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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 710682 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 5031 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 714 Views 0 comment Print

Tax Deduction/Collection Account Number (TAN)

Income Tax : The Income-tax Act mandates obtaining and quoting TAN because it serves as a unique identifier for all TDS and TCS compliance obli...

June 15, 2026 308240 Views 23 comments Print


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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 5184 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 309 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 1923 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 4761 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 17907 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


Tax Residency Certificate: Sufficient Proof to establish residency – Bombay HC

July 21, 2023 1542 Views 0 comment Print

In present facts of the case, the Hon’ble High Court have upheld the Judgment of ITAT wherein it was observed that the tax residency certificate is sufficient to determine the proof of residency and the income-tax authorities cannot ignore the valid tax residency certificate issued by the Government authority of the other contracting state, that is, Singapore.

Types of Taxes in India

July 20, 2023 13062 Views 0 comment Print

Dive into the world of Indian taxation with insights into direct and indirect taxes. Explore the nuances of Income Tax, Gift Tax, Wealth Tax, and more under direct taxes. Uncover the impact of Service Tax, Value Added Tax (VAT), Customs Tax, and others as part of indirect taxes. Stay informed on the ever-evolving tax landscape.

Notice and order passed against non-extant entity is untenable

June 26, 2023 819 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that notice u/s 148 and order thereon issued and passed against a non-extant entity cannot be complied with and hence liable to be set aside.

Employees’s share in relevant funds should be deposited before due date for claiming deduction u/s 36(1)(va)

June 15, 2023 783 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that the deduction u/s 36(1)(va) of the Income Tax Act can be allowed only if the employees’ share in the relevant funds is deposited by the employer before the due date stipulated in respective Acts.

Amount transferred to reverse fund is to be included for computation of income of NBFC

June 14, 2023 2394 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Kolkata held that amount meant to be transferred to reserve fund, as per section 45-IC of the RBI Act, very well falls in the definition of income of the assessee and accordingly, such amount is to be included for the purpose of computation of income under the Income Tax Act.

Penalty u/s 271B not leviable on local authority as it cannot be considered to be engaged in business

June 14, 2023 546 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that penalty under section 271B of the Income Tax Act not leviable as assessee is a local authority and it cannot be considered to be one engaged in ‘business’ or to be earning profit.

Income not taxable in India merely because overseas employer paid salary into NRE account in India

June 14, 2023 2781 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad held that income is not taxable in India merely because the overseas employer paid salary into NRE account of the assessee in India.

Exemption u/s 54B is available to HUF with effect from 1st April 2013

June 13, 2023 1434 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that post amendment by Finance Act, 2012 which is effective from 1st April 2013, the exemption u/s 54B of the Income Tax Act is also available to HUF.

Few terms explained in layman’s language as per Income Tax Act in India

June 12, 2023 3270 Views 0 comment Print

Demystify complex taxation terms under the Income Tax Act in India with simplified explanations. Understand key concepts like income, taxable income, deductions, exemptions, assessment year, advance tax, TDS, tax return, tax credit, penalties, tax residency, capital gain, tax audit, tax evasion, tax planning, APA, tax deductible, and GST. Gain insights into the layman’s language definitions to navigate the tax landscape effectively. For personalized advice on tax matters, consult with a Chartered Accountant with over 5 years of experience.

Benefit of deduction u/s 80IA available towards interest income earned on fixed deposit

June 12, 2023 1836 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that benefit of deduction under section 80IA of the Income Tax Act eligible for interest income earned on fixed deposit.

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