Tax-to-GDP ratio represents the size of a country’s tax kitty relative to its GDP. It indicates the size of the government’s tax revenue expressed as a percentage of the GDP. A higher tax to GDP ratio means that the government is able to cast its fiscal net wide. It reduces a government’s dependence on borrowings [&helli...
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Introduction The provisions of section 51 of the Income-tax Act deal with advance money received for transfer of a capital asset. As per the old provisions where any capital asset was on any previous occasion the subject of negotiations for its transfer, any advance or other money received and retained by the assessee in respect […...
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When Does A Tax Liability Accrue? Article 265 of the Constitution of India provides that no tax shall be levied or collected except by the authority of law. Such tax does not depend upon an assessment to be made by the assessing officer. Section 4 of the Indian Income Tax Act, 1961, which is the charging section, charges tax on income at ...
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The Income-Tax Act, 1961, allows set-off and carry-forward of the loss incurred by any assessee subject to some restrictions Apart from other information, the new income-tax forms, ITR-1 to ITR-8, notified by the Central government seeks details on set-off of losses. Now almost every assessee has to give this information. Therefore, one h...
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Present article demonstrate the section 115BBE of Income Tax Act, 1961 which amended from time to time and the relevant case laws of the applicability of amendment prospectively. ...
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Section 54EC of the Income Tax Act, 1961 provides exemption from long-term capital gains tax provided an assessee invests within six months after the sale of his property in long-term specified assets. The Finance Act 2007 limited such exemption to Rs 50 lakh in any financial year. Some overzealous tax assessing officers seem to interpret...
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Pavan Ved Abuse of power by taxmen is common both in direct and indirect taxes. Many times the taxpayers feel they have no remedy and they have to suffer such harassment. This article is an attempt to make taxpayers aware as to the remedies which they have against such taxmen who abuse their powers. Read […]...
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Article explains Section 40A(3) of Income Tax Act, 1961 read with Rule 6DD i.e. Cash Payment in excess of Rs. 10,000 to single person in a single day, Exception to Section 40A(3) of Income Tax Act, 1961 (Rule 6DD), Clauses omitted by the Income-tax (3rd Amendment) Rules, 2020 and Important Notes related to Section 40A(3) […]...
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Section 172 of income tax act is a special provision which deals with levy and recovery tax from foreign shipping companies. It specifies that every foreign shipping company has to declare a certain percentage of profit on its freight income and pay tax on it....
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In case of assessee who has to obtained and upload Audit Report under section 44AB of the Income Tax Act, 1961 has to file income Tax Return for the same previous year. As there are some information or data which are same in Income Tax Return and in Tax Audit Report. So assessee has to […]...
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Under the provisions of Section 56(2)(vi) certain gifts are liable to income tax as income from other sources. However, this provision is applicable only for individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs). Thus, if gift is received by any Trust or A.O.P., then it is not liable to income tax as "income from other sources". The provision o...
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DOMESTIC TAX CASE LAWS SUPREME COURT 1. Where High Court upheld Tribunal’s order setting aside addition made by AO under section 153A on ground that said addition was not based on any incriminating material found during course of search, SLP filed against said order was to be dismissed due to low tax effect. [Pr. CIT […]...
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Annual Information Return (AIR) – meaning, provisions, Applicability & FAQs Annual Information Return (AIR) of ‘high value financial transactions’ is required to be furnished under section 285BA of the Income-tax Act, 1961 by ‘specified persons’ in respect of ‘specified transactions’ registere...
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Dear Friends , as we are aware that any profits arising from transfer of a Capital Assets effected in the previous year, shall be chargeable to income tax under the head ‘Capital Gain,’ and shall be deemed to be the income of the previous year in which the transfer took place unless such capital gain […]...
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In the wake of the continuous disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and as a result of various requests received from the businessmen and assesses under the Income-Tax Act 1961. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on September 30 prolonged the last date for filing belated and revised ITRs for Assessment Year 2019-20 from Se...
