Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/money/income-tax-return-filing-to-be-much-easier-in-2026-here-are-key-changes-to-be-introduced-4104825/ From April 1, 2026, income tax return filing is set to become significantly easier with the new Income-tax Act, 2025. With simpler language,
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*******ITR-U cannot be filed if proceedings are initiated against a taxpayer, even when it is unrelated to the income to be disclosed in ITR-U, why Budget 2026 must fix this – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/tax/itr-u-cannot-be-filed-if-proceedings-are-initiated-against-a-taxpayer-even-when-it-is-unrelated-to-the-income-to-be-disclosed-in-itr-u-why-budget-2026-must-fix-this/articleshow/126477048.cms The most significant limitation arises once assessment, reassessment or revision proceedings are initiated or concluded for the relevant assessment year—irrespective of whether the
Income Tax Act 2025: 5 things that will change for taxpayers when new laws replace old rules – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/tax/income-tax-act-2025-5-things-that-will-change-for-taxpayers-when-new-laws-replace-old-rules/articleshow/126477339.cms As the Financial Year 2026-27 begins from April 1, 2026, New Income Tax Act, 2025 will come into effect in India. With an aim
*Your Rs 12 lakh annual income isn’t fully tax-free if it includes this component – Money News | The Financial Express
Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/money/budget-2026-your-rs-12-lakh-annual-income-isnt-fully-tax-free-if-it-includes-this-component-4103704/ The Union Budget 2025 brought massive relief to middle-class taxpayers by making annual income up to Rs 12 lakh tax-free under the new
*Section 68 Addition Deleted After Loan Genuineness Proven
Clipped from: https://taxguru.in/income-tax/section-68-addition-deleted-loan-genuineness-proven.html ITO Vs Mohanbhai Laljibhai Rami (ITAT Ahmedabad) Unsecured Loan Explained Through Evidence; Section 68 Addition Deleted and Revenue Appeal Dismissed: ITAT Ahmedabad Summary:
*****ITAT Condones 3,100 Days Delay, Appeal Sent Back
Clipped from: https://taxguru.in/income-tax/itat-condones-3100-days-delay-appeal.html Unnatiben Suhitbhai Gajjar Vs ITO (ITAT Ahmedabad) Extraordinary Delay of Over 3,100 Days Condoned with Costs; Matter Remanded for Adjudication: ITAT Ahmedabad The
*******Reopening Quashed for Non-Supply of Material Relied Upon in Reasons
Clipped from: https://taxguru.in/income-tax/reopening-quashed-non-supply-material-relied-reasons.html Ajay Kumar Bajaj Vs ITO (ITAT Raipur) Reopening Quashed for Non-Supply of Material Relied Upon in Reasons: ITAT Raipur Summary: The Raipur Bench (SMC)
*******Understanding Shift in Surcharge, Rebate, and Marginal Relief Provisions under New Income Tax [Old vs. New Income Tax Act Series – Article 5]
Clipped from: https://www.taxscan.in/top-stories/understanding-shift-in-surcharge-rebate-and-marginal-relief-provisions-under-new-income-tax-old-vs-new-income-tax-act-series-article-5-1440718?TRN300=sEkwzRcDcauPBvUCgvEMCkGGaSJdWdMBeDsweVqxgjxMvUfsiMSBJIUqKMsaCH&LKD333=3332348 The Income-tax Act, 2025, which was signed into legislation by the president on August 21, 2025, is an entirely new version of the
*******Assessments and Time Limits under Income Tax Act [New v/s Old Tax Act Series]
Clipped from: https://www.taxscan.in/top-stories/assessments-and-time-limits-under-income-tax-act-new-vs-old-tax-act-series-1441036?TRN300=sEkwzRcDcauPBvUCgvEMCkGGaSJdWdMBeDsweVqxgjxMvUfsiMSBJIUqKMsaCH&LKD333=3332356 This article analyzes the various types of assessments and deadlines for issuing income tax notices, and compares significant changes under the new Income
*******Digital Privacy Issues under Income Tax Act, 2025: Search Powers Explained
Clipped from: https://www.taxscan.in/top-stories/digital-privacy-issues-under-income-tax-act-2025-search-powers-explained-1440688?TRN300=sEkwzRcDcauPBvUCgvEMCkGGaSJdWdMBeDsweVqxgjxMvUfsiMSBJIUqKMsaCH&LKD333=3332353 Where a taxpayer persistently fails to disclose income or assets despite statutory opportunities, the Income Tax Department may, as a measure of last
