Property bought for ₹1.23 crore, stamp duty value rose to ₹1.46 crore: Why ITAT Kolkata gave homebuyer ₹11.35 lakh tax relief

A recent ITAT ruling highlights a crucial tax issue for property buyers: an increase in stamp duty value between the agreement and registration dates doesn't automatically lead to tax liabilities. Taxpayers can protect themselves by documenting payments through banking channels and ensuring conditions are met. This case emphasizes the importance of strategic financial planning in real estate transactions.

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Medicine shop owner deposits Rs 2.47 crore cash in bank account, gets income tax notice for unexplained cash; wins case in ITAT Delhi for this reason

Mr Kumar, a medicine shop owner had deposited Rs 2.47 crore cash in his bank account during demonetisation period, he got an unexplained cash income tax notice. After a long legal fight he won the case in ITAT Delhi. This article explains how.

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Brother-in-law caught with Rs 4.34 lakh worth of foreign currency; income tax officer sends notice; he wins case in ITAT Delhi with help from sister-in-law

Brother-in-law caught with Rs 4.34 lakh foreign currency; tax officer sent notice; Brother wins case in ITAT Delhi as sister-in-law said its her cash which she needed for work travel so kept in brother’s house for safe keeping.

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Rs 9.91 lakh income tax refund for senior citizen after proving that he mistakenly paid income tax on tax-free bonds; ITAT Delhi order explained

Mr Ajay Kumar Bakaya a senior citizen from Gurgaon faced a significant tax issue when he accidentally overpaid income tax on his tax-free bonds’ exempt interest income. After discovering this error, he filed a rectification application, which was initially rejected. He filed a case in ITAT Delhi and won it on September 23, 2026.

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My NRI status changed. Will interest earned on my NRE FDs be taxable in India?

ET Wealth reader's query: I was an NRI until FY2024–25. After relocating to India, my residential status changed to ‘resident’ from FY2025–26. While I was an NRI, I invested in fixed deposits through my NRE account, and these deposits are due to mature in FY27. Will the interest earned on these NRE fixed deposits be taxable in India?

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Man paid lower income tax by setting off business loss against long term capital gains but received income tax notice; wins case in ITAT Delhi

Man pays lower income tax by setting off business loss with long term capital gains but gets income tax notice; Wins case in ITAT Delhi. ITAT Delhi held that since the law does not prescribe any sequence of set-off a taxpayer may choose his own sequence.

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Deadlines for income tax audit and ITR filing extended for AY 2026-2027 to these dates

The Central Government has extended the deadline for filing Income Tax Returns for the Assessment Year 2026-27. Taxpayers subject to audit now have until November 21, 2026 to file their returns. Additionally, the tax audit deadline has been shifted to October 21, 2026, providing more time for compliance. Chartered Accountants must upload the tax audit report on behalf of their clients through the e-filing portal.

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Buying property abroad for your NRI child? Know how much Indian parents can transfer and the tax implications

Navigating overseas property purchases for NRI/OCI children can be complex for Indian parents, entangled in regulations like FEMA and RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme. From understanding allowable remittance limits to distinguishing between gifts and loans, families must carefully plan to avoid potential tax and compliance issues. Learn the critical steps to streamline the funding process.

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Can you save tax by gifting money to your HUF? How Section 99 changes the tax equation

Money or property gifted by a member to an HUF may not be taxable in the HUF’s hands because of the “relative” exemption. But the tax consequence for income generated from such property is different. This article explains why transferring self-acquired assets to an HUF does not provide the intended tax-saving benefit.

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Grain trader deposited Rs 5.2 crore cash in bank, filed ITR declaring Rs 7.65 lakh income, got unexplained deposit income tax notice; won case in ITAT Delhi for this reason

When Mr Kumar, a grain trader from Rampur deposited Rs 5.2 crore cash in his bank account and filed an Income Tax Return (ITR) declaring Rs 7.65 lakh income, this raised many red flags within the income tax systems. He wins case in ITAT Delhi.

