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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 4467 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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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 123 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 1404 Views 0 comment Print

Dividend Stripping Disallowance Upheld as Section 94(7) Applies to Entire Dividend

Income Tax : The case examined whether disallowance under section 94(7) should be limited to exempt dividend. The Tribunal held that the provis...

April 4, 2026 366 Views 0 comment Print


IT Support Payments Not FTS under Article 12 of India-Netherlands DTAA

May 18, 2024 1386 Views 0 comment Print

In a landmark ruling, ITAT Mumbai provides relief to Shell IT, asserting that payments for IT support aren’t considered FTS under India-Netherlands DTAA.

No section 270A penalty for addition on account of estimation of fair market value by Valuation Officer

May 9, 2024 4086 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai rules penalty under Section 270A deleted as I-T authority failed to consider reasons for difference in sale consideration and stamp duty valuation.

Ahmedabad ITAT Clarifies Letter of Credit vs. Bank Guarantee in Transfer Pricing Dispute

May 8, 2024 1557 Views 0 comment Print

In a detailed analysis of Axis Bank Limited Vs ACIT case, Ahmedabad ITAT explains the difference between a Letter of Credit and Corporate Guarantee, resolving disallowance disputes.

STCL Taxable at 15% Can be set-ff against STCG Taxable at 30%: ITAT Mumbai

May 5, 2024 1503 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the detailed analysis of JS Capital LLC Vs ACIT (ITAT Mumbai) regarding the offsetting of Short Term Capital Loss (STCL) against Short Term Capital Gain (STCG) under section 70(2) of the Income Tax Act.

Penalty Order for Misreporting Income Unjustified When Under-Reporting Alleged

May 5, 2024 1935 Views 0 comment Print

Analysis of ITAT Hyderabad’s ruling on a penalty order, questioning misreporting of income when the issue was under-reporting, in Mohd. Sarwar Vs ITO case.

ITAT allowed additional depreciation claim of Rs. 49.5 cr notwithstanding Authorities failed to appreciate Amended Provision of S. 36(1) (iia)

April 12, 2024 801 Views 0 comment Print

Tribunal allowed a claim of Rs. 49.5 crore in the interest of Principle of Natural Justice after finding that the respective authorities failed to appreciate the amended provision of Section 36(1)(iia) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, resulting in the denial of an additional depreciation claim.

AO Must Adhere to TPO’s ALP in International Transactions: Delhi HC

April 11, 2024 1677 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court rules AO can’t deviate from Transfer Pricing Officer’s determined Arm’s Length Price (ALP) in international transactions, upholding assessee’s writ petition.

How Penalty Under Section 270A Can Be Avoided

April 9, 2024 13770 Views 0 comment Print

Learn how to avoid penalties under Section 270A of the Income Tax Act through understanding its provisions and utilizing Section 270AA for immunity.

No Section 270A Penalty if No Misreporting or Underreporting by Assessee

April 3, 2024 3519 Views 0 comment Print

Detailed analysis of Mahendra N. Patel Vs DCIT case where ITAT Ahmedabad nullifies penalty due to absence of misreporting or underreporting by the assessee.

State Government Loans not attracts Section 43B(d) disallowance: ITAT Pune

March 22, 2024 651 Views 0 comment Print

In Tokai Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd vs ITO (ITAT Pune), ITAT rules that loan received from State Government is not subject to S.43B(d) of Income Tax Act, 1961. Full text analysis here.

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