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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 710703 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 720 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 308282 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 5193 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 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 4773 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 17910 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


Why tax benefit on home loan is overrated

December 30, 2021 1389 Views 0 comment Print

Are you planning to avail a home loan? Have you already availed a home loan but are not sure if you should prepay your loan or keep it as it is because of the associated tax benefit? If so, this article may help you decide your way forward. Although your bank must have already educated […]

CBDT sets up NFAC under Faceless Appeal Scheme, 2021

December 29, 2021 22161 Views 1 comment Print

CBDT sets up National Faceless Appeal Centre (NFAC), which shall have its headquarters at Delhi and shall comprise of the following Income-tax Authorities

CBDT notifies Income-tax Authority & Headquarters to facilitate Faceless Appeal

December 29, 2021 1230 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT notifies Income-tax Authority & Headquarters to facilitate Faceless Appeal vide Notification No.141/2021-Income Tax| Dated: 29th December, 2021. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF DIRECT TAXES) New Delhi Notification No.141/2021-Income Tax| Dated: 29th December, 2021 S.O. 5449(E).—In exercise of powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 120 of the Income-tax […]

Annual Information Statement – Off market credit transactions

December 28, 2021 83793 Views 4 comments Print

‘Annual Information Statement’ enables the taxpayer to view and verify the information available with the Income Tax Department; in case of discrepancies, provide feedback and also view as well as update the ‘Taxpayer Information Summary’ which is used for pre-filing the Income Tax Return. “Off market credit transactions’ is one of the information categories covered […]

Income Tax Dept searches in Uttar Pradesh & Karnataka

December 24, 2021 1182 Views 0 comment Print

The Income Tax Department carried out search and seizure operation on 18.12.2021 on various persons and their business entities, engaged in the business of civil construction and real estate and running educational institutes in UP and Karnataka. A Kolkata based entry operator has also been covered in the search operation.

Tax Saving Investments

December 21, 2021 2715 Views 0 comment Print

Introduction- The pleasure of receiving money may get reduced when a substantial part of money is paid by way of taxes. To maintain the pleasure, the money could better be invested in some tax saving schemes which will not only save taxes but will also provide returns. Let us take a look at some of […]

Annual Information Statement – Withdrawal of deposits under NSS

December 18, 2021 29451 Views 10 comments Print

Annual Information Statement – Withdrawal of deposits under National Savings Scheme (NSS) Till now, form 26AS being an annual tax statement contained information relating to taxes already paid by the taxpayer like tax deducted/ collected at source; self-assessment tax paid; advance tax paid etc. However, Finance Act 2020 inserted section 285BB to the Income Tax […]

Recent guidelines under Section 194O(4); Section 194Q(3) and Section 206C(1H)

November 30, 2021 8592 Views 0 comment Print

Recently, vide circular no. 20 of 2021 dated 25th November 2021, the Central Board of Direct Taxes has come up with various important clarifications on number of issues relating to provisions of section 194O(4); section 194Q(3) and section 206C(1H). The same is analyzed and explained in the current article. Briefs of all the three relevant […]

Test of residency for Individuals for taxation

November 26, 2021 3852 Views 0 comment Print

Test of Residency for Individuals Basic Condition for a person to be Resident Under Section 6(1) of the Income-tax Act, an individual is said to be resident in India in any previous year if he: (a) is in India in the previous year for a period or periods amounting in all to one hundred and […]

Alternate Minimum Tax – Applicability, Provisions & Calculation

November 1, 2021 40644 Views 0 comment Print

MEANING: Alternate Minimum Tax or AMT was came into existence for non-corporate taxpayers who works on same principles. Though, applicability, exemption, way of adjusting income and reporting requirement etc. differ from Minimum Alternate Tax. BASICS: As the name suggests, Alternate Minimum Tax is a minimum tax which is imposed on alternative to normal tax. AMT […]

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