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Profits and Gains of Business or Profession – Income Tax Provisions

Income Tax : This covers how business income is computed under the Income-tax Act, including normal and presumptive methods. It explains deduct...

April 10, 2026 768 Views 0 comment Print

A Simple Guide to classification of earning under Five Income Heads under Income Tax Act

Income Tax : A simple guide to the five heads of income under the Income Tax Act, 1961, explaining salary, house property, business income, cap...

March 1, 2026 1032 Views 0 comment Print

Business Income or Capital Gains? Tax Treatment of Share Trading

Income Tax : Explains when high-volume, systematic trading is treated as business income and highlights major criteria, tax rates, and complian...

December 7, 2025 4236 Views 0 comment Print

Allowances / Exemptions Under Income Tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : Overview of exemptions and allowances for salaried employees, taxpayers, and businesses under various Income Tax provisions for AY...

October 25, 2025 488326 Views 40 comments Print

Profits and Gains from Business & Profession- Brief Study

Income Tax : A brief study of the tax provisions for Profits and Gains from Business or Profession, covering all chargeable incomes (including ...

October 20, 2025 588666 Views 12 comments Print


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Budget 2024: House Property Rental Income cannot be taxed as Business Income

Income Tax : From April 1, 2025, rental income from house properties must be reported under "Income from House Property," not as business incom...

July 23, 2024 5037 Views 0 comment Print

Under DTC income arising on purchase and sale of securities by FIIs shall be deemed to be capital gain

Income Tax : The introduction of the Direct Taxes Code (DTC), which will replace the 50-year-old Income Tax Act, will make Foreign Institutiona...

June 23, 2010 627 Views 0 comment Print

Cut in corporate tax rate will not benefit all sectors as MAT will increase tax burden

Income Tax : The proposed reduction in corporate tax rate from 30% to 25% in the new direct tax code is only one side of the story. The cut ha...

August 17, 2009 732 Views 0 comment Print

Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement Signed Between India and Tajikistan

Income Tax : A Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement was signed between India and Tajikistan today, i.e. 20th November, 2008. The Agreement was s...

December 1, 2008 798 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Rental Income Can’t Be Reclassified as Business Profits based on Consistency Rule: ITAT Mumbai

Income Tax : The ITAT Mumbai ruled that an AO cannot reclassify rental income as business income if it was consistently assessed as income from...

September 17, 2025 1026 Views 0 comment Print

Arbitral Award for Offshore Supplies is Business Income, Not Taxable Under DTAA

Income Tax : Delhi High Court confirms arbitral award for Fujitsu's offshore supplies is business income, not taxable in India under Japan-Indi...

August 4, 2025 405 Views 0 comment Print

No Addition for Deemed Rental Income on Unsold Flats Held as Stock-in-Trade for AY 2015-16

Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai clarifies tax on builders' unsold inventory, stating no deemed rental income on stock-in-trade. Also addresses 80G ded...

June 20, 2025 375 Views 0 comment Print

Unsold Flats: No Tax on Notional Rent for period Before Finance Act 2017 Amendments

Income Tax : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Pune recently ruled that notional rent on unsold flats held as stock-in-trade by a builder ca...

June 20, 2025 816 Views 0 comment Print

Actual Rental Income from Stock-in-Trade of Flats taxable as Business Income

Income Tax : Delhi ITAT allows Shivsagar Builders' appeal, deleting additions for notional rent on inventory and clarifying taxable revenue bas...

June 20, 2025 546 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Draft notification for determination of FMV of inventory converted in Capital Assets

Income Tax : Clause (via) in section 28 is inserted by Finance Act, 2018, w.e.f. Financial year 2018-19 and it provides taxation of Inventory i...

May 3, 2018 2712 Views 0 comment Print

CA certificate required to be given to the banker even in respect of import payments

Finance : A. P. (DIR Series)CIRCULAR NO03/RBI under Section 195 of the Income Tax Act read with Rule 29B of the IT Rules, any person respons...

July 26, 2007 37401 Views 0 comment Print


Income from Business and Profession under Income Tax Act 1961

March 13, 2025 3591 Views 0 comment Print

In the realm of taxation, income is classified into various categories, with one of the most significant being Income from Business and Profession. This classification is crucial for determining the tax obligations of business proprietors, self-employed individuals, and corporations. A comprehensive understanding of how this income is taxed is essential for individuals and enterprises to […]

Taxability of director remuneration: Salary or Business income

March 3, 2025 27819 Views 1 comment Print

Understand whether director remuneration is taxed as salary or business income. Learn about tax implications, employer-employee relationships, and GST applicability.

Difference Between Partner’s Salary and Partner’s Remuneration

November 18, 2024 8265 Views 1 comment Print

In a partnership, compensation for the partners’ time, expertise, and capital investment is an important part of the business structure. However, the terms “partner’s salary” and “partner’s remuneration” are often used interchangeably, even though they refer to different concepts in a partnership arrangement. To help you navigate these terms and better understand how partners are […]

Disallowed Expenses While Calculating Profits & Gains of Business or Profession

October 7, 2024 11460 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about disallowed expenses under PGBP in India’s Income Tax Act. Understand key sections like 37, 40, and 40A, and their impact on business deductions.

Budget 2024: House Property Rental Income cannot be taxed as Business Income

July 23, 2024 5037 Views 0 comment Print

From April 1, 2025, rental income from house properties must be reported under “Income from House Property,” not as business income.

Analysis of the Different Heads of Income

April 13, 2024 7158 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the intricate details of different heads of income, including salaries, and their tax implications. Gain insights into tax treatment, exemptions, and key considerations for various forms of salary income.

Taxation of Futures & Options Income

July 23, 2023 8253 Views 0 comment Print

INCOME to start with, from F&O is considered as ‘business income’ not as a ‘capital gain income’. Hence, in case of individuals it is taxable as a slab rates. Further, it is covered in the definition of ‘Normal Business Income’ not as ‘Speculative Business Income’.

Lease Rent – Whether Income from House Property or Business Income

June 23, 2023 15606 Views 0 comment Print

Master the nuances of lease rent taxation with our comprehensive guide. Learn how courts, including the Supreme Court, determine if lease rent is business income or income from house property. Uncover the impact on tax liabilities and deductions, with insights into claiming benefits like a 30% standard deduction or business expenses.

Contract money and compensation on delayed payment is business income

June 19, 2023 1989 Views 0 comment Print

In ITO vs. Late Shri Chandi Ram, ITAT Jaipur upheld CIT(A)’s decision, recognizing arbitration and interest receipts from contracts executed in AY 1989-90 & 1990-91 as business income, taxable in AY 2012-13. Based on the jurisdictional High Court’s ruling, a net profit rate of 8.5% was applied, aligning with Supreme Court’s precedent on interest from delayed contract payments.

Interest on deposits cannot be treated as business Income for Section 44AD

May 3, 2023 4482 Views 0 comment Print

Assessee cannot include interest received on deposits as business receipts and estimate net profit under section 44AD on such interest income

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