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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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ITAT Delhi Deletes Section 69A Addition as Director Was Not Owner of Cash

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Addition u/s. 68 deleted as source of funds proved: ITAT Delhi

July 3, 2025 774 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that addition under section 68 of the Income Tax Act cannot be sustained as assessee has proved the source of funds for purchase of land made in earlier assessment year. Accordingly, appeal allowed.

ITAT Remands Ex-Parte Order on Unexplained Demonetization Cash Deposit for Fresh Hearing

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ITAT Kolkata sets aside ex-parte CIT(A) order on unexplained demonetization cash deposit against Akanksha Enterprises, allowing a fresh hearing based on natural justice.

Madras HC Stays Income Tax Penalty till disposal of Assessment Appeal

June 9, 2025 1839 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court stays penalty orders under Sections 270A and 271AAC against Aadhitya Property Developers, pending a decision on the assessee’s belated appeal against the core assessment order.

ITAT Orders Re-Assessment of Demonetisation Period Additions

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ITAT Pune held that application of cash received from unrecorded cash sales needs verification since assessee claims that it is applied for giving advance to the farmers for purchase of raw material and also for expansion of the existing showroom.

Taxing addition at higher rate u/s. 115BBE for cash deposit during demonetization not tenable: ITAT Surat

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ITAT Surat held that provisions of section 115BBE of the Income Tax Act are enacted on 15.12.2016 hence taxing addition at higher rate u/s. 115BBE for prior period is not sustainable. Accordingly, AO directed to tax addition at normal rate of tax.

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ITAT Ahmedabad addressed unexplained cash deposits during demonetization in Jaisinghani vs. ITO, focusing on Sec. 69A and 115BBE.

ITAT Delhi Deletes ₹26.35 Lakh Addition on Cash Deposits

March 30, 2025 3531 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi orders deletion of ₹26.35 lakh addition on cash deposits during demonetization but upholds ₹7.52 lakh addition for unreconciled purchases.

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