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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 25, 2026 308267 Views 23 comments Print

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 710697 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 717 Views 0 comment 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 5187 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 4767 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


Aadhar PAN Linkage, Procedure & Penalty

April 29, 2021 9810 Views 0 comment Print

The government extended date to link Aadhaar with PAN from 31st March 2021 to 30th June 2021. Announcement for the same was done by the Official Twitter handle of Income Tax India at 7:54 pm on 31st March 2021. The income tax department in its tweet said: Central government extends the last date for linking […]

Extend Return filing/compliances due dates falling in April-2021

April 26, 2021 20439 Views 3 comments Print

We request you to go through our letter once again and extend the necessary deadlines especially for GST, Income Tax, Companies Act, etc. on an urgent basis to enable the free flow of work and to lessen the hardships of Individuals and other Professional members.

Section 40(a)(ia) disallowance for payment made to Non resident shipping companies – Draft submission

April 26, 2021 3474 Views 0 comment Print

Draft submission regarding applicability of section 194C , 195 and disallowance u/s 40(a)(ia) with regard to payment made to Non resident shipping companies Addition of Rs.4,61,811/- u/s 40(a)(ia) of the Income Tax Act for failure to deduct tax at source. This relates to AY 2007-08 The facts are that during the course of assessment proceedings, […]

Extend limitation date of Income Tax Assessments/Re-assessments

April 24, 2021 6183 Views 2 comments Print

Income Tax Gazetted Officers Association has represented to CBDT on Difficulties in completing Time barring actions in connection with Assessments/Re-assessments in FeAS Regime and Central Charges as well as in issuing notices for re-opening assessments and Demanded for further extension of limitation date. Full Text of the representation is as follows:- INCOME TAX GAZETTED OFFICERS […]

Tax planning for Individuals under Income Tax Act

April 24, 2021 18543 Views 3 comments Print

Paying tax is an important responsibility of an individual towards a nation, however, at the same time, with financial planning you can save your taxes while fulfilling your responsibility by using the tax saving schemes given by the government. Tax planning is an integral part of a financial plan that helps in the reduction of […]

Section 6 related to Resident in India including Concept of Deemed Resident

April 12, 2021 28305 Views 0 comment Print

Determination of the residential status under Income Tax Act plays a vital role in to determine whether a person comes under the tax net or not. Section 6 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 deals about the concept of resident for Income tax purposes. Finance Act 2020 dated 23.03.2020 amends Section 6 of the Income Tax Act. This article will throw light on the amendments to Section 6 vide Finance Act 2020 dated 23.03.2020.The said amendment will come into effect from 1st  April, 2021.

Additions Made Without Giving Copy of Statement of Witness & Cross Examination not Valid

April 7, 2021 1971 Views 0 comment Print

ACIT Vs Jain Jewellery (ITAT Delhi) In the case of Jain Jewellery vs. ACIT,  ITA No. 4571/DEL/2017 (AY 2012-13) additions were made on the basis of statements of third parties regarding bogus purchases. Total amount of purchases was Rs. 20495150/-. Additions restricted to 25%  by CIT(A).  On appeal before ITAT entire additions were deleted due […]

Immunity provisions under section 270AA with possible posers

April 5, 2021 36483 Views 1 comment Print

Finance Act, 2016 inserts, with effect from 1-4-2017, a new section 270AA in the Act empowering an Assessing Officer to grant immunity from imposition of penalty under section 270A of the Act as well as initiation of prosecution proceedings under section 276C and section 276CC of the Act on certain terms and conditions. Section 270AA of the Act reads as under: [Immunity from imposition of penalty, etc. 270AA. (1) An assessee may […]

Taxation of Listed Shares

April 5, 2021 9336 Views 10 comments Print

The taxation of capital gain on the shares transactions has gone through a bunch of changes in the last few years, so it is very critical for a professional as well as for assessee to understand the concept of taxation of capital gain on listed shares. Transactions in stock market can be Intra Day Transactions […]

Request for extension of time to file returns of income

April 2, 2021 54027 Views 53 comments Print

Request for extension of time to file the returns of income U/s. 139(4) of the Income-tax Act 1961 (the Act) – Unsatisfactory working of income tax computer portal and spread of another wave of Corona virus in certain parts of country

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