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FAQs on Assessments under Income-tax Law

Income Tax : Learn how different types of income tax assessments are conducted under the Income-tax Act. The FAQs explain assessment procedures...

June 24, 2026 93717 Views 7 comments Print

Understanding Section 145(3): Best Judgment Assessment & Powers of AO

Income Tax : Section 145(3) allows rejection of books if accounts are unreliable or standards are not followed. The key takeaway is that specif...

March 24, 2026 936 Views 0 comment Print

Best Judgment Assessment invalid without rejection of books of account

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that cash deposits cannot be treated as unexplained income unless books of account are formally rejected under s...

December 22, 2025 1503 Views 0 comment Print

Time limit for issuing different income-tax notices & completion of assessment

Income Tax : Summary of statutory deadlines for issuing income tax notices (Sec 143, 147) and completing assessments, reassessments, and appeal...

October 17, 2025 40887 Views 0 comment Print

Rectification, Assessment and Appeal under Income Act, 1961

Income Tax : Understand the three core processes of Indian Income Tax: Rectification of mistakes (Sec 154), the four types of Assessment (Summa...

October 17, 2025 13539 Views 0 comment Print


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Budget 2024: CIT(A) can Refer Section 144 Best Judgment Assessments Back to AO

Income Tax : Starting October 1, 2024, Commissioners (Appeals) will gain new powers to set aside and refer best judgment assessments back to As...

July 26, 2024 13224 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


ITAT Quashes Reassessment as Section 151 Approval Was Not Obtained from Competent Authority

Income Tax : ITAT Pune held that the reassessment proceedings were invalid because the notice under Section 148 was approved by the Principal C...

June 24, 2026 189 Views 0 comment Print

Section 80P Deduction Allowed on Interest Income Attributable to Credit Society’s Business

Income Tax : ITAT held that interest earned by a co-operative credit society from deposits with a co-operative bank remained attributable to it...

June 24, 2026 105 Views 0 comment Print

Vivad se Vishwas Benefit Allowed as Assessment Was Based on Survey, Not Search: Gujarat HC

Income Tax : Gujarat High Court held that rejection of a Vivad se Vishwas declaration was invalid because final assessment arose from survey pr...

June 23, 2026 75 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka HC Quashes Assessment as Assessee Was Not Heard Under Section 148A

Income Tax : The High Court set aside the assessment order, demand notice, and bank attachment after finding that the proceedings were complete...

June 23, 2026 102 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Deletes Bogus LTCG Addition in absence of Independent Inquiry & Corresponding Bank Credits

Income Tax : The ITAT held that the Assessing Officer failed to produce any material establishing a connection between the assessee and the all...

June 23, 2026 318 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


ITO doesn’t have jurisdiction to issue notice to NRI: ITAT Chandigarh

Income Tax : ITAT Chandigarh held that ITO Ward-3(1), Chandigarh had no jurisdiction to issue notice to an NRI and hence consequently the asses...

April 11, 2025 5925 Views 0 comment Print


CIT(A) Ignored Evidence on Record – Non-Speaking Order Set Aside 

November 18, 2025 792 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal found that the CIT(A) did not examine or reason with respect to substantial documentary evidence submitted by the assessee. The case was remanded to the AO for fresh adjudication to ensure proper evaluation of bank statements, ledger entries, and receipts.

ITAT Upholds ₹80.42 Lakh Cash Addition; 17 Contributors Story Rejected as Improbable

November 18, 2025 405 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal noted that the cash was seized in a case involving narcotics, making the assessees story of property-related pooling of funds implausible. With no credible corroboration and significant inconsistencies, the addition under section 69A was upheld. The ruling stresses that factual context can outweigh self-serving explanations.

Delay Condoned for Police Official on Special Duty; Appeal Restored for Merits

November 18, 2025 225 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT condones delay in filing appeal as the assessee’s police duties prevented timely submission, restoring the matter for adjudication on merits.

ITAT Restores ₹15 Crore Cash Addition: CIT(A) Failed to Seek Remand Report & Violated Rule 46A

November 18, 2025 417 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Raipur restored the appeal regarding deletion of ₹15.81 crore addition, highlighting procedural lapses by CIT(A) in accepting new evidence without remand. Key takeaway: AO’s verification is crucial before deleting large additions.

Section 69 Addition Deleted as Investment Was Fully Recorded in Books

November 18, 2025 846 Views 0 comment Print

The assessee showed that the ₹1.11 crore payment was an advance toward a bank-auctioned property, fully supported by bank transfers and later formalised via a registered deed. The Tribunal held that such documented transactions cannot attract section 69. The addition was therefore deleted.

Section 69A Addition Deleted: AO Must Prove Cash Deposit Isn’t Sale Consideration

November 18, 2025 750 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal ruled that authorities erred by ignoring the sale deed, receipt, and bank statements solely due to a technical lapse in return filing. Since the documents clearly established the source of cash, the addition could not survive. The order directed deletion of the section 69A addition.

Appeal Dismissed: No Additional Evidence Filed Under Rule 46A

November 17, 2025 588 Views 0 comment Print

The appeal filed by the Revenue for AY 2019-20 was dismissed as the assessee submitted all relevant documents to the AO. Written submissions and VAT summaries are not additional evidence.

ITAT: Suspicion Alone Can’t Justify 69A Addition on Agriculturist’s Deposits

November 17, 2025 429 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal noted conflicting positions regarding the evidence submitted by the assessee in support of agricultural income. Since the assessment appeared incomplete and lacked thorough verification, the case was returned to the AO. The ruling directs a fair reassessment and deletion of the addition if documentary proof is found satisfactory.

ITAT Delhi Allows Section 54 Exemption for Property Purchased in Australia

November 16, 2025 2097 Views 0 comment Print

The tribunal ruled that Section 54 benefits apply to property purchased abroad before AY 2015-16, reversing the prior disallowance. Cash deposits in bank accounts without business entries cannot be treated as unexplained credit.

Assessment Remand Without Deciding Validity Objections Declared Improper

November 15, 2025 654 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi restored the appeal to CIT(A) after the assessee challenged notice issuance beyond limitation and under wrong section. Key takeaway: adherence to correct procedure is crucial in income tax assessments.

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