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Last mentioned: Mar 5, 2026

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  1. ITAT Ruling

    Mumbai bench formally denies the deduction, citing the lack of commercial substance.

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ITAT Mumbai Cracks Down on Bogus Section 80GGC Political Donation Claims

The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Mumbai has rejected tax deduction claims under Section 80GGC involving suspicious donations to a 'paper' political party. The ruling highlights an intensifying crackdown on tax evasion schemes where taxpayers claim disproportionately high donations to reduce their taxable income.

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