Income Tax : The case clarifies that only specified adjustments can be made while computing book profit under MAT. The ruling limits arbitrary ...
Income Tax : The framework clarifies that companies must pay MAT where normal tax liability is lower than 15% of book profit. It establishes MA...
Income Tax : Explains mandatory filing of Form 66 for companies liable to MAT and the requirement of CA certification. Highlights consequences ...
Income Tax : Explains how taxpayers can recompute book profits and reduce MAT liability using Form 53 for APA and secondary adjustments....
Income Tax : The amendment removes MAT for additional specified non-resident businesses taxed on a presumptive basis. This ensures uniform tax ...
Corporate Law : The Budget exempts non-residents paying tax on a presumptive basis from MAT while offering targeted income tax holidays. These mea...
Income Tax : In order to attract fresh investment in manufacturing and provide boost to 'Make-in India' initiative of the Government, another p...
Income Tax : The computation of book profit under section 115JB is a complicated and vexed issue with diverse interpretations possible on vario...
Income Tax : Relaxation in the provisions relating to levy of Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) in case of companies against whom an application for ...
Income Tax : Relevant part of MAT-Ind AS Committee Report dated 17th June, 2017 containing recommendations regarding amendment to the provision...
Income Tax : The Tribunal set aside additions to book profit after ruling that MAT provisions do not apply to banks established under a special...
Income Tax : The SC upheld that reinsurance premiums paid to foreign entities are not taxable in India. It confirmed that absence of income acc...
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...
Income Tax : The Court held that Explanation 1(f) to Section 115JB does not expressly permit addition of Section 14A disallowance, leading to d...
Income Tax : The Tribunal held that revision under section 263 was invalid where the MAT adjustment arose mechanically from a transition amount...
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...
Income Tax : Representations have been received from the stakeholders seeking clarification on following issues relating to exercise of option ...
Income Tax : Details of the amount required to be increased or decreased in accordance with sub-section (2A) of section 115JB- [Applicable only...
Income Tax : Clarifications with FAQs on computation of book profit for the purposes of levy of Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) under section 115JB...
Income Tax : CBDT press release on Issues arising from the implementation of Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) provisions relating to Indian Accounti...
‘Acche din’ back for Indian Economy after recent Recent Reliefs in Income Tax and GST? In yet another surgical strike on bears and negative sentiments of the economy, the FM has tried to create an environment of surplus in the hands of corporates for making investments and ease their liquidity concerns. The Taxation laws (Amendment) […]
Analysis on reduction of Corporate Tax vide Taxation Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019 1. The Government of India announced reduction in corporate tax rates for domestic companies in India with effect from F.Y. 2019-20. 2. A new section 115BAA has been inserted to reduce tax rate of 22% (excluding surcharge and education cess) for domestic companies. […]
The Government passed Taxation Laws (Amendment) Ordinance 2019 to make certain amendments in the Income-tax Act 1961 and the Finance (No. 2) Act 2019. Below are a few impact areas that the companies and investors will need to revaluate:
The Minimum Alternative Tax (MAT) is a provision introduced in direct tax laws to limit the tax deductions/exemptions otherwise available to taxpayers so that they pay a ‘minimum’ amount of tax to the government.
Taxation Laws (Amendment) Ordinance 2019 – Income Tax Amendment – 2019 September You have to go through tough situations to get better. As a bold step to revive the current Indian economy, the Finance Minister announced various amendments in the form of reduced tax rate and incentives in the Income tax act. These changes have […]
On September 20, 2019 Government of India on its Gazette Published an The Taxation Laws (Amendment) Ordinance 2019 to amend and add few sections in Income Tax Act 1961 which is expected to give a very necessary First Aid to otherwise bruised economy. 1. Insertion of two new sections ( 115BAA and 115BAB) i. Section […]
Taxation Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019 has brought favourable amendments for corporates. However one amendment has taken the Industry to a dilemma. The dilemma is whether MAT credit entitlement available will be allowed to those opting for favourable rate under Section 115BAA. Section 115JB(5A) has been amended to provide that provisions of Section 115JB shall not be […]
Important pointers of The Taxation Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019 1) For existing Companies – (Whether Manufacturing or not) a. Rate of tax – 22% + applicable surcharge and cess b. Conditions – Have not availed any deduction under i. Additional allowance on scientific research, ii. Section 32AD, 32AB, 35CCC, 35CCD iii. Additional Depreciation of Plant […]
ACIT Vs M/s. Rational Handloom Co. Pvt. Ltd. (ITAT Mumbai) MAT on depreciation on write back of excess depreciation provided in earlier 10 years and credited to profit and loss account of current year. The appellant has contested the action of the Assessing Officer on the ground that the appellant has rightly taken the books […]
AO was justified in bringing book profit u/s 115JB determined to tax inspite of assessee-company eligible for section 10AA benefit as on combined reading of provisions of sub-section (5) and (6) of section 115JB, it was clear that the MAT provisions had been specifically made applicable to assessee company in respect of its income from business carried on in its SEZ Unit for assessment year 2012-13 and onwards.
