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Reassessment Fails Due to Wrong Use of Section 69 for Recorded Purchases with out book rejection

December 21, 2025 1284 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT held that section 69 cannot be invoked where purchases are duly recorded in books and paid through banking channels, making the reassessment unsustainable.

Satellite Transponder Fees Not Taxable as Royalty Under DTAA Due to Treaty Protection

December 21, 2025 504 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether satellite transmission fees constitute royalty in India. The Tribunal held that Article 12 of the DTAA governs and the receipts are not royalty. Domestic law amendments cannot override the treaty.

Top 5 tax-saving investments with Exempt-Exempt-Exempt (EEE) status in India for 2026 

December 21, 2025 2241 Views 0 comment Print

The article explains why select savings instruments continue to enjoy Exempt-Exempt-Exempt status and how they deliver complete tax efficiency under the old tax regime.

Who Qualifies as Self-Employed for U.S. Taxes in 2025

December 21, 2025 570 Views 0 comment Print

Explains how the IRS defines self-employment, including sole proprietors, contractors, partners, and gig workers, and clarifies who must comply with SE tax rules.

Late Fee Under Section 234E Quashed Due to Pre-2015 Period

December 21, 2025 363 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether late fee could be levied for delayed TDS returns filed before 01.06.2015. The Tribunal held that section 234E is prospective. Late fee demands for earlier years were deleted.

Gold at Record Highs in India: From Market Phenomenon to Civilizational Anchor

December 21, 2025 2739 Views 0 comment Print

Gold crossed ₹1.3 lakh per 10 grams due to global risk aversion, rupee weakness, and sustained central-bank buying. The key takeaway is that the rally reflects a structural repricing of trust, not short-term speculation.

‘Sar Tan Se Juda’ Slogan Challenges India’s Integrity: Allahabad HC

December 21, 2025 990 Views 0 comment Print

The High Court rejected bail after holding that the slogan used by the crowd challenged the authority of law and sovereignty of India. The ruling emphasises that calls for violence fall outside constitutional protection.

Depreciation Disallowance Deleted as Subsidy Was Capital in Nature

December 21, 2025 327 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether a hydro power subsidy should reduce the cost of assets. The Tribunal held the subsidy was for project encouragement, not asset cost. Depreciation withdrawal was therefore unsustainable.

Basics of Overseas Investment from regulatory perspective

December 21, 2025 1491 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the eligibility, modes, and compliance obligations under FEMA for Indian entities investing abroad, ensuring regulatory adherence and risk management.

Assessment Quashed Due to Mechanical Section 153D Approval

December 21, 2025 324 Views 0 comment Print

The Revenue invoked section 115BBE based on cash found during proceedings. However, the Tribunal found the foundational approval under section 153D defective. The entire assessment was therefore quashed.

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