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Minimum Alternate Tax for Companies under Income Tax Act, 2025

Income Tax : The case clarifies that only specified adjustments can be made while computing book profit under MAT. The ruling limits arbitrary ...

April 20, 2026 810 Views 0 comment Print

Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) under Income Tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : The framework clarifies that companies must pay MAT where normal tax liability is lower than 15% of book profit. It establishes MA...

April 9, 2026 357 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax Form 66: Book Profit Computation Report – Section 206(1)

Income Tax : Explains mandatory filing of Form 66 for companies liable to MAT and the requirement of CA certification. Highlights consequences ...

March 25, 2026 297 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax Form 53: Past Years’ Details for MAT Relief under Section 206(1)

Income Tax : Explains how taxpayers can recompute book profits and reduce MAT liability using Form 53 for APA and secondary adjustments....

March 25, 2026 204 Views 0 comment Print

MAT Exemption Extended to More Presumptive Businesses of Non-Residents: Budget 2026

Income Tax : The amendment removes MAT for additional specified non-resident businesses taxed on a presumptive basis. This ensures uniform tax ...

February 3, 2026 789 Views 0 comment Print


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Budget 2026: MAT Relief for Non-Residents, Data Centre Tax Holiday & 15% Safe Harbour Norm

Corporate Law : The Budget exempts non-residents paying tax on a presumptive basis from MAT while offering targeted income tax holidays. These mea...

February 1, 2026 771 Views 0 comment Print

Cabinet approves Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019

Income Tax : In order to attract fresh investment in manufacturing and provide boost to 'Make-in India' initiative of the Government, another p...

November 20, 2019 1518 Views 0 comment Print

Clarify on MAT u/s 115JB: ICAI

Income Tax : The computation of book profit under section 115JB is a complicated and vexed issue with diverse interpretations possible on vario...

January 20, 2018 9678 Views 1 comment Print

CBDT relaxes MAT provisions for companies facing Insolvency

Income Tax : Relaxation in the provisions relating to levy of Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) in case of companies against whom an application for ...

January 8, 2018 2028 Views 0 comment Print

Relevant part of recommendations of MAT-Ind AS Committee’s Report

Income Tax : Relevant part of MAT-Ind AS Committee Report dated 17th June, 2017 containing recommendations regarding amendment to the provision...

July 27, 2017 2469 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


MAT Not Applicable as Bank Not Formed Under Companies Act: ITAT Kolkata

Income Tax : The Tribunal set aside additions to book profit after ruling that MAT provisions do not apply to banks established under a special...

April 21, 2026 333 Views 0 comment Print

SC: No TDS on Reinsurance Payments as Brokers Not PE; MAT Not Applicable to Insurance Companies

Income Tax : The SC upheld that reinsurance premiums paid to foreign entities are not taxable in India. It confirmed that absence of income acc...

April 10, 2026 381 Views 0 comment Print

No TDS on Reinsurance Payments; Insurance Companies Not Liable for MAT: Madras HC

Income Tax : The High Court held that reinsurance premiums paid to non-residents are not taxable in India and no TDS is required. It upheld Tri...

April 10, 2026 276 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka HC Dismissed Revenue Appeal Due to Inapplicability of Section 14A to MAT Book Profits

Income Tax : The Court held that Explanation 1(f) to Section 115JB does not expressly permit addition of Section 14A disallowance, leading to d...

February 9, 2026 252 Views 0 comment Print

Section 263 Revision Quashed for Mechanical MAT Adjustment Without Fresh Error

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that revision under section 263 was invalid where the MAT adjustment arose mechanically from a transition amount...

February 2, 2026 231 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Companies Act Section 137: ROC Penalizes Defaulting Officers for Delayed Filings

Company Law : ROC Kanpur's order dated 10/10/2025 imposes a ₹175,450 penalty on Haiderpur Fertilizer Producer Company and its five directors f...

