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India tax filing & tribunal updates (July 2026)

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India’s tax administration continues to refine filing deadlines, tribunal rulings and regulatory reforms introduced after the 2025 overhaul of the Income‑Tax Act. For assessment year 2026‑27, the Department confirmed that ITR‑1/2 returns are due by 31 July 2026 and ITR‑3/4 by 31 August 2026, with penalties of ₹1,000‑₹5,000 under Sec 234F and interest under Sec 234A for late filing; the Updated Return (ITR‑U) remains available for up to 48 months, attracting a surcharge of 25‑70 % depending on delay. The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) set aside two assessments: a Black‑Money‑Act order against Vijendra Kedia, finding lack of jurisdiction because he was a Not Ordinarily Resident, and a revision order under Sec 263 for Kulbhushan Mittal, clarifying the limitation period. Separate ITAT benches ruled that a clerical error cannot disallow a partner’s remuneration deduction and that working‑partner remuneration may qualify for presumptive taxation under Sec 44ADA, though contrary decisions elsewhere leave the issue unresolved. The new Income‑Tax Act 2025 took effect on 1 April 2026, consolidating provisions and introducing a revised numbering scheme, with implications for M&A due‑diligence. Rule 46(8) now obliges electronic book‑keepers to maintain daily backups on servers located in India. The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal overturned a confiscation of exotic birds and, in parallel, the CBIC designated Udongudi in Tamil Nadu as a customs station for coal imports. At the 167th Income‑Tax Day, CBDT Chair Ravi Agarwal highlighted faster accelerated return processing, enhanced stronger grievance redressal and a suite of digital tools such as PAN tools—PAN 2.0, ITBA 2.0, IEC 3.0, Kar Saathi and the SAKSHAM NUDGE framework, while tax guidance reiterated key deductions under Sections 80C, 80D, 80E, 80G framework—alongside outreach programmes PRARAMBH and 24(b). Samvaad and six flagship publications. Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla praised honest taxpayers and underscored faster refunds, pre‑filled returns and expanded PAN issuance.

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  1. 2026-07-27 05:17 UTC India tax filing & tribunal updates (July 2026)
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