Income Tax - If any transaction is treated as Impermissible Avoidance Arrangement under GAAR then in such case accommodating party will be disregarded. But again to invoke the provision of GAAR, the Tax Benefit to all accommodating party shall exceed Rs 3 Crore. This gives the window of Tax planning i.e., overall tax benefit in the relevant previous [...
Read MoreIncome Tax - (A) GAAR Provisions in India (Under section 95 of ITA, 1961) 1. GAAR provisions are 1st time introduced through Direct Tax Code (DTC) Bill, 2009. 2. Revised discussion paper is released on GAAR provisions through DTC Bill, 2010. 3. GAAR provisions are 1st time inducted through budget 2012-13. 4. GAAR provisions inducted through budget 201...
Read MoreIncome Tax - Well Friends, this seemingly short and pinpointed question (Can GAAR Override DTAA?), has in-seemingly long and abstract answer, in the absence of any specific legal precedent in this regard, in India, as of now. However, in this article, I am making an honest and sincere attempt to find a plausible, logical and well-reasoned answer to [&...
Read MoreIncome Tax - Role of Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) and General Anti-Avoidance Rules (GAAR.) In Treaty Shopping To understand treaty shopping we need to understand what a DTAA is, A double tax avoidance agreement is a tax treaty agreed by two states to ensure that a tax payer is not taxed twice for the same income, this […]...
Read MoreIncome Tax - Avoidance of Permanent Establishment (PE) status of Non-Residents are made through various arrangements. Company structures their business in way that status of PE can artificially be avoided. The definition of permanent establishment included in tax treaties is therefore crucial in determining whether a non-resident enterprise must pay i...
Read MoreIncome Tax - Tax Audit Report (Form 3CD- Applicability of Clause 30C & Clause 44 deferred till March 31, 2021 Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued Circular No. 10/2020 dated April 24, 2020 by which the CBDT has deferred the applicability of certain Clause of Form 3CD (Tax Audit Report) till March 31, 2021. Order under […]...
Read MoreIncome 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 stake holders on the new GST Rate Structure for Real Estate Sector. Considering the issues, CBIC has issued compilation of 2 sets of FAQ for the guidance and easy understanding […]...
Read MoreIncome Tax - The Government has not held any consultation regarding taxation of digital businesses as such. However, to address the challenges posed by the enterprises who conduct their business through digital means and carry-out activities in the country remotely, the following measures have been taken:...
Read MoreIncome Tax - Implementation Guide w.r.t. Notification No. 33/2018 dated 20.07.2018 effective from 20.08.2018 – (23-08-2018) The Central Board of Direct Taxes, vide Notification No. 33/2018/F No. 370142/9/2018-TPL dated 20th July 2018, notified amendments to Form No. 3CD enhancing substantially the reporting requirements and the role of tax aud...
Read MoreIncome Tax - ICAI vide its representation suggested CBDT to that changes made in Form No. 3CD be implemented from AY 2019-20 for smooth implementation and compliance. It is further suggested that the new clauses may be reconsidered and appropriately modified preferably after due consultation with the stakeholders....
Read MoreABSA Bank Limited Vs Commissioner, South African Revenue Service (High Court of South Africa) - ABSA Bank Limited Vs Commissioner, South African Revenue Service (High Court of South Africa) FULL TEXT OF THE JUDGMENT/ORDER of SOUTH AFRICA HIGH COURT Introduction [1] The applicants, Absa Bank Ltd and its wholly owned subsidiary Absa Towers (Pty) Ltd hereafter referred to, collectively, as Absa, ...
Read MoreCircular No. 10/2020-Income Tax - (24/04/2020) - Income Tax Circular No. 10/2020-Income -Regarding reporting requirement under clause 30C and clause 44 of the Form 3CD defers GST & GAAR Reporting in amended Income Tax Audit Report amidst Covid-19. Income Tax Circular No. 10/2020 F.No. 370142/9/2018-TPL Government of India Ministry of Finance D...
Read MoreCircular No. 09/2019-Income Tax - (14/05/2019) - Reporting requirements under clause 30C (pertaining to General Anti-Avoidance Rules (GAAR)) and clause 44 (pertaining to Goods and Services Tax (GST) compliance) of the Form No. 3CD is been kept in abeyance till 31st March, 2020. Circular No. 09/2019-Income Tax F. No. 370142/9/2018-TPL Government of...
Read MoreCircular No. 6/2018-Income Tax - (17/08/2018) - Representations have been received by the Board that the implementation of reporting requirements under the proposed clause 30C (pertaining to General Anti-Avoidance Rules (GAAR)) and proposed clause 44 (pertaining to Goods and Services Tax (GST) compliance) of the Form No. 3CD may be deferred....
Read MoreCircular No. 07/2017-Income Tax - (27/01/2017) - Question no. 1: Will GAAR be invoked if SAAR applies? Answer: It is internationally accepted that specific anti avoidance provisions may not address all situations of abuse and there is need for general anti-abuse provisions in the domestic legislation. The provisions of GAAR and SAAR can coexist an...
Read MoreNotification No. 49/2016-Income Tax - (22/06/2016) - Application of General Anti Avoidance Rule- 10U. Chapter X-A not to apply in certain cases.—(1) The provisions of Chapter X-A shall not apply to—any income accruing or arising to, or deemed to accrue or arise to, or received or deemed to be received by, any person from transfer of investments ma...
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ABSA Bank Limited Vs Commissioner, South African Revenue Service (High Court of South Africa) -