The Finance Bill, 2026 introduces important refinements to the direct tax regime with a clear focus on easing compliance and reducing avoidable disputes. These...
Union Budget 2026 introduces targeted reforms aimed at easing compliance, reducing litigation, and rationalizing personal taxation. While tax rates remain unchanged, several structural and...
In appellate tax practice, the truth is simple: a case is only as strong as the evidence that supports it.
In a recent landmark decision, the Income...
When books of accounts are accepted, can the Assessing Officer still tax “profit” on alleged bogus purchases again?
In a recent decision, the ITAT Delhi...
In the complex world of appellate tax litigation, time isn’t just a procedural formality it’s often the deciding factor between justice and finality.
The Income...
In 2025, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai Bench, delivered a significant judgment in favor of Ms. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, setting aside an...
Facts of the Case
The assessee, as b co-owner, purchased two properties at consideration amounts lower than the SDV of those properties.
The AO invoked section...
Facts of the case
The assessee was a proprietor engaged in wholesale trading. During scrutiny, AO noticed sundry creditors of significant amount.
Notices u/s 133(6) were...
Issue Involved
Whether sale and lease back transaction are permissible as a part of tax planning?
Facts of the Case
The assessee had claimed lease rent as...