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Exordium The issue that whether or not ‘Education Cess’ is allowable as deduction under the Income-tax Act, 1961 (‘the Act’) is debatable for a while now. Of late this issue has been decided in favour of the taxpayers by many Tribunals and High Courts. This article succinctly discusses this issue through provisions of the Act [&he...
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Whether by virtue of the provisions of Section 196, can TDS under Section 194O be avoided in case the seller or the service provider is the Government....
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Dear friends, as we are aware that under normal circumstances, tax is levied upon the person, who has earned income. The income tax considers him/her as assessee and income tax will be levied on all income he has earned in previous year. There are three types of assessees such as Resident and Ordinary Resident, Resident […]...
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Introduction The income-tax department has started to reach out to certain taxpayers who have either not filed income-tax returns (ITR) or failed to accurately report high-value transactions in their returns. Objective of the e-campaign is to facilitate taxpayers to validate their financial transaction information against information avai...
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Compilation of Notifications & Circulars issued by CBDT in the month of August 2020 Direct Tax Updates 1. Non-applicability of Section 206AA to non-residents to whom Section 139A does not apply on account of Rule 114AAB: Section 206AA provides that any person receiving payment (deductee), on which TDS is required to be deducted shal...
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Assessments under Income Tax Act 1961 are made U/S 143, 144, 147, 153. The criteria’s for selection of cases for scrutiny has been increased. While making the assessment the assessing officer has to appreciate all the facts properly. If there is any misinterpretation of facts it may result in injustice to the assessee. Some times when t...
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A) The rationale behind the introduction of the provision of Special Audit √ Assessee is liable to get its account audited u/s 44AB only when the situation stated in Section 44AB triggered which are mostly based on the Turnover/Gross receipt Criteria. √ The main objective of the introduction of Section 44AB is to determine whether [&h...
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Article explains Maintenance of accounts by certain persons carrying on profession, Maintenance of accounts by certain persons carrying on business, Limits for Individual & HUF for maintenance of accounts in case of business or profession, Maintenance of accounts by other person, Penalty for contravention of provisions related to Main...
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Till AY 2018-19, Education Cess & Secondary & Higher Education Cess was an additional levy charged @ 2% and 1% respectively on Income Tax as increased by applicable rate of surcharge. However, vide Finance Act 2018, w.e.f AY 2019-20 the aforesaid cess has been replaced with Health & Education Cess and the rate has been [&helli...
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Most of taxpayers under Income tax act, 1961 afraid to file appeal against additions made by assessing officers due to fear of departmental procedures/penalty/bar/attachment in the thought process of normal taxpayers. however, most of cases seen where department made disallowance of expenditure even if payment made through electro...
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Cases where Income of a Previous Year will be assessed in the Previous Year itself under Income Tax Act, 1961. General Rule:- Income of a previous year is assessed in the assessment year following the previous year. Exception to this rule:- Cases where income of a previous year is assessed in the previous year itself:- […]...
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a) Whether the assignee is liable to pay tax on surrender value of Keyman Insurance Policy at the time of assignment or not ? If answer is affirmative then what is the TDS liability on the Company ? b) Whether assignee is liable to pay tax on maturity proceeds of Keyman Insurance Policy or not […]...
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In the light of the various judicial decisions of the higher authorities as mentioned below, it is observed that Top of Form Income received by widow of deceased person who died while in Government service) as Monthly Financial Assistance from Government is not chargeable to tax whether it is received on monthly basis or lumps […]...
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NEWS DIRECT TAX 1. CBDT advised banks to refund charges collected on electronic transactions carried over modes prescribed u/s 269SU. [Ref: Circular 16/2020 dated 30.08.2020] 2. CBDT notifies conditions to be satisfied by pension fund to become eligible for exemption u/s 10(23FE). [Ref: Notification No. 67/2020/ F. No. 370142/28/2020-TPL]...
