Taxpayers Face Show-Cause Notices Over Political Donation Deductions

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The crackdown highlights the need for taxpayers to exercise caution while claiming deductions for political donations. As investigations continue, the department’s findings could lead to stricter scrutiny of such claims in the future. Taxpayers who have donated to Registered Unrecognised …

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Fund Transfer between Accounts cannot be Considered as Unexplained Money u.s.69A of Income Tax Act: Allahabad High Court

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Holding funds in a separate account temporarily before transferring them to the final destination does not qualify as “unexplained money” under Section 69A of the Income Tax Act 1961. Section 69A applicability on Fund Transfers between Accounts: In a significant …

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No TDS on Cash Withdrawals by Foreign Representations Effective December 1

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TDS on Cash Withdrawal: Section 194N The Income Tax Department has announced a significant update regarding TDS on cash withdrawals. Effective December 1, foreign representations such as diplomatic missions, United Nations agencies, international organizations, consulates, and honorary consuls approved by …

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Delhi High Court Clarifies When Penalty Proceedings Are ‘Initiated’ Under Section 271C of the Income Tax Act for TDS Non-Compliance

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By clarifying that penalty initiation begins from the earliest action, such as a reference from the AO, the Delhi High Court underscores that delays in issuing show-cause notices do not extend the penalty imposition timeline. In a recent ruling, the …

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Kerala High Court Rules Assessing Authorities Can’t Reassess Past Years Without Inquiry in Current-Year Cases

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The Court questioned how, during assessment proceedings for 2011-12, the authorities could examine the business nature and extent of the assessee’s activities dating back to 1999-2000. In a significant judgment in Kings Infra Ventures Ltd vs. ACIT (ITA No. 28/2023), …

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ITAT Bangalore Rejects Disallowance of Interest-Free Advance to Related Party Under Section 36(1)(iii) of the Income Tax Act

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The ITAT ruled that, as long as interest-free funds are sufficiently available at the time of advance, disallowance of interest on subsequent loans will not stand. In this article, we delve into a notable tax judgement of ITAT involving a …

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Monetary Limits for Reduction or Waiver of Interest under Section 220(2) of the Income Tax Act: CBDT Circular 15/2024

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Under Section 220(2A), certain income tax authorities have the power for reduction or waiver of interest, upon satisfaction of certain condition. Reduction or Waiver of Interest: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has recently issued Circular No. 15/2024 on …

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CBDT Circular 14/2024: Condonation of Delay for Filing Returns Claiming Deduction under Section 80P for AY 2023-24

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Circular 14/2024 addressing the condonation of delays in filing income tax returns by cooperative societies claiming deductions under Section 80P of the Income Tax Act for the Financial Year 2022-23. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued Circular …

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CBDT Notification 5/2024 Specifying Forms for Rollback of ADA & Claiming Deductions for Qualified Agricultural Extension Projects

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CBDT Specified Forms Prescribed in Appendix II of IT Rules 1962, to be Furnished Electronically under Sub-rule (1) & (2) of Income Tax Rules 1962. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued Notification No. 5/2024, which mandates the …

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Delhi High Court Mandates Proper Reasoning in Rejection of Condonation Application u/s. 119(2)(b) of Income Tax

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The court emphasized that Section 119(2)(b) is a beneficial provision, intended to allow for exceptions and refunds in cases of genuine hardship. Decisions made under this provision must include proper justification, aligning with both procedural fairness and the legislative intent …

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