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Income Tax Audit under Section 44AB: Rules, Forms Penalties & Due Dates

Income Tax : The issue concerns applicability of tax audit based on turnover thresholds. The ruling highlights that exceeding prescribed limits...

April 5, 2026 24021 Views 0 comment Print

Audit Exemption: Alarming Risk Signals for CA Profession

Company Law : The proposal to remove statutory audits for small companies risks eliminating independent financial scrutiny, potentially weakenin...

March 23, 2026 6144 Views 1 comment Print

Staggered ITR Filing Deadlines in India: A Legal & Policy Analysis of Revised Compliance Framework

Income Tax : India has moved from a uniform ITR deadline to a category-based system linked to audits and income complexity. The reform improves...

February 10, 2026 807 Views 0 comment Print

Penalty Deleted as Audited Books Existed Despite Rejection for Defects

Income Tax : The Tribunal ruled that penalty under Section 271A cannot be levied merely because books were rejected and income was estimated. S...

December 26, 2025 906 Views 0 comment Print

Period of limitation prescribed under Income-tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : Understand the statutory time limits for filings, applications, approvals, and settlement processes under the Income-tax Act, incl...

November 20, 2025 5289 Views 1 comment Print


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ICAI Introduces Field-Level Validation for UDIN Under Section 44AB

CA, CS, CMA : The UDIN portal will now validate turnover, gross receipts, and presumptive tax conditions before allowing UDIN generation for tax...

February 14, 2026 2304 Views 0 comment Print

BREAKING: Gujarat HC Orders CBDT to Ensure 1-Month Gap Between ITR & Tax Audit Dates

Income Tax : Gujarat HC has directed CBDT to ensure that there is a mandatory one-month gap between date for furnishing tax audit reports (unde...

October 13, 2025 20955 Views 1 comment Print

Rajasthan HC Extends Tax Audit Filing Deadline to 31 October 2025

Income Tax : Rajasthan High Court granted a one-month extension for filing TARs under Section 44AB for AY 2025-26, citing delayed audit utility...

September 25, 2025 921 Views 0 comment Print

CAAS Files writ challenging persistent technical failures in Income Tax portal

Income Tax : The Gujarat High Court is hearing a petition from the Chartered Accountants Association regarding persistent glitches on the new I...

September 25, 2025 7911 Views 1 comment Print

Requests for Extension of Due Dates for Tax Audit, ITR, Form 10B/1OBB, 12A/80G, AOC-4

Income Tax : The Pune Chartered Accountants' Society has requested an extension for tax audit and ITR filing deadlines for FY 2024-25, citing t...

September 24, 2025 29736 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Commission Disallowance Remanded – 133(6) Non-Response Not Sufficient; Ad-hoc Expenses Cut to 10%

Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai remanded ₹95.81 lakh commission disallowance, holding that non-response to Section 133(6) notices alone cannot justi...

April 18, 2026 45 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Hyderabad: AO Cannot Exceed Limited Scrutiny Scope – Entire Assessment Held Invalid

Income Tax : The issue revolved around expansion of scrutiny from cash deposits to entire bank credits. The Tribunal ruled that such expansion ...

April 15, 2026 369 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai: No Ad-hoc Disallowance Without Rejecting Books; Section 40(a)(ia) Relief If TDS Paid Before Return Due Date

Income Tax : The case examines whether estimated expense disallowances can be made without rejecting books of account. ITAT held such additions...

April 13, 2026 207 Views 0 comment Print

₹9.32 Cr Cash Deposit Addition remanded Due to Lack of Verification by Tax Authorities

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that addition of entire cash deposits without proper verification was not justified. The matter was remanded for...

April 10, 2026 159 Views 0 comment Print

Demonetisation Cash Sales Accepted: No U/s 68 Addition Without Proof of Bogus Sales

Income Tax : The Tribunal examined whether demonetisation cash deposits linked to recorded business sales could be taxed as unexplained income....

April 3, 2026 252 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


ICAI Caps Tax Audit Limits at 60 per partner from 1st April 2026

CA, CS, CMA : ICAI sets limit of 60 tax audit assignments per CA or partner annually, effective from 1 April 2026, replacing earlier 2008 guidel...