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♦ If you are paying more than Rs.50 lakhs to any resident person for any professional / commission or contract work – You need to deduct 5% TDS irrespective of facts that expense is personal or business. For e.g. Assume you wants to construct a residential house and you hire a contractor and pays more […]...
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Being a finance and tax professional, we are aware of the fear of people with respect to the Income Tax Notice, especially if they do not belong to the finance and tax field. Government laws are very strict in terms of Income Tax Return (ITR), so the assessee /person may get a notice even for […]...
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On 13 August 2020, between much pomp and fanfare, Prime Minister Modi announced the new Transparent Taxation platform i.e. the new way forward for the Central Board of Direct Taxes. The main idea behind the Transparent Taxation platform is ‘faceless’ assessments and faceless appeals. Further, the Prime Minister promised that the tax a...
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The Income Tax Act & Rules allowed to Non-Resident Individual is different from those applicable to Resident Individuals. NRI Taxation in India is a matter of concern for a large number of persons living abroad. In this article, I have talked about the definition of NRI, the income on which the tax liability arises and […]...
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As per Income Tax Act, 1961, the definition of income do not specifically define compensation received as income. The question is whether the provisions of the Income Tax Act 1961, and more specifically, whether the compensation awarded by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal to the victim can be classified as a taxable income under the [...
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Tax on Income Distributed By Way of Buy-Back of Shares By Unlisted Companies- Anti Abuse Provision Dear Friends, payment of taxes is the duty of every citizen of this country. The Governments utilises taxes paid by us into different types of economic and socio works. Non payment or avoidance of taxes shall be punishable monetarily [&helli...
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IS TONNAGE TAX SCHEME RESTRICTED ONLY FOR COMPANIES HANDLING CARGO? It has been presumed by many that the benefit of Tonnage Tax Scheme (TTS) should only be restricted to companies with ships carrying on cargo handling activities. Since there are various other companies which are not handling cargo but are involved in moving men and [&hel...
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A 20 point Taxpayer Charter was launched by the Prime Minister which promises to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of income taxpayers and to reduce the cost of compliance with the tax laws. The Income Tax department adopted the taxpayers’ charter w.e.f. August, 13, 2020, which mentions that it is committed to treat every t...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the platform for ‘Transparent Taxation – Honouring the Honest’ on 13/08/2020 via Video Conferencing. In the past 6 years, India has witnessed the evolution of a new governance model in tax administration. Govt have decreased – complexity, taxes, litigation, and increased – transp...
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The Income tax laws have various restrictions on payment in cash and receipt of money in cash. Some restrictions apply to those engaged in business or profession and some restrictions apply to all. It is important for all of us to understand these restrictions Restrictions on Cash Transactions under Income Tax Laws so as to […]...
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NEWS DIRECT TAX 1. CBDT notifies ‘Director General / Secretary, CCI’ u/s 138 for sharing of information. [Ref: Notification No. 57/2020/F. No. 225/ 98/2019-ITA-II] 2. CBDT further extends due date for filing of ITR for AY 2019-20 till 30-09-2020. [Ref: Notification No. 56/2020/ F. No. 370142/23/2020-TPL] 3. CBDT amends Forms for furni...
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Article discusses Important Amendments applicable for AY 2020-21 (PY 2019-20) which includes Changes in Rebate under section 87A, Increase in Standard Deduction for Salaried employees, Increase in Tax Audit Limit, Amendment in Section 54 Provisions, Amendment in provisions related to deduction under section 80EEA and section 80EEB, Decrea...
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FAQ for Submission of Response on High Value Transactions on Compliance Portal CBDT to launch e-campaign to ask certain taxpayers to file returns or report accurate details. The income-tax department will reach out to certain taxpayers who have either not filed income-tax returns (ITR) for AY2019-20 (relevant to FY 2018-19) or failed to a...
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CBDT Circulars CBDT Circulars to Reduce Litigation S.No. Section of Income Tax Act Circular No. & Date Summary of Circular 1 2(22)(e) Circular No.19/2017 [F.No.279/ Misc./140/2015/ITJ], Dated 12-6-2017 Trade advances, which are in the nature of commercial transactions, would not fall within the ambit of the word ‘advance’ in Sec...
