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Section 50C Cannot Create Income Under Section 56: Statutory Analysis

Income Tax : Analysis explains why Section 50C is a computation provision, discusses the First Proviso to Section 50C(1), and examines its stat...

July 9, 2026 225 Views 0 comment Print

10 Transactions Requiring Shift From ITR-1 to ITR-2 or ITR-3

Income Tax : Capital gains, business income, foreign assets, directorship and other transactions may make taxpayers ineligible to file ITR-1....

July 9, 2026 2076 Views 0 comment Print

ITR Filing Due Dates for FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27)

Income Tax : Know ITR due dates for FY 2025-26, belated and revised return deadlines, ITR-U timelines, late filing consequences and correspondi...

July 9, 2026 495 Views 0 comment Print

Red Alert: Capital Gains Tax on US-Listed RSU/ESOP Share Sales

Income Tax : Learn how to report RSU and ESOP share sales for AY 2026-27, including capital gains, Schedule FA, Schedule CG, advance tax and di...

July 9, 2026 210 Views 0 comment Print

ITR-1, ITR-2 or ITR-4: Choosing Correct Return Form for AY 2026-27

Income Tax : Know the eligibility, exclusions and key differences between ITR-1, ITR-2 and ITR-4 for AY 2026-27, including Section 139(9) and r...

July 9, 2026 123 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


Request to Enable Section 270AA Immunity Applications for Misreporting Cases

Income Tax : A representation seeks activation of Form 68 filing for misreporting cases after the Finance Act, 2026 expanded immunity under Sec...

July 8, 2026 384 Views 0 comment Print

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 321 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 6319 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 378 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 2265 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Interest on Unspent Government Grants Retains Grant Character Under Section 10(23C): ITAT Chandigarh

Income Tax : ITAT Chandigarh held interest earned on unspent government grants is not separate income and directed exemption under Section 10(2...

July 10, 2026 36 Views 0 comment Print

Section 148 Reopening Invalid Without Independent Application of Mind: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : ITAT Delhi quashed Section 148 reassessment after holding reopening based solely on an Investigation Wing report lacked independen...

July 10, 2026 39 Views 0 comment Print

Section 277 Conviction Upheld for False Tax Refund Claim Using Forged Documents: Jharkhand HC

Income Tax : Jharkhand HC upheld conviction under Section 277 after finding the assessee claimed an income tax refund using forged TDS and hous...

July 10, 2026 54 Views 0 comment Print

Section 153C Assessment Beyond Ten-Year Block Period Invalid: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : ITAT Delhi held Section 153C assessments beyond the ten-year block period are invalid, computing limitation from the satisfaction ...

July 10, 2026 39 Views 0 comment Print

Stay on Income Tax Recovery Subject to Delay Condonation in Statutory Appeal: Kerala HC

Income Tax : Kerala HC restrained coercive recovery until the stay petition is decided, subject to condonation of a 25-day delay in the statuto...

July 10, 2026 60 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


CBDT Authorises Upload of AEOI Information in Form 168 Under AIS

Income Tax : CBDT authorises DGIT (Systems) to upload AEOI information in Annual Information Statement Form 168 under section 239 and Rule 245(...

July 9, 2026 393 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Authorises Upload of AEOI Information in Form 26AS Under AIS

Income Tax : CBDT authorises DGIT (Systems) to upload AEOI information in AIS Form 26AS under sections 119, 90 and 90A, prescribing timelines a...

July 9, 2026 576 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Clarifies Safe Harbour Rules for Rough Diamond Sales in Special Notified Zones

Income Tax : CBDT Circular 05/2026 clarifies safe harbour rules for foreign companies selling raw diamonds in Special Notified Zones, covering ...

July 9, 2026 114 Views 0 comment Print

No TDS on IFSC Aircraft Lease Rent Subject to Form 1(N): CBDT

Income Tax : CBDT Notification 74/2026 exempts TDS on eligible IFSC aircraft lease rent under section 393, subject to Form 1(N), effective from...

July 9, 2026 126 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Notifies NCCL Core Settlement Guarantee Fund Under Section 11

Income Tax : CBDT notifies NCCL's Core Settlement Guarantee Fund under Section 11 and Schedule III of the Income-tax Act, 2025, subject to spec...

July 8, 2026 105 Views 0 comment Print


Sec 271(1)(b) Penalty Deleted as Assessee Later Complied; Nil Income Accepted – ITAT Bangalore

March 5, 2026 405 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal ruled that penalty for non-response to notices cannot survive when the assessee later participates in the assessment proceedings. Since the final assessment was not completed ex-parte, the penalty was deleted.

Sec 44AD: Cash Deposits Within Turnover Not Unexplained; ITAT Deletes Additions Based Only on Survey Statement

March 5, 2026 705 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that cash deposits cannot be treated as unexplained when they fall within accepted business turnover declared under the presumptive taxation scheme. Once turnover is accepted under Section 44AD, separate additions for such deposits are generally not justified.

Depreciation disallowed as creation of goodwill in intra-group merger was colourable transaction

March 5, 2026 591 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune held that creation of artificial intangible asset i.e. goodwill in intra-group merger is merely a colourable transaction out between the Holding Company and the subsidiary company. Accordingly, depreciation claimed thereon deserves to be disallowed.

Draft Income Tax Rules 276 and 277 – Reporting by Eligible Investment Funds under Section 9(12) and Taxable Interest on Excess PF Contributions

March 5, 2026 339 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Rules 276 and 277 of the Income-tax Rules, 2026 introduce electronic reporting requirements for eligible investment funds and clarify the method for calculating taxable interest on provident fund contributions exceeding specified limits.

Draft Income Tax Rule 275 – Approval of the investment fund at its option for the purposes of section 9(12)

March 5, 2026 285 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Rule 275 of the Income-tax Rules, 2026 provides a process for investment funds to obtain optional CBDT approval confirming eligibility for tax benefits under section 9(12).

Reassessment Notice to Deceased Person Invalid Because Law Requires Notice to Legal Heirs

March 5, 2026 636 Views 0 comment Print

The High Court held that reassessment proceedings must follow proper procedure when the assessee is deceased. The tax authority must issue notice to the legal representative before initiating proceedings.

ITAT Remands Case Because CIT(A) Ignored Additional Evidence Filed by Assessee

March 5, 2026 426 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that failure to consider additional evidence submitted during appellate proceedings violates principles of natural justice. The matter was remanded to the Assessing Officer for verification and fresh adjudication.

Draft Income Tax Rule 274 – Guidelines for investment fund for availing benefit under section 9(12) read with Schedule I

March 5, 2026 252 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Rule 274 of the Income-tax Rules, 2026 sets guidelines for investment funds to qualify for tax benefits under section 9(12) by prescribing look-through provisions, compliance relaxations, and minimum fund manager remuneration.

Draft Income Tax Rule 273 – Deduction in respect of expenditure on acquisition of distribution rights of feature films

March 5, 2026 249 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Rule 273 of the Income-tax Rules, 2026 explains how film distributors can claim deduction for the cost of acquiring distribution rights depending on commercial release timing and sale or exhibition of rights.

Draft Income Tax Rule 272 – Deduction in respect of expenditure on production of feature films

March 5, 2026 390 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Rule 272 of the Income-tax Rules, 2026 explains when film producers can claim deduction of production costs depending on release timing, exhibition, and sale of rights.

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