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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 87 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 1113 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 345 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 171 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


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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 2262 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 60 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 60 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 45 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 63 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 327 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 477 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 105 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 114 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


Top 5 Mistakes Taxpayers Make While Filing Income Tax Return (ITR)

June 15, 2026 456 Views 0 comment Print

The article highlights common return filing errors, including wrong ITR forms and income mismatches, that can result in defective returns or delayed refunds.

ITAT Deletes Capital Gains Addition: Agreement to Sell Alone Does Not Amount to Transfer

June 15, 2026 363 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT deleted the addition after finding that neither possession nor ownership had passed during the relevant assessment year. The decision emphasizes that actual transfer, not mere intention to sell, determines taxability.

Section 54B Exemption on Capital Gains from Transfer of Agricultural Land

June 15, 2026 396375 Views 17 comments Print

Section 54B grants capital gains tax exemption when proceeds from the sale of agricultural land are reinvested in another agricultural property within the prescribed period. The provision also outlines conditions relating to agricultural use, Capital Gains Account Scheme deposits, and withdrawal of exemption on early transfer or non-utilisation of funds.

ITAT Deletes Section 14A Disallowance Because No Exempt Income Was Earned

June 15, 2026 285 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Bangalore held that no disallowance under section 14A read with Rule 8D can be made where the assessee did not earn exempt income during the year. The ruling reiterates that, for years prior to AY 2022-23, absence of exempt income bars such disallowance.

Natural Justice Violated as Assessee’s Explanations Were Not Properly Examined Before Reopening

June 15, 2026 270 Views 0 comment Print

The Court emphasized that reassessment proceedings must comply with principles of natural justice by providing an effective opportunity of hearing. Ignoring explanations and documents submitted by the taxpayer vitiates the entire reopening process.

Bogus Political Donation Claim Fails: ITAT Upholds Denial of Section 80GGC Deduction

June 15, 2026 2769 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT held that proving the mode of payment is not enough to secure deduction for political contributions where evidence points to a bogus donation scheme. Taxpayers must establish the authenticity of the entire transaction.

IT Department’s Order Quashed as Giving Effect Order Was Passed Beyond Section 153(5) Time Limit

June 15, 2026 474 Views 0 comment Print

The Court ruled that an order passed over three years after the statutory deadline under Section 153(5) was without jurisdiction and void. It held that failure to act within the prescribed period renders the appellate order final and enforceable.

Tax Deduction/Collection Account Number (TAN)

June 15, 2026 308672 Views 23 comments Print

Learn what TAN is, who must obtain it, how to apply, and where it must be quoted under the Income-tax Act. The guide also explains exemptions, duplicate TAN rules, penalties, and compliance requirements.

SC Upholds Reassessment as Survey Revealed True Nature of AOP Receipts

June 15, 2026 372 Views 0 comment Print

Sanand Properties P. Ltd. Vs Jt. Commr. of I.T. Range 6 And Ors. (Supreme Court of India) Reopening of Assessment Valid Because Survey Unearthed Fresh Tangible Material: SC; 35% Share Taxable as Revenue Since Expenses Never Reduced Entitlement: SC; Receipts Linked to Gross Sales Held Taxable as Business Income, Not Profit Share; Assessment Reopening Sustained […]

Tax Audit as a Tool for Lower Profit Declaration Under Income-Tax Act 2025

June 15, 2026 4317 Views 0 comment Print

The article analyses whether declaring profits below presumptive rates automatically triggers tax audit under the Income-tax Act, 2025. It concludes that the law’s ambiguity could support a narrower interpretation limiting audit requirements.

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