The assessee has to file two writ petitions though the issue is the same the Assessment years are different . In exceptional circumstances the Court may permit the assessee to file one writ petition , provided the Court fees are paid as applicable to two writ petitions . When common orders are passed by the… (read more)

If the second marriage is considered valid in law . Amount received on partition will not be taxable . Assuming the marriage is not considered valid , the children will still be considered as a relative and a part of the HUF. The Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Commissioner of Wealth-tax v. R.… (read more)

As per section 275 of the Act i.e., Bar of limitation for imposing penalties, no order imposing a penalty under this Chapter shall be passed, after the expiry of the financial year in which the proceedings, in the course of which action for the imposition of penalty has been initiated, are completed, or six months… (read more)

The assessee has to file an application before the CIT(A) to withdraw the appeal . Along with the application the assessee should enclose the rectification order passed by the Assessing Officer and has to explain the reasons for withdrawal . In M.Loganathan v. ITO ( 2003) 350 ITR 373 ( Mad) (HC) ,the Court held… (read more)

In Vijay Corporation v. ITO (2012) 50 SOT 33(URO)(Mum.)(Trib) held that the assessment order without signature is not valid . on the facts the assessment order was passed in the name of legal heir , but only notice of demand in the dead person . Demand cannot be enforced unless the notice of demand is… (read more)

The assessee has to file reply stating that the assessee had no taxable income and there was loss hence the return was not filed . Notice under section 148A of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (Act) does not permit the assessee to file the return of Income. The assessee is required to file its objections against… (read more)

Vide Finance Act, 2022, section 153 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 was amended. Thus, inter alia, the time period for assessments for assessments post April 01, 2020 has been extended to 18 months. Therefore, the last date for assessment for AY 2020-21 will be September 30, 2022. (read more)

Yes, the stamp duty value of the property cannot exceed Rs. 45 lakhs. No, the safe harbour limit under Section 43CA and section 50C of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (Act) will not be applicable to section 80IBA of the Act. The Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of P.R. Prabhakar v. CIT [2006] 284 ITR… (read more)

As the Fourth letter is “G”, it means it is a Government Agency. However, that is not conclusive for the purpose of application of the provisions of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (Act). The books of accounts and the nature of transactions would have to be understood. If the fuel pump is merely allotted by the… (read more)