Income Tax : The article argues that recurring demands for ITR deadline extensions arise from delayed AIS updates, late utility releases, and t...
Income Tax : Large cash deposits, credit card spending, FDs, and UPI transactions are monitored by tax authorities. Taxpayers must ensure their...
Income Tax : Resident and Ordinarily Resident taxpayers holding foreign assets or earning foreign income must disclose details in Schedule FA. ...
Income Tax : Family members actively working in a business without proper remuneration or tax reporting may create inconsistencies in ITRs, AIS...
Income Tax : AY 2026-27 requires structured reporting of long-term and short-term gains from shares and mutual funds. Particular attention is n...
CA, CS, CMA : Chandigarh Chartered Accountants Taxation Association has requested CBDT to immediately release pending ITR e-filing utilities for...
Income Tax : KSCAA requested the CBDT to release e-filing utilities and schemas for AY 2026-27 without delay, stating that pending utilities ar...
CA, CS, CMA : The Court found CBDT failed to follow its 2015 directive on timely ITR utility release. It ordered an affidavit with corrective st...
CA, CS, CMA : KSCAA urged CBDT to extend due dates for assessees under Section 92E, citing an omission in Circular No. 15/2025 that created inco...
Income Tax : Gujarat HC has directed CBDT to ensure that there is a mandatory one-month gap between date for furnishing tax audit reports (unde...
Income Tax : The Court emphasized that procedural defaults should not override substantive tax benefits where genuine hardship exists. It direc...
Income Tax : The Tribunal accepted that the taxpayer was pursuing rectification remedies and therefore condoned the delay in filing the appeal....
Corporate Law : The Calcutta High Court held that Income Tax Returns filed prior to the victim’s death could not be viewed with suspicion while ...
Service Tax : CESTAT Allahabad held that service tax demand raised merely on differences between ST-3 returns and Income Tax Returns without pro...
Income Tax : The case addresses the continued failure to release ITR utilities on time despite earlier court directions. The Court adjourned th...
Income Tax : CBDT clarified the presentation of error categories in Form U. The update ensures clearer reporting of incorrect income heads and ...
Income Tax : The corrigendum corrects technical errors in multiple ITR schedules, including CG and CYLA. It ensures accurate reporting and smoo...
Income Tax : CBDT corrected multiple clerical and structural errors across income tax return schedules. The changes ensure accurate reporting a...
Income Tax : The corrigendum fixes an incorrect aggregation formula in Schedule CG and wrong cross-references in Schedule UD. It ensures accura...
Income Tax : The corrigendum addresses formatting and reference errors in Schedule CG and Schedule OS. It clarifies reporting fields without al...
The notification addressed limitations in ITR-1 eligibility for multiple house properties. The amendment permits reporting of up to two properties, simplifying return filing for more taxpayers.
The Tribunal held that the assessee had furnished PAN, bank statements, confirmations, and financial details establishing the identity and source of the investor. Since the AO relied mainly on tracing further layers of transactions without adverse evidence against the assessee, the addition under section 68 was deleted.
The High Court held that once income is duly recorded in an Income Tax Return, the Tribunal need not examine the source of income in accident claims. Compensation was enhanced by applying correct multiplier and future prospects.
Free products, sponsored trips, and non-cash perks are now taxable under Section 194R if their value exceeds ₹20,000 annually. Brands must deduct 10% TDS, and creators must report the income in their ITR.
Budget 2026 introduces the new Income Tax Act, 2025 effective 1 April 2026. The existing law will continue for FY 2025-26, with major structural and compliance reforms ahead.
India has moved from a uniform ITR deadline to a category-based system linked to audits and income complexity. The reform improves compliance efficiency while remaining rooted in statutory authority.
The Finance Bill, 2026 proposes revised return-filing timelines to give taxpayers more preparation time. Non-audit business taxpayers gain an extended August deadline.
The tribunal held that a legitimate deduction cannot be denied merely due to an inadvertent reporting mistake in the return. The matter was remanded to verify facts and allow the deduction if otherwise admissible.
Resident taxpayers must report foreign assets and income under Schedule FA, even if tax isn’t affected. Non-disclosure can attract penalties under the Black Money Act, making accurate reporting essential.
The issue highlights how mismatches between AIS/26AS and ITR disclosures can invite scrutiny. Key takeaway: reconcile and justify all high-value transactions before filing.
