Delhi High Court Clarifies When Penalty Proceedings Are ‘Initiated’ Under Section 271C of the Income Tax Act for TDS Non-Compliance

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By clarifying that penalty initiation begins from the earliest action, such as a reference from the AO, the Delhi High Court underscores that delays in issuing show-cause notices do not extend the penalty imposition timeline. In a recent ruling, the …

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Kerala High Court Rules Assessing Authorities Can’t Reassess Past Years Without Inquiry in Current-Year Cases

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The Court questioned how, during assessment proceedings for 2011-12, the authorities could examine the business nature and extent of the assessee’s activities dating back to 1999-2000. In a significant judgment in Kings Infra Ventures Ltd vs. ACIT (ITA No. 28/2023), …

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Government Seeks Public Suggestions for Review of the Income Tax Act, 1961

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Taxpayers and stakeholders can submit their suggestions by visiting the webpage via the following link: https://eportal.incometax.gov.in/iec/foservices/#/pre-login/ita-comprehensive-review. In the Budget 2024-2025 speech, the Hon’ble Finance Minister announced a comprehensive review of the Income-tax Act, 1961. This initiative aims to simplify the …

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Income Tax Authorities Empowered to Accept Delayed Refund or Loss Carry Forward Claims under Section 119(2)(b) – Circular No. 11/2024

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No condonation application will be entertained by Income Tax Authorities beyond five years from the end of the relevant assessment year. Power of Income Tax Authorities in condoning delays in filing returns that claims refunds/ carry forward of losses: In …

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