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From the ancient time, retrospective law or ex post facto law has been a part of standard jurisprudence. It is neither an Indian creation, nor it is being used exclusively in India. Instances of its application to the International law as well as to the domestic laws of many countries have been cited in the article....
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Exemption – Whether all Adventures (Transactions) are Covered in Business Definition for Levy of Income Tax PRELUDE: The general rule under the Income-tax Act is that all revenue receipts are taxable unless a receipt is specifically exempt and equally well, all capital receipts are exempt from taxation unless an item falls within th...
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Changes Related To Pass Through Income In Income Tax Returns of Assessment Year (AY) 2020-21 Pass through income-> Any income accruing or arising to, or received by, a person, being a unit holder of an investment fund, out of investments made in the investment fund, shall be chargeable to income-tax in the same manner as […]...
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Key notes under Implementation of Right Claim under Income Tax Act, 1961 in respect of Association under THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA An Assessee has not claimed and /or overlooked some deductions / exemptions in return of Income before the authority, subsequently the Assessee awarded that additional claim for deductions /exemptions could ha...
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1. Introduction High Value transactions are transactions which are incurred in high denominations. From last few years income tax department is shaking hands with all the other related Govt. departments from which it can procure financial information and trace all the persons who are spending high amount but are not filing income tax retu...
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So, let’s take a look to 20 RECENT Amendments that has changed Income Tax in a big way. Majorly applicable from AY 21-22 & SOME APPLCIABLE FROM AY 20-21. Some changes are so drastic steps that this will change the Income tax completely like option for New vs. old in personal taxation and same way new rates for Corporate....
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The provisions containing taxation of IT-enabled business process outsourcing units are not contained in the Income-tax Act, 1961 but are given in Circular No. 5/2004 dated 28.9.2004 issued by CBDT. The provisions are briefed hereunder – ♣ A non-resident entity may outsource certain services to a resident Indian entity. If there is ...
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वित्त वर्ष 2018-19 के लिए आयकर के स्वैच्छिक अनुपालन पर ई-अभियान शुरू करने के लिए सीबीडीटी 20 जुलाई, 2020 से आयकर विभाग की नई पहल 20 जुलाई, 2020 से ...
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We often get tempted by attractive offers and cashbacks offered by various vendors when we make digital payments. Online shopping websites and some stores are offering cashbacks on use of certain credit cards or mobile wallets to pay for the goods....
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1. Overview of Voluntary Retirement Scheme. As the name suggests a voluntary retirement scheme is an option given by an organization to its current employees to take early retirement before the actual date of retirement. Unlike a compulsory layoff, this scheme is optional to employees, and decision about whether they want to continue with...
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Expenditure on Scientific Research And Its’ Treatment Under Income Tax Act, 1961 Dear friends, we are going through a very turbulent phase in which we are facing unpresented threat of COVID-19 pandemic, declining pace of economy, lack of foreign reserves and new threat of India -China war position at our borders. The government has show...
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Concept of Unjust enrichment refers to situations in which one person is enriched at the expense of another in circumstances which the law treats as unjust. Whenever the word unjust enrichment is told by someone two names immediately crept in the mind one is highest authority of indirect tax i.e. CGST and other one is […]...
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1. Introduction The Hydroponic farming is an emerging trend in Indian agricultural sector, which is far different from traditional agriculture activities carried on in the country. In this method plants are grown without using soil, by using mineral nutrient solutions in a water solvent. Further, in this method of farming plants are grown...
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NEWS DIRECT TAX 1. Employee opting for Sec. 115BAC eligible to claim exemption for tour, travel and conveyance exp. [Ref: NOTIFICATION NO. G.S.R. 415(E) [NO. 38/2020/F.NO.370142/15/2020-TPL], DATED 26-6-2020] 2. CBDT further extends various due dates for compliance under Income-tax Act. [Ref: NOTIFICATION S.O. 2033(E) [NO. 35 /2020/F. NO....
