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Whether DLC price is used in net consideration for calculation of exemption u/s 54F of the Act ?
Subject: Whether DLC price is used in net consideration for calculation of exemption u/s 54F of the Act ?
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Asked by: CA Ashok Kumar goyal
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Date: May 15, 2021
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As per the section 54F, DLC (District Level Committee) price for calculation of exemption is not used. The Actual net sale consideration value of the assets has to considered Refer, Gouli Mahadevappa v. ITO (2013) 356 ITR 90 (Karn.)(HC) (read more)
Whether reassessment Notice u/s 148 issued in the name of dead person is valid ?
Subject: Whether reassessment Notice u/s 148 issued in the name of dead person is valid ?
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Asked by: VIJAY
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Date: May 15, 2021
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Is this reopening notice valid as it is beyond 6 years? Ans : Issue of notice on the dead person is void ab initio . The legal heirs can send the copy of death certificate to the concerned Authority and request them to drop the proceedings . If not, how to comply the notice as… (read more)
Whether compensation received for releasing the rented property is liable to tax ?
Subject: Whether compensation received for releasing the rented property is liable to tax ?
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Asked by: Paarth Garg
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Date: May 15, 2021
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Surrender of tenancy will be taxable as Capital Gains u/s 45 and not as Income from Other sources. Kindly refer Amol C. Shah (HUF) vs. Income Tax Officer [2020] 120 taxmann.com 263 (Bom) (HC) Note: The recipients can claim the benefit under section 54F (Investment in residential house) subject to other conditions or any specified… (read more)
Whether amount invested in renovation of new capital asset with in specified period is eligible deduction u/s 54F of the Ac?
Subject: Whether amount invested in renovation of new capital asset with in specified period is eligible deduction u/s 54F of the Ac?
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Asked by: K K SINGLA ADVOCATE
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Date: May 15, 2021
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As per the provisions of Section 54F, the Assessee can get exemption for remaining sale proceeds which are invested in new capital assets, if the said investments are in the stipulated period as mentioned in section 54F. In Meher R. Surti v. ITO (2014) 61 SOT 5 (URO) / 27 ITR 340 (Mum.)(Trib.) expenditure on… (read more)
Whether income accumulation under section 11 (2) for capital expenditure was added to total revenue and surplus once again accumulated , whether total accumulation be taxed ?
Subject: Whether income accumulation under section 11 (2) for capital expenditure was added to total revenue and surplus once again accumulated , whether total accumulation be taxed ?
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Asked by: Navneet Jerath
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Date: May 15, 2021
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The Hon’ble ITAT Mumbai Bench in the case of B.N. Gamadia Parsi Hunnarshala v. Asstt. DIT (E) [2002] 77 TTJ 274 (Mum) (Trib) observed that under section 11 of the Act, exemption is available only on the income within the meaning of section 11 and not on the ‘deemed income’ under section 11(3) of the… (read more)
What is the principle of mutuality ?
Subject: What is the principle of mutuality ?
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Asked by: Anupam
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Date: May 15, 2021
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In State of West Bengal v Calcutta Club Ltd [2019] 110 taxmann.com 47 (SC) it is held that there can be no trading amongst members and club on account of mutual concern. Read more ; refer : Mutuality under the Income tax Act -origin & Development (read more)
Is an NGO eligible for GST exemption on procurement of covid relief equipment and materials like oxygen concentrator etc.
Subject: Is an NGO eligible for GST exemption on procurement of covid relief equipment and materials like oxygen concentrator etc.
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Asked by: G PRABHAKAR
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Date: May 15, 2021
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Notification No.12/2017-Central Tax (Rate) dated 28th June 2017 exempts services provided by entity registered under Section 12AA of the Income-tax Act, 1961 by way of charitable activities from whole of GST vide entry No. 1 of the notification. With respect to the Goods, the Specified Relief Material including Oxygen Concentrators can be received by an… (read more)
Can Karta of HUF total partition the HUF property and what are the implications under Direct tax and general Law ?
Subject: Can Karta of HUF total partition the HUF property and what are the implications under Direct tax and general Law ?
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Asked by: Agrawal
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Date: May 11, 2021
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Rate of tax on sale of Funds If sold after 3 years from purchase date, long term capital gain tax will be applicable. Current tax rate is the lower of (a) 10 per cent of profit or (b) 20 per cent of profit adjusted after indexation benefits. Any cess/surcharge is not included. One has to… (read more)
Wether father’s property be transferred only on basis of family arrangement ?
Subject: Wether father’s property be transferred only on basis of family arrangement ?
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Asked by: Sangeeta Mehrotra
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Date: May 11, 2021
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It will be treated as Gift and stamp duty will be charged accordingly. (read more)
What precautions be taken when a property of partnership is purchased ?
Subject: What precautions be taken when a property of partnership is purchased ?
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Asked by: Gandhi
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Date: May 11, 2021
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The following are some of the precautions that need to be taken: Direct tax: 1. The stamp duty value of the property is in consonance with the Sale price for the purpose of section 50C and section 56(2)(x) of the Act. 2. Get an undertaking from the partners that there is no tax liability on… (read more)