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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


Angel Tax Case: ITAT Mumbai Validates Valuation Report by Certified Valuers

December 27, 2023 1167 Views 0 comment Print

Recent Mumbai Tribunal ruling reaffirms the legitimacy of fair market valuation in Angel Tax cases. Detailed analysis of PNP Maritime Services Pvt. Ltd. vs. DCIT case.

MVAT: Manpower Agreement for Maintenance Services is not Sale Contract

December 25, 2023 2253 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court held that an agreement for providing manpower to perform maintenance services is not a contract of sale but is a contract for service under the provisions of the Maharashtra Value Added Tax Act, 2002.

Section 69 Addition Unjustified for Insignificant Discrepancy in 22 Kt Gold & Polki Jewellery Weight

December 20, 2023 1533 Views 0 comment Print

Addition made under Section 69 on account of the difference in excess stock of 22 Kt Gold and Polki Jewellery was not justified as the total weight of items of 22KT Gold jewelry and 22KT Gold Polki jewelry was 36,943 gms, and as per the estimated value, the difference was merely 113.50 gms, which was 0.32%.

Expenditure towards helper allowance disallowed in absence of any supporting documents

December 18, 2023 1377 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chennai held that disallowance of expenditure towards helper allowance claimed as deduction u/s. 10(14)(i) of the Income Tax Act rightly sustained as no supporting documents submitted.

ITAT directs AO to consider stamp duty value on allotment date for Section 56(2)(vii)(b) addition

December 13, 2023 7839 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the ITAT Mumbai decision in Rekha Singh vs ITO, directing the consideration of stamp duty value on the date of allotment for Section 56(2)(vii)(b) purposes. Detailed analysis and implications.

Tax Illusion: Unraveling the Reality of Startup Deductions

December 10, 2023 7404 Views 0 comment Print

Explore reality of startup deductions & Tax Illusion they create in Indian economy with Startup India Initiative. Discover dedicated team managing many programs & governing initiative with this post.

Section 56 prescribes interest on delayed refunds after 60 days from date of refund application

November 27, 2023 3819 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that interest on delayed refunds as per section 56 of the Delhi Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 is payable when refund remains unpaid even after sixty days from the date of application for refund.

Provisions of section 14A & 74H of Kerala Co-operative Societies Act is within legislative competence

November 17, 2023 1566 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala High Court held that the provisions i.e. Sections 14A & 74H of the Kerala Co-operative Societies Act, 1969 not relating to any aspect of banking are within the legislative competence of the State Legislature.

ITAT Upholds Section 56(2)(viib) Addition for Excess Consideration on Share Allotment

November 10, 2023 1116 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai upholds addition in Osianama Learning Experience Pvt. Ltd. case under Section 56(2)(viib) of the Income Tax Act, related to excess consideration received on allotment of shares.

Are gifts received from relatives on Diwali subject to taxation?

November 7, 2023 2862 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the intricacies of Diwali gift tax provisions in India. Uncover the exemptions, taxable scenarios, and asset considerations that can impact your festive generosity.

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