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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 270 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 96816 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 231 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 933 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 84 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 44988 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


Section 263 Action Invalid Due to Adequate Inquiry by Assessing Officer

November 30, 2025 582 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that the revision was invalid because the assessment caused no loss to Revenue, as agricultural income was exempt and the Assessing Officer had made adequate inquiries. The order under section 263 was therefore set aside.

Partial Doubt on Trading Losses Does Not Justify Rejection of Books: ITAT Delhi

November 30, 2025 339 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that partial doubts in trading segment losses cannot lead to total rejection of books under Section 145. The ruling confirms that documented losses supported by evidence must be considered.

Delay Condoned Due to Late Statutory Audit: HC Sets Aside Assessment Order

November 30, 2025 639 Views 0 comment Print

The Court held that late audit by the state-appointed Sub-auditor justified condonation of delay in filing the return. It found that the authority failed to consider mandatory guidelines requiring examination of audit-related delays. The impugned orders were quashed and fresh return filing was permitted.

Addition of Penny Stock Gains Reversed Due to Lack of Direct Evidence

November 30, 2025 603 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Raipur allowed the appeal, holding that addition of Rs.11.84 lakh under Section 68 was unsustainable as no direct evidence linked the assessee to alleged share manipulation.

Combined Section 153D Approval covering Multiple Years Invalid: ITAT Delhi

November 30, 2025 441 Views 0 comment Print

Because the approval was issued collectively for several years, the Tribunal found it invalid and allowed the appeal. The key takeaway is the necessity of separate approval for each year.

₹101 Crore Penalty Put on Hold for Being Passed During Pending Assessment Appeal

November 30, 2025 891 Views 0 comment Print

The Court held that a penalty under Section 271(1)(c) could not be imposed while the quantum appeal was still pending before the ITAT. The penalty was stayed for being premature under Section 275(1)(a).

ITAT Hyderabad Directs AO to Reassess Charitable Expenses with Evidence

November 30, 2025 303 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Hyderabad allowed claims for charitable expenditures after verifying vouchers and accounts, emphasizing that disallowances cannot be made without substantive evidence.

Farmhouse Qualifies as Residential House: Delhi ITAT Upholds Section 54F Relief

November 30, 2025 6066 Views 0 comment Print

The tribunal dismissed the revenue’s appeal, holding that the assessee was entitled to ₹2.36 crore deduction under Section 54F. Evidence showed only one residential property purchase, and farmhouse classification did not disqualify the claim.

AO’s Suspicion Not Evidence: Section 68 not Apply to Opening Balances

November 30, 2025 1206 Views 0 comment Print

Commission payments to agents were held genuine for AY 2013-14 and 2014-15. Tribunal directed deletion of disallowances as payments were backed by bank records, TDS, and recipient confirmations.

Bogus Purchases: Only 6% Profit Element Taxable: Delhi ITAT

November 30, 2025 1905 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi ITAT upholds CIT(A) order, ruling that only profit embedded in alleged bogus purchases can be taxed, not the full purchase value.

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