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CASH PAID ON PURCHASE OF PROPERTY
Subject: CASH PAID ON PURCHASE OF PROPERTY
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Asked by: VIMAL KUMAR
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Date: June 20, 2026
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You will have to submit the agreement dated 2011-12 which mentions the total consideration as ₹24 lakh. Also provide any other evidence (affidavit, bank statements showing source of cash if available, witness statements, etc.) to prove that the payment was genuinely made in 2011-12 and that the registered deed was only for the same agreed… (read more)
Sale of immovable assets by a Charitable trust
Subject: Sale of immovable assets by a Charitable trust
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Asked by: S.Thyagarajan
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Date: June 20, 2026
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There is no statutory requirement under the Income Tax Act for prior approval from the Director of Exemptions (or any other authority) for the sale of immovable property by a charitable trust registered u/s 12A/12AB. However, if such a clause is there in the trust deed, the trustees are bound by it and will have… (read more)
Dairy farming
Subject: Dairy farming
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Asked by: Rishab Upreti
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Date: June 20, 2026
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If the land is being assessed to house tax, it implies it is not "agricultural" land and is not entitled to tax exemption. You may check the land records with the Panchayat for a definite answer whether the land is classified as agricultural or not. Income from dairy farming (sale of milk, etc.) is assessable… (read more)
HOW TO APPLY CBDT FOR DELAY CONDONATION IN FILING FORM NO 10IF
Subject: HOW TO APPLY CBDT FOR DELAY CONDONATION IN FILING FORM NO 10IF
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Asked by: SAURASHTRA GRAMIN BANK
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Date: June 4, 2026
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Form No. 10-IF is for co-operative societies opting for the concessional tax regime under Section 115BAD. Form 10-IF must be filed on or before the due date for filing the return of income u/s 139(1) in the first year of exercising the option. The option is irrevocable once exercised. To apply for condonation of delay… (read more)
Leave encashment exemption 25 lakh
Subject: Leave encashment exemption 25 lakh
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Asked by: Manjit singh
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Date: June 4, 2026
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In my view, you can avail the remaining exemption limit (up to the balance of ₹25 lakh) for the part amount received in 2025. The exemption limit for leave encashment on retirement or otherwise which was increased from ₹3 lakh to ₹25 lakh via CBDT Notification No. 31/2023, effective from 1 April 2023 (FY 2023-24… (read more)
GST DEMAND FROM DEVELOPERS UNDER RCM ON PAYMENTS MADE TO BMC FOR FSI PREMIUM AND DEVELOPMENT CHARGES
Subject: GST DEMAND FROM DEVELOPERS UNDER RCM ON PAYMENTS MADE TO BMC FOR FSI PREMIUM AND DEVELOPMENT CHARGES
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Asked by: DIMPLE SHARAD SHAH
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Date: June 4, 2026
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The issue whether under Entry 5B (inserted via Notification No. 5/2019-CT(R) w.e.f. 01.04.2019), payments made by a real estate developer the BMC/MCGM for various charges—such as Additional FSI Premium, Fungible FSI Charges, Development Charges, Scrutiny Fees, Staircase Premium, Open Space Deficiency Charges, and other statutory charges under DCR/DCPR attract GST under the RCM is not… (read more)
Time limit to issue order u/s 148A
Subject: Time limit to issue order u/s 148A
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Asked by: Ranidas Bothara
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Date: May 31, 2026
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U/s 148A(d) of the Income-tax Act, the AO has to pass the order within one month from the end of the month in which your client's reply was received. As the reply was filed in April 2026, the AO has till 31st May 2026 to pass the order. (read more)
KOLKATA ITAT DECISIONS ON CLERICAL ERROR IN FORM 3CD
Subject: KOLKATA ITAT DECISIONS ON CLERICAL ERROR IN FORM 3CD
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Asked by: Ambar Nath Majumdar
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Date: May 31, 2026
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The judgement in Deepak Kumar vs. CPC, Bengaluru (ITAT Patna Bench at Kolkata) in I.T.A. No.: 55/PAT/2025, Assessment Year: 2017-18 holds that a clerical/inadvertent mistake in the original Form 3CD cannot lead to adjustments/additions under section 143(1) without proper opportunity to the assessee. It can be downloaded from the official website of the ITAT. Deepak… (read more)
tax applicable guidance required
Subject: tax applicable guidance required
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Asked by: D.K. UPADHAY
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Date: May 31, 2026
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The redevelopment in 2015 has converted the tenancy into an ownership flat. This is treated as acquiring a new asset in exchange for surrendering tenancy rights. As you held the new flat for more than 24 months, it will be a LTCG. The FMV of the tenancy rights + the amount paid for parking +… (read more)
hearing date
Subject: hearing date
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Asked by: Milind joshi
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Date: May 28, 2026
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You can check the case status at https://itat.gov.in/judicial/casestatus if you are not able to go to the ITAT's office. (read more)