ITAT quashed order u/s 263 enhancing disallowance observing in appellate proceedings, CIT(A) has power of enhancements of income assessed, if desired. In a recent judgment, ITAT Delhi has quashed order u/s 263 observing that PCIT had ignored the fact that assessee had filed an appeal against the addition …

Section under which penalty should be initiated cannot be subject matter of revisionary jurisdiction under section 263 of Income Tax Act – ITAT In a recent judgment, ITAT Surat has held that the section under which AO should initiate penalty cannot be determined under revisionary jurisdiction under section …

Related party transaction u/s 40A(2) shall be treated as bona fide, unless AO finds that one of them is trying to evade the payment of tax – ITAT In a recent judgment, ITAT Rajkot has held that as per CBDT Circular, provisions u/s 40A(2) and particularly with regard …

The word ‘transfer of property’ does not include ‘acquiring’ of property or ‘purchasing’ of property and only can be confined to ‘sale’ of property only – ITAT In a recent judgment, ITAT Raipur has held that the word ‘transfer of property’ does not include ‘acquiring’ of property or …

AO is not justified in questioning the cash withdrawals from bank account on the ground that the assessee had sufficient cash-in-hand in the books – ITAT In a recent judgment, ITAT Chandigarh has held that AO was not justified in questioning the cash withdrawals from the bank account …

Return/Balance sheet to be considered as being within time if filed within timeline condoned by Hon’ble Supreme Court due to Covid-19 In a recent judgment, Hon’ble Allahabad High Court has set aside the order of CIT(Exemption) passed u/s 119(2(b) and order u/s 154 passed by the Assessing Officer …

ITAT quashed order u/s 263 enhancing disallowance observing in appellate proceedings, CIT(A) has power of enhancements of income assessed, if desired. In a recent judgment, ITAT Delhi has quashed order u/s 263 observing that PCIT had ignored the fact that assessee had filed an appeal against the addition …

Section under which penalty should be initiated cannot be subject matter of revisionary jurisdiction under section 263 of Income Tax Act – ITAT In a recent judgment, ITAT Surat has held that the section under which AO should initiate penalty cannot be determined under revisionary jurisdiction under section …

Related party transaction u/s 40A(2) shall be treated as bona fide, unless AO finds that one of them is trying to evade the payment of tax – ITAT In a recent judgment, ITAT Rajkot has held that as per CBDT Circular, provisions u/s 40A(2) and particularly with regard …

High Court denied pre-arrest bail to accused of fake ITC utilisation on possibility of misusing the concession of pre arrest bail In a recent judgment, High Court of Punjab & Haryana denied pre-arrest bail to accused of fake ITC utilisation observing that there was possibility of petitioner’s misusing …

Civil Court decreed refund of security deposit of VAT era as in GST Regime there is no requirement of security deposit at the time of registration. In a recent judgment, Civil Court Judge decreed refund of security deposit in the form of Fixed Deposit given at the time …

Allahabad High Court disposes GST appeals observing that the functioning of GST Appellate Tribunal are put to motion Allahabad High Court disposes GST appeals observing that once the procedure has been notified and appointments of the Presidents and the Members have been made to the respective Benches of …

Pillar Two model rules – MCA has notified the Companies (Accounting Standards) Amendment Rules, 2026 to amend Accounting Standard (AS) 22 Taxes on income. It has been provided that the Accounting Standard applies to taxes on income arising from tax law enacted or substantively enacted to implement the …

MCA introduces Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme 2026 Ministry of Corporate Affairs has issued General Circular No. 01/2026 dated 24.02.2026 introduced Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme, 2026 to give a one-time opportunity to allow defaulting companies to file their documents related to Annual Return and Financial Statements in the MCA-21 …

Provisions of the Limitation Act, 1963 not apply to quasi-judicial bodies or tribunals, unless they are specifically empowered in that regard – Supreme Court  In a recent judgment, Hon’ble Supreme Court has held that provisions of the Limitation Act, 1963 apply only to suits, applications or appeals made …

ITAT quashed order u/s 263 enhancing disallowance observing in appellate proceedings, CIT(A) has power of enhancements of income assessed, if desired. In a recent judgment, ITAT Delhi has quashed order u/s 263 observing that PCIT had ignored the fact that assessee had filed an appeal against the addition …

