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Section 271AAC

Section 271AAC of the Income Tax Act pertains to the penalty for under-reporting and misreporting of income. It imposes a penalty on taxpayers who have deliberately under-reported or misreported their income to evade tax liabilities. The section specifies the amount of penalty and provides guidelines on the imposition and calculation of the penalty. Understanding Section 271AAC is crucial for taxpayers to accurately report their income and comply with tax regulations to avoid penalties and legal consequences. This description provides an overview of Section 271AAC and its implications for under-reporting and misreporting of income under the Income Tax Act.

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ITAT Mumbai: Section 68 Addition Deleted – Mere Suspicion & Third-Party Info Not Enough

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Source of Demonetization Deposits Substantiated: ITAT Deletes Addition

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In the case of Pukhraj Nathmal Jain Vs ITO, ITAT Mumbai deletes addition u/s 68 of Income Tax Act, as the source for deposits made during demonetisation period was substantiated.

Section 56(2)(x): Consider Stamp duty value on agreement date – ITAT Kolkata

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ITAT Kolkata scrutinized the provisions of section 56(2)(x) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, and observed that the AO had not considered the stamp duty valuation of the property on the date of agreement, which was in 2015. As per the proviso to the section, the stamp duty value on the date of agreement should have been taken into account.

Kerala HC Dismisses Writ Against Section 271AAC Penalty order

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Ashley Cherian’s writ challenging Income Tax orders under section 271AAC dismissed by Kerala HC due to failure to produce documents. Details here.

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ITAT Mumbai held that where assessee company was amalgamated with another company and thereby lost its existence, assessment order passed subsequently in name of said non-existing entity, would be without jurisdiction and liable to be set aside.

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June 26, 2023 5970 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that addition under section 68 of the Income Tax Act towards unexplained cash credit unsustainable as cash proceeds already reflected in Profit & Loss account, hence addition u/s 68 will amount to double taxation.

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