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Extension of due dates under Income Tax, GST & FTP Recently Central Government has issued Income Tax Notification No. 35/2020 and Notification No. 48/2020-Central Tax to Notification No. 54/2020-Central Tax on 24th June 2020 which relates to extension of Due dates under GST, Law, Income Tax Law and other Laws. In Addition to that Gove...
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Legal fictions create an artificial state of affairs by a mandate of the legislature. They compel everybody concerned including the courts to believe the existence of an artificial state of facts contrary to the real state of facts. When a fiction is created by law, it is not open to anybody to plead or argue that the artificial state of ...
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Because of covid pandemic, government has extended various due dates of returns and compliances in many laws. I try to sum up all extended date up to 30 June 2020 of Income Tax and GST, so that it may not create any confusion related to the due dates. I have distributed in two parts in […]...
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Mutual Agreements Procedure (MAP) is a model or mechanism available to taxpayers to resolve disputes that have arisen due to double taxation. When two countries enter into an agreement to avoid double taxation, it gives a clear pathway to the concerned authorities under MAP in those particular jurisdictions....
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Note on Taxability of Interest Income from fixed deposits made out of corpus fund and maintenance surplus. PRINCIPLES OF MUTUALITY The Resident Welfare RWA’S( RWA) is primarily formed with a purpose to maintain, upkeep and provide amenities to the apartment owners/occupiers. Maintenance fee is collected every year for the purpose o...
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(07/06/2020) -
There are reports in a certain section of media that the growth of direct taxes collection for the FY 2019-20 has fallen drastically and buoyancy of the direct tax collection as compared to the GDP growth has reached negative. These reports do not portray the correct picture regarding the growth of direct taxes....
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Article explains guidelines for Mutually Agreed Procedure (MAP), Changes in Tax Residency Rules, Changes in equalization levy, Amendments w.r.t. Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT), Applicability of S 269 SU to B2B Businesses, Deferment for Approval/ Registration of Charitable Trusts & Exempt Institutions, Reduction in TDS/TCS Rates, TDS ...
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Following is the Exposure Draft of the Guidance Note on Report under section 92E of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (Transfer Pricing), issued by the Committee on International Taxation of ICAI for comments. Changes have been made to the extent of amendments made by the Finance Act, 2017....
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Article explains Major Changes In Income Tax Law for Assessment Year (AY) 2020-21/ Financial Year (FY) 2019-20 and AY 2021-22/FY 2020-21 which includes changes in Tax Rates, TDS Rates, Depreciation Rates, Widening of Scope of Form 26AS, Changes in the provisions related to NRIs, Tax Treatment of Dividends Changed, Fresh Registration...
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There are changes /updated by Ministry of finance in certain provision and rule of income tax due to consideration of COVID-19 which is being shared for the benefits of everyone at all in one place. 1. The CBDT has modified the norms for Mutual Agreement Procedures (MAP) by prescribing two years as the average time-frame for res...
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1. Background When a foreign Company holds shares of foreign companies which having substantial interest in Indian entities and derive their value from Indian assets. In this article we are addressing if a company transfers its stake of Foreign entity outside India whether capital gains will be applicable on the said transaction. This A...
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Notification No. 29/2020-Income Tax [G.S.R. 315(E)] -
(27/05/2020) -
CBDT has vide notification dated 27th may 2020 amended Guidelines for application of section 9A. Section 9A contains provisions related to Certain activities not to constitute business connection in India. CBDT has also notified Following new forms and Annexures- -FORM No. 3CEJA- Report from an accountant to be furnished for purpose of ...
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Notification No. 27/2020-Income Tax [S.O. 1659(E)] -
(27/05/2020) -
Notification No. 27/2020- Central Government notifies ‘Cochin Special Economic Zone Authority’, Kochi (PAN AAAGC0659L), a authority constituted by the Government of India, in respect of the specified income arising to that board under section 10(46) of Income Tax Act, 1961. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF...
