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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 81 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 1041 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 306 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 153 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 99 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 354 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 372 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 2256 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


BSNL VRS Compensation Qualifies for Section 10(10B) Exemption: ITAT Panaji

Income Tax : ITAT Panaji held BSNL VRS-2019 compensation is retrenchment compensation exempt under Section 10(10B), set aside CIT(A) orders, an...

July 9, 2026 54 Views 0 comment Print

BSNL VRS Compensation Exempt Under Section 10(10B): ITAT Pune

Income Tax : ITAT Pune held BSNL VRS compensation exempt under Section 10(10B), condoned delay in filing appeals, and directed grant of refund ...

July 9, 2026 48 Views 0 comment Print

Delay in Appeal Condoned to Allow Section 10(10B) Exemption Claim: ITAT Ahmedabad

Income Tax : ITAT Ahmedabad condoned delay in filing appeal and allowed Section 10(10B) exemption claim for BSNL VRS compensation, making the a...

July 9, 2026 39 Views 0 comment Print

Section 80G Deduction for Eligible CSR Donations Allowed; TP Adjustments Deleted: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : ITAT Delhi deleted TP adjustments on export commission and model fee, allowed Section 80G claim principles, and granted relief on ...

July 9, 2026 60 Views 0 comment Print

CSR Donation Eligible for Section 80G Despite Section 37(1) Disallowance: Delhi ITAT

Income Tax : ITAT Delhi held that disallowance of CSR expenditure under Section 37(1) does not prevent Section 80G deduction for eligible donat...

July 9, 2026 63 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 285 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 408 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 99 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 111 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 96 Views 0 comment Print


ITAT Allows Leave Encashment Deduction as Payment to Insurer Was Actual Business Expenditure

June 21, 2026 195 Views 0 comment Print

The dispute concerned deduction of CSR expenditure incurred before Explanation 2 to section 37(1) became applicable. The ITAT held that the contribution, made under Ministry of Shipping guidelines, was allowable for AY 2012-13. The decision emphasised that the statutory bar introduced from AY 2015-16 could not be applied retrospectively.

Reassessment Quashed as Proceedings Initiated After 17 Years Were Time-Barred: Orissa HC

June 21, 2026 174 Views 0 comment Print

The Orissa High Court held that reassessment proceedings initiated nearly 17 years after the relevant tax period were barred by limitation under the Odisha Entry Tax Act. The Court quashed the notices and reassessment order as being without jurisdiction.

Section 80-IA Deduction Reopening Set Aside as Enterprise Was Incorrectly Identified

June 21, 2026 186 Views 0 comment Print

The Bombay High Court held that reassessment beyond four years was invalid because the assessee had fully and truly disclosed all material facts during the original assessment. The notice under Section 148 and related proceedings were quashed.

SC Refuses Hearing on Creamy Layer for North-East ST Income-Tax Exemptions

June 21, 2026 153 Views 0 comment Print

The Supreme Court held that the request to introduce a creamy layer system and challenge blanket tax exemption for Scheduled Tribes relates to legislative public policy. The petitioner was granted liberty to approach the Lok Sabha Committee on Petitions and submit representations to the authorities.

Non-Disclosure of Tally Data and Forensic Report Violates Natural Justice: ITAT Kolkata

June 21, 2026 2580 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT held that relying on tally data and a forensic report without providing them to the assessee violated principles of natural justice. The matter was remanded to the Assessing Officer while retaining the commission rate at 0.15%.

Bombay HC Quashes Reassessment Notices as Sanction Was Obtained Under Wrong Provision

June 21, 2026 309 Views 0 comment Print

The Bombay High Court held that sanction under Section 151(i) instead of Section 151(ii) for AYs 2016-17 and 2017-18 rendered reassessment notices invalid. It also quashed the consequential assessment orders and demand notices.

Startups Can Claim Section 80-IAC Deduction from First Year of DPIIT Recognition: ITAT Pune

June 21, 2026 147 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Pune held that Section 80-IAC does not require startups to complete three years before claiming the deduction. It directed the Assessing Officer to allow the deduction from the first eligible assessment year.

Eight-Year Delay in Filing Appeal Not Condoned as Assessee Had Prior Knowledge of Demand: Karnataka HC

June 21, 2026 162 Views 0 comment Print

The Karnataka High Court held that filing a revision petition under Section 264 established the assessee’s knowledge of the tax demand. It upheld the refusal to condone the delay of about eight years in filing the appeal before the CIT(A).

Appellate Kill Shot to Reassessment Notices Under Section 148/148A

June 20, 2026 1056 Views 0 comment Print

This article explains why reassessment proceedings may be invalid if the Assessing Officer merely relies on Investigation Wing reports or Insight Portal information without forming an independent opinion. It highlights the importance of challenging jurisdiction before arguing the merits.

ITAT Directs AO to Follow APA as Royalty Transaction Became Covered Under New Agreement

June 20, 2026 279 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT held that the Assessing Officer must implement the terms of the later APA covering royalty payments to the AE. The ruling required fresh effect to be given based on the modified return.

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