*******Deductions Under Income Tax: Computation Methods, Regime Comparison, and Procedural Changes in New Income Tax Act [Old vs New Income Tax]
Clipped from: https://www.taxscan.in/top-stories/deductions-under-income-tax-computation-methods-regime-comparison-and-procedural-changes-in-new-income-tax-act-old-vs-new-income-tax-1440555?TRN300=sEkwzRcDcauPBvUCgvEMCkGGaSJdWdMBeDsweVqxgjxMvUfsiMSBJIUqKMsaCH&LKD333=3332370 This Article compares deduction computation and total income calculation under the Old Income Tax Act, 1961 and the New Income Tax Act, 2025,
*******Special Allowances – Exemptions and Taxability Under Income Tax Act [Old vs New Tax Act Series]
lipped from: https://www.taxscan.in/top-stories/special-allowances-exemptions-and-taxability-under-income-tax-act-old-vs-new-tax-act-series-1440918?TRN300=sEkwzRcDcauPBvUCgvEMCkGGaSJdWdMBeDsweVqxgjxMvUfsiMSBJIUqKMsaCH&LKD333=3332373 Special allowances constitute a large portion of your salary package and understanding how to maximize these allowances for tax purposes, as well as
*******Search and Seizure Proceedings, Powers, and Procedural Safeguards in New Income Tax Act [Old vs New Income Tax Series – Article 3]
Clipped from: https://www.taxscan.in/top-stories/search-and-seizure-proceedings-powers-and-procedural-safeguards-in-new-income-tax-act-old-vs-new-income-tax-series-article-3-1440403?TRN300=sEkwzRcDcauPBvUCgvEMCkGGaSJdWdMBeDsweVqxgjxMvUfsiMSBJIUqKMsaCH&LKD333=3332359 This article explains how the Income-tax Act, 2025 modernises search and seizure powers for a digital economy, compares them with the old law
*****Gifting of MF units to minors will not lower tax liability – Money News | The Financial Express
Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/money/your-income-tax-queries-gifting-of-mf-units-to-minors-will-not-lower-tax-liability-4102474/ Expert advice on navigating complex tax scenarios in 2026: Learn how to set off non-speculative business losses from derivatives against equity gains, the
*******UK-based taxpayer ignored tax notices, still escaped Rs 10,000 penalty; here’s why – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/legal/will/uk-based-taxpayer-ignored-tax-notices-still-escaped-rs-10000-penalty-heres-why/articleshow/126435675.cms Recently, the income tax appellate tribunal (ITAT) Delhi, provided relief to Mr Mahesh, a resident of the United Kingdom (UK), by canceling an income tax penalty of
*******Earn Rs 14.65 lakh and still pay no tax—here’s the NPS, EPF math – The Economic Times–
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/tax/pay-zero-tax-on-14-65-lakh-salary-how-nps-epf-tax-benefits-in-new-tax-regime-help-you-save-huge-tax/articleshow/126450471.cms Salaried individuals who opt for the new tax regime don’t have to pay any tax if their annual salaried income is Rs 12,00,000. Beyond this
*******Tax Treatment On Gifts Given To Children – The HinduBusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/portfolio/personal-finance/tax-treatment-on-gifts-given-to-children/article70433927.ece Taxability of retirement benefits (gratuity, leave encashment, provident fund withdrawal, retrenchment compensation, VRS, etc.) is examinedin the hands of the employee I received
*****Tax experts seek clarity on employment deductions available to biz | Budget 2026 News – Business Standard
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/budget/news/budget-tax-experts-seek-clarity-on-additional-employee-cost-deduction-126010901167_1.html Ahead of Budget FY27, tax experts seek clarity on Section 80JJAA as ambiguities over employee cost deductions trigger scrutiny and risk disputes for
*8 years delay in tax refund: Delhi HC raps Income Tax Department, warns of Rs 1 lakh personal cost on Deputy Commissioner – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/tax/8-years-delay-in-tax-refund-delhi-hc-raps-income-tax-department-warns-of-rs-1-lakh-personal-cost-on-deputy-commissioner/articleshow/126429593.cms On January 6, 2026, the Delhi High Court expressed shock at the Income Tax Department as a taxpayer, had to wait 8 years for getting their
*****Employer deducted TDS but didn’t deposit it: ITAT Kolkata saves employee from Rs 14 lakh tax demand – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/legal/will/employer-deducted-tds-but-didnt-deposit-it-itat-kolkata-saves-employee-from-rs-14-lakh-tax-demand/articleshow/125883350.cms On November 24, 2025, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) in Kolkata provided relief to an employee who received a tax demand notice because his employer deducted
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