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Purchased property below market value, filed no ITR, got income tax notice, paid the tax but asked to pay Rs 70,000 penalty; ITAT Delhi gives full relief

Rs 70,000 penalty imposed on man for buying property below market value even though he paid the due tax after getting a notice; ITAT Delhi cancels penalty

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Fruit seller deposited large amount of cash in bank, got income tax notice of unexplained income; won case in ITAT Bangalore for this reason

Bangalore landowner wins unexplained money case in ITAT after proving he sold vegetables and fruit for large amount of cash to APMC

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US citizen received Rs 30 lakh income tax demand notice in India, was denied India-US DTAA relief due to a mistake: Know how she won at ITAT Delhi

Rs 30 lakh income tax demand notice and India-US DTAA benefit denied to US citizen; she fights and wins case in ITAT Delhi; Know how

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Tenant received Rs 1.38 crore worth of flats for surrendering tenancy rights for society's redevelopment, he received income tax notice; Know how he won the case in ITAT Mumbai

Tenant receives Rs 1.38 crore permanent alternate accommodation, gets Section 56(2)(x) tax notice; ITAT Mumbai gives relief; know why. This judgement was given by Vikram Singh Yadav, the Accountant Member along with Siddhartha Nautiyal, the Judicial Member of ITAT Mumbai.

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Missed ITR deadline and TDS refund is due? Know how to claim your refund before it’s too late

Missed the ITR filing deadline? Don't panic! You might still claim your TDS refund. Learn about filing belated returns, potential fees, interest, and the crucial condonation process if even that window has passed. Understand the implications for carry-forward losses and deductions. Avoid common mistakes to ensure your refund is processed smoothly.

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Income Tax Rules 2026 amended: CBDT revises Form 169, Form 171; extends these deadlines

The Central Board of Direct Taxes has rolled out significant amendments to income tax regulations for 2026, particularly affecting electronic communication and tax recovery processes. The deadlines for registering valuers and income tax professionals have been pushed back, allowing applicants until March 31, 2027, to finalize their registrations.

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8 changes in income tax audit forms for AY 2026-2027; what taxpayers need to know

For the assessment year 2026-2027, the deadline for income tax audits is set for September 30, 2026. Businesses utilizing presumptive taxation schemes should be aware that they may still need to undergo income tax audits, depending on their turnover. Significant updates to Form 3CD's reporting requirements have been implemented for this assessment year, which include new clauses concerning presumptive taxation, MSME payments, settlement expenditures, and share buybacks.

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Tax Audit Report deadline: Who needs to upload it by September 30, 2026

The deadline for uploading tax audit reports is set for September 30, 2026, specifically targeting certain taxpayers. Chartered accountants will manage the upload of the tax audit report on the e-filing portal, after which taxpayers need to accept and e-verify the tax audit report.

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Rs 1 crore foreign asset limit under FAST-DS 2026: What taxpayers must know about undisclosed income

FAST-DS 2026 prescribes detailed rules for valuing foreign assets, but how should undisclosed foreign income be computed for the ₹1-crore limit? This article examines whether such income should be computed under the Income-tax Act and converted into Indian rupees under Rule 115 and why CBDT clarification would help taxpayers.

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Can NRIs save income tax by gifting shares to their resident parents? Know these tax rules before transferring shares

While giving shares to your parents who reside in your home country might appear as a thoughtful gesture, it has substantial tax considerations for NRIs. Although the gift itself isn’t taxable, comprehending the nuances of acquisition costs and the period they’ve been held is vital.

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ITR filed under old tax regime by mistake, income tax paid under new regime: How a lady won case in ITAT Delhi

Filed ITR under the old tax regime but paid income tax under the new tax regime; ladywins case in ITAT Delhi after proving her accountant mistakenly filed this ITR under the old tax regime. M. Balaganesh, Accountant Member and Sudhir Kumar, Judicial Member of ITAT Delhi heard this case.

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Student gets Rs 18.34 lakh stipend from university and pays no income tax; gets notice from Income Tax Department; she wins the case in ITAT Delhi for this reason

Student gets Rs 18.34 lakh stipend from university for PG studies and pays no tax; Tax dept sent notice; She wins case in ITAT Delhi; Know how did she win and what is the income tax treatment of scholarship.

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NRI woman declared Rs 43,796 income in ITR but didn’t report Rs 14 lakh interest; faced 200% penalty – how she got it reduced to 50% in ITAT

The NRI woman's advocate explained that she is a 57-year-old lady with limited technological knowledge and had entrusted an accountant with all her tax-related compliance; hence, she was not made aware of the notices issued. Moreover, after becoming aware of her mistake, the lady even paid the tax liability with appropriate interest. Read on to know how ITAT ruled in her favour.