Section under which penalty should be initiated cannot be subject matter of revisionary jurisdiction under section 263 of Income Tax Act – ITAT In a recent judgment, ITAT Surat has held that the section under which AO should initiate penalty cannot be determined under revisionary jurisdiction under section …

Related party transaction u/s 40A(2) shall be treated as bona fide, unless AO finds that one of them is trying to evade the payment of tax – ITAT In a recent judgment, ITAT Rajkot has held that as per CBDT Circular, provisions u/s 40A(2) and particularly with regard …

ICAI Audit Quality Maturity Model (AQMM) review shall be applicable to Practice Units which are subject to Peer Review and auditing specified entities ICAI widens the scope of mandatory applicability of Audit Quality Maturity Model (AQMM) The ICAI’s Audit Quality Maturity Model (AQMM) is a mandatory self-assessment framework for …

ICAI sets up a branch of CIRC at Korba city (Chhattisgarh) w.e.f. 6th February, 2026 Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has notify the setting up of a Branch of Central India Regional Council at Korba city (Chhattisgarh) with effect from 6th February, 2026. As …

Chartered Accountants Final Examination to be held twice a year from May 2026 Examination onwards ICAI vide Notification dated 15.04.2024 had decided that from May/June 2024 onwards, Intermediate & Foundation course Examinations will be held thrice in a year in the month of May/June, September and January from …

Excel Form 10E-Salary Arrears Relief calculator AY 2026-27 (FY 2025-26) for claiming rebate under section 89(1) of Income Tax Act 1961-Download version 3.15 As per section 89(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 relief for income tax has been provided when in a financial year an employee receives …

Excel Auto 234ABC Interest Calculator for AY 2025-26 with accurate calculation as per revised provisions. Download for Corporate and Non-corporate Assessees Section 234A, 234B and 234C of the Income tax Act, 1961 deals with interest for delay in ITR Filing or Short/Non deposit of Advance tax. Interest is …

Excel Income Tax Challan ITNS 280 for FY 2025-26 AY 2026-27 with database facility. Download ABCAUS Income Tax payment Challan No. ITNS 280  This excel Challan ITNS 280 for payment of Income Tax should be used for making payment of income tax on companies (corporation tax) or income …

IDBI invites application for empanelment of Chartered Accountant firms as Concurrent Auditor for FY 2026-27 IDBI Bank has invited online applications from practicing Partnership firms of Chartered Accountants within India, in the prescribed format, who are willing to be empanelled as Concurrent Auditors of the IDBI Bank. The …

NHIDCL is hiring CA/CMA and others as Young Professionals – Last date to apply is 14.04.2026 The National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) has invited applications from dynamic and motivated professionals for engagement as Young Professionals to contribute towards the development ,management , and delivery of …

Central Bank of India Concurrent audit online empanelment for financial year 2026-27. Last Date for filing Online Applications is 15.03.2026 Central Bank of India Concurrent audit online empanelment 2026-27 Central Bank of India invites online applications from practicing CA Firms and Ex-Staff for assigning concurrent audit of its …

Procedure to handle export cargo originating from SEZ in view of disruption in maritime routes due to closure of the Strait of Hormuz. CBIC had issued Circulars No. 09/2026-Customs dated 08.03.2026. and Circular No. 10/2026-Customs dated 10.03.2026, Circular No. 12/2026-Customs dated 17.03.2026 and Circular No. 15/2026-Customs dated 27.03.2026 …

CBIC prescribes procedures for return of export cargo from international waters due to closure of the Strait of Hormuz where the vessel has landed at an Indian port other than the original port of departure Return of export cargo from international waters due to closure of the Strait …

CBIC prescribes procedure for handling of returning export cargo from international waters due to closure of the Strait of Hormuz and waiver of levy of additional fee  CBIC has considered the representations received from field formations indicating that, due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and …

Income Tax Department Pune is engaging Young Professionals CA for assistance in ITAT representation With a view to augment departmental representation in Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Income Tax Department Pune is looking for engaging a pool of talented Young Professionals (YPs) as per the following details: • …

NHIDCL is hiring CA/CMA and others as Young Professionals – Last date to apply is 14.04.2026 The National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) has invited applications from dynamic and motivated professionals for engagement as Young Professionals to contribute towards the development ,management , and delivery of …

Controller General of Defence Accounts invites application for engagement of CAs as Young Professionals The office of the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) invites application for engagement of twelve (12) Young Professionals (YPs) on contract basis for one year (extendable upto a maximum of two years) to …