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Meaning of Relatives​ Under Income Tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : The Income-tax Act does not prescribe a single definition of "relative" for all purposes. Different provisions such as Sections 13...

July 6, 2026 18162 Views 1 comment Print

Angel Tax Abolished, But Section 56(2)(viib) Scrutiny Continues for AY 2026-27

Income Tax : The Finance (No. 2) Act, 2024 abolished angel tax from AY 2025-26 for all investors. This article explains why startups filing ret...

June 27, 2026 282 Views 0 comment Print

Taxability of Gift received by an individual or HUF with FAQs

Income Tax : Learn when monetary, immovable, and movable property gifts become taxable under the Income-tax Act. The FAQs explain exemptions, t...

June 24, 2026 402729 Views 61 comments Print

Understanding Income from Other Sources in Taxation

Income Tax : Income from Other Sources encompasses various taxable receipts such as dividends, gifts, family pension, lottery winnings, interes...

June 10, 2026 11961 Views 0 comment Print

Taxability of excess consideration received on shares issued at a premium

Income Tax : The document highlights that start-ups enjoying exemption must comply with prescribed restrictions on investments and asset acquis...

June 7, 2026 26565 Views 1 comment Print


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Sunset of Section 56(2)(viib) Provisions: No Tax on issue of share exceeding FMV

Income Tax : Finance Bill 2024 proposes the sunset of Section 56(2)(viib) from April 2025, eliminating the tax on shares issued above face valu...

July 23, 2024 6687 Views 0 comment Print

Suggestions on proposed changes to Rule 11UA of Income-tax Rules, 1962

Income Tax : Amendment to section 56(2)(viib) of Act extending the applicability of section to issue of shares to non-residents has been made a...

June 1, 2023 1956 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT proposes changes to Rule 11UA ANGEL TAX & to notify Excluded Entities

Income Tax : CBDT proposes changes to Rule 11UA in respect of ANGEL TAX- Also proposes to  notify Excluded Entities In the Finance Act, 2023, ...

May 20, 2023 3144 Views 0 comment Print

IMB certification is not a prerequisite to avoid angel tax

Income Tax : IMB Certificate of Eligible Business is not a pre-requisite to avail the benefits of non-application of the provisions of clause (...

March 25, 2022 4686 Views 0 comment Print

Representation to FM to Widen Scope of Benefit of 20% for flats

Income Tax : Representation for widening the scope of benefit in case of difference in agreement price and Circle Rate of property is upto 20 p...

November 14, 2020 15243 Views 3 comments Print


Latest Judiciary


Section 56(2)(x) Applicability Depends on Agreement Date; Mistaken Tax Payment Refundable: ITAT Mumbai

Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai remanded the case to examine whether Section 56(2)(x) applied based on the agreement date and to consider refund of ex...

July 6, 2026 423 Views 0 comment Print

Circle Rate-Based Land Valuation Accepted for Section 56(2)(viib) FMV: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : ITAT Delhi held that circle rate-based land valuation is valid for determining FMV under Section 56(2)(viib) and deleted the addit...

July 5, 2026 138 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore Allowed Section 80P Deduction on Interest from Scheduled & Co-op Banks

Income Tax : ITAT held that interest earned from scheduled and co-operative banks was attributable to the society's business of providing credi...

June 30, 2026 147 Views 0 comment Print

Bangalore ITAT Deletes ₹10 Lakh Addition Caused by DRP Typographical Error

Income Tax : The Tribunal ruled that a clerical mistake in the DRP's order could not justify sustaining a ₹10 lakh addition. It held that the...

June 26, 2026 240 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Rejects Section 56(2)(viib) Addition as Shares Were Issued to Holding Company

Income Tax : ITAT Delhi held that Section 56(2)(viib) could not be invoked where shares were allotted at a premium to a 100% holding company. T...

June 24, 2026 234 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Assessment of Startup Companies involving application of section 56 (2)(viib)

Income Tax : Notification regarding Income-tax Act Section 56(2)(viib) and assessment of Startup Companies. Clarifications for assessing recogn...

