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HC quashed the reassessment notice, ruling that reopening an assessment without fresh tangible material amounts to an impermissible change of opinion.

HC Rules Income Tax Reopening Illegal Without Fresh Tangible Material and Based on Mere Opinion Change

The Gujarat High Court has held that ITAT Cannot Recall Its Final Order Under Section 254(2) by Re-hearing Case on Merits

High Court Holds Rectification Power Under Section 254(2) Cannot Be Used as a Review Jurisdiction

HC invalidates entire reassessment proceedings, holding that there was no new tangible material indicating income escapement and the reopening was merely a change of opinion. 

High Court Holds Assessment Reopening Based On Mere Change Of Opinion and Lacked Fresh Tangible Material

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Taxpayers should not wait for a possible ITR deadline extension and should file early to avoid penalties, correct financial mismatches, and choose the right tax regime.

ITR Filing Deadline: Why Waiting for an Extension Could Cost You

The court held that the Income Tax Department could not reopen a completed assessment without fresh material or alleging failure to disclose material facts.

HC Quashes Income Tax Reopening Notice, Holds It Was Based on ‘Change of Opinion’

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HC Rules Income Tax Reopening Illegal Without Fresh Tangible Material and Based on Mere Opinion Change

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HC Quashes Income Tax Reopening Notice, Holds It Was Based on ‘Change of Opinion’

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