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INTRODUCTION: The term Buy Back of shares is not a new concept to the Capital market in India. Recent, action in corporate world has witnessed large amount of buy back of shares by cash rich companies mostly in IT Sectors like TCS, Infosys and Wipro and others. In common parlance, Buy Back of shares means […]...
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Deeming provisions are important part of statutes in general and Income Tax Act (‘Act’) in particular. Without deeming provisions modern tax legislation cannot think of implementing effective tax administration. Considering the recent trend, one gets amused how much legislature has got creative in imagining tax fictions to collect rev...
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The Income Tax Act, 1961 does not contain specific provisions relating to Alimony. Analogous provisions along with relevant case laws must be studied for taxation of alimony. Under circumstances where there is NO divorce; when an asset is transferred by one spouse to another, for inadequate consideration, the same shall be a gift exempt f...
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Article discusses about Meaning/ Structure/ Relevance of TAN, Persons liable to apply for TAN, Consequences of not quoting TAN, Procedure to obtain TAN, Places from where to obtain Form 49B, Authority empowered to allot TAN, Procedure for online TAN application....
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YouTube video blogging, popularly known as vlogging has reached at the peak of its popularity by now. The trend of googling for a content has shifted to you tube search. Many budding vloggers are making money from YouTube. However most of them are not aware of the tax implications. Let’s try to explore this in […]...
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Certain transactions which leads to tax being payable in the Previous Year instead in the Assessment Year Mottu: Hello Patlu, it came to my knowledge that you are planning to relocate yourself outside India? Patlu: Hello Mottu, yes, I have got an opportunity in gulf country effective from 19-05-2020 and hence I am relocating out [&helli...
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Recent amendments in section 115BBE emerge from the seesaw battle between the government and the assessees who leaves no stone unturned to evade taxes and between these skirmishes the honest taxpayer is often overripen in this heat of revenge. The provisions of sec 115BBE of the Act are draconian at first glance and can give nightmares to...
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Modes of investment or deposits by a Charitable or Religious Trust or Institution as per provisions of Section 11(5) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 Surplus fund of the Charitable entities should be invested as per forms and modes prescribed under section 11(5) of Income Tax Act. Investment in shares by a charitable Trust As […]...
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Section 115-O of the Act, provides that, in addition to the income tax chargeable in respect of the total income of a domestic company, any amount declared, distributed or paid by way of dividends shall be charged to additional income tax @15%* (plus applicable surcharge and health & cess)...
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What is Direct Tax A Direct Tax wherever the impact and therefore the incidence been equivalent class is outlined as a right away Tax. The direct tax is paid directly by the organization or a person to the entity that has obligatory the payment. The tax should be paid on to the govt and can’t […]...
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Rationale behind introduction of Section 47A of Income Tax Act, 1961 Lacuna in the law that have been plugged by introduction of Section 47A & amendment of Section 47 of the act in order to nullify the following tax planning ,– 1) Before section 47A , there was a standard law that if a holding […]...
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Income Tax have various contentious issues despite being one of the oldest Law of the Land. On these issues assesse and revenue used to loggerhead each other on various form of Authorities. Taxation of AGRICULTURAL INOCME is also one of such contentious issue. One of the main reason for various dispute on Agriculture Income is attribute ...
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Taxability of Foreign Shipping Business in India : Governed by the provisions of Section 172 and Section 44B of Income Tax Act, 1961. The provisions relating to taxability of Foreign Shipping Business have been introduced in the Income Tax Act, 1961 to govern and regulate the manner in which Foreign Shipping Businesses will be taxed [&hel...
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Reimbursement can be described as repayment of what has already been spent or incurred. Therefore, it should not be considered a reward or compensation for a service rendered....
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This is a compliance handbook covering important compliance related provisions of Income Tax Act, 1961 and covers following topics- Tax Rates for AY 2020-21 Tax Rates for AY 2021-22 Advance Tax Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) Tax Collected at Source (TCS) Presumptive Tax Scheme Tax Audit Income from Capital Gains Income from House Property T...
