Many times we observed in property transaction that buyer enter into the transaction paid advance money against the consideration and then after some time if something went wrong he cancelled the transaction. In such cases, generally seller of that property forfeit the advance money received by buyer. So if such situation occur how tax will be levied on such advance money forfeited by seller? Hence today I am covering this topic to enlighten you all regarding taxability of advance money forfeited by seller.
There is always a doubt and confusion in the industry among professionals as well as tax payers regarding availment of exemption under section 54 and 54F against capital gains. Whether investment is allowed to be made only in one residential property or more than one residential property can be allowed? Therefore, today I am covering […]
Discover the exemption towards income for administering charitable or religious institutions under section 10(23BBA) of the Income Tax Act.
Neutrality, efficiency, certainty & simplicity, effectiveness & fairness, flexibility and equity are basic fundamental principle which must reflect in any tax policy. The Committee while recommending Equilisation Levy lay much emphasis on Neutrality which is so noted in the Committee’s Observation in para 38 of the Report:
After the amendment legal position related to equalisation levy has changed drastically. Now, the non-resident e-commerce operators are required to withhold at the rate of 2% of the gross amount received/receivable in lieu of e-commerce supply and service.
TDS Obligation on e-commerce operator under Section 194O of Income Tax Act, 1961 Expansion of WHT obligation to cover e-commerce transactions where e-commerce operator facilitates the transaction on e-commerce platform. Introduced by Finance Act, 2020 and applicable from 1 October 2020. Purpose In order to widen and deepen the tax net by bringing participants of […]
Tax Audit Report (Form 3CD- Applicability of Clause 30C & Clause 44 deferred till March 31, 2021 Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued Circular No. 10/2020 dated April 24, 2020 by which the CBDT has deferred the applicability of certain Clause of Form 3CD (Tax Audit Report) till March 31, 2021. Order under […]
Union Budget 2020 introduced an alternative taxation regime for individuals, allowing an option for lower tax rates u/s 115BAC, provided they don’t avail of certain exemptions/deductions otherwise available under the Income tax Act. Some of such exemptions/deductions are house rent allowance, interest on home loans, and investments made under Section 80C, 80D, 80CCD, etc. As the option is to be exercised at the time of filing of return, the deductor being employer was in confusion to deduct tax under which taxation regime. CBDT has issued a circular on 13.04.2020 to clear the confusion.
The income tax rules and perks allowed to a Non-Residential Indian is drastically different from those applicable to resident Indians. NRI taxation in India is a constant matter of concern for the vast number of Indians living all over the world who have to send money to home and make investment planning for themselves and […]
Taxability of Foreign Shipping Business in India : Governed by the provisions of Section 172 and Section 44B of Income Tax Act, 1961. The provisions relating to taxability of Foreign Shipping Business have been introduced in the Income Tax Act, 1961 to govern and regulate the manner in which Foreign Shipping Businesses will be taxed […]
