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PF Delay Partly Disallowed, MAT Issue Sent Back for Verification

December 22, 2025 165 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal remanded the MAT issue after noting lack of factual verification on whether reserve withdrawals were credited to the P&L account. Key takeaway: MAT adjustments under section 115JB require strict, evidence-based verification.

ZENITH: Core Values of the Chartered Accountancy Profession

December 22, 2025 639 Views 0 comment Print

This article holds that long-term professional survival depends on integrating ethics, excellence, technology, and trust through a unified ZENITH framework.

Income-tax Act, 1961 vs 2025: Paradigm Shift in India’s Direct Tax Law

December 22, 2025 1893 Views 2 comments Print

This analysis explains how the proposed law moves from complexity to clarity, holding that simplification and plain drafting are key to reducing disputes and improving compliance.*

APVAT: Interest Allowed on VAT Refund Due to Delay Beyond 90 Days Despite Timely Order

December 22, 2025 540 Views 0 comment Print

The court held that interest is payable when the actual refund is made after the statutory 90-day period, even if the refund order was passed earlier.

Section 68 Addition Deleted as Unsecured Loans Were Repaid Subsequently

December 22, 2025 615 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether unsecured loans could be treated as unexplained despite full documentation. The ITAT held that once loans are repaid and identity and genuineness are proved, section 68 cannot be invoked.

Independent Directors’ Liability under PMLA: Are They Really at Risk?

December 22, 2025 693 Views 0 comment Print

This piece explains that Independent Directors are not automatically liable, but face risk where knowledge, consent, or neglect is established.

Christmas Cheer with Year-End Tax Compliance

December 22, 2025 429 Views 0 comment Print

This piece explains that timely filing of income tax and GST returns helps avoid penalties, secure refunds, and start the New Year with clean compliance.

Corporate Borrowings & Security Interests: Fixed vs Floating Charges in India

December 22, 2025 579 Views 0 comment Print

The analysis holds that the nature of a charge determines creditor priority, enforcement rights, and risk pricing in Indian corporate finance.

Mass Tax Alerts on Donation Deductions Force Revisions Without Disclosing Defects

December 22, 2025 4239 Views 0 comment Print

The issue highlights that automated messages questioning donation deductions lack clarity on mismatches, forcing donors to revise returns without knowing the actual defect.

Entire Cash Turnover Can’t Be Taxed as Income: ITAT Rajkot

December 22, 2025 276 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether entire bank cash deposits could be taxed as unexplained money. The Tribunal ruled that gross receipts alone cannot be treated as income without examining business facts. Key takeaway: turnover ≠ income under section 69B.

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