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Can WhatsApp Chats Alone Justify Tax Additions? Tribunal Says No

Income Tax : The ruling clarifies that unauthenticated digital chats and screenshots cannot form the sole basis of tax additions without proper...

April 13, 2026 783 Views 0 comment Print

Compounding of Income Tax Offences: Eligibility, Timelines & Conditions

Income Tax : The framework permits taxpayers to settle offences by paying prescribed compounding charges instead of facing prosecution. It clar...

April 9, 2026 315 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Expands CRS Reporting to Crypto Assets to Strengthen Financial Transparency

Income Tax : CBDT amended Income-tax Rules to include crypto-assets and digital financial products in CRS reporting. The move expands disclosur...

March 13, 2026 3018 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax Rule 205 Mandates Landlord Relationship Disclosure in HRA Claims

Income Tax : The Draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 require salaried taxpayers to disclose their relationship with landlords, enabling enhanced scrut...

February 19, 2026 4455 Views 0 comment Print

Refund Claim on Hold – New Risk Management Alert from Income Tax Department (AY 2025-26)

Income Tax : Refunds for AY 2025–26 are being withheld after system-based risk checks detected discrepancies. Taxpayers are advised to review...

December 23, 2025 86955 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


Record 219 APAs Signed Due to Rising Need for Transfer Pricing Certainty

Income Tax : CBDT signed a record number of APAs to provide clarity on transfer pricing and reduce disputes. The framework ensures advance dete...

April 1, 2026 228 Views 0 comment Print

Own Merit” Promotions Of SC/ST Officials In CBDT

Income Tax : The Government stated that representations on own merit promotions are examined regularly as per existing rules, with no separate ...

February 10, 2026 546 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT seeks inputs on proposed Income-tax Rules and Forms

Income Tax : Draft Income-tax Rules and Forms have been released for public feedback before the new law takes effect, with inputs to shape the ...

February 9, 2026 3246 Views 0 comment Print

Appeal Delays Linked to Administrative Overload, Not Income Tax Officer Negligence: ITGOA

Income Tax : Following judicial criticism of delayed appeals, officers urged structural reforms to fix institutional gaps rather than penalisin...

January 29, 2026 714 Views 0 comment Print

Fake donations claims to political parties and trusts Under Tax Scanner

Income Tax : The NUDGE campaign targets fraudulent claims under sections 80G and 80GGC, helping taxpayers voluntarily revise returns and avoid ...

December 15, 2025 5388 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


No reassessment beyond 3 years without proper sanction of prescribed higher authority

Income Tax : Reassessment proceedings was invalid for a notice issued beyond three years without the sanction of the prescribed higher authorit...

April 15, 2026 240 Views 0 comment Print

Can WhatsApp Chats Alone Justify Tax Additions? Tribunal Says No

Income Tax : The ruling clarifies that unauthenticated digital chats and screenshots cannot form the sole basis of tax additions without proper...

April 13, 2026 783 Views 0 comment Print

Delay in Filing Form 9A & Return Should Be Considered for Condonation; Matter Remanded for Fresh Examination

Income Tax : ITAT held that delay in filing Form 9A cannot automatically result in denial of exemption under Section 11. The issue was sent bac...

March 13, 2026 360 Views 0 comment Print

Manual Signing in E-Proceedings Violates CBDT Instruction 1/2018 – Reassessment U/s 147/143(3) Quashed, ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : The Tribunal ruled that assessment orders in e-proceedings must be digitally signed as per CBDT instructions. A manually signed or...

February 21, 2026 720 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Jewellery Instruction Not Applicable to Bullion: ITAT Delhi Upholds Section 69A Addition

Income Tax : The issue was whether CBDT jewellery instructions could shield bullion found during a search from taxation. The Tribunal held that...

February 5, 2026 474 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


CBDT Introduces Mandatory UIN System to Track No-TDS Declarations Under Form 121

Income Tax : The notification requires payers to generate UINs and file quarterly details of declarations even where no tax is deducted. It enh...

March 28, 2026 28758 Views 0 comment Print

Tax Exemption Granted to District Legal Service Authority, Faridabad for Specified Incomes

Income Tax : Explains the CBDT notification granting section 10(46) exemption to a district legal services authority and the categories of inco...

February 5, 2026 429 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Grants Income Tax Exemption to Mussoorie Dehradun Development Authority

Income Tax : The Central Government notified an urban development authority under section 10(46A) of the Income-tax Act. The exemption applies ...

January 6, 2026 303 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Clarifies Procedure for MAP Outcomes in Pending Appeals

Income Tax : CBDT instructs CIT(A) offices to issue intimation confirming withdrawal of appeals for MAP-resolved grounds, serving as proof for ...

November 27, 2025 981 Views 0 comment Print

Government Expands Bank Network for Capital Gains Accounts

Income Tax : The government has authorised all non-rural branches of 19 banks to operate Capital Gains Account Scheme accounts, enhancing taxpa...

November 19, 2025 1239 Views 0 comment Print


Bombay HC Directs CBDT to Extend E-Filing Deadline; Section 87A Rebate is a ‘Substantive’ Right

December 22, 2024 12210 Views 1 comment Print

Bombay HC examines Section 87A rebate issues due to ITR software changes post-July 2024, affecting taxpayers’ rights. Interim relief granted; final hearing on Jan 2025.

Representation for Relaxation in VSV Scheme II

December 21, 2024 6528 Views 1 comment Print

Exploring the need for relaxation in Vivad Se Vishwas II Scheme, 2024, addressing issues of pending appeals filed after July 23, 2023, for better clarity.

CAG Report 2024: Direct Taxes and Audit Findings

December 17, 2024 2658 Views 0 comment Print

The CAG’s 2024 report on direct taxes highlights tax issues, recovery, and errors in corporate and income tax assessments, with corrective actions and recommendations.

Decriminalization Of Minor Offences In Direct Taxes

December 17, 2024 1083 Views 0 comment Print

Government decriminalizes minor direct tax offences, simplifies compliance, and improves litigation management. Key changes include amended Section 276A and 276B.

Representation & Suggestions on Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme 2024

December 16, 2024 5217 Views 1 comment Print

KSCAA raises concerns and provides suggestions for improving the Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme 2024 to the CBDT.

Amendment to Income Tax Notification No. 44/2020

December 11, 2024 2469 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT amends Notification No. 44/2020 under Section 10(23FE) of Income-tax Act. Changes take effect from publication in the Official Gazette.

TDS Credit Allowed if Employer Deducted but Didn’t Deposit: Orissa HC

December 9, 2024 1482 Views 0 comment Print

The Orissa High Court addresses TDS credit denial in Malay Kar Vs Union of India. Issues include mismatched Form 26AS entries and employer non-compliance.

Section 144C(13) Compliance Timelines Begin from DRP Directions Upload Date

December 5, 2024 1443 Views 0 comment Print

Analysis of Hyundai Rotem Vs ACIT case by ITAT Delhi on tax assessments, time limits under Section 144C, and procedural compliance for international taxation cases.

Absence of Faceless Assessment Invalidates Section 148 notice: P&H HC

December 2, 2024 2316 Views 0 comment Print

Punjab & Haryana HC invalidates SCN under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act due to the absence of faceless assessment mandated under Section 144B.

ITAT Dismisses Revenue’s Appeal Due to Tax Effect Below Rs. 60 Lakhs as per CBDT Guidelines

December 2, 2024 1077 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chennai dismissed the Revenue’s appeal in the Madras Cricket Club case, citing a CBDT circular due to the tax effect being below the threshold of Rs. 60 lakh.

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