Key Income Tax Deductions & Exemptions Available in Both Old and New Regimes

Key Income Tax Deductions & Exemptions Available in Both Old and New Regimes   The new tax regime (Sec. 115BAC) disallows most deductions (80C, 80D, etc.) and exemptions (HRA, LTA, etc.), but some important benefits continue under both regimes. 1.  Standard Deduction [Sec. 16(ia)] Available to salaried taxpayers and pensioners. Old Regime: Flat ₹50,000. New… […]

Extension with Arrogance: CBDT’s Gift Wrapped in Insult

Extension with Arrogance: CBDT’s Gift Wrapped in Insult   The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has once again played its favorite game – “Extend the date, deny the problem.” On 25th September 2025, the Board extended the due date for filing Tax Audit Reports (TARs) from 30th September to 31st October 2025. A sigh of relief?… […]

Rajasthan High court stringent observations against CBDT on Glitches on Income tax portal.

Rajasthan High court stringent observations against CBDT on Glitches on Income tax portal.   HC Court said as under: 1) As reflected from the figures submitted by CBDT, the shortfall in TaxAuditreports are likely to ensure considerable chaos and may result in widespread non-compliance by tax payers with statutory requirements. 2) Judicial precedents exist wherein… […]

Interesting petition filed in Gujarat High Court by Chartered Accountants Association, Surat for seeking tax audit extension & issuance of utilities on 01st April every year….

Interesting petition filed in Gujarat High Court by Chartered Accountants Association, Surat for seeking tax audit extension & issuance of utilities on 01st April every year….   The post Interesting petition filed in Gujarat High Court by Chartered Accountants Association, Surat for seeking tax audit extension & issuance of utilities on 01st April every year…. […]

Provisions Under various Black Money Laws in India

Provisions Under various Black Money Laws in India A.  Income Tax Act, 1961 (Domestic Undisclosed Income) The IT Act has several sections targeting unexplained or concealed income and assets: 1.  Section 69 / 69A / 69B – Treats unexplained cash, investments, or assets, including shares and partnership capital, as taxable income. 2.  Section 115BBE –… […]

Tax Audit Report (TAR) Due Date Extension: Courts Step In as Deadline Nears

Tax Audit Report (TAR) Due Date Extension: Courts Step In as Deadline Nears   As the clock ticks towards the looming 30th September deadline, the tax audit season has once again turned into a season of litigations and courtroom battles. Out of nearly 40 lakh Audit Reports (ARs) that are required to be filed this year, barely 4 lakh have… […]

The Never-Ending Drama of Tax Audit Due Date Extension

The Never-Ending Drama of Tax Audit Due Date Extension   September is to tax professionals what April is to fools: a season of repeated déjà vu, the same comedy being replayed every year with new characters but the same old script. Yes, we are talking about the grand Tax Audit Report (TAR) due date extension saga,… […]