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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 459 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 1854 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 710643 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 204 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 138 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 49956 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 213 Views 0 comment Print


Expenses in connection with issue of FCCB allowable

August 11, 2020 1749 Views 0 comment Print

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. Vs Addl. CIT (ITAT Mumbai) The assessing officer disallowed the premium paid on FCCB holding that being capital and contingent. The learned CIT(A) allow relief to the assessee by following the decision of tribunal in earlier years. We have seen that the coordinate bench of Tribunal in assessee’s own case for […]

CBDT directs Investigation Directorates to do e-communication with Assessee

August 11, 2020 2355 Views 0 comment Print

In view the hardships being faced by the taxpayers in coping with the challenges posed by COVID 19 pandemic, it is important that the concerned officers of the Income Tax Department recognize the same and are sensitive to it. Therefore, as far as possible, the communications should be made electronically and social distancing norms should be followed, without diluting the significance of the proceedings.

Section 54F exemption allowable before Intra Head Adjustment of Losses

August 11, 2020 6447 Views 0 comment Print

whether it is lawful to first compute capital gain after doing intra head adjustments and whether the deductions u/s 54F should be allowed from the net income computed after intra head adjustments?

Reassessment not sustainable when reasons for initiation of proceedings Seized to Survive

August 11, 2020 1230 Views 0 comment Print

Aince the AO has accepted the returned income for which reasons were recorded, therefore, for making any other addition, he should have issued fresh notice

Are you irregular in filing US Individual tax returns?

August 11, 2020 1521 Views 0 comment Print

Are you irregular in filing US Individual tax returns? Current guidelines to solve them It is once or many times US Citizen or permanent residents (Green Card Holders) ring me about the instances of their passport being held up by American embassy officials or being asked about their filing US Tax returns for global income […]

Tax Implications of Trading in Securities

August 11, 2020 18342 Views 6 comments Print

Article explains provisions related to Treatment of Income from trading of Securities(Business Income/ or Capital Gain?), Securities Transaction Tax (STT) Treatment, Taxation of Capital Gains in case of Shares held for the Purpose of Investment, Taxation of Gains in case of Shares held for the Purpose other than for Investment and Advance tax when you […]

Cash Transactions- Restriction & Measure under Income Tax

August 11, 2020 39849 Views 2 comments Print

Cashless societies have existed from the time when human society came into existence. In olden days barter system existed which was cashless system of exchange. Cashless transactions have also become possible in modern times using digital currencies.Government is taking major steps to promote cashless economy. The main purpose is to generate high tax revenue, fight […]

Section 14A disallowance cannot Exceed Exempt Income: ITAT Mumbai

August 11, 2020 3129 Views 0 comment Print

S. Vinodkumar Diamonds, Pvt Ltd. Vs DCIT (ITAT Mumbai) The issue under consideration is whether the disallowance u/s 14A can exceed the exempt income? ITAT states that during the year under consideration the assessee has earned exempt income of Rs. 1.62 lakhs only. The AO disallowed interest expenses under Rule 8D(ii) of Rs. 30,13,853/-. They […]

A Comprehensive analysis of Section 194N – TDS on cash withdrawals

August 11, 2020 35502 Views 3 comments Print

Section 194N was inserted into Income Tax Act, 1961 (the Act) via Finance Act (No.2) 2019 which mandated that tax must be deducted at source (TDS) at the rate of 2% if cash withdrawals exceed Rupees one crore in a previous year. This section stands amended by Finance Act, 2020 which has brought in significant changes.

Income Tax Updates – July 2020

August 11, 2020 4422 Views 0 comment Print

NEWS DIRECT TAX 1. CBDT notifies ‘Director General / Secretary, CCI’ u/s 138 for sharing of information. [Ref: Notification No. 57/2020/F. No. 225/ 98/2019-ITA-II] 2. CBDT further extends due date for filing of ITR for AY 2019-20 till 30-09-2020. [Ref: Notification No. 56/2020/ F. No. 370142/23/2020-TPL] 3. CBDT amends Forms for furnishing statement of income […]

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