Income Tax : The article highlights that Indian tax law lacks a statutory formula for allocating cross-border ESOP income, increasing the risk ...
Income Tax : The article explains how ESOP taxation in unlisted companies occurs at both exercise and buyback stages. It highlights perquisite ...
Corporate Law : ESOPs can create significant wealth, but many employees struggle with taxation, limited liquidity, and unrealistic expectations. T...
Income Tax : The case demonstrates how an incorrect exemption claim based on Form 16 led to scrutiny and penalty proceedings. The Tribunal ulti...
Company Law : Overview of ESOPs in private companies covering legal requirements, pool structuring, accounting treatment, employee taxation, and...
Income Tax : From April 1, 2025, Section 47 will exclude transfers of capital assets under gifts or wills from capital gains tax, with specific...
Income Tax : Delve into complex tax implications of ESOPs, Sweat Equity, CSOPs, Phantom Shares, and Stock Appreciation Rights in our live webin...
Income Tax : The section states that ESOPs issued free of cost or at concessional rates will be taxed on the date of exercise on the differenc...
Income Tax : ITAT held that computer software is eligible for 60% depreciation and directed the AO only to verify its actual cost before comput...
Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai allowed deduction of ESOP expenses under Section 37(1) by following Karnataka High Court's ruling in Biocon Ltd. Tribu...
Income Tax : The Supreme Court ruled that requiring employers to purchase shares from the market instead of issuing ESOP shares ignores commerc...
Income Tax : The Delhi High Court held that ESOP expenditure cannot be disallowed merely because shares were allotted instead of purchased from...
Income Tax : The ITAT Mumbai held that ESOP discount is an allowable deduction under Section 37(1), observing that the pendency of an SLP again...
SEBI : New SEBI amendment mandates valuation of employee share benefit schemes only by independent registered valuers, phasing out mercha...
Goods and Services Tax : CGST Circular 213/07/2024 clarifies GST applicability on ESOP/ESPP/RSU provided by foreign holding companies to Indian subsidiarie...
Company Law : The Ministry of Corporate Affairs penalizes WURKNET PRIVATE LIMITED for violating Companies Act, 2013 by not disclosing ESOP detai...
Company Law : Company at its Board Meeting convened on 05.04.2021 unanimously accorded its approval for grant of 327 options under the Scheme to...
SEBI : Q. Upon listing of the Company, will it be permissible, as per the SEBI SBEB & SE Regulations, for stock options to be granted...
Clarification on GST for MNCs issuing ESOP, ESPP, and RSU to Indian subsidiaries’ employees. Learn about GST exemptions, conditions, and impacts on MNCs.
CGST Circular 213/07/2024 clarifies GST applicability on ESOP/ESPP/RSU provided by foreign holding companies to Indian subsidiaries’ employees.
Explore the provisions, eligibility, steps, and disclosures for Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOP) under the Companies Act, 2013 and related rules.
Tribunal upholds CIT(A) decisions in DCIT Vs Astral Limited case, offering key insights on TP adjustments, ESOP expenses, and Section 14A disallowance.
In the case of Sanjay Baweja Vs DCIT, the Delhi High Court ruled that one-time payments in lieu of ESOPs do not constitute salary under Section 17 of the Income Tax Act.
Tribunal ruled that mere disallowance of expenses or enhancement of returned income does not automatically warrant the imposition of penalties under Section 271(1)(c)
Delve into the verdict of ITAT Mumbai regarding ESOP expenses, highlighting the difference in fair market value and its allowance as deductible expenditure. Learn from the case of Lupin Limited Vs DCIT.
ITAT Mumbai held that the ESOP expenses claimed by the assessee is an allowable expenditure under section 37(1) of the Income Tax Act.
Read the detailed analysis of Fortune Park Hotels Ltd vs. ACIT case where ITAT Delhi allowed deduction of ESOP expenses claimed within the prescribed time limit.
Explore how Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOP) serve as a strategic tool for startups to attract and retain top talent by offering equity compensation.