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SECTION 139 OF INCOME TAX ACT’1961 [AMENDED UPTO FINANCE ACT (NO.2) 2019] Ques 1: Why this post? Ans: In the approaching return filing season the aforesaid section namely ‘FILING OF RETURN’ has a great importance and that too w.r.t. amendments it contains till AY 2020-21 i.e. FY 19-20. Thus, the author has come up with […]...
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Applicability of Clubbing Provisions on remuneration income of Spouse from a Concern in which other Spouse has Substantial Interest ‘Substantial Interest’ by an Individual – Meaning The following are the two cases where it can be said that an individual has a “substantial interest”— In the case of a company –...
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Does Demand or Coercive Action sustain without a notice and without the personal hearing Show cause notice means a Court order that requires a party to appear before the court and explain why a certain course of action should not be taken against it. If the party cannot convince the court or fails to appear, that course of […]...
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Theory of the Test of Human Probabilities and surrounding circumstances and its applicability to the provisions of Income Tax Act 1961 The purpose of this article is to provide a focus on various decisions and judgments of Tribunals and Courts on the issue of Theory of the Test of Human Probabilities and sorrounding circumstances and [&he...
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With effect from AY 2017-18 company would be resident in India if in any previous year: 1. It is an Indian Company (i.e. Incorporated as per Companies Act 2013 or 1956) 2. Its Place of Effective Management (POEM) is in India for a particular PY. POEM means a place where key managerial and Commercial decisions […]...
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As per section 2(42C) of the Income-tax Act 1961, ‘Slump Sale’ means the transfer of one or more undertakings as a result of the sale for a lump sum consideration without values being assigned to the individual assets and liabilities in such sales. For understanding the term ‘Slump Sale’, it is significant to delve into […]...
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The present article features the TDS provisions contained under section 194J of the Income Tax Act, 1961 relating to the TDS deduction on fees for professional or technical services. Coverage of Section 194J of the Income Tax Act Categories of the person covered under section 194J Every person, except an individual or a HUF, making payme...
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(Release ID: 1609734) -
(31/03/2020) -
Finance Ministry issues Taxation and other Laws (Relaxation of Certain Provisions) Ordinance, 2020 today In order to give effect to the announcements made by the Union Finance Minister vide Press Release dated 24.03.2020, regarding several relief measures relating to statutory and regulatory compliance matters across sectors in view of CO...
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Section 79 stipulates that in case of a Company, not being a company in which the public are substantially interested, shall not be allowed to carry forward and set-off the losses against the income of previous year, unless on the last day of the previous year, the shares of the company carrying not less than […]...
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There are certain occasions when the income of your spouse gets clubbed with your income. So, if you are planning to transfer any of your income or any asset to your spouse to avoid the associate tax on such income, hold on. There are certain specified situations when the income of both the husband as […]...
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The Hindu Undivided Family can best be defined as a family that consists of a common ancestor and all his lineal male descendants and their wives and unmarried daughters. The Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) cannot be created by acts of any party. The only exceptions are in the case of an adoption or a marriage when a stranger may become a HU...
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It is obvious that the TDS provisions are going to be expanded day by day even in the direct Tax Code era. In the process to recover more and more tax through this mode of recovery, in many cases tax is also deducted from incomes which are expressly exempt. Many cases are wandering the corridors of various courts of law on this ground. Th...
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Pension received from a former employer is taxable as ‘Salary’. Hence, the various deductions available on salary income, including relief u/s 89(1) for the arrears of pension received would be granted to pensioners who received their pension from, a nationalised bank and in other cases their present Drawing & Disbursing Officers. Sim...
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In India, the Financial Year (F.Y.) runs from 1st April to 31st March. We have to perform certain important tasks before the end of the F.Y. to plan our present and future. Although we have a full year to complete these tasks in advance but we Indians are adventure loving people and we wait for the […]...
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