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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 762 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 291 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 3012 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 4416 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 86949 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 219 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 537 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 3243 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 5385 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 228 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 762 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 354 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 705 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 28710 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 978 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 1230 Views 0 comment Print


Expenses for Settlement of SEBI & Competition & Depositories Act Violations not allowable

April 23, 2025 1359 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT notification clarifies that expenses to settle proceedings under SEBI, Securities Contracts, Depositories, and Competition Acts are not tax deductible.

Depreciation on Finance Lease Rental Payment allowed to lessee: ITAT Mumbai

April 15, 2025 828 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that alternative claim of assessee (lessee) to allow depreciation on Finance Lease Rental Payment is allowable since lessor is allowed deduction of the same under section 37(1) of the Income Tax Act.

Know About Provisions of Form No. 15G and Form No. 15H

April 11, 2025 14838 Views 1 comment Print

Understand Form 15G & 15H for no TDS on interest. Learn who should file, deadlines, online submission, and penalty details.

Cash Deposit During Demonetization from Liquor Sales: Addition u/s 69 Unjustified

April 10, 2025 1293 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chennai held that cash sales of liquor is the source of cash deposit during demonetization and accordingly, since the nature and source of investment fully explained by the assessee, addition u/s. 69 of 69A not justifiable.

Bangles, Bills & CBDT: A Love-Hate Triangle

April 8, 2025 1653 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the complex interplay of tradition and tax law surrounding Streedhan (women’s jewellery) in India, CBDT guidelines, and court rulings.

CBDT Signs 174 Advance Pricing Agreements in FY 2024-25

April 1, 2025 1896 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT signed 174 Advance Pricing Agreements in FY 2024-25, including a record number of bilateral agreements, to improve transfer pricing certainty.

15 days minimum time to be given to respond to hearing notices: ITAT Pune

March 28, 2025 1332 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune remands Dnyanagan Education Society’s case for fresh consideration after the rejection of its Section 12AB registration due to procedural lapses and short response time.

Section 10(46) Income Tax Exemption for Karnataka Urban Water Board Notified

March 28, 2025 618 Views 0 comment Print

The Karnataka Urban Water Supply & Drainage Board receives tax exemption for specified income from FY 2023-24 to 2027-28 under Section 10(46) of the IT Act.

CBDT Amends Form 3CD: Adds Section 44BBC, Removes 32AC, 32AD, 35AC & 35CCB

March 28, 2025 17226 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT amends Income Tax Rules, effective April 1, 2025, revising Form 3CD, MSME interest provisions, buyback reporting, and loan/deposit classifications.

Madras HC directed continuation of stay till disposal of appeal before Appellate Authority

March 28, 2025 1422 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court directed to expeditiously dispose of the appeal filed before Appellate Authority and also held that stay granted shall continue to operate till the disposal of pending appeal.

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