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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


Deduction u/s 10AA duly available to interest income earned from FD

June 6, 2023 5292 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that interest income earned by the assessee on account of surplus funds placed in FD is eligible for deduction under section 10AA of the Income Tax Act.

आयकर अपीलीय अधिकरण का गिफ्ट लेन-देन पर एक महत्वपूर्ण फैसला

June 5, 2023 5598 Views 0 comment Print

सामान्यतः हम यह पाते हैं कि व्यापारिक लेन-देन में किताबों में नगदी कम पड़ जाती है तो हम प्रोप्राइटर या पार्टनर के पूंजी खाते से निवेश बता देंते है. इनके खाते में पैसा कहां से आया, इसके लिए हम माता पिता या रिश्तेदारों से निजी उपयोग के लिए गिफ्ट बता देते हैं जो ज्यादातर कैश […]

Section 56(2)(viib) not applicable to transaction between holding & wholly owned subsidiary

June 4, 2023 5451 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the ITAT Delhi verdict on BLP Vayu’s share premium issue. Assessment under Section 263 challenged. Learn about the intricacies of Section 56(2)(viib) and its applicability.

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

June 1, 2023 1956 Views 0 comment Print

Amendment to section 56(2)(viib) of Act extending the applicability of section to issue of shares to non-residents has been made applicable from 01.04.2024 (relevant to the FY 2023-24) and considering that notification is yet to be notified

Section 56(2)(viib) & Rule 11UA(2) : Decoding amendment & draft rule

May 28, 2023 10479 Views 3 comments Print

Deciphering the amendments to Section 56(2)(viib) & Rule 11UA(2) of the Income Tax Act post-Finance Bill 2023, impacting FDI and startup ecosystems. Explore the key provisions and valuation methodologies for unquoted equity shares received from residents and non-residents. Stay informed about the impact on closely held companies and exemptions for startups.

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

May 26, 2023 6414 Views 0 comment Print

In the Finance Act, 2023, an amendment was introduced in this provision to bring the consideration received from non-residents within the ambit of Clause (viib) of sub-section (2) of section 56 of the Income-tax Act, 1961.

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

May 24, 2023 6342 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT issued  Notification No. 29/2023- Income-Tax specifying certain classes of persons for the purpose of sub-clause (ii) of the first proviso to clause (viib) of sub-section (2) of Section 56 of the Income Tax Act. The notification includes government and government-related investors, banks or entities involved in insurance business subject to applicable regulations, and various entities […]

CBDT Proposes Changes to Rule 11UA in Respect of Angel Tax

May 23, 2023 2130 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT recently proposed significant changes to Rule 11UA regarding valuation of shares and applicability of section 56(2)(viib), commonly known as Angel Tax

NAV method is one of recognized methods provided in rule 11UA of Income Tax Rules

May 22, 2023 3336 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that NAV method adopted by the assessee is one of the recognized methods provided in rule 11UA of the Rules. Accordingly, the addition made u/s. 56(2)(viib) of the Act, is hereby directed to be deleted.

Angel Tax Exemption: A Game-Changer for Startups in India

May 20, 2023 4476 Views 0 comment Print

The Indian government has recently introduced new tax laws that provide angel tax exemption in an effort to foster the growth of startups in the country. These measures have brought about a positive shift in the regulatory environment, offering relief and encouragement to both entrepreneurs and angel investors.

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