Charitable trusts and societies often rely on the exemption provisions under Section 11 of the Income-tax Act to accumulate income for future charitable purposes. However, tax authorities sometimes deny such benefits on the basis of minor procedural defects, even when the charitable …
In a significant development impacting tribunal appointments across the country, the Supreme Court has struck down the rule that mandated a minimum of 25 years of practice for chartered accountants (CAs) to qualify as technical members of tribunals, including the Income Tax Appellate …
The Delhi Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) recently reaffirmed an important principle governing Section 41(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 — that an addition on account of remission or cessation of liability cannot be sustained in the absence of …
In a significant judgment, the Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that assessment proceedings pending before the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) shall be deemed to be pending before the Assessing Officer (AO) for the purpose of granting retrospective benefit under …
The ITAT set aside the previous order and directed the AO to conduct a fresh assessment. The tribunal instructed the AO to take into account the decision of the CIT(E) on the condonation petition once it is finalized. The Income …
This landmark ruling reinforces the principle that intermediaries operating in a fiduciary capacity are distinct from the principal parties in transactions. It sets a strong precedent for brokers, real estate facilitators, and agents, protecting them from undue penalties under Section …
This landmark High Court ruling as it safeguards taxpayers from the sudden attachment of bank accounts by the tax department, which can be done with minimal notice. Now, even in the absence of coercive measures, the mere presence of an …
The ITAT Jaipur underscores the need for a detailed examination of rural land transactions for tax purposes, especially when the property is near urban canters. In a significant ruling, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) in Jaipur has upheld the …
The ITAT ruled that, as long as interest-free funds are sufficiently available at the time of advance, disallowance of interest on subsequent loans will not stand. In this article, we delve into a notable tax judgement of ITAT involving a …
Brett Lee Granted Tax Relief by ITAT Delhi In a significant ruling, the Delhi bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has granted relief to former Australian cricketer Brett Lee in a tax dispute. The case involved an income …
ITAT Visakhapatnam Ruling in case of Konathala Nooku Naidu verses ITO/ case No. I.T.A. No.269/Viz/2023 In a recent decision, the Visakhapatnam Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has ruled in favour of a taxpayer, directing the deletion of an addition made …
ITAT highlighted that the imposition of penalties under Section 271(1)(c) should not be automatic, but rather based on a careful consideration of the circumstances. ITAT Delhi Ruling: In a significant ruling, the Delhi Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) emphasized that …
The ITAT also clarified that a mere transfer of Property through a registered sale, without the buyer making the payment to the seller, cannot lead to an addition. The Ahmedabad Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) recently made a significant ruling …
ITAT concluded that the AO had failed to record proper satisfaction before issuing the notice under Section 153C of the Income Tax Act. The Mumbai bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has nullified an assessment order due to …
The ITAT dismissed the revenue’s petition, finding that the AO failed to establish a clear link between the tangible material and the conclusion of escaped income. In a significant ruling, in case of Surender Dalai vs ITO [I.T.A No.7714/Del/2029], the …
ITAT clarifies that a builder’s mistake in flat allotment will not hinder a taxpayer’s ability to claim tax benefits under section 54 of the I-T Act. In a recent case adjudicated by the Income-tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai bench, a …
CGAS deposit is not a mandatory requirement for claiming capital gain deductions, if it has been invested within the prescribed time limit under section 54(1) of the Income Tax Act for the purchase or construction of a new property Relevance …
ITAT emphasized the importance of procedural correctness and evidentiary standards in tax assessments The recent ruling by the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Chennai has brought relief to Prakash Ferrous Industries Private Limited (I.T.A No.623/Chny/2023), dismissing the appeal by the …
ITAT Kolkata: Income Tax Exemption under Section 10 (23C)(vi) Allowed on Gross Receipts Including Rental Income I-T Exemption on Educational Income: In a recent decision on 1.12.23, the Kolkata bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), in Case no.498/Kol/2023, …
Residential Status Dispute Resolved by ITAT: Non-Resident Status Confirmed on 176 Days Stay in India Residential Status of Individual: In a recent decision, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Mumbai dismissed the Revenue’s appeal and upheld the order passed by …