October 10, 2023 2754 Views 0 comment Print

Amendment of Income Tax Rule 11UA- Valuation of Unquoted Equity Shares

Income Tax : CBDT) amends Income Tax Rule 11UA regarding valuation of unquoted equity shares for tax purposes. Learn about changes in this amen...

September 25, 2023 29796 Views 0 comment Print

New Income Tax Rules on Taxation of Life Insurance Policy Receipts

Income Tax : Details of Sixteenth Amendment to Income Tax Rules (2023) on computation of income chargeable under life insurance policies as per...

August 16, 2023 22620 Views 2 comments Print

CBDT releases draft rule 11UA to implement amendment by Finance Act 2023

Income Tax : In the Finance Act, 2023, an amendment was introduced in this provision to bring the consideration received from non-residents wit...

May 26, 2023 6414 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Notifies Classes of Persons for Income Tax Purposes under Section 56

Income Tax : CBDT issued  Notification No. 29/2023- Income-Tax specifying certain classes of persons for the purpose of sub-clause (ii) of th...

May 24, 2023 6342 Views 0 comment Print


Taxation of Gifts and Zero Rating of Gift Transactions In The Hands of Individual

May 23, 2025 7290 Views 0 comment Print

SEO Meta Description: Understand Section 56(2)(x) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, which taxes gifts and property transfers without or for inadequate consideration, covering scope, taxable transactions, and key exemptions for specified relatives.

ITAT Directs AO to Consider Circle Rate on Agreement Date for Tax Calculation

May 21, 2025 1656 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Kolkata ruled on taxing property received with an unregistered agreement in one FY and sale deed in another, clarifying Section 56(2)(x) applicability.

Significance of Section 56(2) (viib) Exemption for DPIIT-Recognised Startups

May 18, 2025 2445 Views 0 comment Print

To facilitate ease of fundraising and to promote entrepreneurship, the Government has introduced specific exemptions for DPIIT-recognised startups from the rigors of Section 56(2) (viib). This article explains the significance of this exemption and why it is crucial for startups in India.

Minor’s Income Clubbed in Mother’s Return Cannot Be Reassessed in Father’s Hands

May 12, 2025 699 Views 0 comment Print

Assessee, i.e., the father of the minor, Mr. Yogesh Mafatlal Bhansali had originally filed his income tax return declaring a total income of ₹2,71,630, which was accepted after a limited scrutiny assessment under Section 143(3).

Section 56(2)(vii)(b) doesn’t apply to agreement executed before 01.04.2014: ITAT Nagpur

May 7, 2025 1293 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Nagpur held that the provisions of section 56(2)(vii) (b)(ii) of the Income Tax Act came into statute by Finance Act 2013 w.e.f. 01.04.2014 i.e., A.Y.2014-15. Accordingly, provisions cannot be made applicable to date of agreement before 01.04.2014.

Interest on Enhanced agricultural Land acquisition Compensation Under Section 28 is Tax-Free

May 2, 2025 3792 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi holds interest on enhanced land acquisition compensation under Section 28 is tax-free under Section 10(37), not taxable under Section 56.

Section 56(2)(vii) not applies to shares received via proportionate rights issue

April 30, 2025 2103 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai restricts tax addition on share allotment in ITO vs Rajeev R Tulshyan case, citing proportionate rights issue and lack of disproportionate gain.

Section 56(2)(viia) not apply to shares held as stock-in-trade: ITAT Mumbai

April 25, 2025 3192 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai rules Section 56(2)(viia) does not apply to shares held as stock-in-trade, aligning with legislative intent for anti-abuse measures.

Interest on Delayed Agricultural Land Acquisition Compensation should be Classified as ‘Capital Gain

April 18, 2025 1425 Views 0 comment Print

Therefore, such interest partook the character of the compensation itself. The Court further observed that the statutory obligation to pay compensation for compulsory acquisition was rooted in Article 300A of the Constitution, which safeguarded a citizen’s right to property.

Share Transfer in Family Settlement Exempt from Section 56(2)(viia): ITAT Mumbai

April 16, 2025 1485 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai dismisses revenue appeal against deletion of Sec 56(2)(viia) addition in ITO vs S D N Company case, concerning share valuation and family settlement.

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