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ITR-4 or ITR-3? Know which ITR form to file under presumptive taxation scheme and the documents required

Taxpayers using the presumptive taxation scheme must select the correct Income Tax Return form. Generally, ITR-4 is suitable for individuals and HUFs with income up to fifty lakh rupees. However, certain conditions like foreign income or losses necessitate filing ITR-3. Essential documents include PAN, Aadhaar, bank details, and tax payment…

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Employee wrongly reported Rs 65.21 lakh VRS payout in ITR, lost tax relief; ITAT Pune rules the amount is not taxable and grants him relief

Employee got Rs 65.21 lakh as VRS after company shut plant, but wrong ITR reporting led to tax dispute; ITAT Pune rules in his favour and gives him relief from tax. Know how this empoyee won the case in ITAT Pune.

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These property sellers may need to re-compute advance tax after delayed release of Cost Inflation Index for tax year 2026-27; here’s what to do

Property sellers may need to re-compute advance tax after the Cost Inflation Index release. This delay impacts individuals selling property acquired before July 23, 2024. Advance tax payments for the first quarter were due before the index was notified. Underestimating tax liability could lead to interest charges for deferred payments.…

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FD rate up to 8.05% for senior citizens investing for five years; Know list of banks

Some banks offer senior citizens fixed deposits with interest rates up to 8.05 percent. These deposits are available for a five-year term and up to Rs 3 crore. Banks deduct tax at source if FD interest exceeds Rs 1 lakh annually. Senior citizens can submit Form 15H to avoid TDS…

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Salaried employee earning Rs 68 lakh donates Rs 12 lakh to political party, claims tax deduction; I-T dept denies it; he contests but loses in ITAT Ahmedabad

Employee with Rs 68 lakh salary donated Rs 12 lakh to political party for Section 80GGC tax break; ITAT Ahmedabad upholds tax dept's order denying such deduction. Know why this salaried employee lost the case in ITAT Ahmedabad. Keep reading.

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Bengaluru landowner sells 17 apartments, earns Rs 11.8 crore LTCG, pays no tax; I-T dept sends notices; he contests and wins in ITAT Bangalore

Landowner sells 17 apartments, earns Rs 11.8 crore gains, paid no tax, reinvests gains into 5 properties; tax dept sent notice; he wins case in ITAT Bangalore. Read the article to know the landowner won the tax case in ITAT Bangalore.

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ITR filing 2026: NRIs need to file Schedule FA in ITR to declare foreign asset for AY 2026-2027 in this case

Resident and ordinarily resident individuals must report foreign assets. This disclosure is required in Schedule FA of the income tax return. Non-resident Indians and resident but not ordinarily resident individuals are exempt. Schedule FA requires reporting peak values and beneficial ownership details. Failure to comply can lead to significant penalties…

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CBDT clarification: All approvals like Nil or lower TDS certificate and existing tax benefits will continue under Income Tax Act, 2025; Here’s what it means for you

Existing tax benefits and approvals will continue under the Income Tax Act, 2025. Pending applications filed before March 31, 2026, will be processed under the new law. Lower or nil TDS certificates issued previously remain protected and valid. New applications filed after April 1, 2026, will follow the 2025 Act.…

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Man sells property for Rs 48 lakh, constructs a new house but faces delay, income tax dept denies Section 54 claim; he fights and wins case in ITAT Chennai

A Chennai resident successfully reclaimed his Section 54 tax exemption after a three-year construction delay on his new home, initially denied by the tax department. The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) ruled in his favour, citing the COVID-19 pandemic as an extraordinary circumstance beyond his control. The tribunal emphasized a…

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FD rate up to 8.3% for senior citizens investing for three years; Know list of banks

Senior citizens can now secure fixed deposit interest rates up to 8.3% for a three-year term with select small finance banks, offering a lucrative opportunity for savings. While deposits are insured up to Rs 5 lakh, experts advise caution. TDS is deducted if FD interest exceeds Rs 1 lakh annually,…

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Rs 17 lakh income tax refund claim was denied as taxpayer did not e-verify ITR since he was busy taking care of late father; ITAT Delhi allows refund for this reason

A Delhi landlord, busy caring for his ailing father, missed the deadline to e-verify his income tax return, leading to a denied Rs 17 lakh refund. The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Delhi intervened, ruling that withholding the refund on a technicality would amount to unjust enrichment. The tribunal emphasized…

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Working abroad? You may pay zero tax on selling Indian shares if you meet this condition

Indians working abroad can now potentially avoid paying tax on selling Indian shares. The key is to have purchased these shares using convertible foreign exchange. This provision, under Section 215 of the Income Tax Act, 2025, allows for tax exemption if the sale proceeds are reinvested in specified Indian assets…

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Taking a second loan for home loan repayment? Claim tax deduction on both under old tax regime for Tax Year 2026-2027

