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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


Dumb documents cannot be used alone to assess undisclosed income

September 25, 2025 561 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi in RSWM Ltd. Khari Gram vs DCIT examines disputed additions under Section 69, allowability of education cess, and treatment of FPS/FMS, TUFS, and RIPS subsidies, emphasizing reliance on evidence and judicial precedents.

Reassessment notice issued after surviving time would be invalid

September 25, 2025 996 Views 0 comment Print

Gujarat High Court held that reassessment show cause notice under section 148 of the Income Tax Act issued after 18.06.2022 i.e. after surviving time’ would be invalid and accordingly, notice is quashed and set aside.

ITAT Delhi Deletes ₹27 Crore Income Tax Addition on Farmhouse Sale, Cites Flawed Reassessment Proceedings

September 25, 2025 675 Views 0 comment Print

The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Delhi has set aside a significant tax addition against Maple Destinations, ruling that the reassessment was based on uncorroborated, retracted statements and a denial of the assessee’s right to cross-examination, which violated principles of natural justice.

Section 148 Reassessment Notices Must Follow Faceless Procedure: Delhi HC

September 25, 2025 1122 Views 0 comment Print

High Court dismissed a petition challenging a Section 148 notice for AY 2019-20, confirming that only faceless AOs can initiate reassessment, ensuring compliance with CBDT-mandated procedures.

Delhi HC Upholds Validity of JAO Notices in Faceless Reassessment Scheme

September 25, 2025 21 Views 0 comment Print

The Delhi High Court has held that a jurisdictional assessing officer lacks the authority to initiate reassessment proceedings under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, after the implementation of the Faceless Assessment Schemes.

Delhi High Court Dismisses PC Jeweller’s Challenge to Reassessment Notices

September 25, 2025 906 Views 0 comment Print

The Delhi High Court has upheld the jurisdiction of the Assessing Officer to issue reassessment notices to PC Jeweller, citing a previous ruling.

Addition due to stock discrepancy based on distorted figures cannot be sustained

September 25, 2025 330 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Hyderabad held that alleged discrepancy i.e, the suppression of the purchases/sales/closing stock based on distorted figures by AO resulting to an exorbitant addition is unsustainable in law. Accordingly, appeal of assessee allowed.

Tax on Gifts to Spouse: Clubbing Provisions & Planning

September 25, 2025 4842 Views 0 comment Print

Gifts to a spouse are tax-exempt for the recipient, but Section 64(1)(iv) clubs income from the gifted asset with the transferor’s income. Learn about clubbing rules, second-generation income, and strategies like tax-free investments, joint accounts, and gifts to major children to mitigate tax impact.

Rajasthan HC Extends Tax Audit Report Deadline to 31st October 2025 (Read Order)

September 25, 2025 4860 Views 0 comment Print

The Rajasthan High Court ordered the CBDT to extend the Tax Audit Report (TAR) due date to October 31, 2025, citing widespread technical glitches on the e-filing portal and a substantial filing shortfall.

ITAT Mumbai Sets Aside Ex-Parte Penalty, Orders Fresh Hearing of 271(1)(b) Appeal

September 25, 2025 405 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai set aside the ex parte dismissal of a Trust’s Section 271(1)(b) penalty appeal. Tribunal mandated a fresh hearing, citing pending Section 144 assessment and natural justice.

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