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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 267 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 540 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 723 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 369 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 252 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 3249 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 1212 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 84 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 1032 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 72 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 75 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 87 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 4203 Views 0 comment Print


Reassessment Notice & Order Quashed for Denial of Opportunity to Produce Accounts

January 24, 2026 1080 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether reassessment could proceed when financial statements were not called for despite the taxpayer’s willingness to furnish them. The court set aside the notice, holding that lack of proper opportunity vitiated the reopening.

Repayment of Accepted Loans Cannot Be Treated as Unexplained Income

January 24, 2026 900 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal examined whether repayment of earlier loans could be taxed as unexplained money. It held that once loans were accepted as genuine and repayment sources were explained, no addition could survive.

Section 80HHC Amendment Non-Retrospective: Delhi HC Quashed Reassessment Notice

January 24, 2026 408 Views 0 comment Print

The Court held that reassessment based on a retrospective amendment to Section 80HHC is invalid. The key takeaway is that such amendments cannot reopen concluded assessments.

Tax Demand Inconsequential After Section 10(46) Exemption Notification: Calcutta HC

January 24, 2026 495 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was denial of income-tax exemption to a statutory welfare board. The Court held that a subsequent government notification granting section 10(46) exemption resolved the dispute and nullified the pending tax demand and penalty.

Income Tax Reassessment Notice Quashed for Breaching 10-Year Limitation Rule

January 24, 2026 558 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether a Section 148 notice for AY 2015-16 issued in August 2024 was time-barred. The Court held it exceeded the ten-year limit and quashed the proceedings.

PCIT-263 Upheld for Inadequate Inquiry in Search Assessment: ITAT Mumbai

January 23, 2026 258 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether revision under Section 263 was valid when the Assessing Officer accepted returns without proper inquiry after a search. The Tribunal upheld revision, holding that lack of meaningful verification made the assessment erroneous and prejudicial to revenue.

Section 69C Not Invokable: ITAT Mumbai Dismisses Revenue Appeal in Bogus 80GGC Case

January 23, 2026 696 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether alleged commission on bogus donations could be taxed as unexplained expenditure. The Tribunal held that once the donation amount itself is offered to tax, the source stands explained and Section 69C cannot be invoked.

Share Capital & Premium Can’t Be Added Solely for Non-Appearance of Investors: ITAT Kolkata

January 23, 2026 384 Views 0 comment Print

Silkina Commodeal Pvt. Ltd. Vs ITO (ITAT Kolkata) ITAT Kolkata Deletes ₹21.39 Cr Section 68 Addition—Share Capital & Premium Cannot Be Added Solely for Non-Appearance of Investors The Kolkata Bench of the ITAT allowed the appeal of Silkina Commodeal Pvt. Ltd. for AY 2008-09 and deleted the addition of ₹21.39 crore made under section 68 […]

Reassessment for AY 2015-16 Time-Barred After Rajeev Bansal Ruling: ITAT Kolkata

January 23, 2026 723 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether reassessment notices issued after the extended period under TOLA were valid. The Tribunal held that post–Rajeev Bansal, notices beyond the surviving limitation are time-barred and void.

Section 54 Deduction Allowed Even If Original Return Was Not Filed: ITAT Mumbai

January 23, 2026 7104 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that a Section 54 exemption can be claimed in a reassessment return if it directly relates to escaped income. Delay or non-filing of the original return under Section 139(1) alone cannot defeat a substantive deduction.

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