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Tax Relief up to 12 Lakh in New Tax Regime, Yet ITR Filing is Still Mandatory

Income Tax : Income may become tax-free under the new tax regime because of the standard deduction and Section 87A rebate, but ITR filing may s...

June 24, 2026 447 Views 0 comment Print

11 Situations Where Filing ITR Is Mandatory for AY 2026-27

Income Tax : This article explains the key situations where filing an Income Tax Return is compulsory, even if income is below the basic exempt...

June 24, 2026 1797 Views 0 comment Print

Tax Benefits Available to Senior Citizens

Income Tax : Learn about the income tax benefits available to resident senior and very senior citizens, including higher exemption limits, dedu...

June 24, 2026 710640 Views 150 comments Print

FAQs on Assessments under Income-tax Law

Income Tax : Learn how different types of income tax assessments are conducted under the Income-tax Act. The FAQs explain assessment procedures...

June 24, 2026 93717 Views 7 comments Print

Taxation of Capital Gain in India – FAQs

Income Tax : This guide explains the taxation of capital gains, computation methods, capital assets, and transfer provisions under the Income-t...

June 24, 2026 495724 Views 165 comments Print


Latest News


Advance Tax Collections Grow 15.30% due to Higher Corporate Tax Payments

Income Tax : Net direct tax collections for FY 2026-27 grew by 14.64% as of June 17, 2026, driven by higher corporate and non-corporate tax rec...

June 19, 2026 219 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax Superintendent Caught by CBI in Bribery Case Linked to PAN Deletion

Income Tax : The CBI apprehended an Income Tax Office Superintendent in Odisha after he was allegedly caught accepting a bribe for deleting a d...

June 6, 2026 6202 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Prioritizes Old Appeals as Rising Pendency Requires Urgent Disposal Measures

Income Tax : The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has proposed a priority disposal mechanism for appeals filed up to and including 2022 in respons...

June 5, 2026 288 Views 0 comment Print

Request for Rationalisation and Merger of TDS Return Codes 1023 & 1024

Income Tax : A representation has urged CBDT to merge TDS return codes 1023 and 1024, arguing that both apply to the same contract payments wit...

June 4, 2026 1890 Views 0 comment Print

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 3972 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


ITAT Quashes Reassessment as Section 151 Approval Was Not Obtained from Competent Authority

Income Tax : ITAT Pune held that the reassessment proceedings were invalid because the notice under Section 148 was approved by the Principal C...

June 24, 2026 198 Views 0 comment Print

Section 80P Deduction Allowed on Interest Income Attributable to Credit Society’s Business

Income Tax : ITAT held that interest earned by a co-operative credit society from deposits with a co-operative bank remained attributable to it...

June 24, 2026 105 Views 0 comment Print

Bangalore ITAT Upholds Section 11 Exemption Despite Alleged Capitation Fee Collections

Income Tax : Bangalore ITAT held that allegations of capitation fee collections could not justify denial of exemption under Sections 11 and 12 ...

June 24, 2026 78 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Quashes Reassessment as Section 151 Approval Was Granted by Wrong Authority

Income Tax : ITAT Pune held that reassessment proceedings were invalid because the approval under Section 151 was granted by the Principal Comm...

June 24, 2026 135 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Rejects Section 56(2)(viib) Addition as Shares Were Issued to Holding Company

Income Tax : ITAT Delhi held that Section 56(2)(viib) could not be invoked where shares were allotted at a premium to a 100% holding company. T...

June 24, 2026 93 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


CBDT Issues Complete Income Tax Scrutiny Guidelines for FY 2026-27

Income Tax : The CBDT has identified specific categories of taxpayers whose returns will be compulsorily selected for complete scrutiny during ...

June 7, 2026 49950 Views 1 comment Print

Income-Tax (Amendment) Commencement Ordinance, 2026

Income Tax : The Ordinance exempts interest income and capital gains arising from Government securities for Foreign Institutional Investors and...

June 6, 2026 876 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Notifies Infrastructure Sub-Sectors as Eligible Businesses Under Income Tax Act 2025

Income Tax : The Central Government has specified infrastructure sub-sectors from the Updated Harmonised Master List as eligible businesses und...

June 2, 2026 663 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Approves National Institute of Advanced Studies as Scientific Research Institution  

Income Tax : CBDT has granted scientific research approval under the Income-tax Act, 2025, enabling eligible donations to qualify for tax benef...

