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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 222 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 147 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 273 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 96840 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 10218 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 975 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 123 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 54 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 45006 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


Kerala HC Stays Recovery Pending Appeal on Section 80P Deduction Dispute

November 8, 2025 405 Views 0 comment Print

The Kerala High Court stayed tax recovery against a co-operative bank, directing the NFAC to expeditiously decide the Section 80P deduction appeal. The ruling requires the appellate authority to specifically consider the binding Supreme Court precedent set in the Mavilayi Service Co-operative Bank judgment.

One Notice, One Hearing, One Swift Verdict – ITAT Order Quashed

November 8, 2025 447 Views 0 comment Print

The Kerala High Court quashed an Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) order because the Tribunal decided the case ex parte on the first posting date. The Court ruled this a clear violation of natural justice, as the ITAT failed to consider the assessee’s advance request for adjournment and lack of appeal memorandum.

Tax Recovery Halted as Appeal Awaited: Kerala HC Issues Directions

November 8, 2025 297 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala High Court halted coercive tax recovery, ruling that since appeal hearing before NFAC was completed and orders were awaited, recovery action was premature. Court directed NFAC to dispose of appeal within two months, and recovery is stayed until that decision is issued.

Reassessment Order Set Aside After GST Proceedings Closure on Same Issue

November 8, 2025 885 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court set aside the Section 148A(3) reassessment order against Vedanta, ruling that subsequent GST Department closure of the underlying ITC issue materially affects the basis of escapement of income. The matter was remanded for a fresh decision incorporating the GST clean chit on the same transaction.

Bombay High Court Quashes Section 148 Notice Issued by Jurisdictional Officer

November 8, 2025 1353 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court set aside the Section 148 notice, reiterating that only the Faceless Assessing Officer possesses the statutory power to issue it. The ruling was based on the binding precedent of the Hexaware Technologies Ltd. decision.

Exemption Can’t Be Denied for Late Form 10B Filing: ITAT Kolkata

November 8, 2025 2475 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Kolkata held exemption u/s 11 or 10(23C) cannot be denied at 143(1) stage for delayed Form 10B/10BB filing when reports were later furnished.

Sale of Land Not Exempt as Agricultural Land Without Proof of Farming Activity

November 8, 2025 5865 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala High Court denied the Section 10(37) capital gains exemption for land with trees, ruling that mere existence of rubber or fruit trees is insufficient. Assessee must prove actual agricultural activity and income in the preceding two years. The Court directed the AO to re-examine the alternate Section 54F exemption claim on merits.

Issue of taxability of ex-gratia payment to be decided based on identical judgement: Matter remanded

November 8, 2025 930 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune held that issue of taxability of ex-gratia payment to be decided based on identical judgement as decided by coordinate bench of Tribunal in Mahadev Vasant Dhangekar. Accordingly, matter remanded back.

Income tax notice issued without signature is foundational defect which cannot be ignored

November 8, 2025 1323 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka High Court held that notice under section 148 of the Income Tax Act issued and served without signature of the Assessing Officer is a foundational defect and the same cannot be ignored. Accordingly, assessment order passed thereon is invalid.

Kerala HC Stays Recovery Pending Disposal of Income Tax Appeal

November 8, 2025 315 Views 0 comment Print

The Kerala High Court halted recovery action, ruling that it is improper to pursue tax collection once the appeal hearing before the NFAC has concluded and orders are merely awaited. The Court directed the appellate authority to dispose of the appeal expeditiously before coercive steps can continue.

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