Taxpayers fret over loose ends in amnesty scheme, seek CBDT clarity on foreign asset disclosure rules as deadline nearsMany taxpayers are unsure if they need to report various accounts due to ambiguous regulations. Clarification is being sought from the Cent...
09 Nov, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
Chinese companies providing overseas services to Indian subsidiaries may escape tax: ITATIn a landmark decision, the Delhi Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has determined that Chinese firms offering services from overseas are not l...
09 Nov, 2026, 06.15 AM IST
Rs 48 lakh in cash received from the sale of two properties, paid capital gains tax but received an income tax notice; taxpayer wins the case in ITAT Cuttack for this reasonMr. Purushottam residing in Kabisurya Nagar, encountered a penalty for accepting cash payments linked to his property sales. He sold two pr...
07 Nov, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
Daughter took father’s land by paying Rs 7.25 lakh in cash to her brothers and abandoned father, he filed a court case; Karnataka HC gives back the land to himMr. Bairappa had given his land to his daughter with the understanding of receiving care. However, she betrayed him by denying assistance a...
07 Nov, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
Rs 8.02 lakh leave encashment tax exemption denied: Retired employee wins case in ITAT SuratRetiree Mr. Patel from Bharuch, Gujarat, sought a complete tax exemption on Rs 8.02 lakh of leave encashment. Initially, his company certif...
07 Nov, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
FD rate up to 8.6% for senior citizens investing for five years; know the list of banksSenior citizens can invest in fixed deposits with interest rates reaching up to 8.6%. Suryoday Small Finance Bank leads with these attracti...
07 Nov, 2026, 08.21 AM IST
Social Security payroll tax cap rises to $192,300 in 2027: How much more will high earners pay from their paychecks, who will be affected, and what does it mean for your take-home pay?Social Security taxes will take a bigger bite out of some high earners' paychecks in 2027. The taxable income limit is rising to $192,300 f...
07 Nov, 2026, 01.33 AM IST
Farmer bought land at less than stamp duty value, got income tax notice; How DVO report helped him win Rs 18.24 lakh tax dispute in ITAT SuratMr. Desai, encountered difficulties with the Income Tax Department after purchasing land for a price less than the stamp duty value. The In...
06 Nov, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
Incorrect HRA or deduction claims? How Section 270AA may offer relief from 200% penaltyIncorrect tax claims may expose taxpayers to a 200% penalty for misreporting and prosecution in appropriate cases. Section 270AA offers con...
06 Nov, 2026, 09.51 AM IST
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
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 3.2 crore found in blue drums buried in UP village; police probe brothers' Mumbai, Pune linksThe recovery of Rs 3.2 crore from three buried blue drums in Uttar Pradesh's Nawabganj has prompted investigators to examine two brothers' ...
02 Nov, 2026, 03.02 PM 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
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