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Tax Benefits Available to Senior Citizens

Income Tax : Learn about the income tax benefits available to resident senior and very senior citizens, including higher exemption limits, dedu...

June 24, 2026 710718 Views 150 comments Print

FAQs on TDS or TCS on sale or Purchase of Goods

Income Tax : This guide explains the applicability of TDS under Section 194Q and TCS under Section 206C(1H), including thresholds, rates, and c...

June 23, 2026 5034 Views 0 comment Print

FAQs on Section 80TTA and Section 80TTB deduction

Income Tax : Learn the difference between Sections 80TTA and 80TTB, including eligibility, deduction limits, and the types of interest income c...

June 23, 2026 8340 Views 0 comment Print

Depreciation under Income-tax Act and Companies Act

Income Tax : This article explains depreciation provisions under the Income-tax Act and Companies Act, including WDV, SLM, additional depreciat...

June 17, 2026 729 Views 0 comment Print

Tax Deduction/Collection Account Number (TAN)

Income Tax : 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...

June 15, 2026 308297 Views 23 comments Print


Latest News


Salient Features of Income Tax Act 2025

Income Tax : The issue was complexity in the existing tax law. It was clarified that the new Act simplifies structure by reducing sections and ...

April 29, 2026 9801 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax Exemption on Disability Pension Continues Under Income-tax Act 2025

Income Tax : The exemption for disability pension has been preserved under the Income-tax Act, 2025 to maintain the relief previously available...

March 18, 2026 5220 Views 2 comments Print

No New Digital Search Powers Under Section 247 of New Income Tax Act 2025

Income Tax : The Government clarified that the new income tax search provision does not expand powers or permit AI-based digital surveillance, ...

February 10, 2026 2097 Views 0 comment Print

Govt. Clarifies Tax Exemption for STs, No New Proposals

Income Tax : Govt. confirms no changes to the process of tax exemptions for STs in Meghalaya, clarifying no certificates are needed to claim ex...

December 6, 2024 1338 Views 0 comment Print

Celebrating Income Tax Day 2024: A Journey of Transformation

Income Tax : Explore Income Tax Day 2024s history, significance, and key updates from Budget 2024-25, including enhanced deductions and revised...

July 23, 2024 951 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Refund Cannot Be Adjusted Against Disputed Demand Pending Appeal & Stay Application: Calcutta HC

Income Tax : The Calcutta High Court held that refund adjustment against a disputed tax demand was unsustainable when both a stay application a...

June 11, 2026 312 Views 0 comment Print

Reassessment Notice Quashed as Issued Beyond Surviving Limitation Under TOLA and Section 149

Income Tax : The High Court held that only 30 days of limitation survived after applying TOLA and Supreme Court rulings. Notices issued after e...

March 2, 2026 1668 Views 0 comment Print

Court Must Inform Income Tax Dept of Large Cash Claims, But Cannot Compel PAN Disclosure

Income Tax : The High Court held that courts must intimate the Income Tax Department when suits involve cash transactions exceeding Rs.2 lakh. ...

February 12, 2026 7119 Views 0 comment Print

₹100 Crore U/s 153A Addition Quashed: Seized Third-Party Paper Not Incriminating for Completed Year

Income Tax : ITAT Delhi held that for an unabated year, additions under section 153A require incriminating material. A seized loose sheet and r...

January 31, 2026 759 Views 0 comment Print

Reassessment Quashed for Issuance of Notice Outside Faceless Regime

Income Tax : The issue was whether reassessment could be initiated by a jurisdictional officer after faceless schemes became mandatory. The Tri...

January 16, 2026 1926 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Finance Act 2026

Income Tax : The Finance Act, 2026 prescribes income-tax rates, surcharge, and cess for the assessment year 2026–27. It establishes the legal...

March 30, 2026 4776 Views 0 comment Print

Income-Tax Act, 2025 Receives President’s Assent; To Apply From April 1, 2026

Income Tax : The official copy of the Income Tax Act, 2025, is now available. Download the full text to review new tax rates, compliance rules,...

August 21, 2025 17916 Views 0 comment Print

Taxation Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025

Income Tax : Summary of the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025, covering new tax exemptions for pension funds and foreign investors, and chang...

August 21, 2025 1437 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT notifies ITR 1 and SUGAM (ITR-4) for FY 2025-26

Income Tax : Learn about the latest changes in Income Tax Rules, 2025. Key amendments include updates to ITR forms and provisions for capital g...

April 29, 2025 11943 Views 0 comment Print

Section 35: Auroville Foundation Recognized for Research Tax Benefits

Income Tax : Notification 102/2024 designates Auroville Foundation as an approved institution for social science research under the Income Tax ...

September 18, 2024 801 Views 0 comment Print


Profits and Gains of Business or Profession – Income Tax Provisions

April 10, 2026 2421 Views 0 comment Print

This covers how business income is computed under the Income-tax Act, including normal and presumptive methods. It explains deductions, disallowances, and treatment of various receipts under PGBP.

Transfer Pricing under Income Tax Act: ALP, AEs & Compliance Framework

April 9, 2026 1533 Views 0 comment Print

This explains the new block assessment mechanism allowing ALP to apply across multiple years. It emphasizes reduced disputes and streamlined compliance under prescribed conditions.

Various Types of Assessment of Income under Income Tax Act, 1961

April 9, 2026 2118 Views 0 comment Print

The framework outlines different assessment types to verify income and tax liability. It ensures accuracy through self, summary, scrutiny, and reassessment procedures.

Faceless Income Tax Proceedings: Evolution, Framework & Procedure

April 9, 2026 1047 Views 0 comment Print

The framework introduces electronic assessments, appeals, and penalties without physical interaction. It enhances transparency and efficiency through automated allocation and digital processes.

Income-tax Authorities: Hierarchy, Powers, Jurisdiction & Procedural Rules

April 9, 2026 2817 Views 0 comment Print

The framework outlines the hierarchy of tax authorities and the role of CBDT in administration. It clarifies that while CBDT can issue directions, it cannot influence assessment outcomes.

Advance Ruling under Income Tax

April 9, 2026 774 Views 0 comment Print

Only specified applicants such as non-residents, certain residents, and public sector companies can apply. The ruling clarifies tax implications within defined eligibility conditions.

Income Tax Search & Seizure: Powers, Procedures & Taxpayer Rights

April 9, 2026 1968 Views 0 comment Print

The framework clarifies that search operations can be initiated only when authorities have credible information and recorded reasons. It ensures that such powers are exercised with statutory safeguards and not arbitrarily.

Penalties Imposable under Income-tax Act, 1961

April 9, 2026 912 Views 0 comment Print

The framework outlines penalties for defaults like under-reporting, TDS failures, and non-compliance, while allowing relief where reasonable cause is proven. It balances enforcement with procedural safeguards.

Unexplained Income: Taxation under Sections 68 to 69D of Income-tax Act

April 9, 2026 1020 Views 1 comment Print

Income without satisfactory explanation is taxed at a special high rate under Section 115BBE. The provisions place strict liability on taxpayers to justify the nature and source of funds.

TCS mechanism under Section 206C of Income-tax Act, 1961

April 9, 2026 960 Views 0 comment Print

The framework outlines when TCS must be collected on goods, services, and remittances. It clarifies applicable rates, timing, and compliance requirements under tax law.

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