The Income Tax Bill, 2025, introduced to replace the Income-tax Act, 1961, represents a major overhaul of India’s direct tax regime aimed at simplification, transparency, and consistency. To ensure comprehensive stakeholder engagement, the Lok Sabha referred the Bill to a Parliamentary Select …
The Income Tax Bill 2025, introduced by the Indian government as a complete overhaul of the 1961 Act, seeks to modernize tax administration and enforcement mechanisms. A key and controversial provision of this Bill is the explicit legal empowerment of income tax …
In this case, the assessee trust had applied for approval under section 80G(5) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, which allows donors to claim deduction for donations to certain approved charitable institutions. The Commissioner (Exemptions) rejected the application on the ground that …
In a significant ruling reinforcing procedural integrity under the reassessment regime, the Delhi High Court in the case of Baba Global Ltd v. ACIT, Central Circle 29 & Ors., held that an Assessing Officer (AO), after having passed a reasoned order under Section 148A(d) dropping …
In a recent ruling, the Chennai Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) dealt with an important question regarding the taxability of gifts recorded in a “Gift Management System” seized during a search operation on a charitable trust. The Revenue had sought …
In a significant ruling, the Delhi Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has reiterated that additions to an assessee’s income cannot be made solely on the basis of loose papers or rough notings found during a search operation unless such documents are supported …
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued a crucial circular granting relief in cases where TDS or TCS demands were raised due to PANs being rendered inoperative because of non-linkage with Aadhaar. These demands typically arose during the …
Reassessment proceedings under Section 147/148 of the Income Tax Act are a powerful tool in the hands of the Revenue to reopen past assessments where income is believed to have escaped taxation. However, such power is not unfettered and must …
Donating to charitable causes not only contributes to social good but can also offer significant tax benefits under the Indian Income Tax Act. For the financial year 2024–25, taxpayers opting for the old tax regime can claim deductions on eligible donations under Section …
When a resident Indian enters into an immovable property transaction with a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) — such as buying property from or selling property to an NRI — the tax implications are significantly different from regular resident-to-resident transactions. Here’s what resident Indians should definitely know: 🧾 …
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai, in the case of Kavita Manoj Damani vs. AO, held that the exemption under Section 54 of the Income‑tax Act applies even when long-term capital gains are re-invested in property purchased from a relative, …
Capital gain taxation in India refers to the tax levied on profits earned from the sale of capital assets such as property, stocks, mutual funds, gold, and bonds. The gain is categorized as either Short-Term Capital Gain (STCG) or Long-Term Capital Gain (LTCG) based …
Under the Income Tax Act, 1961, the residency status of an individual is determined based on the number of days an individual stays in India during a financial year (1st April to 31st March) and the preceding years. ✅ Section 6 of the Income Tax …
The Income Tax Bill, 2025 has undergone several crucial amendments after review by the Select Committee, making the legislation more aligned with current business practices, taxpayer convenience, and judicial clarity. This article provides a comparative analysis of the original provisions and the …
Filing an appeal before the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) is a crucial step for taxpayers who are dissatisfied with the appellate order passed by the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) [CIT(A)]. The ITAT, being the final fact-finding authority in …
Dividend income in India refers to the earnings received by shareholders from their investments in shares of domestic or foreign companies. As per the current tax regime (effective from FY 2020–21), dividend income is fully taxable in the hands of …
A time deposit, such as a fixed deposit or post office time deposit, is a popular investment option that offers guaranteed returns over a fixed tenure. While there is no tax at the time of investment, the interest earned on …
Foreign remittances to India have become increasingly common with the rise in global employment, freelancing, and cross-border family connections. For Indian residents, receiving money from abroad may have income tax implications depending on the nature and source of the remittance. …
Section 195 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 deals with the deduction of tax at source (TDS) on payments made to non-residents, including foreign companies. It ensures that tax is collected on income that is chargeable to tax in India, even when payments are …
When purchasing immovable property, it’s not just the negotiated price that matters — the Income Tax Department also looks at the property’s stamp duty value (SDV). If the SDV significantly exceeds the purchase price, the difference may be treated as …