international transactions

By considering the potential loss on the long standing receivables as a genuine adjustment in the course of assessment, the Tribunal has reinforced the principles that the concept of TP cannot be that of an exact science and that constant application Full Article

With the advent of MNCs(Multi National Concerns) a trend has also been adopted by the MNCs to structure their investments and business strategy in such a way that profits are maximized in such jurisdictions where tax rates are low, which give rise to the emerging problem of transfer pricing all over the world. Full Article

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) is in a fix over the application of one safe harbour rate to all sectors. A committee, formed last month to frame safe harbour rules as announced in the 2009-10 Budget to minimise transfer pricing disputes, has estimated that there is a huge difference in the margins of companies which would come under the ambit of safe harbour. Full Article

In the case of Schefenacker Motherson Ltd v. ITO, ITA No. 4459/DEL/07 for AY 2003-04 and schefenacker Motherson Ltd v. DCIT, ITA No.4460/DEL/07 for AY 2004-05, the Delhi Bench of the Income-tax Appellate Tribunal (the Tribunal), held that cash profit on sales “CP/Sales” or cash profit on total cost excluding depreciation “CP/TCdep” can be adopted as an appropriate profit level indicator (PLI) under Transactional Net Margin Method (TNMM), to adjust for material d.. Full Article

The Delhi bench of the Income-tax Appellate Tribunal (the Tribunal), in the case of Oracle India (P) Ltd. V. ACIT (2009-TIOL-540-ITAT-DEL) (the taxpayer) held that section 40A(2) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (the Act) overrides the provisions relating to computation of business income only and thus in relation to international transactions, the specific provisions embodied in Chapter X (section 92 - 92F) shall override the general provisions embodied in section 40A of the.. Full Article

The Finance Act, 2001 has introduced Sections 92 to 92F in the Income-Tax Act, 1961 with effect from Assessment Year 2002-2003 and these provisions are commonly referred to as transfer pricing regulations. These provisions deal with the methods of computation of income from international transactions, the document to be maintained by the enterprises, certification by a Chartered Accountant and penalty for noncompliance thereof. The legal, financial and accounting aspects.. Full Article

SUMMARY OF ADVANCE RULINGS The proposed partnership firm to be formed by the Canadian company can be assessed as a firm under the Income-tax Act, 1961 provided the requirements of section 184 are complied with; the said firm shall be liable to tax @30 per cent plus applicable surcharge and cess in accordance with paragraph [...] Full Article