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Revisiting Grandfathering under GAAR: Rule 10U Amendment and Its Impact on Tiger Global

Income Tax : CBDT’s 2026 amendment strengthens grandfathering protection for investments made before the commencement of GAAR. The clarificat...

May 6, 2026 930 Views 0 comment Print

Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) & Foreign Tax Credit (FTC)

Income Tax : Income Tax Department Ministry of Finance, Government of India DTAA & FTC Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) & For...

April 9, 2026 4722 Views 0 comment Print

General Anti-Avoidance Rules (GAAR) under Income-tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : The issue concerns arrangements structured primarily to obtain tax benefits. It was held that such arrangements can be disregarded...

April 9, 2026 1236 Views 0 comment Print

GAAR in India: Fine Line Between Smart Tax Planning and Aggressive Tax Avoidance

Income Tax : The ruling affirms India’s shift from literal interpretation to a substance-based tax regime. It clarifies that transactions exi...

February 26, 2026 729 Views 0 comment Print

GAAR in India: A Necessary Shield or a Double-Edged Sword?

Income Tax : GAAR allows authorities to deny tax benefits from impermissible avoidance arrangements. The article evaluates whether it protects ...

February 24, 2026 1110 Views 0 comment Print


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Tax Audit Report- Applicability of Clause 30C & Clause 44 deferred

Income Tax : Tax Audit Report (Form 3CD- Applicability of Clause 30C & Clause 44 deferred till March 31, 2021 Central Board of Direct T...

April 28, 2020 26445 Views 0 comment Print

GST FAQs for Real Estate; Deferment of Implementation of GST details in Form 3CD

Goods and Services Tax : A. CBIC has released 2 sets of FAQ on Real Estate on new GST Rate Structure: There has been number of issues reported by various s...

May 17, 2019 2043 Views 0 comment Print

Taxation of Digital Businesses

Income Tax : The Government has not held any consultation regarding taxation of digital businesses as such. However, to address the challenges ...

February 12, 2019 1485 Views 0 comment Print

Guide to new Tax Audit Report Clauses WEF 20.08.2018

Income Tax :  Implementation Guide w.r.t. Notification No. 33/2018 dated 20.07.2018 effective from 20.08.2018 – (23-08-2018) The Central...

August 23, 2018 67830 Views 0 comment Print

ICAI represents on Revised Form 3CD – Demands Deferment of Revised 3CD

Income Tax : ICAI vide its representation suggested CBDT to that changes made in Form No. 3CD be implemented from AY 2019-20 for smooth impleme...

August 4, 2018 47463 Views 11 comments Print


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Tax Avoidance and Invocation of GAAR: Case of Ayodhya Rami Reddy Alla

Income Tax : Explore the Ayodhya Rami Reddy Alla vs PCIT case, delving into GAAR vs SAAR implications. Understand the Telangana High Court's ru...

June 11, 2024 4599 Views 1 comment Print

GAAR cannot be invoked merely for being a party to tax avoidance, ‘participation’ is pre-requisite: South Africa HC

Income Tax : ABSA Bank Limited Vs Commissioner, South African Revenue Service (High Court of South Africa) FULL TEXT OF THE JUDGMENT/ORDER of S...

March 11, 2021 1107 Views 0 comment Print


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CBDT Amends Rule 10U to Protect Pre-2017 Investments from GAAR Applicability

Income Tax : The latest amendment excludes income arising from transfer of pre-2017 investments from GAAR scrutiny. It reinforces the protectio...

March 31, 2026 1323 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT deffer GST & GAAR Reporting in Tax Audit Report by one more year

Income Tax : Income Tax Circular No. 10/2020-Income -Regarding reporting requirement under clause 30C and clause 44 of the Form 3CD defers GST ...

April 24, 2020 20274 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT defers furnishing of GST & GAAR details in Form 3D till 31.03.2020

Income Tax : Reporting requirements under clause 30C (pertaining to General Anti-Avoidance Rules (GAAR)) and clause 44 (pertaining to Goods and...

May 14, 2019 17166 Views 0 comment Print

No need to report clause 30C (GAAR) & 44 (GST) of Revised 3CD Report till 31.03.2019

Income Tax : Representations have been received by the Board that the implementation of reporting requirements under the proposed clause 30C (p...

August 17, 2018 53037 Views 4 comments Print

16 FAQS on implementation of GAAR provisions

Income Tax : Question no. 1: Will GAAR be invoked if SAAR applies? Answer: It is internationally accepted that specific anti avoidance provisio...

January 27, 2017 15750 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Posts in GAAR

Revisiting Grandfathering under GAAR: Rule 10U Amendment and Its Impact on Tiger Global

May 6, 2026 930 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT’s 2026 amendment strengthens grandfathering protection for investments made before the commencement of GAAR. The clarification addresses concerns created by the Tiger Global ruling regarding scrutiny of legacy investments.

Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) & Foreign Tax Credit (FTC)

April 9, 2026 4722 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax Department Ministry of Finance, Government of India DTAA & FTC Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) & Foreign Tax Credit (FTC) Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) & Foreign Tax Credit (FTC) Introduction The Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) is an agreement between India and other countries to avoid double taxation, ensure the exchange of […]

General Anti-Avoidance Rules (GAAR) under Income-tax Act, 1961

April 9, 2026 1236 Views 0 comment Print

The issue concerns arrangements structured primarily to obtain tax benefits. It was held that such arrangements can be disregarded or recharacterised under GAAR to neutralise tax avoidance.

CBDT Amends Rule 10U to Protect Pre-2017 Investments from GAAR Applicability

March 31, 2026 1323 Views 0 comment Print

The latest amendment excludes income arising from transfer of pre-2017 investments from GAAR scrutiny. It reinforces the protection of grandfathered investments despite broader applicability of anti-avoidance provisions.

GAAR in India: Fine Line Between Smart Tax Planning and Aggressive Tax Avoidance

February 26, 2026 729 Views 0 comment Print

The ruling affirms India’s shift from literal interpretation to a substance-based tax regime. It clarifies that transactions existing only on paper, without real business purpose, may face denial of tax benefits under GAAR.

GAAR in India: A Necessary Shield or a Double-Edged Sword?

February 24, 2026 1110 Views 0 comment Print

GAAR allows authorities to deny tax benefits from impermissible avoidance arrangements. The article evaluates whether it protects revenue without harming investor confidence.

Essentials of Good Direct Tax Law: Structure and GAAR

September 29, 2025 621 Views 0 comment Print

Analysis of essential direct tax law features: clarity, competitive rates, and the use of GAAR. Covers corporate tax choices, AIS/TIS compliance, and certainty mechanisms in India.

GAAR vs. DTAA: Clash of Domestic Anti-Avoidance Provisions and International Commitments

May 24, 2025 2022 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the clash between India’s GAAR and DTAAs, examining how domestic anti-avoidance provisions interact with international tax commitments and the impact on taxpayers.

Tax Avoidance in UK: Key Strategies and Regulations

August 13, 2024 1287 Views 0 comment Print

Explore legal strategies used in tax avoidance in UK, including judicial doctrines, TAARs, GAARs, DOTAS, and the role of HMRC. Learn about key regulations.

Tax Avoidance and Invocation of GAAR: Case of Ayodhya Rami Reddy Alla

June 11, 2024 4599 Views 1 comment Print

Explore the Ayodhya Rami Reddy Alla vs PCIT case, delving into GAAR vs SAAR implications. Understand the Telangana High Court’s ruling on tax avoidance and the invocation of GAAR.

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