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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 308276 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 4770 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


Income Tax Slabs for Salaried Individuals & HUF For FY 2020-21

May 8, 2020 30972 Views 2 comments Print

This article unwinds the features of the new tax structure,compares the new tax scheme v/s the old to provide you with relief from the dilemma. The tax regime to choose to pay the minimum tax will depend upon individuals and is purely based on income and investments made by the taxpayer.

How To Choose Tax Regime | Old Vs New | Individual & HUF

May 8, 2020 9564 Views 1 comment Print

The Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Union Budget, 2020 introduced new Income Tax regime. In New Income Tax regime, there is an option for individuals and HUF (Hindu Undivided Family) to pay taxes at lower rates. They have to select the Tax regime for the year in the beginning of the Financial Year (FY). Now, many are confused […]

How to get stay on income tax demand under Section 220(6)

April 29, 2020 93459 Views 2 comments Print

Whenever assessing officer issues assessment order u/s 143(3), 147, 271(1)(c) along with it notice of demand u/s 156 is also raised. This demand notice is usually required to be paid within 30 days of service/receipt of the same. In case assessee fails to pay the demand within the required time, he/she becomes assessee in default.

Clarification on Section 115BAC of the Income tax Act, 1961

April 21, 2020 9819 Views 0 comment Print

A New section, 115BAC has been introduced vide clause 53 of the Finance Act, 2020 with respect to tax on Individuals and HUF. The said section will apply from AY 21-22 and subsequent AY’s. The said scheme provides for concessional rate of tax as follows: Sl. No Income New Rate – 115BAC Existing Rates 1 […]

Cost Inflation Index [Explanation (v) to Section 48 of Income Tax]

April 14, 2020 34950 Views 1 comment Print

As per Incoem Tax- COST INFLATION INDEX in relation to a previous year, means such index as the Central Government may, having regard to 75% of average rise in the Consumer Price Index (urban) for the immediately preceding previous year to such previous year, by notification in the official Gazette, specify, in this behalf.

Section 80 IBA | Affordable Housing Scheme | Income Tax Deduction

April 13, 2020 25704 Views 5 comments Print

Sub: Opinion on Section 80-IBA of Income Tax Act, 1961 (i.e Affordable Housing Scheme) (I) Facts of the Case: Brief Description on Section 80-IBA of Income Tax, 1961 (Housing For All) Scheme. (II) Analysis : Provisions of Section 80- IBA of Income Tax Act, 1961: (1) Deduction of 100% profits to Affordable Housing Projects: Where […]

Advance Ruling under the Income Tax Act

April 8, 2020 5799 Views 0 comment Print

And to address the uncertainty in case of a specific transaction related to a particular taxpayer, a Quasi Judicial Body known as Authority for Advance Rulings (AAR) is formed to provide Advance Rulings in respect of the transactions undertaken or proposed to be undertaken by applicant coming under the scope of Advance Ruling Mechanism. AAR functions independent of the Income Tax Authority in India.

Exemption on Tax paid by Govt or Indian concern on certain income of a foreign company

April 2, 2020 13140 Views 1 comment Print

Tax paid by the Government or Indian concern on certain income of a foreign company – Section 10(6A), 10(6B), 10(6BB) and 10(6C) Provisions of section 10(6A), section 10(6B), section 10(6BB) and section 10(6C) of the Income Tax Act provides various exemption towards tax paid by the Government / Indian concern on certain types of income of […]

Section 10(6) Remuneration received by an individual who is not a citizen of India

April 1, 2020 44586 Views 0 comment Print

Provisions of section 10(6) of the Income Tax Act covers the following exemptions – 1. Section 10(6)(ii) – Remuneration received as an official of various offices or remuneration received as a trade commissioner or other official representative 2. Section 10(6)(vi) – Remuneration received as an employee of the foreign enterprise. 3. Section 10(6)(viii) – Remuneration […]

Section 10(2A) Exemption towards share of income from firm/LLP

March 30, 2020 264132 Views 3 comments Print

Provisions of section 10(2A) of the Income Tax Act exempts share of profit received by a partner in the total income of the partnership firm/LLP. The main objective of granting the exemption,under section 10(2A) to the share of profit received by the partner, is the avoidance of double taxation. The present article meticulously explains the […]

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