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FAQs on Faceless Income-tax Proceedings

Income Tax : The Income Tax Department explains how faceless assessments under Section 144B operate through the e-Filing portal without requiri...

June 20, 2026 5532 Views 1 comment Print

Income Tax Department: Double Standards

Income Tax : The case highlights denial of TDS credit after an incorrect TAN was reported in the income tax return, even though the correct TDS...

June 18, 2026 600 Views 0 comment Print

Don’t Blindly Trust Form 16: One Small Error Can Trigger a Huge Tax Demand

Income Tax : The case demonstrates how an incorrect exemption claim based on Form 16 led to scrutiny and penalty proceedings. The Tribunal ulti...

June 15, 2026 2571 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 308576 Views 23 comments Print

High-Value Transactions Can Trigger Income Tax Notices Due to ITR Mismatch

Income Tax : Large cash deposits, credit card spending, FDs, and UPI transactions are monitored by tax authorities. Taxpayers must ensure their...

June 9, 2026 792 Views 2 comments Print


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CBI Arrests Income Tax Stenographer for Taking Rs.1.5 Lakh Bribe

Income Tax : A government official was arrested for demanding and accepting ₹1.5 lakh to wipe off outstanding tax liabilities. The key takeaw...

February 4, 2026 1323 Views 0 comment Print

CAG Compendium on Impact of Audit on Income Tax & GST Administration

Income Tax : The C&AG’s audits ensure proper assessment, collection, and allocation of direct taxes, identifying evasion risks and improving ...

November 27, 2025 1578 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT releases Advance Pricing Agreement Programme Annual Report 2024–25

Income Tax : CBDT’s 2024-25 APA report details 174 new agreements, including record bilateral deals, advancing tax certainty and reducing cro...

October 24, 2025 2298 Views 0 comment Print

AOTAA Seeks Extension of ITR and Tax Audit Report Filing Deadlines

Income Tax : All Odisha Tax Advocates Association requests due date extensions for AY 2025-26 ITRs and Tax Audit Reports citing portal glitches...

September 12, 2025 6615 Views 0 comment Print

BJP CA cell demanded Amnesty Scheme for Partnership Firms

Corporate Law : Professionals request an amnesty scheme for partnership firms in Maharashtra to regularize past lapses and ease compliance with Re...

May 6, 2025 14856 Views 1 comment Print


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Anticipatory Bail to Former IAS Officer was dismissed as there was possibility of tampering evidence in corruption case

Income Tax : Having regard to the gravity of the allegations, the ongoing investigation, the requirement of further probe into digital and fina...

July 6, 2026 93 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Remands Consultancy Fee Disallowance as Additional Evidence on Service Rendition Was Not Examined

Income Tax : ITAT Bangalore restored the issue of consultancy fee deduction to the Assessing Officer after noting that additional evidence rela...

June 5, 2026 159 Views 0 comment Print

Gujarat HC Quashes Section 263 Notice as AO’s DVO-Based Valuation Was Plausible

Income Tax : The Gujarat High Court held that revisional powers under Section 263 cannot be invoked merely because the Commissioner prefers ano...

May 9, 2026 318 Views 0 comment Print

Seized amount being proceeds of crime cannot be recovered by income tax department prior to conclusion of PMLA trial

Income Tax : Delhi High Court held that seized amount is prima facie proceeds of crime and not lawful income hence to treat such amounts as tax...

September 29, 2025 1230 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai Allows Advertisement Expenses as Revenue Deduction – Deletes ₹2.44 Cr Addition

Income Tax : Mumbai ITAT allowed Mahindra & Mahindra's appeal, holding that advertisement and sales promotion expenses of ₹3.26 Cr for 'Mahin...

September 28, 2025 693 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


CBDT Revises monetary limits for jurisdiction of Wards & Circles in JAO charges in Delhi

Income Tax : The Income Tax Department increased monetary thresholds for assigning cases between ITOs and D/ACITs in Delhi Region. The revised ...

May 15, 2026 1905 Views 0 comment Print

FM message to Income Tax Department on 161st Income Tax Day

Income Tax : Nirmala Sitharaman Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Government of India Dy. No. 1759745 FM/FMP/2021 22/07/21 Message My h...

