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FAQs on Compounding of Offences under Income Tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : CBDT issues new compounding guidelines simplifying process, eligibility, charges, and procedures under the Income-tax Act from Oct...

October 30, 2025 2100 Views 0 comment Print

FAQs on Prosecution provision under Income Tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : A summary of prosecution offences under Chapter XXII of the Income Tax Act (Sections 275A to 280), detailing the rigorous imprison...

October 29, 2025 7179 Views 0 comment Print

Compounding of offence under the Income-tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : CBDT's new Compounding of Offence Guidelines (2024) simplify the process but maintain strict compliance rules. Learn about eligibi...

October 17, 2025 3309 Views 0 comment Print

New TDS Compliance for Employers under Section 192 & relevance of Form 12BB

Income Tax : Stay updated with the latest TDS compliance under Section 192 of the I.T. Act, emphasizing the importance of Form 12BB for employe...

February 20, 2024 3933 Views 1 comment Print

Section 276B Prosecution for delay in TDS Payment: Recent Judicial Analysis

Income Tax : Delve into Section 276B of the Income Tax Act and its implications. Discover the nuances of the recent Supreme Court ruling in Dev...

August 23, 2023 49539 Views 1 comment Print


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Decriminalization of Minor Direct Tax Offenses in India

Income Tax : India decriminalizes minor direct tax offenses to ease compliance. New measures include litigation management, compounding guideli...

February 6, 2025 984 Views 0 comment Print

Budget 2024: No prosecution if TDS paid before due date of filing TDS return 

Income Tax : From October 2024, Section 276B of the Income-tax Act will exempt individuals from prosecution for timely payment of deducted tax....

July 25, 2024 4383 Views 0 comment Print


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Section 276B Criminal Proceedings Not Quashed as Service of Notice Established Wilful Default

Income Tax : Although the applicants highlighted the prolonged pendency of the case, the Court found that factual and legal issues remained to ...

May 30, 2026 108 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka HC Restores Director Prosecution in TDS Default Case After Trial Court Discharge

Income Tax : The High Court set aside the discharge of a company director in proceedings under Section 276B, holding that the Trial Court’s f...

February 15, 2026 819 Views 0 comment Print

No TDS on Foreign Commission Where Income Not Chargeable in India: ITAT Agra

Income Tax : The issue concerned whether failure to deduct TDS on foreign commission warranted disallowance. The Tribunal held that Section 195...

January 21, 2026 576 Views 0 comment Print

Mechanical Approval for TDS Prosecution Set Aside for Non-Application of Mind

Income Tax : The High Court held that criminal prosecution for delayed TDS payment cannot survive where sanction is granted mechanically withou...

January 4, 2026 675 Views 0 comment Print

Deductor Failed to Deposit TDS: Assessee Still Entitled to Credit

Income Tax : The dispute concerned denial of TDS credit solely due to non-reflection in Form 26AS. The Tribunal held that Form 26AS is not conc...

December 31, 2025 570 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Posts in Section 276B

Section 276B Criminal Proceedings Not Quashed as Service of Notice Established Wilful Default

May 30, 2026 108 Views 0 comment Print

Although the applicants highlighted the prolonged pendency of the case, the Court found that factual and legal issues remained to be examined at trial. The proceedings were therefore not quashed.

Karnataka HC Restores Director Prosecution in TDS Default Case After Trial Court Discharge

February 15, 2026 819 Views 0 comment Print

The High Court set aside the discharge of a company director in proceedings under Section 276B, holding that the Trial Court’s finding was common and already overturned for the Managing Director. The matter was remitted, granting liberty to contest involvement in day-to-day affairs.

No TDS on Foreign Commission Where Income Not Chargeable in India: ITAT Agra

January 21, 2026 576 Views 0 comment Print

The issue concerned whether failure to deduct TDS on foreign commission warranted disallowance. The Tribunal held that Section 195 is triggered only when the payment is chargeable to tax in India, reaffirming settled Supreme Court principles.

Mechanical Approval for TDS Prosecution Set Aside for Non-Application of Mind

January 4, 2026 675 Views 0 comment Print

The High Court held that criminal prosecution for delayed TDS payment cannot survive where sanction is granted mechanically without examining explanations and mitigating circumstances.

Deductor Failed to Deposit TDS: Assessee Still Entitled to Credit

December 31, 2025 570 Views 0 comment Print

The dispute concerned denial of TDS credit solely due to non-reflection in Form 26AS. The Tribunal held that Form 26AS is not conclusive and factual deduction of tax overrides system mismatch.

Delhi HC Upholds Prosecution in ₹348 Crore Tax Evasion Case

December 10, 2025 2241 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court ruled that prosecution under Income Tax Act Sections 276C and 278E can proceed when evaded tax exceeds Rs.25 crores, even if appeals are pending, confirming proper authority delegation.

Delhi HC Restores Conviction for Delay in Depositing TDS — Financial Hardship Not a Valid Defence

November 9, 2025 804 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court restored conviction of Great Indian Nautanki Co. Pvt. Ltd. for delayed TDS deposit but replaced ₹25 lakh fine with admonition, calling it a technical offence.

FAQs on Compounding of Offences under Income Tax Act, 1961

October 30, 2025 2100 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT issues new compounding guidelines simplifying process, eligibility, charges, and procedures under the Income-tax Act from October 17, 2024.

FAQs on Prosecution provision under Income Tax Act, 1961

October 29, 2025 7179 Views 0 comment Print

A summary of prosecution offences under Chapter XXII of the Income Tax Act (Sections 275A to 280), detailing the rigorous imprisonment and fines for serious defaults, including wilful tax evasion, failure to remit TDS/TCS, non-compliance during search, and fraudulent property disposal.

Prosecution for Late self-assessment tax Payment Not Maintainable Without Willful Evasion: Bombay HC

October 24, 2025 867 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay HC clarified Section 276C(2), holding that mere failure to pay self-assessment tax is not willful evasion, quashing prosecution after tax was paid belatedly.

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