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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 1908 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 4581 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 6744 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 6738 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 20013 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 1688 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 621 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


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 186 Views 0 comment Print

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

Income Tax : The Bombay High Court held that reassessment beyond four years was invalid because the assessee had fully and truly disclosed all ...

June 21, 2026 147 Views 0 comment Print

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

Income Tax : ITAT Bangalore held that once a search under Section 132 was conducted, the assessment for the relevant year had to proceed under ...

June 19, 2026 201 Views 0 comment Print

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

Income Tax : The Tribunal condoned the delayed appeal filing after finding sufficient cause and allowed the matter to proceed. It also clarifie...

June 16, 2026 204 Views 0 comment Print

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

Income Tax : The ITAT Delhi ruled that the CIT(A) cannot reclassify an addition under a different provision of the Income-tax Act without issui...

June 16, 2026 363 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


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 6999 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 714 Views 0 comment Print


Deduction u/s 36(1)(va) available only if employees’ share is deposited by employer before due date

March 29, 2023 8775 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that the deduction u/s 36(1)(va) of the Income Tax Act can be allowed only if the employees’ share in the provident fund and ESI fund is deposited by the employer before the due date stipulated in respective Acts.

Penalty u/s 271(1)(b) not imposable for non-compliance of section 142(1)

February 28, 2023 5631 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Jodhpur held that penalty under section 271(1)(b) of the Income Tax Act not imposable for non-compliance of section 142(1) of the Income Tax Act.

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

September 13, 2022 6738 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the implications of Income Tax Act Sections 142 and 142A, covering notices to submit returns, making inquiries, and providing opportunities to assesses. Learn about directions for audits and consequences of non-compliance. Stay informed to ensure tax compliance.

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

September 13, 2022 20013 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the nuances of Income Tax Notices under Section 142(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Learn when these notices are issued, how to deal with them, and the potential penalties for non-compliance. Stay informed about the procedures to follow and ensure greater tax compliance.

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

March 31, 2021 6999 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT hereby authorises the Assistant Commissioner of Income-tax/Deputy Commissioner of Income-tax (NaFAC) having her / his headquarters at Delhi, to act as the ‘Prescribed Income-tax Authority’ for the purpose of sub-section (2) of section 143 of the Act, in respect of returns furnished under section 139

Allowing prescribed authority to issue section 142(1)(i) notice

February 4, 2021 3000 Views 0 comment Print

Budget 2021- Allowing prescribed authority to issue notice under clause (i) of sub-section (1) of section 142 Section 142 of the Act provides for conduct of inquiry before assessment. Clause (i) of sub section (1) of the said section gives the Assessing Officer the authority to issue notice to an assessee, who has not submitted […]

Notice under section 142(1) of Income Tax Act 1961

September 7, 2020 150225 Views 5 comments Print

1) Rationale behind introduction of Section 142 in the Act: ♦ Assessee fails to file the ROI within due date u/s 139(1) is expose to risk of Best Judgment Assessment us 144 of the Act. ♦ It would be unfair for him if after the due date revenue directly proceed for assessment us 144 without […]

Limited Scrutiny cannot be converted to Complete Scrutiny without following CBDT Circular

June 26, 2020 8733 Views 1 comment Print

whether the AO can expand the assessment from ‘Limited Scrutiny’ to ‘Complete Scrutiny’ without following the procedure as laid by the CBDT Circular?

Set off of Brought Forward Losses of Merged Division in Revised Return allowed by ITAT

June 24, 2020 7035 Views 0 comment Print

ACIT Vs Padma Logistics & Khanij Pvt. Ltd (Madras High Court) The issue under consideration is whether the set off of brought forward losses and unabsorbed depreciation of merged division in revised return is justified in law?  In present case, the assessee Company had filed the original return of income on 28.09.2010 showing total income […]

How to reply to different income tax notices

May 26, 2020 228865 Views 32 comments Print

These days people are getting different types of notices/intimations from the Income Tax department by different modes such as delivery by post or by an e-mail. This article aims to highlight the different situations in which income tax notices can be received and how to respond to those notices if anyone receives the same.

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