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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 710706 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 723 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 308288 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 5202 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 17913 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


Ruling on Benefit of India–Mauritius Treaty on Capital Gains (POEM/PPT/GAAR)

June 19, 2020 3324 Views 0 comment Print

AAR – Ruling on Benefit of India–Mauritius Treaty on Capital Gains taken by Tiger Global International Group in respect of Shares of Flipkart (Singapore Co) sold by Mauritius based Co to a Company in Luxembourg (which is controlled by Walmart) and the value of shares is derived from assets located in India Summary of Case […]

TDS Rates With Surcharge Applicability

June 19, 2020 61812 Views 1 comment Print

TDS: Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) is a mechanism that has been introduced by the Income Tax Department. Under this, the responsible person is supposed to deduct a certain percentage of income as tax before making the payment to the receiver. The payment includes salary, commission, professional fees, interest, rent, etc. So every person who is […]

Changes In ITR Form-1 (Sahaj) Notified For AY 2020-21

June 19, 2020 3459 Views 0 comment Print

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified the Income-tax Return Form-1 applicable for the Assessment Year (AY) 2020-21 vide Notification No. 31/2020 dated- 29th May, 2020. The applicability and Changes in the ITR Form is as under: Applicable For individuals being a resident (other than not ordinarily resident) having total income upto Rs.50 lakh, […]

Interpretation of Section 14A & Exception to Rule 34(5)- Covid-19

June 19, 2020 1935 Views 0 comment Print

The present case has again established a clear picture on the interpretation of Section 14A of the Act, with detailed explanation of various cases. It clearly explains that Section 14 of the Act will not apply if no exempt income is received or receivable during the relevant previous year.

Advance Pricing Agreements

June 17, 2020 32466 Views 2 comments Print

Evolution of advance pricing agreement concept in India The transfer pricing framework in India has been introduced through Finance Act, 2001 which requires determination of Arm Length Price (ALP) for all the international transaction between associated enterprises. Since then, the ALP determination has been the matter of long aged and numerous disputes between department of […]

ITR AY 2020-21 Changes/ Ready Reckoner

June 16, 2020 17886 Views 0 comment Print

This article is bifurcated into four parts and is updated for the ITR of AY 2020-21. Part A: Person liable to file return as per section 139 Part B: Due date to file return Part C: Brief of Rule 12 and which return to be filed Part D: Changes in ITR forms Part A: Person […]

Gearing up for Assessment Year 2020-21 & Subsequent Years

June 16, 2020 1884 Views 0 comment Print

This article shall provide an insight into changes in Income tax forms, additional disclosures required by income tax department and main considerations while filing Income tax returns. It is advisable for us to begin the groundwork and avoid the late hour rushes because new ITR forms require additional details and disclosures.  

Powers of ITAT with regards to rectification

June 16, 2020 7116 Views 1 comment Print

Under the Income Tax Act, the orders given by the Appellate Tribunal comes under the preview of section 254. The section states that once both parties are given equal opportunity of being heard, the tribunal can put forth the decision that it thinks fit. Further, under the second subsection, it is stated that if there […]

Resident Status – Resident & Resident but Not Ordinary Resident

June 16, 2020 160089 Views 4 comments Print

Resident Status of a ‘Resident’, Resident but Not Ordinary Resident (RNOR) under the Income Tax Act, 1961 in light of Finance Act, 2020 In India the residential status of a person plays a vital role in determining the taxability of income of any person. The Income Tax Act, 1961 follows the residence-based taxation system wherein […]

TCS on goods sale | section 206C(1H) | Ambiguity in Provisions

June 16, 2020 31095 Views 4 comments Print

Practical Ambiguity of Newly Proposed Provision of TCS On Sale of Goods Under Section 206 C (1H) of The Income-Tax Act, 1961, Introduced By The Finance Act, 2020 To Be Effective From 1st October 2020 Provision of TCS on sale of goods under section 206C sub –section (1H) To curb and track usage of unaccounted […]

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