The Bombay High Court upheld the Tribunal’s view that a reference under Section 55A was invalid where the assessee’s valuation was higher than the fair market value. The appeal was dismissed as no question of law arose.
The Bombay High Court held that a DVO reference under Section 55A was invalid because the assessee’s declared value was higher than the fair market value. The ruling reiterates the scope of Section 55A as it existed before the 2012 amendment.
The Department maintained that search powers could be exercised where there was reason to believe that relevant documents and undisclosed assets were being kept at the premises. The matter involved both personal and third-party records.
The Bombay High Court held that an assessee cannot avoid tax merely because the same amount was taxed in another entity’s hands when the income actually belonged to the assessee. The Court upheld the addition of ₹1.71 crore arising from under-invoiced export transactions.
ITAT Delhi held that CSR-related donations can qualify for deduction under Section 80G when made to institutions approved under that provision. The Tribunal directed verification of eligibility and allowed the claim for statistical purposes.
ITAT Delhi held that deduction under Section 80G cannot be denied merely because donations were made as part of CSR obligations. The Tribunal ruled that contributions to eligible institutions remain deductible when statutory conditions are satisfied.
The ITAT Bangalore held that a deduction under Section 80G cannot be denied solely because the payment formed part of CSR expenditure. The Tribunal observed that denying the claim after CSR disallowance under Section 37(1) could result in double disallowance and remanded the matter for verification.
Companies receiving foreign investment must comply with reporting, valuation, and approval requirements under FEMA. Failure to do so can result in penalties, regulatory action, and delays in future fundraising.
The article explains the advance tax framework applicable from Tax Year 2026-27. Taxpayers with net tax liability of Rs. 10,000 or more must generally pay tax in instalments during the year.
The article explains how the Finance Act, 2026 replaced the deemed dividend framework with capital gains taxation. The change allows taxation of actual gains rather than the entire buyback consideration.
