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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 18207 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 285 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 402735 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 26568 Views 1 comment Print


Latest News


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 444 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 141 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 150 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


Section 56 Interest cannot be Denied for GST Refund Application Discrepancies

February 16, 2024 1491 Views 0 comment Print

Rajasthan High Court rules that discrepancies in refund applications do not justify denying interest under Section 56 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017.

Angel Tax in India: Impact, Reforms & Exemptions

February 15, 2024 3177 Views 0 comment Print

Understand Angel Tax in India: its implications, controversies, and government reforms. Learn about exemptions, rates, and guidelines for startups and investors.

Section 80P(2)(d) Deductions for Statutorily Mandated Investments & Cost of Funds Entitlement

February 14, 2024 1086 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore remands S. K. Goldsmiths Co-operative Society Ltd.’s case for re-examination of deduction claim under section 80P(2)(d) related to interest from banks.

Arbitration Reference Doesn’t Bar Examination of Stamp Duty issues in Writ: Delhi HC

February 14, 2024 558 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court clarifies that referring disputes to arbitration doesn’t prevent examination of stamp duty issues in writ petitions. Learn about the court’s stance on stamp duty in legal documents.

Section 56(2)(viib) Inapplicable for Share Allotment at Premium by Subsidiary to Holding Company

February 13, 2024 2304 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi dismisses Revenue’s appeal, confirming that share premium from a holding company’s equity shares does not fall under Section 56(2)(viib) of the Income Tax Act.

Section 80P(2)(d) Deduction eligible on Interest Income of Co-Op Societies from Investments in Unlicensed Co-op Banks

February 13, 2024 1695 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore rules in favor of Minority Co-op. Credit Society Ltd. on interest income deduction under section 80P(2)(d) from unlicensed co-op bank investments for AY 2017-18.

Safe Harbour Limit of 5% Under Section 50C(1) Deemed Retrospective

February 12, 2024 2604 Views 0 comment Print

Mumbai ITAT reiterates Sec 50C(1) as a measure against tax evasion by undervaluing property sales, emphasizing its retrospective application.

HC Directs Interest Consideration for Delayed CENVAT Credit Carry Forward

February 9, 2024 573 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court grants interest relief to Console Shipping Services India in GST credit carry forward case. Detailed analysis of the judgment provided.

ITAT Kolkata deletes addition of Rs. 3 Crore of share capital & share premium

January 10, 2024 3378 Views 0 comment Print

In-depth analysis of ITAT Kolkata order on Income Tax Department’s misuse of Section 68 powers. Dismissal of appeal for unexplained cash credit of Rs.3 Cr.

Pre-Deposit Requirement for Interest and Penalty in CGST Act First Appeal

January 8, 2024 20880 Views 0 comment Print

Explore nuanced pre-deposit regulations under CGST Act for filing first appeals. Dive into legal provisions, controversies, and recent judgments, clarifying whether disputed interest and penalties require pre-payment.

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