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Penalties and Prosecutions Under Income tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : This guide explains the penalty and prosecution framework under the Income-tax Act for AY 2026-27. It highlights the consequences ...

July 6, 2026 532635 Views 4 comments Print

FAQs on Maintenance of books of accounts under Income Tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : This guide explains who is required to maintain books of account under Section 44AA based on business, profession, turnover, and i...

June 23, 2026 6501 Views 0 comment Print

FAQs on Penalty provisions under Income Tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : This guide explains when penalties can be imposed under various provisions of the Income-tax Act, 1961. It also outlines the appli...

June 22, 2026 5895 Views 0 comment Print

Prosecutions and Punishment under Income Tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : The article explains how offences such as wilful tax evasion, failure to file returns, non-payment of TDS/TCS, falsification of re...

June 17, 2026 51618 Views 7 comments Print

Income Tax Offences liable to prosecution

Income Tax : This article outlines major offences under the Income-tax Act that may result in prosecution, including tax evasion, non-payment o...

June 15, 2026 59309 Views 4 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 14589 Views 0 comment Print


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Books of Accounts Cannot Be Rejected for Suspicion or Low Profit Rate: ITAT Ahmedabad

Income Tax : ITAT ruled that personal savings account credits require proof of business nexus before being treated as turnover. The income addi...

July 3, 2026 147 Views 0 comment Print

Post search abatement of pending assessments under 158BA(2) is not automatic

Income Tax : Orissa High Court held that post search operation all pending assessments/reassessments doesn’t not automatically get abated as ...

February 24, 2026 522 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore Deletes Section 271D Penalty on Cash Sale Receipt

Income Tax : The ITAT Bangalore held that cash received as part of sale consideration for immovable property does not automatically attract pen...

February 20, 2026 3357 Views 0 comment Print

Section 271A Penalty Sustained Despite VSV Settlement; Non-Maintenance of Books Proved

Income Tax : The dispute centered on a statutory obligation to maintain books of account. The tribunal confirmed that non-compliance attracts p...

February 6, 2026 516 Views 0 comment Print

No Double Penalty for Same Default Under Sections 271A and 271B: ITAT Chennai

Income Tax : The tribunal held that once penalty is imposed for non-maintenance of books, a second penalty for non-audit cannot be levied. Levy...

January 27, 2026 840 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Posts in Section 271A

Penalties and Prosecutions Under Income tax Act, 1961

July 6, 2026 532635 Views 4 comments Print

This guide explains the penalty and prosecution framework under the Income-tax Act for AY 2026-27. It highlights the consequences of tax defaults ranging from monetary penalties to imprisonment for serious violations.

Books of Accounts Cannot Be Rejected for Suspicion or Low Profit Rate: ITAT Ahmedabad

July 3, 2026 147 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT ruled that personal savings account credits require proof of business nexus before being treated as turnover. The income addition and penalties were deleted.

FAQs on Maintenance of books of accounts under Income Tax Act, 1961

June 23, 2026 6501 Views 0 comment Print

This guide explains who is required to maintain books of account under Section 44AA based on business, profession, turnover, and income thresholds. It also outlines the consequences of non-compliance and the prescribed record-keeping requirements.

FAQs on Penalty provisions under Income Tax Act, 1961

June 22, 2026 5895 Views 0 comment Print

This guide explains when penalties can be imposed under various provisions of the Income-tax Act, 1961. It also outlines the applicable penalty amounts for different types of tax defaults and compliance failures.

Prosecutions and Punishment under Income Tax Act, 1961

June 17, 2026 51618 Views 7 comments Print

The article explains how offences such as wilful tax evasion, failure to file returns, non-payment of TDS/TCS, falsification of records, and non-compliance with tax notices can trigger prosecution under the Income-tax Act.

Income Tax Offences liable to prosecution

June 15, 2026 59309 Views 4 comments Print

This article outlines major offences under the Income-tax Act that may result in prosecution, including tax evasion, non-payment of TDS/TCS, and furnishing false statements. It also highlights exceptions and safeguards available in certain situations.

Power of Commissioner to Reduce or Waive Income Tax Penalty

June 15, 2026 65518 Views 3 comments Print

This article explains the statutory powers of the Principal Commissioner or Commissioner to waive or reduce penalties in genuine cases. It highlights the conditions, procedures, and limitations governing relief under Sections 273A and 273AA.

Penalties under Income-Tax Act, 1961

June 15, 2026 113605 Views 2 comments Print

This article outlines major penalties under the Income-tax Act for defaults involving tax payments, return filing, TDS compliance, and record maintenance. It highlights the circumstances that attract penalties and the relief available in deserving cases.

Post search abatement of pending assessments under 158BA(2) is not automatic

February 24, 2026 522 Views 0 comment Print

Orissa High Court held that post search operation all pending assessments/reassessments doesn’t not automatically get abated as provisions of section 158BA(2) of the Income Tax Act. Matter must specifically fall within Block Assessment Scheme for abatement. However, writ dismissed as power under Article 226 not invoked.

ITAT Bangalore Deletes Section 271D Penalty on Cash Sale Receipt

February 20, 2026 3357 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Bangalore held that cash received as part of sale consideration for immovable property does not automatically attract penalty under Section 271D if reasonable cause is established under Section 273B.

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