The Union Budget 2020 (‘Budget 2020’) was presented by the Honorable Finance Minister on 1 February 2020. All had set their eyes to witness what this Budget would unveil for reviving Indian economy. At the introduction of the speech, the Honorable FM mentioned that the existing Government wishes to open up vistas for a vibrant […]
The person who breaches the provisions of section 269T of the Income Tax Act is liable to pay the penalty under section 271E of the Income Tax Act. The basic understanding of section 269T states that the person cannot repay any loans / deposits / specified advances in cash if the amount of payment is […]
Article explains Salient Features Of The Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Act, 2020 (‘Scheme’), Steps Involved In Payment Of Tax Arrears, Important Definitions Under Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme, Amount Payable By Declarant, Filing Of Declaration under Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme, Immunity From Initiation Of Proceedings and Non Applicability Of Direct Tax […]
Budget 2020- Exemption in respect of certain income of Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Limited (ISPRL) Section 10 of the Act provides for exemption in respect of certain incomes and activities under specific circumstances. Clause (48A) thereof, inserted by the Finance Act, 2016, provides that any income accruing or arising to a foreign company on account […]
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 […]
Section 44 of the Companies Act, 2013 the shares or debentures or other interest of any member in a company shall be movable property transferable in the manner provided by the articles of the company. Sub-section 2 of Section 58 of the Companies Act, 2013 provides that the securities or other interest of any member […]
The Article below summarizes the changes proposed in the CGST Act, 2017 and IGST Act, 2017 vide the Finance Bill, 2020 (‘Budget’). Post the enactment of Finance Act, 2020, these changes shall be applicable only when a notification is issued regarding their applicability. 1. Section 10 (Composition Scheme) With the option to avail composition scheme […]
Extending time limit for approval of affordable housing project for availing deduction under section 80-IBA of the Act extended to 31st March, 2021. The existing provisions of section 80-IBA of the Act, inter alia, provide that where the gross total income of an assessee includes any profits and gains derived from the business of developing […]
Budget 2020: Extending time limit for sanctioning of loan for affordable housing for availing deduction under section 80EEA of the Act to 31st March, 2021. The existing provisions of section 80EEA of the Act provide for a deduction in respect of interest on loan taken from any financial institution for acquisition of an affordable residential […]
Exemption in respect of certain income of wholly owned subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) and Sovereign Wealth Fund Section 10 of the Act provides for exemption in respect of certain incomes and activities under specific circumstances. In order to promote investment of sovereign wealth fund, including the wholly owned subsidiary of Abu Dhabi […]