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Advance tax deadline today: What will be the consequences if you miss September 15, 2026, due date?

The second advance tax instalment deadline is September 15, 2026. Failure to pay by this date incurs penal interest charges. Advance tax is income tax paid in instalments during the financial year. Individuals with a tax liability exceeding Rs 10,000 must pay advance tax. Penal interest under Sections 234B and 234C applies for late or short payments.

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Indian moves to US for job, forgets to file ITR, Income Tax Dept imposes Rs 8.29 lakh penalty; ITAT Jaipur cancels penalty and gives full relief

Indian employee working in US imposed with Rs 8.29 lakh penalty for missing to file ITR after moving to US; ITAT Jaipur cancels penalty and gives full relief. ITAT Jaipur’sSMC bench who heard this case composed of Annapurna Gupta, accountant memberand Kuldip Singh, judicial member.

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Rs 6.42 lakh travel expense disallowed as business expenditure over use of wife’s credit card; businessman contests tax order, wins relief in ITAT Mumbai

Rs 6.42 lakh foreign travel expenditure disallowed from business income as businessman used wife’s credit card to pay for it; ITAT Mumbai gives relief to taxpayer. Challa Nagendra Prasad, Judicial Member and G.M. Doss, Accountant Member of ITAT Mumbai heard this case.

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Taxable income below Rs 12 lakh: Will you pay zero income tax if this income includes LTCG and STCG for Tax Year 2026-27?

Indian residents and HUFs can use the basic exemption limit to lower capital gains tax. This provision under the Income Tax Act, 2025, remains available for Tax Year 2026-2027. Unused portions of the exemption limit can offset special-rate capital gains after normal income is accounted for. Non-residents, firms, and companies cannot claim this specific tax adjustment.

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Rs 1.17 crore interest income of minor child: Father faces Rs 12.83 lakh penalty; ITAT Delhi cancels it

Satbeer Singh Godara, judicial member and Amitabh Shukla, accountant member of ITAT Delhi, in a recent judgement ruled that a father can’t be slapped with Rs 12.83 lakh penalty under Section 270A if his ITR-reported income matches the assessed income and the only point of contention is the tax benefit from the India-United Arab Emirates (UAE) DTAA treaty.

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Delhi HC acts big on fake GST registrations, rules no GST registration without biometric-based Aadhaar authentication

In light of many fraudulent GST registrations, the Delhi High Court has ruled that no Goods and Services Tax (GST) registration can be obtained without Aadhaar biometric authentication. Read the article to know more.

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Rs 1.09 crore remittance sent to home by an Indian working in Kuwait, but he didn't file ITR, received income tax notice; gets relief in ITAT Ahmedabad

Indian man working in Kuwait oilfields, got his salary in National Bank of Kuwait, remitted Rs 1.09 crore back to family in India, files no ITR, got an unexplained money tax notice u/s 69; he partially wins case in ITAT Ahmedabad

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Foreign bank balance may be small, but its value could be much higher: How FAST-DS 2026 values your foreign assets

A foreign bank account with a small closing balance may have a much higher value under FAST-DS 2026. This article explains how different types of foreign assets are valued, what happens when proceeds from an old foreign asset are invested in a new asset and why valuation matters for the Rs 1 crore limit for undisclosed foreign income/assets and the Rs 5 crore limit for specified cases of technical non-reporting of foreign assets.

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Rs 2.42 lakh FD investment and Rs 1.06 lakh cash deposits, no ITR filed, got income tax notice; senior citizen wins case in ITAT Jaipur after 9-year fight

No ITR filed, yet Rs 2.42 lakh FD investment, Rs 1.06 lakh cash deposits triggers tax notice for senior citizen; she wins case in ITAT Jaipur after 9 years fight. Know how Mrs Devi won the case in ITAT Jaipur.

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Rs 34 lakh F&O trading loss: Income Tax dept calls it speculative, ITAT Delhi treats Rs 25 lakh as business loss

Taxpayer lost Rs 34 lakh in F&O trading but reports it as business loss; Income Tax dept treats it as speculative loss; ITAT Delhi treats Rs 9 lakh as speculative and the rest as business loss. The ITAT Delhi bench comprised of Sudhir Kumar, Judicial Member and Manish Agarwal, Accountant Member.