May 30, 2026 249 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Approves S. Nijalingappa Sugar Institute for Scientific Research Tax Benefit Eligibility 

Income Tax : CBDT has granted scientific research approval under the Income-tax Act, 2025, allowing eligible donations to qualify for tax benef...

May 30, 2026 210 Views 0 comment Print


Interest on delayed payment of TDS not allowable as business expenditure

September 1, 2020 76098 Views 0 comment Print

Govindam Clearing Agencies Pvt. Ltd Vs DCIT (ITAT Jaipur) AO had disallowed the interest and made an addition of Rs. 18,315/- on account of late deposit of TDS by the assessee. We find that the facts are undisputed that the assessee has claimed interest as expense incurred for delayed payment of TDS. We find that […]

SFT Report Generation Utility Quick Reference Guide

September 1, 2020 49086 Views 0 comment Print

Downloading the utility 1. Go to e-filing portal at https:iincometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/ 2. Click on the Forms (other than ITR) tab under the Downloads 3. Click on the Download link against Form 61A to download the Utility. It allows the user to save the file in the location selected by the user.

Submit Statement of Financial Transactions (SFT) in Form 61A

September 1, 2020 363813 Views 26 comments Print

Legal Framework- Section 285BA- Obligation to furnish Statement of Financial Transactions (SFT). Rule 114E – Furnishing of Statement of Financial Transactions in Form 61A. Form 61A – Format and Instructions

Depreciation on leasing? An ageing puzzle

September 1, 2020 45135 Views 3 comments Print

A finance lease is essentially a financing arrangement whereby the lessee assumed the ownership of the asset in as much as it is the borrower who chooses the property to be purchased, takes delivery, enjoys the use of occupation of the property, bears the wear and tear and takes the risk of loss or damage.The decision of the Tribunal could well prove to be a turning point insofar as the claim of depreciation in a finance lease in concerned. Though the decision of Tribunal is not the last word on the question of law; nevertheless the ruling could take away the heat from long drawn debate over availability of depreciation in a finance lease.

Income Tax benefits under National Pension Scheme (NPS)

September 1, 2020 89607 Views 3 comments Print

NPS is a government-sponsored pension scheme. It was launched in January 2004 for government employees. However, in 2009, it was opened to all sections. The scheme allows subscribers to contribute regularly in a pension account during their working life. On retirement, subscribers can withdraw a part of the corpus in a lump sum and use the remaining […]

Taxability of Waiver of Loan Under Income Tax Act, 1961

September 1, 2020 32691 Views 1 comment Print

The ongoing Covid – 19 pandemic has affected the human lives severely.  Besides the impact on human lives it has drastically impacted the businesses. As per the data of the National Statistical Office (NSO) India has recorded worst GDP growth rate of -23.90% for quarter 1 of FY 2020-2021.  This indicates that the businesses are […]

Daughters can be Karta of HUF & have same rights & liabilities as sons

September 1, 2020 26275 Views 4 comments Print

A Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) is known as a Joint Hindu Family under the Hindu Law. It comprises all persons lineally descended from a common ancestor and living under a common roof and joint in estate, food and worship. Yet, an HUF can exist without holding any property. There are two schools of law governing HUF in India: Mitakshara and Dayabhaga. West Bengal is the only state in India which follows the Dayabhaga school of law.

TCS Under Income Tax – Provisions Applicable from 01.10.2020

September 1, 2020 94776 Views 19 comments Print

Tax Collected at Source Under Income Tax – New Provisions Applicable from 01 October 2020 Introduction Finance Act, 2020 introduced 3 new provision under Tax Collected at Source (“TCS”): TCS on foreign remittance through LRS; TCS on selling overseas tour packages; and TCS on sales of any goods TCS unlike TDS is required to be […]

Relevance of Drafting Skills Under the Faceless Income Tax Era

August 31, 2020 7062 Views 3 comments Print

The Income Tax Department has been progressing in technology since the year 2006, when the E-filing of Income Tax Return forms was introduced and since than there is no looking back. Right from Income Tax return forms to the recent and newly proposed Faceless Appeals process, the Taxman has come a long way to be tech savvy and productive.

TDS on E-Commerce Transactions

August 31, 2020 40278 Views 2 comments Print

Things have changed from local Kirana Shops to Online Grocery shopping, local readymade garments shops to online purchase of cloth. Everything is now online. The Indian e-commerce sector is the fastest growing in the world and is expected to grow to $200 billion by 2026.

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