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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 651 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 246 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 387 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 97317 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 10305 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 6055 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 1617 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 3738 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 3969 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


ESOP Discount Allowed as Liability Accrues Over Vesting Period: ITAT Bangalore

Income Tax : The ITAT Bangalore upheld deduction of ESOP expenditure under Section 37, holding that the liability arising from employee stock o...

June 11, 2026 54 Views 0 comment Print

No Section 68 Addition for Demonetization Cash Deposits Supported by Recorded Sales: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : The ITAT Delhi held that cash deposits during the demonetization period could not be treated as unexplained credits when they orig...

June 11, 2026 63 Views 0 comment Print

Appeal Dismissal Under Section 249(4)(b) Invalid Without Advance Tax Liability: ITAT Hyderabad

Income Tax : ITAT Hyderabad held that dismissal of an appeal under section 249(4)(b) was unjustified where the assessee claimed that the receip...

June 11, 2026 57 Views 0 comment Print

CIT(E) Cannot Judge Hospital Tariffs to Decide Charity: ITAT Restores Reliance Hospital Trust’s U/s 12AB Registration

Income Tax : The Tribunal ruled that premium rooms, higher tariffs, and specialized medical facilities cannot by themselves establish a profit ...

June 11, 2026 48 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Upholds FBT Additions on Employee-Related free tickets, hospitality, conveyance, goods & lodging

Income Tax : The ITAT Delhi held that free tickets, hospitality, conveyance, goods, and lodging expenses attracted Fringe Benefit Tax under the...

June 11, 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 45327 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 576 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


When Substantive Addition Stands Final, Protective Addition Cannot Survive

October 7, 2025 405 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Lucknow ruled that protective tax additions on ₹6.58 crore cash/jewellery in employees’ hands must be deleted after the real owner’s substantive assessment was finalized.

Section 263 Invalid When PCIT Questions AO’s Pen/Order Without Proof: ITAT Lucknow

October 7, 2025 1113 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT ruled the PCIT cannot set aside an assessment u/s 263 for ‘inadequate inquiry’ without conducting an independent investigation to establish prejudice to the Revenue.

Denial of Virtual Hearing Vitiates Order – ITAT Pune Restores 12A Rejection for Fresh Adjudication

October 7, 2025 414 Views 0 comment Print

Pune ITAT voids 12A registration rejection as CIT(E) denied the trust a virtual hearing, citing a Bombay HC ruling on natural justice violation.

ESOP Year Mix-Up & Valuation Error – ITAT Pune Sends Case Back for Re-Examination

October 7, 2025 387 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune remands ESOP tax dispute, citing AO/CIT(A) failure to verify year of acquisition and valuation errors, directing fresh assessment to prevent double taxation.

No Tax Demand on Employee If Employer Fails to Deposit TDS: Gujarat HC

October 6, 2025 1806 Views 0 comment Print

Gujarat High Court rules tax cannot be recovered from employees when employer fails to deposit deducted TDS; directs CBDT to enforce Section 205 compliance.

Section 54F Exemption Not Available for Renovation or Extension of Existing House: Kerala HC

October 6, 2025 1269 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala High Court rules that Section 54F exemption applies only to new residential construction, not renovation or extension of existing houses.

Section 54F Exemption Cannot Be Denied If Construction Began Before Sale: Delhi HC

October 6, 2025 1029 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court holds Section 54F exemption valid even if house construction began before sale of asset, reaffirming liberal interpretation of tax relief.

Average Tax Rate For TDS Under The Head Salary: Income Tax Act 2025

October 6, 2025 1929 Views 0 comment Print

Understand how employers calculate the average rate of TDS on salary under Section 392 of the Income-tax Act, 2025, for both Old and New Tax Regimes, including mandatory revisions.

Delhi HC Reaffirms Concurrent JAO–FAO Jurisdiction for Reassessment

October 6, 2025 6543 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court dismisses petitions, reiterating that both Jurisdictional Assessing Officers (JAO) and Faceless Assessing Officers (FAO) have concurrent jurisdiction to issue Section 148 reassessment notices, holding prior High Court ruling (T.K.S. Builders) is binding.

Analysis of Residential Status Under Income Tax Act

October 6, 2025 3678 Views 0 comment Print

Explanation of residential status under Section 6 of the Income Tax Act for individuals, HUFs, firms, and companies with key conditions.

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