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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


Unsigned Approval U/s 151 Invalid – ITAT Quashes Reassessment

May 5, 2026 456 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that unsigned sanction for reopening invalidates the entire reassessment. It ruled that absence of signature violates mandatory legal requirements under tax law.

NRI Residency Status Changes from 1 April 2026 – Are You Now a Tax Resident of India?

May 5, 2026 1626 Views 0 comment Print

The updated law clarifies how stay duration and income thresholds determine tax residency status. It holds that only crossing the 182-day limit leads to global taxation, while RNOR status protects foreign income.

Summary of FAQs-on-Interplay-&-Transition from Income Tax Act, 1961 to 2025

May 5, 2026 675 Views 0 comment Print

The new law reorganizes provisions and reduces complexity without changing tax policies, ensuring easier compliance and continuity for taxpayers.

Share Premium Tax Above FMV: End of Section 56(2)(viib), Section 92(2)(m) Continues, Tax Gap Emerges

May 5, 2026 678 Views 0 comment Print

The removal of the provision means companies and investors are no longer taxed on share premiums exceeding fair market value, creating a major policy shift.

How Income Tax Act 2025 Protects Pending Litigations of 1961 Act?

May 5, 2026 438 Views 0 comment Print

The new tax law confirms that all pending appeals and proceedings will continue under the old Act, ensuring taxpayers do not restart litigation after 1 April 2026.

New Income Tax Rule 46(8): Mandatory Daily Backup of Digital Books in India

May 5, 2026 83994 Views 1 comment Print

Explains the requirement for daily backups of electronic accounting records on India-based servers from 2026. Highlights compliance duties for businesses using cloud accounting systems and penalties for violations.

Factory Shift ≠ Capital Asset – ITAT Allows ₹1.13 Cr as Revenue, Calls Out “Enduring Benefit” Overreach

May 4, 2026 375 Views 0 comment Print

The relocation did not lead to structural enhancement of business assets. The Tribunal ruled that such expenses remain in the revenue field. The decision distinguishes between operational and capital expenditure.

Registration Rejected for “Low Activity”? ITAT Sends It Back – Opportunity Must Precede Denial

May 4, 2026 171 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal accepted the delay caused by representative’s illness as sufficient reason and admitted the appeal. It found that the authority failed to properly assess genuineness of activities. The matter was restored for fresh adjudication.

Gujarat High Court Adjourns ITR Utility Delay Case Due to CBDT Inaction

May 4, 2026 1701 Views 1 comment Print

The case addresses the continued failure to release ITR utilities on time despite earlier court directions. The Court adjourned the matter after CBDT failed to file a required affidavit, highlighting ongoing compliance gaps.

Interest on VAT is Compensatory, Not Penal – ITAT Allows Deduction

May 4, 2026 198 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal relied on Supreme Court precedent to hold that interest on tax arrears is compensatory, not penal. It ruled that such interest qualifies as a deductible business expense.

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