Hong Kong-based son gets tax notice after father buys insurance policy in his name with cash; he fights back and wins case in ITAT MumbaiAn NRI in Hong Kong faced an income tax dispute after withdrawing cash from his NRE account to give to his father. The father used this mon...
09 Jun, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
Lady sold apartment, took Rs 2.5 lakh cash, bought new apartment from son-in-law, paid no tax, got income tax notice; she fights back and wins case in ITAT ChennaiA Chennai woman successfully appealed a tax notice after selling her apartment for Rs 35.5 lakh, including Rs 2.5 lakh in cash, and buying ...
02 Jun, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
CBDT tells tax officers to tighten scrutiny of unexplained income, assetsThe Central Board of Direct Taxes has directed tax officers to be more careful and consistent when using rules against hidden income and as...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.33 AM IST
Officials says India closely monitoring Ebola situation, experts urge vigilanceGlobal health authorities are on alert as Ebola cases rise in Africa. Indian health officials are closely watching the situation and review...
18 May, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
How managements hide debt, losses, and disputes without breaking a single accounting rule – and take investors for a rideA listed company rarely operates alone. Behind it can sit a web of subsidiaries, step-down entities, associates, overseas arms, and special...
02 May, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
Rs 13 lakh cash payment for credit card bill triggers tax notice; man wins case after ITAT accepts ‘family gift’ explanationA Mumbai man faced a tax notice for using Rs 13 lakh cash to pay his credit card bill. He explained the cash as gifts from his wife, father...
01 May, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
Rs 50 lakh insurance purchase with Rs 4.8 Lakh income triggers tax trouble: ITAT rejects HUF funding claim; here's whyA woman's Rs 50 lakh insurance policy purchase was deemed an unexplained investment. She claimed HUF funding from agricultural income. The ...
13 Mar, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
Dubai earnings sent through banking channels, yet tax notice issued: ITAT Ahmedabad rules property purchase can’t be treated as unexplained investmentAn NRI working in Dubai since 1993 successfully challenged a tax notice for unexplained property investment in India. The ITAT Ahmedabad ru...
27 Feb, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
Self-reporting of unexplained income in ITR to save 50%: A permanent Voluntary Disclosure of Income Scheme (VDIS) in Budget 2026?Budget 2026 reshapes taxation of unexplained income. Self-reporting undisclosed income now attracts a 30% tax rate. This is a significant r...
13 Feb, 2026, 08.02 AM IST
Pay reduced tax at 39% rate on unexplained income compared to 78% earlier, with close eye on penalty, Budget 2026 announcement?Budget 2026 brings a major tax relief for unexplained income. The tax rate has been slashed to 39 percent from the earlier 78 percent. This...
06 Feb, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
Tax dept seized wife’s Rs 1.65 crore worth of gold and silver jewellery, issued notice for unexplained investment, husband filed case; wins in ITAT BengaluruThe Income Tax Department seized Rs 1.65 crore worth of gold and silver jewellery from Suresh's residence. The department claimed it was un...
24 Oct, 2025, 01.11 PM IST
Taxpayer with unexplained investment gets part relief in ITAT Delhi due to his socio-economic status, know what it meansOn September 2, 2025, ITAT Delhi granted partial relief to taxpayer Husain, reducing his unexplained investments from Rs 7.82 lakh to Rs 1....
30 Sep, 2025, 06.58 AM IST
I-T dept unearths tax evasion and unexplained investments amounting to Rs 50 cr in J-KThe operation conducted on a prominent hotelier led to seizure of incriminating documents showing unexplained investments in immovable prop...
17 Sep, 2020, 03.17 PM IST
Taxman may invoke Benami Act for unexplained credits, investmentsTax experts, however, said even now a distinction between unexplained tax credits, where higher tax is applicable, and a benami transaction...
08 Dec, 2017, 07.11 AM IST
Amended I-T law harsh, prone to misuse by taxmen: ExpertsI-T dept may question your income and expenditure details and tax you at a higher rate if you fail to offer a “satisfactory explanation” to...
23 Jan, 2017, 07.44 AM IST
- How to avail benefits after new tax amendments in property transactions
All tax payers are advised to carefully enter into property transactions in particular and not to make any unexplained investment in the Re...
12 May, 2012, 02.26 PM IST
I-T investigation into teams opens can of cricketsInitial findings reveal large unexplained expenses & investments routed through complex corporate structures located overseas.
21 Apr, 2010, 01.03 AM IST