In an increasingly globalized world, high-earning professionals like IITians are constantly evaluating where their income delivers the best value—not just in numbers, but in quality of life. A recent viral story about a 34-year-old IIT graduate and software architect has …
In a landmark decision that provides significant clarity and relief to corporate India, the Delhi High Court has ruled that share buybacks conducted at a price below the fair market value (FMV) do not constitute taxable “income” or “deemed profit” in the …
In a significant development for taxpayers and professionals, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has released a crucial corrigendum to the newly notified Income Tax Rules, 2026. Issued through Notification No. 64/2026 [G.S.R. 286(E)] dated April 16, 2026, the …
In a significant ruling that reinforces the strict compliance requirements under the Income Tax Act, the Madras High Court has held that taxpayers cannot claim a deduction for bad debts merely by labeling them as irrecoverable. The Court emphasized that …
The distinction between a “works contractor” and a “developer” has long been a point of contention in the Indian tax landscape. In a significant victory for the infrastructure sector, the Bombay High Court recently delivered a landmark judgment on 11 March 2026, …
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Bangalore Bench has delivered a significant ruling in ITA No. 2172/Bang/2024, reinforcing the legal position that newly formed charitable trusts cannot be denied registration merely due to limited commencement of activities. The case of Shri Siwanchi Oswal …
In a noteworthy ruling, the Delhi Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) reaffirmed the importance of the principle of consistency in income tax proceedings while deleting a proportionate disallowance of power and fuel expenses. The decision highlights the judiciary’s continued …
In a significant ruling reported in [2026] 184 taxmann.com 636 (Gujarat), the Gujarat High Court has once again reinforced the legal boundaries governing reassessment proceedings under the Income Tax Act. The Court quashed a reassessment notice issued by the Assessing Officer (AO), holding …
In a significant and compassionate ruling, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Ahmedabad Bench, has condoned a delay of 153 days in filing an appeal by a senior citizen taxpayer, recognizing her lack of familiarity with tax procedures and digital …
In a significant and taxpayer-friendly ruling, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Cuttack Bench, has clarified the legal position regarding delayed deposits of employees’ contributions towards Provident Fund (PF) and Employees’ State Insurance (ESI). The Tribunal held that the amendment …
In a significant ruling, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has clarified an important aspect of taxation relating to house property income. The Tribunal held that where a property is held for the purpose of letting but remains vacant throughout the …
India’s direct tax landscape is undergoing a historic transformation with the introduction of the Income Tax Act, 2025, set to take effect from April 1, 2026 (FY 2026–27). Replacing the decades-old Income Tax Act, 1961, the new legislation aims to simplify …
In a significant ruling reinforcing the principles of natural justice, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Pune Bench, has reiterated that failure to adjudicate all grounds raised by an assessee constitutes a “mistake apparent from the record,” warranting recall of …
In a significant ruling, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Chennai Bench, has reiterated that reassessment proceedings initiated beyond three years from the end of the relevant assessment year are legally unsustainable if mandatory approval from the competent authority is …
In a noteworthy decision, the Mumbai Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has ruled in favor of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd., deleting a tax addition of ₹48.97 lakh. The ruling reinforces a fundamental principle of tax jurisprudence—procedural compliance …
The introduction of the Income Tax Act, 2025 marks a significant transformation in India’s taxation framework, particularly in the area of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS). For decades, professionals and businesses have navigated a complex web of multiple TDS provisions under the …
The Calcutta High Court has once again reinforced the foundational principle of natural justice by holding that a final assessment order passed without granting a personal hearing is legally unsustainable—even in cases where a pre–show cause notice (SCN) hearing is …
In a significant ruling, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai Bench, has clarified that once a taxpayer opts for presumptive taxation under Section 44AD of the Income Tax Act, no separate addition can be made under Section 43CA of …
The recent decision of the Delhi High Court in MakeMyTrip (India) Pvt. Ltd. v. DCIT serves as a significant reminder of the importance of reasoned decision-making by tax authorities, especially in matters involving applications for lower or nil tax deduction at source …
In a major relief for taxpayers, the Gujarat High Court has ruled that the Commissioner of Income Tax (CIT) cannot reject an application for condonation of delay by citing reasons that are completely outside the scope of that specific application. …