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Proposed Changes to the ITR-U Framework under Finance Bill 2026

Income Tax : Budget 2026 proposes allowing taxpayers to file an updated return even after receiving a reassessment notice under Section 148. Wh...

March 5, 2026 1713 Views 0 comment Print

Section 270A Penalty Quashed Because Incorrect Limb Was Invoked at Initiation

Income Tax : Misreporting under Section 270A(9) applies only to six specific circumstances. Where the assessment order does not clearly establi...

March 2, 2026 846 Views 0 comment Print

Penalty for Under-Reporting to Be Issued With Assessment, Not Separately

Income Tax : The law now proposes a single consolidated assessment-cum-penalty order for under-reporting of income, reducing multiple proceedin...

February 2, 2026 1455 Views 0 comment Print

FAQs on Penalty provisions under Income Tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : Detailed overview of penalties under various sections of the Income Tax Act, covering defaults in tax payment, reporting, document...

October 30, 2025 5388 Views 0 comment Print

Precision in Penalty: Why Misreporting Must Be Pinpointed Under Section 270A

Income Tax : Section 270A penalties must specify the exact misreporting clause. Vague notices invalidate penalties and can restore immunity und...

October 25, 2025 4473 Views 3 comments Print


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Budget 2024: Time-limit for filing appeals to Income Tax Appellate Tribunal

Income Tax : Explore amendments to section 253 of Income-tax Act, adjusting time limits for filing appeals to the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal...

July 23, 2024 12540 Views 0 comment Print


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No Penalty When Quantum Deleted: 270A Cannot Survive Without Addition

Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai deletes penalty under Section 270A as quantum addition was fully removed. Held that no under-reporting exists when ass...

April 18, 2026 Views 0 comment Print

Duty Drawback Taxable Only on Receipt – ITAT Deletes Addition & U/s 270A Penalty

Income Tax : The tribunal examined whether duty drawback should be taxed on accrual or actual receipt. It held that as per law, duty drawback i...

April 16, 2026 126 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune: Interest on Bank Deposits Not Covered by Mutuality; Only Proportionate Expenses Allowed

Income Tax : ITAT held that interest earned on bank deposits is taxable and not covered by the principle of mutuality. The ruling confirms that...

April 13, 2026 156 Views 0 comment Print

Penalty U/s 270A Held Premature – ITAT Bangalore Restores Matter Pending Quantum Outcome

Income Tax : The Tribunal restored the penalty matter as the quantum addition was sent back to the AO. It held that penalty must follow the out...

April 9, 2026 348 Views 0 comment Print

Debatable Issue, No Penalty – ITAT Deletes U/s 270A Penalty on Land Classification

Income Tax : The issue was penalty for misreporting on sale of land classified as capital asset. The Tribunal held the issue was debatable and ...

April 6, 2026 1407 Views 0 comment Print


Section 270A: Penalty for under-reporting and misreporting of income

August 12, 2024 8484 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about Section 270A introduced in Finance Act 2016, effective from April 1, 2017, outlining penalties for under-reporting and misreporting of income.

Budget 2024: Time-limit for filing appeals to Income Tax Appellate Tribunal

July 23, 2024 12540 Views 0 comment Print

Explore amendments to section 253 of Income-tax Act, adjusting time limits for filing appeals to the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, effective October 2024.

ITAT allows Food and Liquor Costs incurred for Business Meetings

July 16, 2024 3612 Views 0 comment Print

Read the detailed analysis of ITAT Delhi’s decision in Rhine Energy LLP vs Assessment Unit, allowing expenses on Buffet Dinner, Liquor, and Govt Taxes as business promotion under section 37(1) of IT Act.

Delhi ITAT Rules No Tax on Technical Services to AE Without PE in India

June 20, 2024 1128 Views 0 comment Print

Read the full text of the Delhi ITAT order on Denso (Thailand) vs ACIT, discussing tax liability for technical services under India-Thailand DTAA, absence of FTS clause, and PE considerations.

Penalty for Concealment of Income, Section 270A of Income Tax Act

June 19, 2024 6231 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the implications of Income Tax Act Section 270A and penalties for under-reporting or misreporting income. Learn calculation methods and exceptions.

ITAT quahses Section 270A Penalty Despite Non-Filing of Return for Capital Gains on Property

June 15, 2024 5106 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the implications of the Parulben Vijaykumar Patel vs ITO case from ITAT Ahmedabad. Detailed analysis and conclusion provided.

Taxability of secondment receipts: ITAT deletes Section 271(1)(c) & 270A Penalty

June 9, 2024 1728 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the ITAT Bangalore ruling on IBM Canada Limited vs. DCIT, where salary reimbursements of seconded employees were deemed non-taxable as fees for technical services.

From Side Hustle to Tax Puzzle: A Freelancer’s Guide to Taxes

June 8, 2024 2778 Views 3 comments Print

Discover the complexities of tax compliance for freelancers and gig workers, from understanding income sources to navigating legal consequences. Learn how to mitigate tax non-compliance and optimize financial management.

National Faceless Assessment Centre was Prescribed Income tax Authority for issuance of notice u/s 143(2)

June 6, 2024 3072 Views 0 comment Print

Assessee was a commercial bank having its head office in France and had 8 branches in India. Assessee was involved in normal banking activities including financing of foreign trade and foreign exchange transaction

Employee Salary Reimbursement Not Taxable as FTS under India-Japan DTAA

May 24, 2024 1281 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the grounds of appeal in the case against the final assessment order under the Income Tax Act, 1961, for AY 2017-18, involving taxability of employee cost reimbursements and more.

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