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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