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Rectification, Assessment and Appeal under Income Act, 1961

Income Tax : Learn the updated provisions governing rectification, assessments, reassessments, and appeals under the Income-tax Act. This guide...

June 29, 2026 13854 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Deletes Section 270A Penalty as Estimated Addition Cannot Justify Penalty

Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai held that penalty under Section 270A cannot be levied merely because income was estimated after rejection of books. Si...

June 20, 2026 342 Views 0 comment Print

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

Faceless Assessment Scheme: Streamlining Income Tax with Automation

Income Tax : The guide explains faceless assessments, appeals, penalties, rectification requests, and demand responses under the Income-tax Act...

June 8, 2026 11823 Views 0 comment Print

Faceless but Not Voiceless: Rethinking Natural Justice under India’s E-Assessment Regime

Income Tax : Courts have held that non-compliance with mandatory procedures under Section 144B renders faceless assessment orders void. The rul...

March 2, 2026 960 Views 0 comment Print


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Indiscriminate Income Tax notices without allowing reasonable time

Income Tax : In view of Indiscriminate notices by income Tax Department without allowing reasonable time it is requested to Finance Ministry an...

March 20, 2022 13395 Views 0 comment Print

Extend Time Limit for Income Tax Assessment time barring on 31.3.2022

Income Tax : Lucknow CA Tax Practicioners Association has made a Representation to FM for Extension of Time Limit for Assessment cases time bar...

March 20, 2022 42891 Views 2 comments Print

Kerala High Court Admits Challenge Against Faceless Assessment Procedure

Income Tax : The Kerala High Court, today admitted a batch of Writ Petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Faceless Assessment...

December 2, 2021 5172 Views 0 comment Print


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Section 56(2)(x) Applicability Depends on Agreement Date; Mistaken Tax Payment Refundable: ITAT Mumbai

Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai remanded the case to examine whether Section 56(2)(x) applied based on the agreement date and to consider refund of ex...

July 6, 2026 399 Views 0 comment Print

Section 69 Addition Unsustainable as Joint Ownership & Foreign Investment Source Established: ITAT Mumbai

Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai deleted a Section 69 addition after finding documentary evidence established joint ownership, source of funds, and ear...

July 5, 2026 243 Views 0 comment Print

1439-day delay in Filing Appeal Condoned & Matter Remanded for Fresh Assessment: ITAT Kolkata

Income Tax : ITAT Kolkata condoned appeal delay, set aside the CIT(A)'s order, and remanded the assessment for fresh adjudication after grantin...

July 5, 2026 261 Views 0 comment Print

Section 148 Notice Issued Beyond First Proviso to Section 149 Time Limit Quashed: ITAT Mumbai

Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai quashed a Section 148 notice issued after the limitation under the first proviso to Section 149, holding the reassessm...

July 4, 2026 363 Views 0 comment Print

Assessment Without SCN on Proposed Additions Violates Natural Justice: Gujarat HC

Income Tax : The High Court held that an assessment order passed without issuing a show cause notice detailing the proposed additions violated ...

July 4, 2026 492 Views 0 comment Print


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CBDT Clarifies Verification Conditions Under Section 144B

Income Tax : CBDT issues guidelines for IT verification under Section 144B(5), detailing circumstances for digital and physical checks, effecti...

August 1, 2024 10269 Views 1 comment Print

Setting up of Units under section 144B(3) of Income-tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : In pursuance of sub-section (3) of section 144B of the Income-tax Act, 1961, the Central Board of Direct Taxes hereby makes the fo...

March 1, 2023 1941 Views 0 comment Print

SOP for Faceless Income Tax Assessment under Section 144B

Income Tax : Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Assessment Unit (AU), Verification Unit (VU), Technical Unit (TU) and Review Unit (RU) unde...

August 3, 2022 72438 Views 0 comment Print

Changes in ITBA functionalities for Faceless Assessment

Income Tax : Roll out of first phase of changes in ITBA functionalities for Faceless Assessment due to amendments in Section 144B by Finance Ac...

June 14, 2022 8100 Views 0 comment Print

Faceless Penalty (Amendment) Scheme, 2022- Reg.

Income Tax : National Faceless Penalty Centre, in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Board, may,–– (a) in a case where imposit...

May 27, 2022 2229 Views 0 comment Print


Interest from co-op banks qualifies for Section 80P(2)(d) deduction: ITAT Indore

April 28, 2026 444 Views 0 comment Print

The case examined whether interest earned from co-operative banks qualifies for deduction under Section 80P(2)(d). The Tribunal held that co-operative banks are also co-operative societies, making such income eligible. 

Reopening Invalid for Want of Proper Approval – ITAT Quashes U/s 148 Notice

April 27, 2026 576 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal invalidated reopening as the AO obtained approval from the wrong authority. It held that compliance with Section 151 is a jurisdictional requirement. Key takeaway: improper sanction nullifies reassessment.

Final Tax Order Set Aside Due to Failure to Issue Draft Assessment in International Transaction Case

April 27, 2026 522 Views 0 comment Print

The court examined whether a final assessment order could stand without issuing a draft order to an eligible assessee. It held that bypassing the mandatory draft assessment process invalidates the final order and renders it void.

ITAT Allows 80P Deduction as Interest Earned from Co-Op Banks Treated as Eligible Income

April 27, 2026 504 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that interest earned from co-operative banks qualifies for deduction under Section 80P(2)(d). It clarified that co-operative banks are to be treated as co-operative societies. The ruling resolves disputes on eligibility of such income.

Penny Stock Addition Deleted – Documentary Evidence Overrides Suspicion

April 27, 2026 372 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Hyderabad deletes Section 69A additions in alleged penny stock case, holding that documented share transactions cannot be treated as bogus based on suspicion or general investigation reports without specific evidence against the assessee.

Income Tax Proceedings Quashed as Notices Sent to Incorrect Email Address

April 26, 2026 609 Views 0 comment Print

The High Court quashed assessment and penalty orders after finding notices were sent to an incorrect email address. It held that improper service denied the taxpayer a fair hearing, violating natural justice. The case underscores the necessity of valid notice for lawful proceedings.

Reassessment Quashed – Invalid Sanction by PCIT Instead of PCCIT Beyond 3 Years

April 24, 2026 597 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT held that reassessment beyond three years requires approval from the higher authority, not PCIT. Since approval was wrongly obtained, the entire reassessment was quashed.

Additional Evidence Admitted Post Death – ₹7.79 Cr Addition Restored for Fresh Verification

April 24, 2026 276 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT allowed additional evidence filed by the legal heir and remanded the matter to the AO for verification. The key takeaway is that justice requires giving opportunity where evidence was earlier unavailable.

Audit Alone Not Enough for Section 11 Claim – ITAT Restores Matter for Evidence Verification

April 24, 2026 279 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that audited accounts cannot replace documentary evidence for claiming application of income. The case was remanded for fresh verification.

Reopening Cannot Be Quashed Using New Law Retrospectively – Matter Remanded to CIT(A)

April 24, 2026 384 Views 0 comment Print

The reassessment notice issued within four years was wrongly quashed by applying amended law. The Tribunal restored the matter, emphasizing correct application of applicable provisions.

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