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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 540 Views 8 comments 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 2004 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 710646 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 93726 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 495745 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


Karnataka HC Quashes Tax Assessment as Assessee Was Not Heard & Unfreezes Account

Income Tax : The Court held that the assessment and consequential demand could not stand where the petitioner had not participated in the proce...

June 25, 2026 18 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Remands Property Sale Gain Addition as Purchase Cost Was Not Considered

Income Tax : The ITAT Hyderabad held that the entire sale consideration could not be assessed as short-term capital gains without examining the...

June 25, 2026 27 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Admits Additional Evidence as Delay Was Due to Accountant’s Son’s Medical Emergency

Income Tax : The ITAT Hyderabad accepted the assessee's explanation that supporting documents could not be produced because the accountant was ...

June 25, 2026 24 Views 0 comment Print

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 219 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


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 49959 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


3 Mistakes that can lead to an Income Tax Notice

July 8, 2020 15574 Views 1 comment Print

Those who are working and fall under a tax slab as per their annual income get TDS deducted by their employers on a monthly basis, whereas small business owners are often seen escaping the tax demon by hiding their actual annual income. Correspondingly, they save thousands on taxes, which is not a very good idea to save the taxes because these people are going to get a tax notice sooner or later. These transgressions can invite penalties and the person has to pay up to 300% of the unpaid amount as the tax.

Taxability of Interest on Compensation or Enhanced Compensation

July 8, 2020 78343 Views 5 comments Print

The statutory provisions for the income in the nature of ‘Interest received on compensation or on enhanced compensation’ were brought to Income Tax by the Finance Act’ 2009. When these provisions were introduced, the Memorandum explaining the provisions of the Finance Bill 2009 had this to say:

Procedure to File Form 35 (CIT Appeal) online

July 8, 2020 57157 Views 1 comment Print

In this Article we have discussed procedure for e-filing /Online Filing of of CIT Appeal in form No. 35 by Individuals and by other than Individuals using Digital Signature or by Electronic Verification Code (EVC) .

Set off or Carry forward and Set off of Losses

July 8, 2020 68266 Views 0 comment Print

Income tax department known for collection of heavy taxes on income being earned by the assessees also provide them relief at the time they incur losses. In the eyes of assessee IT Department has always been harsh when it comes to collection of taxes but there is opposite side also i.e. Department allow the assessee to Set off or Carry Forward and Set off the losses subject to some conditions and restrictions being discussed in the article.

Recognition and Benefits for Startups including Tax Benefits

July 8, 2020 6780 Views 3 comments Print

Startup India Scheme is an initiative by the Government of India under leadership of Mr. Narendra Modi for generation of employment and wealth creation. The goal of Startup India is to develop and innovate products and services and increase the employment rate in India. To promote growth and help Indian economy, many benefits are being given […]

Residential status – Relevance for determining taxable income & tax liability

July 8, 2020 4599 Views 0 comment Print

Have we ever thought as to why is determining Residential status given so much of importance? It is because only on the basis of the residential status is the taxable income and tax liability of an entity is calculated and arrived at. Further depending upon the various persons and entity the definition of Residential status […]

Applicability of Section 14A of Income Tax Act, 1961

July 8, 2020 7278 Views 0 comment Print

Section 14A was enacted vide Finance Act, 2001 w.r.e.f. 01.04.1962, so that net taxable income is actually taxed and no deduction is allowed against taxable income for expenditure incurred in earning exempt income. Further, it was enacted to overcome the Supreme Court decision in the case of Rajasthan State Warehousing Corporation v. CIT (2000) 242 ITR […]

Taxpayer opting Lower Tax Rate- Change of Income-Tax Rules

July 8, 2020 1965 Views 0 comment Print

On 26th June, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has made certain changes in  Income Tax Rules vide Notification No. 38/2020-Income Tax  related to Perquisites & Allowances to Taxpayer opting Lower Tax Rate Option- Section 115BAC. Now, as per the new income tax regime 2020-21, the employees will be eligible to claim the exemption in taxes […]

Clarification For Equalization Levy

July 8, 2020 2274 Views 0 comment Print

‘Equalization Levy’ has been recognized and accepted in the BEPS Report on Action 1 as one of the options that can be resorted to by countries under their domestic laws.

Statement of Financial Transactions or Reportable Account-Section 285BA

July 8, 2020 11046 Views 0 comment Print

Obligation to furnish statement of financial transaction or reportable account {Sec – 285BA, Income-tax Act, 1961}. 1. Any person, being:- a) An Assesse, b) The prescribed person in the case of an office of Government, c) Local authority or other public body or association, g) Registrar or Sub-Registrar appointed under section 6 of the Registration […]

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