Rs 21.6 lakh speculative trading loss in stock market triggers Income Tax notice for no tax audit; Trader wins case at ITAT CuttackMr. Kumar, a diligent stock trader, faced considerable financial setbacks but overlooked the necessity of a tax audit. In response to his f...
05 Nov, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
CBDT issues new clarification on BSNL-MTNL VRS-2019 compensation: Will it affect retirees' income tax benefits?The CBDT issued a notification clarifying that ex-gratia compensation for BSNL and MTNL VRS-2019 is not retrenchment compensation. This com...
05 Nov, 2026, 08.39 AM IST
How to check if PAN is linked with Aadhaar? Step-by-step guide to check status online, link documents and know the consequences of not linkingTaxpayers in India must link their Permanent Account Number with Aadhaar to avoid penalties. Individuals can easily check their linking sta...
04 Nov, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
Gold jewellery at home: How much can you keep without fear of Income Tax seizure?People can legally own gold without a prescribed maximum quantity if they explain its source. The Income Tax Department has guidelines rega...
04 Nov, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
Insurance agent deposits Rs 35 lakh cash collected from policyholders in his bank account, gets tax notice; he fights and wins in ITAT JaipurPolicyholders gave Rs 35 lakh cash as insurance premiums which agent deposited in his bank a/c; Income Tax Dept sent agent notice for unexp...
04 Nov, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
Son gets income tax notice for Rs 33.23 lakh in property investment and cash; he gets relief in ITAT Jaipur for this reasonMother sold 642 grams gold jewellery, gifts the amount to son via notarised gift deed, son buys property and deposits cash in bank but gets...
04 Nov, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
₹16 lakh jewellery, ₹3.88 lakh cash treated as unexplained income; here’s why the taxpayer wins at ITAT HyderabadIn a significant ruling, the Hyderabad ITAT absolves Mr Chintakunta of tax additions regarding unexplained cash and jewellery found during ...
03 Nov, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
Rs 60 lakh cash deposit in widow's bank account triggers income tax notice for unexplained credit; she fights back and wins in ITAT PuneMs Parve’s counsel argued in ITAT Pune that she is a housewife and never filed her income tax return (ITR) as she had no independent source...
02 Nov, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
Delhi techie couple donates Rs 50 to political party, claims Rs 40 lakh ITR deduction, evades Rs 5.3 crore income tax, faces IT probeA Delhi-NCR techie couple allegedly claimed Rs 40 lakh in tax deductions after donating just Rs 50 to a political party. An Income Tax Depa...
02 Nov, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
Income Tax 2026: 3 key changes in deductions & exemptions every taxpayer must knowThe Finance Act, 2026 outlines significant changes in income tax deductions and exemptions for Tax Year 2026-27. Non-resident individuals w...
02 Nov, 2026, 08.43 AM IST
CBDT tightens merger rules for charity trusts, imposes five-year curbs on changing objectivesThe Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has made it mandatory for organisations merging with another registered non-profit to inform the I...
01 Nov, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
India is addressing Wall Street’s favourite ‘elephant’ in the room to its own advantageThe Indian government has identified 762 potential applications of artificial intelligence across 62 ministries and departments, spanning f...
29 Oct, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
Own property in UAE? Income Tax Department nudges taxpayers to declare undisclosed assets under FAST-DS 2026, know who needs to act and what they can doUAE property owners have received communication from the income tax department regarding undisclosed assets. Taxpayers are prompted to asse...
29 Oct, 2026, 05.17 AM IST
Can income tax officials take your PPF savings for unpaid tax dues? Know what the law saysDealing with a tax demand? It's essential to grasp how the Income Tax Department can seize dues from different assets, while your PPF accou...
28 Oct, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Income-Tax Department nudges taxpayers with UAE and other overseas properties to disclose foreign assets under FAST-DSThe Income-Tax Department is encouraging selected taxpayers to disclose overseas assets under a new scheme. This initiative targets individ...
26 Oct, 2026, 11.57 PM IST
CBDT receives around 1,100 applications under foreign assets disclosure schemeSince the launch of the Foreign Assets of Small Taxpayers Disclosure Scheme, approximately 1,100 taxpayers have submitted applications. The...
26 Oct, 2026, 08.07 PM IST
Income Tax Department nudges taxpayers holding undisclosed foreign propertiesThe Income Tax Department is encouraging taxpayers to declare undisclosed foreign assets through the FAST-DS initiative. A new e-filing por...
26 Oct, 2026, 06.31 PM IST