SC asks Centre to consider devising safeguards to ensure no misuse of EPFO, ITR dataThe Supreme Court finds private access to sensitive EPFO and ITR data worrisome. It urged the Centre to devise safeguards against potential...
25 Aug, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
Selling inherited property? Know who is liable to pay income tax on capital gains and how heirs can claim tax reliefSelling inherited property? Know who among the brothers and sisters are liable to pay capital gains tax on it and how to claim tax relief.
24 Aug, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
Rs 5.31 lakh income tax refund denied as taxpayer did not claim it in the original ITR; he approaches ITAT Delhi and wins the case to get tax refund with interestRs 5.31 lakh tax refund denied as it was not claimed in the original ITR but in the subsequently filed Section 148 ITR; ITAT Delhi orders t...
24 Aug, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
ITR filing deadline: Income Tax Department asks business, professional taxpayers to file returns by August 31The Income Tax Department has reminded taxpayers with business or professional income who are not subject to audit to file their ITRs for A...
24 Aug, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
Missed reporting of overseas bank accounts, ESOPs, and foreign assets in Schedule FA of ITR? FAST-DS offers a chance to come cleanThere is an important caveat: the Black Money Act provides relief from Schedule FA penalty for certain foreign assets, other than immovable...
24 Aug, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
Employee got Rs 30 lakh salary after job switch, did not file ITR, Income Tax dept imposed Rs 3.74 lakh penalty; he fought and won the case in ITAT DelhiEmployee switched job and got Rs 30 lakh salary on which TDS was deducted, forgot to file ITR, Tax dept sent notice and imposed Rs 3.74 lak...
23 Aug, 2026, 08.42 AM IST
Can the IRS EITC 2026 really deliver up to $8,231? Check these income and child rules before filing Form 1040The IRS EITC 2026 can put up to $8,231 back into the hands of eligible workers. But it is not a payment for everyone. Your earned income, f...
22 Aug, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
Freelancers filing ITR? Don't get these 5 things wrong: Form, expenses, 44ADA, foreign income, and moreFreelancers preparing for AY 2026-27 have a new ITR submission deadline, offering relief to many. Understanding tax audit requirements is e...
22 Aug, 2026, 06.37 AM IST
Rs 4.5 crore retirement corpus: Can you get Rs 4 lakh monthly income without losing your corpus?For retirees looking to maximise their post-tax earnings, allocating a Rs 4.5 cr corpus into mutual funds is a viable option. Utilising a b...
21 Aug, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
US proposes new tax credit rules restricting refunds for some non-citizensThe US Treasury and IRS have proposed new rules restricting the refundable portion of four federal tax credits to US citizens, nationals an...
21 Aug, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
Plant 500 trees and explain Rs 11.22 crore additional income: A rare direction from ITAT Chandigarh asks taxpayer with Rs 1.79 lakh income shown in ITRThis Haryana man's case was picked up for scrutiny, and during the proceedings the Assessing Officer found large cash deposits, unsecured l...
21 Aug, 2026, 07.10 AM IST
Unsuspecting landowner got income tax notice as his land was sold for Rs 6.82 crore cash by someone via forged sale deed; he fights back and wins tax case in ITAT Ahmedabad on this groundFor Rs 6.82 crore cash notorious land grabbing gang sold land via forged sale deed with forged signature of landowner; however landowner go...
20 Aug, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
8 income tax notices that salaried employees can get after filing ITR; know what they mean and how to respondEmployees who are on a salary may find themselves receiving tax notices following their income tax return filings. These notices typically ...
20 Aug, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
Foreign Asset Disclosure Scheme 2026: From budget proposal to rollout - what residents and NRIs need to knowThe Foreign Assets of Small Taxpayers Disclosure Scheme, 2026 has moved from Budget proposal to implementation. This article explains its t...
19 Aug, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
SBI's error in depositing TDS cost landlord Rs 2.7 lakh in TDS credit; Landlord fights in ITAT Agra and wins the caseSBI paid Rs 40.62 lakh rent to three landlords but erroneously reported entire TDS against one landlord's PAN, leading to tax dept denying ...
18 Aug, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
NRI bought life insurance policy in Dubai from a foreign insurer, got maturity proceeds after returning to India, his claim for tax exemption was denied; he won the case in ITAT for this reasonAn Indian resident successfully challenged the tax department's claim of undisclosed foreign income on maturity proceeds from a Dubai life ...
18 Aug, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
ITR filing 2026: How freelancers and F&O traders should declare their incomeEarning income from futures and options trading or other side hustles? Cumbersome compliance, reconciliation and disclosures mean taxpayers...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.52 PM IST