July 22, 2021 1338 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT IEC services not available from 01st June to 6th June 2021

DGFT : Following DGFT services will not be available from 1 st June 2021 to 6th June 2021: i. Application for a new IEC ii. Application f...

May 26, 2021 1056 Views 0 comment Print

Proceeding in CCD case was as per law: Income Tax Department

Income Tax : A note said to be written by Shri. V G Siddhartha (VGS) of CCD is doing the rounds. Among others it was mentioned in the note abou...

July 30, 2019 2742 Views 0 comment Print

No Income Tax Scrutiny of Senior Citizens and Small Tax payers Having Gross Income less then 10 Lakh

Income Tax : The Income Tax Department today said that tax returns filed by senior citizens above 60 years and small taxpayers with gross total...

February 29, 2012 58131 Views 12 comments Print


Latest Posts in Income tax department

Anticipatory Bail to Former IAS Officer was dismissed as there was possibility of tampering evidence in corruption case

July 6, 2026 93 Views 0 comment Print

Having regard to the gravity of the allegations, the ongoing investigation, the requirement of further probe into digital and financial evidence, and the possibility of influencing witnesses or obstructing the investigation, the applicant had failed to make out a case for the exercise of the Court’s discretionary jurisdiction to grant anticipatory bail. Hence, the anticipatory bail application was dismissed.

FAQs on Faceless Income-tax Proceedings

June 20, 2026 5532 Views 1 comment Print

The Income Tax Department explains how faceless assessments under Section 144B operate through the e-Filing portal without requiring personal interaction. The FAQs also cover notices, responses, rectification requests, and outstanding demand procedures.

Income Tax Department: Double Standards

June 18, 2026 600 Views 0 comment Print

The case highlights denial of TDS credit after an incorrect TAN was reported in the income tax return, even though the correct TDS appeared in Form 26AS, AIS and the department’s records.

Don’t Blindly Trust Form 16: One Small Error Can Trigger a Huge Tax Demand

June 15, 2026 2571 Views 0 comment Print

The case demonstrates how an incorrect exemption claim based on Form 16 led to scrutiny and penalty proceedings. The Tribunal ultimately granted relief after recognizing the taxpayer s genuine reliance on employer disclosures.

Tax Deduction/Collection Account Number (TAN)

June 15, 2026 308576 Views 23 comments Print

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 exemptions, duplicate TAN rules, penalties, and compliance requirements.

High-Value Transactions Can Trigger Income Tax Notices Due to ITR Mismatch

June 9, 2026 792 Views 2 comments Print

Large cash deposits, credit card spending, FDs, and UPI transactions are monitored by tax authorities. Taxpayers must ensure their transaction volumes align with declared income to avoid scrutiny.

ITAT Remands Consultancy Fee Disallowance as Additional Evidence on Service Rendition Was Not Examined

June 5, 2026 159 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore restored the issue of consultancy fee deduction to the Assessing Officer after noting that additional evidence relating to services rendered had not been examined. The Tribunal directed a fresh review of the expenditure claim in light of the new material.

Don’t Rush Your ITR: Why Filing for FY 2026-27 Before 15 June Is a Bad Idea  

June 1, 2026 9987 Views 6 comments Print

Taxpayers are advised to wait until departmental records are fully updated before filing AY 2026-27 returns. Filing too early may lead to mismatches, notices, and refund delays.

Commonly observed AIS mismatches that can Trigger Income Tax Notice

May 20, 2026 4017 Views 0 comment Print

The Income-tax Department is increasingly relying on AI-based verification and automated reconciliation systems to detect discrepancies in ITR filings. Mismatches between AIS, Form 26AS, bank records, and ITR disclosures may lead to scrutiny or notices.

CBDT Revises monetary limits for jurisdiction of Wards & Circles in JAO charges in Delhi

May 15, 2026 1905 Views 0 comment Print

The Income Tax Department increased monetary thresholds for assigning cases between ITOs and D/ACITs in Delhi Region. The revised limits aim to streamline jurisdictional allocation and improve administrative efficiency in tax assessments.

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