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Tax Benefits Till 2047 to Drive FDI and Data Centre Growth, Says Minister

February 14, 2026 324 Views 0 comment Print

The Commerce Minister urged industry to embrace AI, data centres and clean energy to unlock a trillion-dollar opportunity by 2035, supported by tax incentives and infrastructure reforms.

ICAI Introduces Field-Level Validation for UDIN Under Section 44AB

February 14, 2026 2310 Views 0 comment Print

The UDIN portal will now validate turnover, gross receipts, and presumptive tax conditions before allowing UDIN generation for tax audits under Section 44AB.

Extended Limitation Invalid After Departmental Audit: CESTAT Sets Aside Service Tax Demand

February 14, 2026 699 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that once records were audited and within departmental knowledge, extended limitation under Section 73 could not be invoked again, rendering the demand time-barred.

ITAT Allows Full Leave Encashment Exemption Because ₹25 Lakh Limit Applies

February 14, 2026 6918 Views 5 comments Print

The Tribunal held that CPC wrongly applied the outdated ₹3 lakh ceiling despite Notification No. 31/2023 enhancing the limit to ₹25 lakh. Since the retirement benefit was within the revised cap, full exemption under Section 10(10AA) was directed.

US Taxation 2026: Reporting Home Sales and Legal Implications

February 14, 2026 525 Views 0 comment Print

IRS Publication 523 allows taxpayers to exclude up to 500,000 of gain if ownership and residence tests are met. The article explains eligibility, exceptions, and reporting requirements under U.S. tax law.

Why You Should Choose OPC Company Registration in India?

February 14, 2026 573 Views 0 comment Print

The One Person Company structure offers separate legal identity and limited liability under the Companies Act, 2013. It allows single owners to operate with full control and reduced compliance.

Section 56(2)(viia) Addition Upheld – Shares Allotted Below FMV Taxable: ITAT Kolkata

February 14, 2026 312 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT held that fresh allotment of shares at a value below fair market value attracts Section 56(2)(viia). The term receives includes allotment, and the differential amount was rightly taxed as income from other sources.

Powering the Engines: Vision for NBFC & MSME Lending in Budget 2026

February 14, 2026 399 Views 0 comment Print

Industry expects a dedicated refinance facility for NBFCs to reduce funding costs and strengthen MSME credit flow. The move aims to ensure structural liquidity and stability.

SEBI Disclosure Framework for ESOPs and SARs: A Comprehensive Overview

February 14, 2026 537 Views 0 comment Print

SEBI’s March 2025 circular requires listed companies to disclose total shares on a fully diluted basis, including ESOPs and convertible instruments, enhancing investor transparency.

Taxation of Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs) under Income-Tax Act, 1961

February 14, 2026 1101 Views 0 comment Print

ESOPs are taxed twice—first as salary perquisite at exercise and later as capital gains on sale. Understanding valuation rules and holding periods is crucial for compliance.

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