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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 18174 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 402732 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 429 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 29799 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


Angel Tax Removal: A Boon for Startups?

August 4, 2024 2484 Views 1 comment Print

The removal of Angel Tax is a major relief for startups. Discover implications, benefits, and potential downsides of this significant change.

Immovable Property Transfer Requires Registered Deed, Not Just Possession

July 30, 2024 1626 Views 0 comment Print

Detailed analysis of the Sujauddian Kasimsab Sayyed Vs ITO (ITAT Mumbai) case involving immovable property and tax implications under Section 56(2)(vii)(b) of the Income Tax Act.

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

July 23, 2024 6687 Views 0 comment Print

Finance Bill 2024 proposes the sunset of Section 56(2)(viib) from April 2025, eliminating the tax on shares issued above face value for non-public companies.

Reopening Based on Wrong Facts or assumptions is Invalid: ITAT Mumbai

July 19, 2024 1230 Views 0 comment Print

Read the full text of the ITAT Mumbai order in Laxman Gore Shreshtha Vs DCIT. Analysis of reassessment based on incorrect details and implications for assessment under Income Tax Act.

Section 56(2)(vii) inapplicable to non-residents: ITAT Delhi

July 10, 2024 4887 Views 2 comments Print

ITAT Delhi rules Section 56(2)(vii) inapplicable to non-residents, deleting Rs. 9.31 Cr addition for APL Logistics Vascor Automotive Pvt. Ltd. Read full order and analysis.

Cost of funds deductible against interest income from co-op & scheduled banks

July 10, 2024 804 Views 0 comment Print

Read the full text of the order by ITAT Bangalore on Mudur Vyavasaya Seva Sahakari Sangha Ltd’s appeal against CIT(A)’s decision. Detailed analysis on eligibility under Section 80P(2)(D).

Section 80P(2)(d) Deduction for Co-op Society on Interest from Co-op Bank: ITAT Delhi

July 9, 2024 1725 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi ITAT allows Section 80P(2)(d) deduction for Janta Adarsh Co-operative Thrift & Credit Society on interest earned from Co-operative Bank. Read the full judgment.

Deeming provision of 56(2)(x) cannot be invoked in case of Purchase of agricultural land

June 24, 2024 7527 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi rules Section 56(2)(x) can’t be invoked for agricultural land purchases, providing relief to taxpayers in similar situations.

Taxability of rental income from letting out of building along with furniture & fixtures

June 19, 2024 6618 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the detailed analysis of the Active Securities Ltd Vs ITO (ITAT Delhi) case regarding the taxation of rental income from letting out buildings and assets. Understand the implications under ‘Income from other sources’ and ‘Income from house property’.

Assessing Officer’s Power to challenge Valuations [wrt Section 56(2)(viiib)]

June 15, 2024 3441 Views 0 comment Print

In Section 56(2)(viib) of Income Tax Act, Assessing Officer’s wide discretion on valuation faces constraints from rules and tribunal judgments. This article explores three issues: changing valuation methodology, challenging FMV due to lack of documents, and rejecting Discounted Cash Flow based on cash flow variations.

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