October 10, 2025 780 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT clarification on MAT Credit on exercise of section 115BAA option

Income Tax : Representations have been received from the stakeholders seeking clarification on following issues relating to exercise of option ...

October 2, 2019 36348 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT notifies revised Form no. 29B for MAT audit with Annexures

Income Tax : Details of the amount required to be increased or decreased in accordance with sub-section (2A) of section 115JB- [Applicable only...

August 18, 2017 126162 Views 5 comments Print

FAQs on computation of book profit to levy MAT for Ind AS companies

Income Tax : Clarifications with FAQs on computation of book profit for the purposes of levy of Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) under section 115JB...

July 25, 2017 13503 Views 0 comment Print

Issues on implementation of MAT provisions for Ind AS companies

Income Tax : CBDT press release on Issues arising from the implementation of Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) provisions relating to Indian Accounti...

July 25, 2017 2220 Views 0 comment Print


MAT Made Final with Lower Rate & Set-Off Limit imposed

February 2, 2026 6111 Views 0 comment Print

MAT will become a final tax in the old regime at 14%, replacing the earlier credit-based mechanism. The change simplifies compliance while nudging companies toward the new tax regime.

Budget 2026: MAT Relief for Non-Residents, Data Centre Tax Holiday & 15% Safe Harbour Norm

February 1, 2026 771 Views 0 comment Print

The Budget exempts non-residents paying tax on a presumptive basis from MAT while offering targeted income tax holidays. These measures aim to improve tax certainty and attract foreign investment.

ITAT Mumbai Upheld MAT Liability Despite Prior SICA Status Due to Positive Net Worth

November 21, 2025 336 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that MAT relief under section 115JB cannot continue once a company’s net worth becomes positive, as the scheme required only consideration—not automatic grant—of exemption.

Companies Act Section 137: ROC Penalizes Defaulting Officers for Delayed Filings

October 10, 2025 780 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Kanpur’s order dated 10/10/2025 imposes a ₹175,450 penalty on Haiderpur Fertilizer Producer Company and its five directors for failing to file the Financial Statements (AOC-4).

TP Adjustment Cannot Be Added to MAT Book Profits: ITAT Delhi

September 28, 2025 729 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi directs the exclusion of the Rs. 84.95 lakh Transfer Pricing adjustment from the Book Profits (u/s 115JB), citing the Supreme Court’s ruling in Apollo Tyres Ltd. that the AO cannot tamper with the net profit determined under the Companies Act, except for specified adjustments.

Technicalities Can’t Defeat Justice: ITAT Kolkata Allows Set Off of Losses & MAT Credit

September 19, 2025 585 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT in Kolkata ruled that tax claims cannot be denied on technicalities when documentation is on record. The case of Ambika Metaliks highlights the importance of fairness.

CSR Donations Eligible u/s 80G, 45IC Reserve Not Deductible: ITAT Kolkata

September 17, 2025 540 Views 0 comment Print

In the case of SREI Equipment Finance Limited, the ITAT Kolkata delivered a mixed ruling, allowing a deduction under Section 80G for a CSR donation and providing MAT relief for a special reserve created under Section 36(1)(viii).

MAT Credit Dispute: ITAT Mumbai Confirms Correct Set-Off for Assessee After Appeal

September 4, 2025 471 Views 0 comment Print

The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Mumbai dismissed the revenue’s appeal against Garware Hi-Tech Films, upholding the assessee’s right to a higher MAT credit set-off.

Section 14A Disallowance Cannot Be Added to MAT Book Profits: ITAT Chandigarh

September 3, 2025 384 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chandigarh partly allows Sky AMA Infra appeal: confirms Sec 14A disallowance for normal income but deletes MAT adjustment citing Vireet Investments precedent.

Book Profit u/s 115JB Cannot Include Share of Loss in Partnership Firm: ITAT Mumbai

August 6, 2025 816 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Mumbai has ruled that a company’s share of a partnership loss cannot be added back to its book profits under Section 115JB, clarifying the computation of book profits under the Income Tax Act.

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