Income Tax : The case explains how dividend income is taxed based on residential status and type of investment. It clarifies slab-based taxatio...
Income Tax : The analysis explains how buy-back taxation shifted from company-level tax to shareholder dividend tax and is proposed to return t...
Income Tax : Federal cooperatives receive a temporary deduction for dividends earned from company investments made before 31 January 2026. This...
Income Tax : The Finance Bill, 2026 proposes to disallow interest deductions against dividend and mutual fund income. From April 2026, such inc...
Company Law : Interim dividend can be declared solely by the Board of Directors under the Companies Act. Shareholder consent is not required if ...
Company Law : The Ministry of Corporate Affairs confirms the five-day time limit for depositing dividends under Section 123(4) of the Companies ...
Company Law : The Indian government has reduced reporting forms for companies on unclaimed dividends and integrated fund transfers with Bharatko...
Income Tax : The case examined whether disallowance under section 94(7) should be limited to exempt dividend. The Tribunal held that the provis...
Income Tax : The ITAT Delhi has set aside an order that levied an excessive 37% surcharge on the dividend income of Srijan Family Trust, confir...
Income Tax : Prasad Film Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. Vs ACIT (Telangana High Court) Payments in Normal Business Course Not Deemed Dividend under Sec...
Income Tax : ITAT Kolkata held that dividend distribution tax u/s 115-O of the Act and interest u/s 115P of the Income Tax Act is applicable on...
Income Tax : ITAT Bangalore sends Light Ray Advisors LLP's dividend exemption claim back to AO for re-examination, noting potential oversight o...
Company Law : The case deals with a 235-day delay in transferring unpaid dividend to the mandated account. The authority imposed penalties, emph...
Company Law : The ROC held that depositing interim dividend in a current account instead of a separate account violates section 123(4). Monetary...
Company Law : A company and its directors were penalized under Section 450 for distributing an excess interim dividend due to miscalculated tax ...
SEBI : As per the extant regulatory framework, the Trustees hold the property of the Mutual Fund in trust for the benefit of the unit hol...
Corporate Law : IRDAI permits Insurers to classify investments in Preference Shares and Equity Shares as part of Approved Investment of for at lea...
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Learn the taxability of dividend income with answers to FAQ’s. Understand the basics of dividend income and its taxation in 2020 with this handy guide. Taxability of Dividend Income – FAQ’s
As per the extant regulatory framework, the Trustees hold the property of the Mutual Fund in trust for the benefit of the unit holders and their primary role is to ensure that AMCs appointed by them act in the best interests of the unitholders. Accordingly, any conflict between interests of unitholder and that of AMCs’ stakeholders needs to be addressed by the Trustees.
ITAT held that dividend declared, distributed or paid by a domestic company to non resident shareholder (s) attract additional income tax (tax on distributed profits) referred to in section 115-O of the Act, such additional income tax payable by the domestic company shall be at the rate of mentioned in section 115-O of the Act and not at the rate of tax applicable to the non resident shareholder(s) as specified in the relevant DTAA with reference to such dividend income.
Dividend taxation can lead to double taxation, as the profits are already taxed at the company level. This article explores the concept of dividend taxation under the Income Tax Act of India and compares it with global practices. It raises questions about the need for exemptions and discusses the potential impact on investments and economic growth.
The dividend income received by non-resident individuals, including Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) and Non-Resident Indian citizens (NRIs), is taxable at a rate of 20% without any deductions under the Income-tax Act.
Companies Act, 2013, contains various provisions relating to the payment of dividends by companies to their shareholders. These provisions lay down the legal framework for the payment of dividends and set out the rights and obligations of companies and shareholders.
The income tax law of taxing dividends came into effect from April 1, 2020 (FY 2020-21). Earlier, the dividends were tax-free in the hands of investors. However, now dividends received from equity shares or any mutual fund schemes (equity or non-equity) are taxable in the hands of an investor.
In simple terms, a dividend is a reward company offers shareholders (investors who have invested in shares) for staying invested in its capital. It is a way through which a company shares it profits with shareholders.
