The Hon’ble Income-tax Appellate Tribunal in the case of Juveria Begum and others vs ITO ITA 2224/Hyd/2018 dated September 04, 2020 (Hyd)(Trib) has held that renovation of house property can be considered as construction of house property for the purpose of section 54/54F of the Act. (read more)

The Ld. AO cannot rectify the order after the assessment year is settled under VSVA. In absence of alternate efficacious remedy, the assessee may file a Writ Petition challenging the act of the Ld. AO. (read more)

The impugned addition made by the Ld. AO cannot be considered to be revenue neutral merely because there is a timing difference in recognition of expenses, as the rate of tax can differ from year to year. If the Tribunal allows the appeal of the Department. The Assessee would be entitled depreciation of the capitalized… (read more)

ex abundanti cautela, it is advisable that, both the deductor and deductee procure a PAN & TAN and file their returns in India. The applicable withholding rate will be 20 percent plus Cess & Surcharge. (read more)

It is important to note whether the leave encashment is during service or at the time of retirement/resignation. Leave encashment during service is fully taxable under the heading “Income from salary”. For private sector employees, leave encashment is taxable and an exemption is provided as per the computation laid down under section 10(10AA) of the… (read more)

On reading section 194R of the Income-tax Act, 1961 with Question No. 4 of CBDT Circular No. 12 of 2022 dated June 16, 2022 it becomes clear that sales incentive in the nature of silver or gold coins will attract section 194R of the Act at the rate of 10 per cent. (read more)

Urban Agricultural Land is a Capital Asset within the definition of Capital Asset as per section 2(14) of the Income-tax Act, 1961. Therefore, section 45(5A) of the Act is applicable subject to fulfillment of other conditions. (read more)

Section 45(5A) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 is a deeming provision and hence has to be interpreted strictly. The said provision does not invoke section 50C of the Act, therefore, section 50C of the Act will not come into play. (read more)

The Law on Partnerships is governed by the Law of Contracts. Therefore, the partnership is valid in the eyes of the law. There will be no implications under the Income-tax Act or Stamp Duty Act on the firm or the partners for drafting such an agreement. (read more)

As per the decision of the Hon'ble High Court in the case of Sai Cylinders Private Limited v. ACIT WP No. 3555 of 2021 dated May 05, 2022 while giving effect to the decision of the Hon’ble Supreme Court’s order in the case of Ashish Agarwal held that wherever assessment order has been passed those… (read more)