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ITR-1 Decoded: Hidden Issues & Common Taxpayer Confusions: Part II

Income Tax : The article explains how taxpayers often wrongly assume that housing loan loss benefits remain available under the new tax regime....

May 25, 2026 924 Views 0 comment Print

ITR-1 Decoded: Hidden Issues & Common Taxpayer Confusions: Part I

Income Tax : The article explains how seemingly simple questions in ITR-1 can create major confusion for taxpayers. It highlights practical iss...

May 25, 2026 78 Views 0 comment Print

Entire Bogus Turnover Cannot Be Taxed as Income, Only 1% Commission Taxable: ITAT Mumbai

Income Tax : The ITAT Mumbai held that alleged accommodation entry operators cannot be taxed on the entire turnover amount. The Tribunal ruled ...

May 25, 2026 321 Views 0 comment Print

Why Income Tax Notices Are Increasing in Property Transactions Below Circle Rate

Income Tax : AI-driven scrutiny and AIS integration are increasing Income Tax notices where property transactions occur below stamp duty value....

May 23, 2026 1131 Views 0 comment Print

Can a Homebuyer Be Taxed for Paying “On-Money” to a Builder?

Income Tax : This case highlights that cash paid to builders as “on-money” will not automatically be treated as tax evasion if it originate...

May 23, 2026 2058 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 3174 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 3798 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 1203 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 537 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 870 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


ITAT Remands Cash Deposit Addition as Assessee Failed to Prove Business Activity

Income Tax : The Hyderabad ITAT ruled that the CIT(A) could not delete unexplained cash deposit additions merely on the basis of submissions an...

May 24, 2026 240 Views 0 comment Print

Interest From Co-Op Banks Eligible for Section 80P Deduction Because Banks Are Also Co-Op Societies: ITAT Ahmedabad 

Income Tax : The ITAT Ahmedabad held that co-operative banks qualify as co-operative societies for purposes of Section 80P(2)(d). The Tribunal ...

May 24, 2026 165 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi HC Quashes Assessment Order as Reply Filed by Assessee Was Not Considered

Income Tax : The Delhi High Court set aside an assessment order after finding that the Assessing Officer failed to consider the assessee’s re...

May 24, 2026 111 Views 0 comment Print

Section 68 Not Applicable to Repayment of Loans Given in Earlier Year: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : The ITAT held that credits received in the assessee’s bank account were repayments of earlier advances and not unexplained cash ...

May 24, 2026 138 Views 0 comment Print

Pre-Resolution Income Tax Claims Extinguished Under Approved NCLT Plan: ITAT Chennai

Income Tax : Tribunal ruled that income tax demands not included in the approved resolution plan were irrevocably extinguished. The decision fo...

May 24, 2026 99 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 1242 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 198 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 1386 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 4188 Views 0 comment Print


SC Upholds Quashing of Section 148 Notices Issued to Foreign GE Group Entities

May 11, 2026 240 Views 0 comment Print

The Supreme Court declined to interfere with the Delhi High Court order quashing reassessment notices issued to multiple foreign companies of the GE Group. The High Court had held that the Assessing Officer lacked tangible material to reopen assessments.

No TDS on Bandwidth Payments as IPLC Charges Are Not Royalty: Madras HC

May 11, 2026 249 Views 0 comment Print

The Court rejected the Revenue’s argument that payments for bandwidth and telecom connectivity constituted consideration for use of equipment. It held that the remittances were not royalty and therefore outside the scope of TDS liability.

Escaped Income Below ₹50 Lakh? Reopening After 3 Years Is Dead on Arrival: ITAT Quashes NRI Reassessment

May 11, 2026 180 Views 0 comment Print

The Mumbai ITAT held that reassessment under Section 148 cannot be initiated after three years unless the alleged escaped income exceeds ₹50 lakh. Since the disputed amount was only ₹7.10 lakh, the reopening was quashed.

Software Licences Aren’t Capital Assets: ITAT Allows ₹37.87 Crore Deduction to BNP Paribas

May 11, 2026 147 Views 0 comment Print

The Mumbai ITAT held that expenditure on software licences, maintenance, database access and periodic upgrades is allowable as revenue expenditure. The Tribunal ruled that mere use of software does not create a capital asset or enduring ownership right.

Search Surrender Doesn’t Mean Maximum Penalty: ITAT Cuts Section 271AAB Levy from 90% to 30%

May 11, 2026 192 Views 0 comment Print

The Mumbai ITAT held that the Assessing Officer cannot impose the maximum 90% penalty under Section 271AAB without recording extraordinary reasons. In absence of special circumstances, the penalty was restricted to the minimum prescribed rate of 30%.

CBDT Delay Can’t Defeat Exemption Claim: ITAT Revives Section 10(46) Relief for Maharashtra Fee Regulator

May 11, 2026 132 Views 0 comment Print

The Mumbai ITAT held that taxability cannot be conclusively decided while an application for exemption under Section 10(46) remains pending before the CBDT. The matter was restored to the AO for fresh adjudication after the CBDT’s final decision.

ITAT Quashes Section 143(1) Adjustment as No Prior Notice Issued

May 11, 2026 279 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Hyderabad held that CPC cannot make adjustments under Section 143(1)(a) without issuing prior intimation to the assessee as mandated by law. The Tribunal quashed the tax adjustment denying concessional tax benefits because the mandatory opportunity of response was not provided.

Whether TDS payments are more Tedious or Easy under Income Tax Act 2025

May 11, 2026 654 Views 0 comment Print

The Income Tax Department’s new TDS payment system under the Income Tax Act 2025 allows multiple TDS payments through a single challan. The change reduces repetitive filings, OTP verifications, and compliance hassles for taxpayers.

AO’s Own Penalty Order Sinks Reassessment: ITAT Holds First Section 147 Order ‘Infructuous’

May 11, 2026 144 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal ruled that the Income Tax Department cannot pass two reassessment orders for the same assessment year, same transaction, and same addition. The first reassessment proceedings were held legally unsustainable.

SEZ Lease Rentals Are Business Income, Not House Property: ITAT Mumbai

May 11, 2026 174 Views 0 comment Print

The Mumbai ITAT reaffirmed that lease rentals from SEZ and IT Parks along with amenities are taxable as business income. The ruling relied on CBDT Circular No. 16/2017 and multiple judicial precedents supporting taxpayers.

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