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Section 271AAC

Section 271AAC of the Income Tax Act pertains to the penalty for under-reporting and misreporting of income. It imposes a penalty on taxpayers who have deliberately under-reported or misreported their income to evade tax liabilities. The section specifies the amount of penalty and provides guidelines on the imposition and calculation of the penalty. Understanding Section 271AAC is crucial for taxpayers to accurately report their income and comply with tax regulations to avoid penalties and legal consequences. This description provides an overview of Section 271AAC and its implications for under-reporting and misreporting of income under the Income Tax Act.

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No Penalty Under Section 271AAC for Income disclosed Within Section 139 Timeframe

March 13, 2025 3321 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Kolkata rules on Section 271AAC penalty, clarifying tax implications for returns filed under Section 139. Read the full case summary and key takeaways.

Resorting to estimation of profit without rejection of books not justified: ITAT Hyderabad

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ITAT Hyderabad held that resorting to estimation of profit in case of best judgement assessment without rejection of books of accounts is unjustifiable. Accordingly, matter set aside to the file of the lower authorities for reconsideration of the issue.

Appellant’s unawareness of e-proceedings: ITAT Remands Case for Reassessment

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ITAT Kolkata deletes Addition for Unexplained Cash Deposit not belonging to Assessee

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ITAT Kolkata deletes ₹8.27 lakh addition under Section 69A, ruling cash deposits belonged to Seva Kendra, not the assessee. Penalty also set aside.

Unexplained Loan: ITAT Ahmedabad Refers Rs. 99.52 Lakh Addition to AO

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ITAT Ahmedabad refers Rs. 99.52 lakh addition under Section 69 to AO for fresh examination. Case pertains to unexplained loans in Dharmendrasinh Chudasama vs ITO.

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Increased tax rate of 60% u/s. 115BBE applicable only from 01.04.2017: ITAT Ahmedabad

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ITAT Delhi remands appeal to CIT(A) for fresh adjudication due to denial of personal hearing in Kumar Kanti Das Vs ACIT case for AY 2017-18.

Delay of 244 days due to genuine hardship faced by assessee condonable: ITAT Ahmedabad

December 26, 2024 831 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad held that delay of 244 days in filing of an appeal caused due to genuine hardship faced by the assessee is condonable. Accordingly, delay condoned due to bona fide reason being demonstrated.

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