Homeowners can now potentially claim tax deductions on interest paid for both their original home loan and a subsequent loan taken to repay it, under the old tax regime. This benefit, supported by a 1969 CBDT circular and expected to continue under the Income-tax Act, 2025, allows for dual deductions…

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Rs 15 lakh, Rs 20 lakh or Rs 25 lakh CTC? Check your exact TDS under new vs old tax regime for Tax Year 2026-27

Understanding Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on your salary is crucial. Employers calculate your annual tax liability based on declared income and deductions, then divide it to deduct tax monthly. This ensures smooth tax collection throughout the year. The article details TDS calculations for CTCs of Rs 15, 20, and…

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Income tax dept identifies up to 20,000 cases of individuals who used the ‘swapped provisions’ trick to reduce net tax liability; Know what to do now to fix this

The Income Tax Department has flagged 15,000-20,000 cases of individuals using a 'swapped provisions' trick to unfairly reduce their tax liability. This involves manipulating claims like House Rent Allowance (HRA) for undue benefits. Taxpayers who engaged in this practice are advised to voluntarily pay the correct tax and interest, or…

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Tenant wins tax relief on Rs 38.62 lakh sale of landlord’s property, received for surrendering tenancy rights; know why ITAT Mumbai ruled in his favour

A Mumbai tenant received tax relief after selling a property he obtained for surrendering his tenancy rights. The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal ruled that the fair market value of the surrendered tenancy rights should be considered the cost of acquisition, not nil. This decision significantly reduced the tenant's capital gains…

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FD rate up to 8.05% for senior citizens investing for five years; Know list of banks

Senior citizens can now secure fixed deposit rates as high as 8.05% for a five-year term with select small finance banks. While these attractive rates are available, investors should be aware of the DICGC insurance limit of Rs 5 lakh. The article also clarifies TDS rules on FD interest, explaining…

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Retired employee claims tax exemption on Rs 19 lakh leave encashment; I-T dept issues notice and caps it at Rs 3 lakh; ITAT Chennai grants him full relief

When Mr Balasubramanian Venkatachalaperumal from Jagadamal Street retired from ONGC in FY 2019-20, he got Rs 19.05 lakh as leave encashment and thus he filed his income tax return (ITR) on October 29, 2021. In his ITR he declared a total income of Rs 31.62 lakh after claiming tax exemption…

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Income Tax department labels her stock market trader, denies investor status; she fights and wins Rs 54 crore capital loss claim at ITAT

Dolly Khanna successfully challenged the tax department's classification of her Rs 54 crore short-term capital loss as a business loss. The ITAT Chennai ruled she is an investor, not a trader, allowing the loss to be treated as a capital loss. This decision was supported by a 2016 CBDT circular…

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Income tax alert: These taxpayers could receive scrutiny notices by June 30, 2026 under Section 143(2)

The CBDT has set June 30, 2026, as the deadline for issuing scrutiny notices under Section 143(2) for FY 2025-26 returns. An internal deadline of June 15, 2026, requires tax officers to forward selected cases for scrutiny. Taxpayers with errors can file updated returns or provide explanations during scrutiny.

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Can you sell household items worth more than Rs 2 lakh in cash? Check the tax rules

A woman successfully challenged the Income Tax Department's addition of Rs 10.80 lakh as unexplained cash. The ITAT Chennai ruled in her favor, accepting her explanation for cash deposits from a property sale and sale of household items. The tribunal noted individual transactions for household items were below the Rs…

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Man sold unlisted shares, bought Rs 5.65 cr house, faced income tax scrutiny; he fought back and won in ITAT Delhi despite low income declaration

Mr. Bansal successfully appealed a tax demand after claiming Section 54F exemption on Rs 7.59 crore long-term capital gains from unlisted shares. The ITAT Delhi ruled that depositing unutilized funds in the Capital Gains Account Scheme was unnecessary as the property was purchased before filing the ITR. The tribunal also…

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Worked in the US, UK or Canada? Form 40 can help Indians defer income tax liability on foreign pension accounts

Indian residents with foreign pension accounts like 401(k) from working in the US, UK, or Canada can now defer India tax liability. By filing Form 40 electronically before the income tax return deadline, taxation shifts from accrual to withdrawal basis. This option, once exercised, is generally irrevocable but becomes void…

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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 Chennai

A 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 a new one from her son-in-law. The ITAT Chennai ruled in her favor, upholding the validity of registered documents and bank transactions, and deleting additions made…

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Leave encashment tax rules for AY 2026-27: How much exemption salaried employees can claim

ITR Filing 2026-27: Salaried employees can claim tax exemption on leave encashment at retirement. While government employees enjoy full exemption, private sector employees have a limit of Rs 25 lakh, subject to specific calculations based on earned leave and salary. This income is reported under 'Income from Salary' in the…

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