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Powers of Income-tax Authorities under Section 142 of Income-tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : An analysis of Section 142 of the Income-tax Act, 1961, detailing the powers of the Assessing Officer, statutory limitations, and ...

September 16, 2025 1938 Views 0 comment Print

Section 142(1) and 148 cannot operate concurrently: ITAT Dehradun

Income Tax : Discover pivotal case of Uttrakhand Poorv Sainik Kalyan Nigam Ltd. vs ITO, where ITAT Dehradun established that Section 142(1) and...

August 14, 2023 4629 Views 0 comment Print

Overview of amendments in section 142(2A) of Income Tax Act,1961 vide Finance Act 2023

Income Tax : Finance Act, 2023 introduced amendments to Section 142(2A) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. This article provides an overview and anal...

June 16, 2023 6783 Views 0 comment Print

Inquiry under Section 142 or 142A of Income Tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : Understand the implications of Income Tax Act Sections 142 and 142A, covering notices to submit returns, making inquiries, and pro...

September 13, 2022 6771 Views 0 comment Print

Notices Under Section 142(1) of Income Tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : Explore the nuances of Income Tax Notices under Section 142(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Learn when these notices are issued, h...

September 13, 2022 20037 Views 0 comment Print


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Oracle India challenge special audit direction by income tax department in Delhi high court

Income Tax : Oracle India has approached Delhi High Court challenging the order of the government which had asked it to undertake a special aud...

January 15, 2010 1691 Views 0 comment Print

Granting of power to the assessing officer to extend the time for completion of special audit under sub-section (2A) of section 142

Income Tax : Sub-sections (2A) to (2D) of section 142 deal with power of Assessing Officer to order a special audit. Such power is required to ...

April 4, 2009 630 Views 0 comment Print


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Section 68 Addition Deleted as Earlier Accepted Shares Can’t Be Held Bogus: ITAT Kolkata

Income Tax : ITAT ruled that genuine sale proceeds supported by books, bank records and purchaser details cannot be treated as unexplained cash...

July 1, 2026 2214 Views 0 comment Print

CIT(A) Can Remand Best Judgment Reassessment Due to Assessee’s Non-Compliance: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : ITAT Delhi held that the CIT(A) validly remanded a best judgment reassessment after repeated non-compliance by the assessee. The T...

June 28, 2026 156 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Quashes Assessment as Jurisdictional AO Never Issued Section 143(2) Notice

Income Tax : The ITAT held that a scrutiny assessment cannot survive where the jurisdictional Assessing Officer failed to issue the mandatory n...

June 27, 2026 255 Views 0 comment Print

Ahmedabad ITAT Quashes Reassessment Beyond Four Years as Mere Change of Opinion; Deletes ₹1.33 Crore Disallowance Under Section 37(1)

Income Tax : The ITAT held that payments made to directors represented arranger fees and not prohibited sub-brokerage under SEBI Regulations. I...

June 27, 2026 51 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Quashes Section 263 Revision as AO Examined Depreciation Claim During Scrutiny

Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai held that the Assessing Officer had conducted detailed enquiries on depreciation claimed on concession rights during c...

June 23, 2026 477 Views 0 comment Print


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CBDT notifies Prescribed Income-tax Authority’ under Section 143(2) for Returns

Income Tax : CBDT hereby authorises the Assistant Commissioner of Income-tax/Deputy Commissioner of Income-tax (NaFAC) having her / his headqua...

March 31, 2021 7191 Views 0 comment Print

Instruction regarding utilization of info. in AIRs

Income Tax : It has also been brought to notice of the Board that in some cases, the address of transacting parties given in AIRs is not comple...

August 20, 2007 723 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Posts in section 142

Section 68 Addition Deleted as Earlier Accepted Shares Can’t Be Held Bogus: ITAT Kolkata

July 1, 2026 2214 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT ruled that genuine sale proceeds supported by books, bank records and purchaser details cannot be treated as unexplained cash credits.

CIT(A) Can Remand Best Judgment Reassessment Due to Assessee’s Non-Compliance: ITAT Delhi

June 28, 2026 156 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that the CIT(A) validly remanded a best judgment reassessment after repeated non-compliance by the assessee. The Tribunal ruled that the proviso to Section 251(1)(a) empowered the appellate authority to order a fresh reassessment.

ITAT Quashes Assessment as Jurisdictional AO Never Issued Section 143(2) Notice

June 27, 2026 255 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT held that a scrutiny assessment cannot survive where the jurisdictional Assessing Officer failed to issue the mandatory notice under Section 143(2). It ruled that the defect rendered the entire assessment void ab initio despite transfer of the case.

Ahmedabad ITAT Quashes Reassessment Beyond Four Years as Mere Change of Opinion; Deletes ₹1.33 Crore Disallowance Under Section 37(1)

June 27, 2026 51 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT held that payments made to directors represented arranger fees and not prohibited sub-brokerage under SEBI Regulations. It deleted the entire disallowance under Section 37(1), finding no violation of law.

ITAT Quashes Section 263 Revision as AO Examined Depreciation Claim During Scrutiny

June 23, 2026 477 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that the Assessing Officer had conducted detailed enquiries on depreciation claimed on concession rights during complete scrutiny and adopted a permissible view. Since the twin conditions under Section 263 were not satisfied, the revision order was quashed.

Section 80-IA Deduction Reopening Set Aside as Enterprise Was Incorrectly Identified

June 21, 2026 177 Views 0 comment Print

The Bombay High Court held that reassessment beyond four years was invalid because the assessee had fully and truly disclosed all material facts during the original assessment. The notice under Section 148 and related proceedings were quashed.

Wrong Section, Wrong Assessment: Bangalore ITAT Annuls Section 143(3) Order Passed After Search

June 19, 2026 342 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore held that once a search under Section 132 was conducted, the assessment for the relevant year had to proceed under Section 147/148 in accordance with the post-2021 statutory scheme.

Bangalore ITAT Condones 367-Day Delay and Rejects Challenge to NFAC Jurisdiction in Reassessment Case

June 16, 2026 222 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal condoned the delayed appeal filing after finding sufficient cause and allowed the matter to proceed. It also clarified that reassessment jurisdiction remains valid despite arguments regarding faceless assessment provisions.

CIT(A) cannot Change Section of Addition from 69C to 69B Without Notice: ITAT Delhi

June 16, 2026 435 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Delhi ruled that the CIT(A) cannot reclassify an addition under a different provision of the Income-tax Act without issuing a specific notice to the taxpayer. The decision reinforces the limits of appellate powers and upholds principles of natural justice.

Hyderabad ITAT Quashes Reassessment: No Notice Under Section 143(2), Entire Assessment Held Void

June 15, 2026 282 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal quashed the reassessment after finding that the Assessing Officer failed to issue notice under Section 143(2). The decision confirms that compliance with this statutory requirement is indispensable in reassessment proceedings.

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