains how India has broadened Permanent Establishment and Business Connection concepts after BEPS reforms. It highlights the shift from physical presence to economic nexus-based taxation.

Equalisation Levy Sunset? Evaluating Policy Shifts Beyond August 2024

May 14, 2026 126 Views 0 comment Print

The article analyses why India may continue its Equalisation Levy regime beyond August 2024 due to delays in the OECD/G20 Pillar One framework. It discusses the impact on digital businesses and global tax relations.

Abandoned Software Development Costs Allowed as Revenue Expense in Adadyn Technologies Case

May 14, 2026 96 Views 0 comment Print

The article explains how the ITAT allowed deduction of abandoned software project costs as revenue expenditure. The ruling clarifies that no capital asset arises when a project is permanently abandoned.

Dividend from Foreign Subsidiaries: Taxation & Section 80M Interplay

May 14, 2026 183 Views 0 comment Print

The article explains how Section 80M applies only to domestic dividends, leaving foreign subsidiary dividends fully taxable in India. This creates economic double taxation for Indian parent companies.

Interest on Broken Periods for Banks – Revisiting SC’s 2024 Ruling (Bank of Rajasthan)

May 14, 2026 132 Views 0 comment Print

The article explains the Supreme Court’s landmark 2024 ruling that broken period interest on debt securities is capital in nature. The judgment rejects the Revenue’s attempt to tax such receipts as interest income.

Diminishing Role of “Tax Planning” in New Concessional Regimes – Is Optimization Now Dead?

May 14, 2026 117 Views 0 comment Print

The article explains how Sections 115BAA, 115BAB, 115BAC, and 115BAE have reduced the importance of traditional deduction-based tax planning. It highlights the shift toward strategic and substance-driven tax optimization.

Decoding Section 115BAE: Are Co-operative Societies Next Manufacturing Hubs?

May 14, 2026 192 Views 0 comment Print

The article explains how Section 115BAE offers newly established co-operative societies a concessional 15% tax rate for manufacturing activities. It highlights the provision’s potential to transform co-operatives into industrial growth engines.

GST Insight Portal Mismatch Alone Cannot Justify Section 263 Revision

May 14, 2026 642 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Surat held that revision under Section 263 was invalid because the Assessing Officer had already conducted inquiries and examined relevant records. Mere discrepancies in Insight Portal GST data were held insufficient to render the assessment order erroneous.

ITAT Sends Back Bogus Purchase & Cash Credit Additions for Fresh Decision

May 14, 2026 384 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Surat restored reassessment appeals to the CIT(A) after observing that the assessee should receive one final opportunity to present evidence. The Tribunal imposed costs due to partial compliance before the appellate authority.

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