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ITR Filing 2026: Important Due Dates, Budget 2026 Updates & Strategies

Income Tax : Budget 2026 has extended the due dates for ITR-3, ITR-4, and revised returns, offering taxpayers greater flexibility. Understandin...

June 10, 2026 192 Views 0 comment Print

Sikkim: India’s Only Income Tax-Free State and the Law Behind It

Income Tax : Relocating to Sikkim does not automatically exempt you from income tax. This article explains who qualifies under Section 10(26AAA...

June 10, 2026 144 Views 0 comment Print

8 Legal Ways to Save Income Tax in India for Business Owners & Freelancers

Income Tax : The article outlines practical methods through which business owners and professionals can legally minimise their tax burden. It h...

June 10, 2026 267 Views 0 comment Print

Section 54 Exemption for Capital Gains on Residential Property Transfer

Income Tax : Section 54 grants exemption on long-term capital gains from the sale of a residential house because the proceeds are reinvested in...

June 10, 2026 96813 Views 4 comments Print

E-Payment of Direct Taxes: Simplifying Tax Payments

Income Tax : The Income-tax Act mandates e-payment of direct taxes for companies and taxpayers covered under Section 44AB, while others may opt...

June 10, 2026 10215 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


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 6040 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 228 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 1602 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 3708 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 3957 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


ITAT Deletes Section 80GGC Disallowance as No Evidence Linked Donation to Accommodation Entry Scheme

Income Tax : The Jodhpur ITAT held that deduction under Section 80GGC cannot be denied merely on allegations against a political party in the a...

June 10, 2026 927 Views 0 comment Print

Settlement Proceedings do not invalidate assessments passed under Court’s interim liberty

Income Tax : Assessment orders passed pursuant to express liberty granted by the High Court during pendency of settlement-related litigation re...

June 10, 2026 81 Views 0 comment Print

Excess Stock Found During Survey Is Business Income, Not Deemed Income u/s 69A: Bangalore ITAT

Income Tax : The ruling emphasizes that undisclosed business receipts and stock arising from an existing business cannot automatically be chara...

June 10, 2026 159 Views 0 comment Print

Bogus Purchase Addition Can’t Be 100% When Sales Are Accepted: ITAT Mumbai

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that when sales are accepted and books of account are not rejected, the entire amount of disputed purchases cann...

June 10, 2026 117 Views 0 comment Print

CIT(A) Cannot Dismiss Appeal for Non-Prosecution Without Deciding Merits: ITAT Pune

Income Tax : The ITAT Pune held that the CIT(A)/NFAC cannot dismiss an appeal merely for non-prosecution without adjudicating the issues on mer...

June 10, 2026 51 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 44982 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 564 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 492 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 165 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 138 Views 0 comment Print


Foreign Bank Deposits & Credit Card Expenses Not Taxable for NRI: ITAT Chennai

December 11, 2025 567 Views 0 comment Print

Assessments on foreign-sourced income were deleted after the ITAT confirmed the assessee’s Non-Resident status under Explanation 1(a) of Section 6(1).

Reopening for Depreciation Claim: SC Dismisses Revenue Appeal Over Delayed Filing

December 11, 2025 666 Views 0 comment Print

The Gujarat High Court held that the assessee disclosed all material facts and the reopening notice under section 148/147 was a change of opinion, lacking jurisdiction.

Section 87A Rebate vs Standard Deduction under Section 16(ia)

December 11, 2025 2133 Views 0 comment Print

Explains how Section 87A rebate applies only below fixed income limits, while the standard deduction continues to reduce taxable salary irrespective of income level.

Mother–Son Gifted Land Misinterpreted as Sale: ITAT Delhi Remands Case to CIT(A)

December 11, 2025 495 Views 0 comment Print

Tribunal held that denying opportunity to submit evidence amounts to potential miscarriage of justice. CIT(A) directed to reconsider income addition after evaluating all documents.

Income Tax Appeals Filed Before Wrong Bench Dismissed with Liberty to Refile

December 11, 2025 339 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT held that appeals filed with incorrect jurisdiction cannot be heard. All four appeals dismissed, but assessee allowed to refile before correct bench.

TDS Demand Deleted as Section 201 Proceedings Filed Beyond Limitation: ITAT Delhi

December 11, 2025 933 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT ruled that Section 201 proceedings initiated beyond four years are legally untenable. Since the 201(1) order for AY 2016-17 was issued after the limitation period, the entire TDS demand was deleted. Tribunal held that date of knowledge is irrelevant for limitation.

Cash Addition Reduced: ITAT Cuts Ad Agency Profit Estimate from 8% to 5%

December 11, 2025 525 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that ad agencies operate on low margins, and without comparables, an 8% estimate was excessive. Past history was accepted as the best guide, reducing profit estimation to 5% and deleting cash-deposit addition as double counting.

Faceless Assessment Prevails: JAO’s Reassessment Notice Invalid, Revival If SC amends Law

December 11, 2025 1068 Views 0 comment Print

Tribunal held that a notice issued by JAO under Section 148 is invalid, emphasizing that only FAO-issued notices comply with faceless reassessment rules. Revenue may seek revival if Supreme Court changes legal position.

Section 54F Exemption Denied for Owning Multiple Houses with Separate Kitchens: ITAT Delhi

December 11, 2025 2061 Views 0 comment Print

Tribunal ruled Section 54F exemption is not available when the assessee owns multiple independent residential units, each with a separate kitchen. Deduction on the JDA property was disallowed.

WhatsApp Chats Alone Cannot Trigger Section 69A Additions: ITAT Kolkata

December 11, 2025 4317 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Kolkata ruled that WhatsApp chats without corroboration cannot be treated as unexplained income under Section 69A. All additions based solely on chats were deleted, emphasizing the need for tangible evidence.

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