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Profit Below 6%: Has New Law Changed Old Section 44AD–44AB Principle?

Income Tax : The article argues that Section 58(3) of the Income-tax Act, 2025 does not independently mandate books of account or tax audit for...

July 3, 2026 5856 Views 0 comment Print

Clause wise Items reportable in Income Tax Audit Report (Form 3CA/3CB/3CD)

Income Tax : Understand every reporting requirement under Form 3CD as amended by the Finance Act, 2026. This guide explains clause-wise disclos...

June 29, 2026 39735 Views 0 comment 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 6843 Views 0 comment Print

Comprehensive Guide to Maintenance of Books of Accounts

Income Tax : Section 44AA mandates maintenance of books by specified professionals and eligible businesses based on income or turnover limits. ...

June 9, 2026 20811 Views 0 comment Print

Special provisions for computing profits and gains under Income Tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : Explore special provisions for computing profits and gains under the Income Tax Act, 1961, covering diverse areas such as mineral ...

May 26, 2026 4062 Views 0 comment Print


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Section 9(1)(vii) FTS Addition Set Aside; Taxability Must Be Examined Under Relevant DTAA: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : ITAT Delhi held legal services are not FTS under Section 9(1)(vii) and directed partner-wise DTAA examination. FTS addition was de...

July 5, 2026 609 Views 0 comment Print

Employee Secondment Reimbursements Taxable as FTS as’Make Available’ Test Was Satisfied: Delhi HC

Income Tax : Delhi High Court held the ITAT failed to properly examine the ‘make available’ test for secondment payments, set aside its ord...

July 1, 2026 246 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Remands Section 80GGC Claim as Political Donation Verification Was Incomplete

Income Tax : The Tribunal sent the issue of deduction for political donations back to the Assessing Officer after finding that bank transaction...

May 31, 2026 1605 Views 0 comment Print

Third-Party ERP Entries Alone Cannot Justify Section 69 Addition: ITAT Deletes Jewellery Purchase Addition

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that entries found in third-party ERP software during a search cannot alone justify unexplained investment addit...

May 18, 2026 459 Views 0 comment Print

Additional Evidence Rejected Due to Violation of Income Tax Rule 46A Procedures

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that the CIT(A) improperly admitted additional evidence without satisfying Rule 46A conditions or recording reas...

April 14, 2026 999 Views 0 comment Print


Computation of business profits & gains on presumptive basis: Section 44AD

May 24, 2024 2775 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about Section 44AD, a simplified method to compute business income, excluding some entities. Thresholds and tax implications are explained here.

Penalty u/s. 271B for not getting books of accounts audited not leviable as reasonable cause shown: ITAT Jaipur

March 20, 2024 2322 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Jaipur held that assessee failed to get its books of accounts audited based on a reasonable cause. Accordingly, penalty under section 271B of the Income Tax Act for failure to get books of account audited not leviable as assessee reasonable cause shown.

ITAT delete Section 271A Penalty: AO Fails to Prove Appellant’s Business Mandating Books under Section 44AA

February 2, 2024 1461 Views 0 comment Print

Read the detailed analysis of Amey Pravinbhai Brahmbhatt Vs ITO case where ITAT Ahmedabad deleted the penalty under section 271A for failure to fulfill conditions u/s 44 AA of Income Tax Act.

Addition u/s 68 impermissible as income estimated u/s 44AD of the Income Tax Act

October 14, 2023 5598 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore held that as income is estimated under section 44AD of the Income Tax Act, so addition under section 68/69A of the Income Tax Act is impermissible.

Penalty u/s 271B not leviable as benefit of presumptive taxation upto Rs. 2 Crores available

October 14, 2023 7383 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Jaipur held that penalty under section 271B of the Income Tax Act not leviable as the assessee is eligible to avail the benefit of presumptive taxation up to Rs. 2 Crores as per section 44D of the Income Tax Act.

Presumptive Taxation Scheme for Business Section 44AD of Income Tax Act

September 18, 2023 32595 Views 12 comments Print

Discover simplified taxation scheme under Section 44AD of Income Tax Act. Learn eligibility criteria, exemptions, and key insights into this taxpayer-friendly approach.

No Penalty under Section 271A for Maintained Books of Account

July 20, 2023 4473 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Bangalore in the case of Suresh Sharma vs ITO reaffirms the principle that penalty proceedings under Section 271A of the Income Tax Act cannot be initiated if the Books of Account are properly maintained

Rejection of books of accounts of corporate assessee cannot be done in light manner

July 19, 2023 1437 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that rejection of books of accounts of the assessee being a corporate assessee and subjected to statutory audits cannot be done in a light manner. Accordingly, matter remitted back to AO for re-adjudication.

Juxtaposition between Section 44AA & 44AB: Analysis and Suggestions

June 11, 2023 9585 Views 0 comment Print

Article examines contrast between sections 44AA and 44AB of Income Tax Act 1961, highlighting confusion it creates. Gain insights into requirements for maintaining books of account and audit, and explore suggestions to address disparity

Illogical clauses (i) & (ii) in section 44AA(2) – Maintenance of books

June 10, 2023 12318 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the provisions of Section 44AA(2)(i)&(ii) of the Income Tax Act, which outline the conditions for maintaining books in business and professions. Learn about the differences between existing businesses and newly set up ones and explore suggestions for simplification.

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