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Income Tax Exemption under Section 80-IAC and checklist

Income Tax : This guide explains eligibility, documentation, and application steps for claiming tax exemption under Section 80-IAC. It highligh...

April 28, 2026 723 Views 0 comment Print

Deduction under Section 80IAC of Income Tax Act for Startups

Income Tax : The eligibility period for startup tax exemption has been extended to March 31, 2030. Startups must meet DPIIT and compliance cond...

April 4, 2026 1155 Views 0 comment Print

Carry Forward and Set Off of Losses with FAQs

Income Tax : Learn the rules for set off and carry forward of income tax losses in India. Covers intra-head and inter-head adjustments, restric...

November 4, 2025 1569151 Views 129 comments Print

0% Tax for Startups in India for 3 Years: Everything You Need to Know About Section 80-IAC

Income Tax : Eligible Indian startups can get 100% income tax exemption for 3 years under Section 80-IAC. Learn eligibility, DPIIT recognition,...

July 21, 2025 4479 Views 0 comment Print

Tax Exemptions for Indian Startups: Leveraging a 3-Year Window of Opportunity Within First Decade

Income Tax : Indian startups can claim 100% income tax exemption for three consecutive years within their first decade. Learn about DPIIT recog...

May 22, 2025 2871 Views 2 comments Print


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Tax Incentives To Fintech Sector

Income Tax : On August 5, 2024, it was clarified in the Lok Sabha that there are no specific tax incentives or waivers currently in place for t...

August 5, 2024 1071 Views 0 comment Print

4 Major Tax Exemptions to Startups

Income Tax : 4 Major Tax Exemptions to Startups includes Income Tax Exemption on profits under Section 80-IAC of Income Tax (IT) Act, Tax Exemp...

December 11, 2019 6432 Views 0 comment Print

Sec. 79 Carry forward and set off of loss in case of eligible startups: Provide further relaxation

Income Tax : The Finance Act, 2017 amended section 79 to provide that where a change in shareholding has taken place in a previous year in the ...

January 22, 2018 26775 Views 0 comment Print


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ITAT Deletes Software Cost Mark-Up Addition Holding Pure Reimbursement Is Not Profit-Making Service

Income Tax : The ITAT Delhi ruled that reimbursement of software costs to foreign AEs on a cost-to-cost basis could not be treated as a profit-...

May 16, 2026 183 Views 0 comment Print

U/s 80IAC Deduction Allowed Subject to Filing Form 10CCB – Technical Lapse Held Curable

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that non-filing of Form 10CCB along with return is a curable defect. A genuine start-up cannot be denied deducti...

February 13, 2026 1935 Views 0 comment Print

Deduction Upheld Despite Late Filing of Audit Form Under Section 80IAC

Income Tax : ITAT Delhi rules that delay in uploading Form 10CCB is procedural, not substantive. Start-ups can claim 80IAC deduction if the aud...

December 6, 2025 864 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune condone Delay in Filing Audit Report as valid reason is provided

Income Tax : ITAT Pune rules in favor of Roshan A Kudalkar, rejecting tax additions based on closing stock discrepancies and allowing the claim...

March 8, 2025 816 Views 0 comment Print

Rejection of Section 80IAC Claim Unjustified for mere Form 10CCB Delay

Income Tax : ITAT Pune held that delay in filing audit report in Form 10CCB due to technical problem is justifiable and hence denial of claim u...

March 3, 2025 1887 Views 0 comment Print


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CBDT issues clarification on eligibility of small Start-ups to avail tax holiday

Income Tax : The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has clarified today that small start-ups with turnover upto Rs. 25 crore will continue to...

August 22, 2019 2193 Views 0 comment Print


Start-up Recognition | Section 80IAC Tax Deduction | FAQs

April 13, 2020 8085 Views 0 comment Print

What is the time-frame for obtaining certification of Inter-Ministerial Board for availing tax exemption post successful application? The Inter- Ministerial Board meeting typical takes place once a month. The cases in the meeting are processed in a serial order. The communication regarding the decision is sent to the registered email address of the Startup.

Tax Exemption for Startups Entity under section 80-IAC & Angel Tax Exemption (After Union Budget 2020)

March 29, 2020 11253 Views 1 comment Print

Tax Exemption for Startups Entity under section 80-IAC & Angel Tax Exemption (After Union Budget 2020) Startup India is a flagship initiative of the Government of India, intended to catalyse startup culture and build a strong and inclusive ecosystem for innovation and entrepreneurship in India. Since the launch of the initiative on 16th January, 2016, […]

Carry forward & set off of losses when changes in shareholding takes place

February 26, 2020 88425 Views 0 comment Print

The existing provisions of section 79 of the Act, inter-alia provides that where a change in shareholding has taken place in a previous year in the case of a company, not being a company in which the public are substantially interested,

Period & Turnover for eligibility of section 80-IAC deduction for start-ups

February 7, 2020 22794 Views 1 comment Print

Increasing the time period and Turnover for eligibility of section 80-IAC for start-ups Rationalization of provisions of start-ups. The existing provisions of section 80-IAC of the Act provide for a deduction of an amount equal to one hundred per cent of the profits and gains derived from an eligible business by an eligible start-up for […]

Decoding the Lesser Talked About Nuances of Finance Bill 2020

February 2, 2020 2487 Views 1 comment Print

First prima-facie impression and euphoria of the Union Budget 2020, especially the Finance Bill 2020, appeared to be of one a taxpayer-pro budget, with the Queen (Read FM), giving copiously to her masses. But is this euphoria for a real?

Budget 2020- Demystifying hidden elements behind Budget Speech

February 2, 2020 7476 Views 0 comment Print

Hello everyone, hope you all are doing well. This blog focuses on exploring the unknown elements of the Union Budget 2020-21 and analyses impact of proposed changes in Tax on Indian economy. Nirmala Sitharaman (Finance Minister (FM)) played very safely in his debut budget last time and kept distance from crucial issues to serve justice […]

ESOP Tales of Startups- Taxability Then and Now

February 2, 2020 1725 Views 0 comment Print

Employee stock options (ESOP) are part of an Employee benefits program offered by Startups to engage the employees in a more effective manner. The ESOPs issued to the employees provide them the benefit or right to purchase the shares of the Employer company, at a predetermined price, in a future date. Widely considered as a […]

4 Major Tax Exemptions to Startups

December 11, 2019 6432 Views 0 comment Print

4 Major Tax Exemptions to Startups includes Income Tax Exemption on profits under Section 80-IAC of Income Tax (IT) Act, Tax Exemption on Investments above Fair Market Value, Introduction of Section 54EE in the Income Tax Act, 1961 and Amendment in Section 54GB of the Income-tax Act.

CBDT issues clarification on eligibility of small Start-ups to avail tax holiday

August 22, 2019 2193 Views 0 comment Print

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has clarified today that small start-ups with turnover upto Rs. 25 crore will continue to get the promised tax holiday as specified in Section 80-IAC of the Income Tax Act, 1961(the ‘Act’), which provides deduction for 100 per cent of income of an eligible start-up for 3 years […]

Form 80IAC Startup India

August 7, 2019 35703 Views 10 comments Print

STARTUP RECOGNITION: Under the Startup India Action Plan, startups that meet the definition as prescribed under G.S.R. notification 127 (E) are eligible to apply for recognition under the program. The Startups have to provide support documents, at the time of application. Eligibility Criteria for Startup Recognition: The Startup should be incorporated as a private limited […]

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