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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


Latest News


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


Understanding MAT for Indian Companies: A Practical Guide

August 1, 2025 3156 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) for Indian companies, including its purpose, calculation under Section 115JB, and the process for filing it.

If Applicability of Section 115JB is Debatable, then Rectification Beyond Section 154 Scope

June 12, 2025 312 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad held that issue of applicability of section 115JB to National Dairy Development Board is debatable and not a mistake apparent from record hence rectification order passed is beyond the scope of section 154 of the Income Tax Act.

Story Behind MAT: Why it Was Born, Who Created it & Journey

June 4, 2025 2976 Views 0 comment Print

Concept of Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) was formally introduced in Section 115JA of the Income Tax Act. It evolved over time, becoming more refined and structured.

Canara Bank Wins ITAT Appeal: Section 115JB Not Applicable

April 23, 2025 3120 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore rules Section 115JB (MAT) not applicable to Canara Bank (erstwhile Syndicate Bank), citing prior judicial precedents and its status as a nationalized bank.

Form 29B & 29C: Audit Reports for Computing MAT & AMT under Income Tax Act

April 5, 2025 8328 Views 0 comment Print

Understand Form 29B and 29C under Sections 115JB & 115JC for MAT and AMT audits. Know applicability, filing, and compliance requirements for companies and firms.

Section 115J not authorizes AO to go beyond audited financial statement: SC

February 18, 2025 951 Views 0 comment Print

The Supreme Court examined tax issues in Apollo Tyres Ltd. vs. CIT, including the role of assessing officers under Section 115-J and eligibility of UTI income under Section 32AB.

Redundancy of Minimum Alternate Tax: A Missed Step towards Simplification

February 16, 2025 1812 Views 0 comment Print

Redundancy of Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) in India’s evolving tax landscape, focusing on its history, challenges & potential simplification benefits.

Decoding MAT: Unraveling Minimum Alternate Tax Landscape in India

February 5, 2024 1680 Views 0 comment Print

Unveiling the intricacies of Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) in India. Understand its purpose, computation, and recent developments. Navigate the tax landscape with clarity.

Loss on sale of investment not deductible from book profits u/s 115JB

August 24, 2023 1815 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chennai held that as capital profit are to be excluded while computing book profit u/s 115JB, similarly, the adjustment of loss could also not be allowed u/s 115JB. Hence, loss on sale of investment could not be reduced from Book Profits u/s 115JB of the Income Tax Act.

MAT Credit Short Notes and Presentation in Financial Statements

April 30, 2023 177993 Views 10 comments Print

MAT credit should be accounted in books as it satisfies definition of Asset as per Framework for preparation and presentation of Financial Statements

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