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Will you pay lower income tax on mutual fund capital gains after retirement? Know 7 ways to reduce your tax burden

Retirement doesn't mean tax-free mutual fund income. Understand how capital gains, IDCW payouts, and SWPs are taxed. Discover strategies like leveraging rebates, choosing between Growth and IDCW, and planning withdrawals to minimize your tax burden and maximize post-retirement income. Plan wisely for a secure financial future.

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Landlord deposited Rs 14.96 lakh cash during demonetisation, got tax notice: ITAT Bangalore grants relief

Landlord took rent in cash, deposited Rs 14.96 lakh cash during demonitisation period; got Income tax notice, he wins case in ITAT Bangalore. The ITAT Bangalore bench which heard this case comprised of Waseem Ahmed, an accountant member and Keshav Dubey, a judicial member.

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Income Tax Dept seized gold, diamonds and silver in a tax search operation from lady’s house and bank locker; she wins case in ITAT Mumbai

How wife’s 35 yrs old marriage and inheritance helped her win case in ITAT Mumbai after Income Tax Dept seized her gold, diamond, silver items and jewellery kept in house and bank locker

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ITR was processed under the old tax regime due to tax consultant's mistake, taxpayer faced Rs 1.23 lakh demand: ITAT Bangalore allowed new tax regime

Rs 1.23 lakh tax demand notice sent as man filed ITR with new tax regime but it was processed with old tax regime due to tax consultant’s error, ITAT Bangalore allows his appeal. Know how Mr Shah won the case.

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Foreign income disclosed in ITR-U: Why it could still trigger Black Money Act - FAST-DS 2026 Paradox

FAST-DS 2026 raises an important question for taxpayers who have voluntarily disclosed foreign income through a valid ITR-U. Can such income still remain “undisclosed” under the Black Money Act even though it may no longer qualify as “undisclosed foreign income” under FAST-DS 2026? This article examines the apparent statutory disconnect and the need for clarification from CBDT.

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Employee showed Rs 9.6 lakh EPF interest in ITR by mistake, got income tax notice: He fought and got full relief in ITAT Mumbai

Income Tax Dept sent tax notice for Rs 9.6 lakh EPF interest which employee never received but erroneously shown in ITR as received; he fights and wins case in ITAT Mumbai. This judgement was delivered by Challa Nagendra Prasad, the Judicial Member, and Makarand Vasant Mahadeokar, the Accountant Member of ITAT Mumbai.

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REITs and InvITs: Despite tax-free dividends, non-resident investors may need to file ITR to claim a refund of TDS

The Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Act, 2026 addresses existing dividend tax discrepancies for unitholders by granting unconditional exemptions. Despite this, the established withholding tax regulations for BTs have not been modified, leading to possible inconsistencies. Non-resident investors may need to submit tax returns to retrieve withheld taxes, highlighting the need for a future alignment of withholding practices with the new exemption framework.

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Rs 41 lakh cash deposit but no ITR: Bengaluru man claimed his wife and father paid his expenses; ITAT Bangalore refuses relief on this ground

Waseem Ahmed, accountant member and Keshav Dubey, judicial member of ITAT Bangalore, in a recent judgement refused to condone a delay of about 4 years in an unexplained cash deposit case after the taxpayer explained he only got to know about this tax notice while applying for visa for overseas travel.

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Missed August 31 ITR deadline? Know what ITR 3 and ITR 4 filers can do now

ITR deadline: By the end of August 31, 2026, over 7.8 crore individuals completed their income tax return submissions. Those who did not file on time have until December 31, 2026, to submit a belated ITR, incurring possible late fees. Notably, failing to meet this deadline also prevents taxpayers from opting out of the new tax regime, with business income earners unable to revert to the old regime post-deadline.

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Can NRIs gift money to an HUF and save tax? Check these income clubbing and tax rules before transferring funds

NRIs have the opportunity to gift money to their Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) without incurring immediate tax obligations. However, it's important to note that any income generated from these gifted amounts will be taxable for the NRI donor. The HUF must diligently keep records of all transactions as this documentation is essential in proving the legitimacy and source of the gift, ensuring NRIs avoid potential tax disputes in the future.

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