July 25, 2025 13854 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT extends Due Date for Filing Form 56F for AY 2024-25

Income Tax : CBDT extends the due date for filing Form 56F under Section 10AA(8) and 10A(5) of the Income-tax Act, 1961, to March 31, 2025, for...

February 18, 2025 10593 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT revises Form 3CD Tax Audit Report Format, Form 3CEB & Form No. 65

Income Tax : Stay updated with CBDT's Form 3CD Tax Audit Report Format, Form 3CEB & Form No. 65 revision. Learn about changes in tax audit rep...

March 5, 2024 38190 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT extends due date of Filing Audit report- Section 10AA(8)

Income Tax : Read Circular 18/2023 from the Government of India Ministry of Finance. Learn about the extension of the filing deadline for Incom...

October 20, 2023 40110 Views 0 comment Print

New reporting requirements in Form 3CD & Revision

Income Tax : CBDT has vide Notification No. 28/2021-Income Tax inserted new clauses in Form 3CD (Tax Audit Report) and also notified that Tax A...

April 1, 2021 40965 Views 1 comment Print


Disallowance of part of commission payment as business expenditure unjustified

September 6, 2023 2187 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court held that AO and the Tribunal have allowed part of the commission payment as business expenditure. However, disallowance of part of commission payment as business expenditure unjustified.

Guidance Note on Tax Audit under Section 44AB

September 5, 2023 141375 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the latest 2023 revision of the ICAI’s Guidance Note on Tax Audit under Section 44AB of the Income-tax Act, 1961. Learn about updates, compliance requirements, and the role of chartered accountants in the tax audit process.

ITAT imposes Rs. 2,000 Cost for Non-Cooperation in Penalty Appeal

September 4, 2023 399 Views 0 comment Print

Analyzing the recent ITAT Jaipur ruling on Safiq Ahmad Vs ITO. Assessee penalized for failing to cooperate in penalty proceedings under Sections 271B & 271(1)(c) of the Act.

HC upholds rejection of application for condonation of delay in Filing ITR filed after 16 years

September 1, 2023 2292 Views 0 comment Print

A detailed analysis of the Bombay High Court’s verdict in Mathuradas Narandas & Sons Forwarders Ltd. vs. CBDT, highlighting the significance of timely ITR filing.

Understanding Clause No. 44 in Form 3CD of Tax Audit

August 31, 2023 31347 Views 0 comment Print

An in-depth analysis of Clause No. 44 in Form 3CD, its impact on large organizations, challenges faced by the Assessee, and suggested solutions for smoother compliance.

No Section 271B Penalty for Delayed Audit Report due to IBC Proceedings

August 29, 2023 978 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi determines if Bhushan Aviation’s audit report delay due to IBC proceedings warrants a penalty under the Income Tax Act section 271B.

Clause 44 in Form 3CD under Section 44AB of Income Tax Act 1961 – FAQs

August 28, 2023 75912 Views 3 comments Print

Clause 44 in Form 3CD under Section 44AB of the Income Tax Act 1961- updated FAQs, guidelines for reporting GST details, and exemptions. Understand who needs to report, expert knowledge requirements, and more

Disallowance of contingent liability unjustified if not claimed as expenditure

August 24, 2023 4224 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that the expenditure not claimed cannot be disallowed while determining the taxable income. Hence, disallowance of contingent liability as expenditure unjustified as the same was never claimed as expenditure for the purpose of determining total income.

No Defective Notice by CPC if Receipts Below Limit u/s 44AB

August 21, 2023 5220 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai rules on V.K. Patel Securities Pvt Ltd appeal against defective notice by CPC under section 44AB of Income Tax Act. Details on the verdict

Decoding Income Tax Audits: Section 44AB

August 19, 2023 13782 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the essential aspects of Income Tax Audits in India under Section 44AB. This guide breaks down the basics, objectives, applicability, forms, due dates, and penalties associated with non-compliance. Learn who is subject to tax audits, the forms and due dates, and the penalties for non-compliance. Ensure accurate financial reporting, adherence to tax laws, and prevention of fraudulent practices within the tax ecosystem. Disclaimer: For accurate guidance, consult with a qualified tax professional or legal expert.

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