Builder Raided: IT Dept Accuses Buyer of ₹22 Lakh Black Money – ITAT Throws Out Case!

IT Dept raided builder, claimed buyer paid ₹22 lakh hidden cash — but ITAT Mumbai exposes weak case: no direct proof, no fair cross-exam. Full addition scrapped in dramatic win for taxpayer!

No Tax on Temporary Flat: ITAT Rules Developer’s Alternate Accommodation Isn’t a Taxable “Transfer” of Property

ITAT Mumbai delivers big relief: Temporary flat given by developer during land redevelopment isn’t a taxable “transfer” — no capital gains apply when it’s purely interim with no ownership rights passed, quashing Rs 13.56 lakh addition.

Raheja Universal’s Deemed Rent Dispute on Unsold Flats Sent for Fresh Calculation

In a key ruling, ITAT Mumbai has sent back Raheja Universal Pvt. Ltd.’s deemed rental income dispute on unsold flats for fresh evidence-based assessment, stressing objective valuation under Section 23(5) while upholding major reliefs for the prominent developer on other issues.

You Can Claim Tax Exemption on House Sale Even If You Missed Filing Original ITR – Technical Delay Won’t Cost You Lakhs!

In a taxpayer-friendly order, ITAT Mumbai has held that deduction under Section 54 cannot be denied merely because no original return u/s 139(1) was filed, as long as the claim relates directly to the escaped LTCG from house sale and reinvestment conditions are met – a boon for common homebuyers facing genuine filing delays.

Taxman Says Builder Had Black Money, Turns Out He Was Paying Labourers in Cash

ITAT Mumbai has dismissed the tax department’s claim of black money against F A Construction, holding that large cash withdrawals were legitimately used to pay daily-wage labourers at remote construction sites. The Tribunal quashed additions of over ₹35 crore under Section 69A, emphasizing documented bank sources and no adverse findings in remand — proving once again that cash-heavy sectors like construction often face initial suspicion that clears with proper evidence.