7 big income tax changes for 2026-27 that may reduce penalties for small mistakesNew income tax rules aim to reduce penalties for ordinary citizens. Minor foreign asset non-disclosures will not face prosecution from Octo...
20 Jul, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
ITR-4 or ITR-3? Know which ITR form to file under presumptive taxation scheme and the documents requiredTaxpayers using the presumptive taxation scheme must select the correct Income Tax Return form. Generally, ITR-4 is suitable for individual...
20 Jul, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
How a Meerut slum woman masterminded a Rs 357 crore income tax return fraud from a 25-sq-yard homeThe Income Tax Department has uncovered a large tax refund fraud racket. A 30-year-old woman allegedly created fake deductions worth crores...
18 Jul, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
Employee wrongly reported Rs 65.21 lakh VRS payout in ITR, lost tax relief; ITAT Pune rules the amount is not taxable and grants him reliefEmployee got Rs 65.21 lakh as VRS after company shut plant, but wrong ITR reporting led to tax dispute; ITAT Pune rules in his favour and g...
18 Jul, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
Name appearing in builder's records showing cash payment: Will you need to pay income tax for such property purchase? Here’s what ITAT saidCan the Income Tax Department tax you based only on papers found during a builder's search? A recent ITAT ruling explains when third-party ...
18 Jul, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
NRI woman sold her property in Gujarat for Rs 21 lakh, tax dept sent notices, she missed them as she lived abroad; later she files case and wins in ITAT AhmedabadITAT overturns STCG tax on Gujarat house sale: When Kaminiben, an NRI from Anand, Gujarat, sold her house for Rs 21.4 lakh in AY 2018-19, w...
17 Jul, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
Have an inactive foreign bank account? You may still need to disclose it in your ITR for AY 2026-27Indian taxpayers must report dormant foreign bank accounts in their ITR. This requirement applies even if accounts have zero balance and no...
16 Jul, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
ITR 2026: Common income tax return filing mistakes that cost employees lakhsA careful, timely, and well-documented filing approach can help employees avoid notices, interest, penalties, and refund delays while ensur...
16 Jul, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
Home loan interest column for self-occupied house disabled in ITR utility? Know what to do while ITR filing for AY 2026-2027Home loan interest column for self-occupied house is disabled in ITR utility? Know what to do while ITR filing for AY 2026-2027. The reason...
15 Jul, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
Salaried employee earning Rs 68 lakh donates Rs 12 lakh to political party, claims tax deduction; I-T dept denies it; he contests but loses in ITAT AhmedabadEmployee with Rs 68 lakh salary donated Rs 12 lakh to political party for Section 80GGC tax break; ITAT Ahmedabad upholds tax dept's order ...
15 Jul, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
Bengaluru landowner sells 17 apartments, earns Rs 11.8 crore LTCG, pays no tax; I-T dept sends notices; he contests and wins in ITAT BangaloreLandowner sells 17 apartments, earns Rs 11.8 crore gains, paid no tax, reinvests gains into 5 properties; tax dept sent notice; he wins cas...
14 Jul, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
What happens if you miss July 31, 2026, ITR filing deadline? Why you should not miss this due dateThe belated Income Tax Return filing deadline for AY 2026-27 is December 31, 2026. Missing this date can result in losing tax refunds and i...
14 Jul, 2026, 08.33 AM IST
Bought a new apartment but facing structural, workmanship, or quality issues? Builders must repair it within 30 days if... Know your rights under RERABuilders must repair structural and quality defects within five years of possession. Homebuyers can report issues and expect repairs within...
13 Jul, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
Income tax penalties explained: Under-reporting, not furnishing ITR, and more -Defaults and penalties under different sectionsIf you are confused by personal finance terms, jargon and calculations, here’s a series to simplify and deconstruct these for you. In the 1...
13 Jul, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
GST Tax officer can allege fraud first and prove it later, Rules Madras High Court; Why this matters to every taxpayerGST officers can now issue fraud notices with a reasonable basis. Proof of fraud is not required at the initial notice stage. Businesses mu...
13 Jul, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
NRI sells his Bangalore property for Rs 2.63 crore, declares Rs 16.33 lakh LTCG, gets tax notice; he fights and wins partial relief from ITAT for this reasonSold property for Rs 2.63 crore and reported Rs 16.33 lakh LTCG, claimed home loan interest, travel, water, electricity and brokerage as ex...
11 Jul, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
CBDT clarification: All approvals like Nil or lower TDS certificate and existing tax benefits will continue under Income Tax Act, 2025; Here’s what it means for youExisting tax benefits and approvals will continue under the Income Tax Act, 2025. Pending applications filed before March 31, 2026, will be...
07 Jul, 2026, 06.07 PM IST