More Clarity over GAAR; Central Govt. Amends Income Tax Rules [Read Notification]
The Central Government has made some major amendments to Income Tax Rules in order to provide more clarity on General Anti-Avoidance Rules(GAAR) which is all set to be implemented from 1st April 2017 onwards. As
CBDT issues closure of financial accounts under Rule 114H (8) of the Income-Tax Rules
The Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) with USA for implementation of FATCA entered into force on 31st August, 2015. Under the alternative procedure provided in Rule 114H(8) of the Income-tax Rules, 1962, the financial institutions need to
RBI directs Banks to Collect PAN details for Cash Deposits
Following the amendment to Rule 114B and Rule 114E of the Income Tax Rules by the CBDT through its Notification, the RBI today directed the Banks to collect a copy of PAN card while accepting
CBDT amends Income Tax Rules to ease Authentication of Electronic Records submitted in Faceless Assessment Proceedings
For easing the process of authentication of electronic records in faceless assessment proceedings, the Government has amended Income-tax Rules, 1962 (‘the Rules’) vide notification no G.S.R. 616(E) dated 6th September 2021. The amended Rules provide that
Taxation of ESOPs and Tax deductibility of ESOP Expenses
Overview Under an ESOS, a company grants options (right without any obligation) to acquire a certain number of shares in the company or its holding/subsidiary company generally at a predetermined price (exercise price) within a
Father’s Name not Mandatory in PAN: Govt amends Rules [Read Notification]
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has amended the Rule 114 of the Income-tax Rules, 1962 (I.T.Rules) inter alia provides for the manner in which an application for allotment of a permanent account number ( PAN
New Income Tax Rules applicable from April 1, 2021
April 1 will mark the beginning of a new financial year and will bring a slew of income tax changes. Some of the changes were announced by the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman while presenting
CBDT notifies Conditions for Exemption of Income Accrued or Received by Non-Resident as a result of Transfer of Non-deliverable Forward Contracts [Read Notification]
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified conditions for exemption of income accrued or received by, non-resident as a result of transfer of non-deliverable forward contracts. The Board has notified the Income-tax (33rd
CBDT amends Rule 11UA: Notifies Income-tax (Twenty first Amendment) Rules, 2023 [Read Notification]
On September 25, 2023, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) issued Notification No. G.S.R. 685(E), amending Rule 11UA of the Income Tax Rules, 1962. This amendment, known as the Income Tax (Twenty-First Amendment) Rules,
No Lock-in period of 3 years on Investment made by NR in Bonds of Infrastructure Debt Fund: CBDT [Read Notification]
The Central Board of Direct Taxes ( CBDT ) has waived off lock-in period of 3 years on investment made by Non Residents in bonds of Infrastructure Debt Fund. According to Rule 2F of the
CBDT notifies Conditions for Pension Fund for Exemption under Sec 10(23FE) and substitutes Form No. 10BBA [Read Notification]
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) notified the conditions for the pension fund for exemption under section 10(23FE) and substituted Form No. 10BBA. The Board notified the Income-tax (11th Amendment) Rules, 2021 which seeks
CBDT Amends Income Tax Rules and Introduces New Forms for Advance Ruling [Read Notification]
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified the Income-tax (Ninth Amendment) Rules, 2023 amending the Rule 44E of the Income Tax Rules related to Application for obtaining an Advance Ruling. The amendment seeks to
Finance Ministry invites comments on Proposed Amendments to Income Tax Rules, 1962 [Read Notification]
The Finance Ministry has invited comments on proposed Amendments to the Income Tax Rules, 1962. The Income Tax Rules, 1962 prescribe Form No.36 for filing an appeal to the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT). Further,
Evaluating PSE Disinvestment Amidst the Extended Tax Exemption under Section 52(2)(x) of the Income Tax Act
The role of economic arrangements in the promotion of a free society is twofold. On the one hand, freedom in economic arrangements is in itself a component of freedom, in its broad sense. So, economic
Power of Assessing Authority under Income Tax Act to Decide Application for Release of Seized Assets not Automatically Abated after 120 Days: Allahabad HC [Read Order]
In a significant ruling the Allahabad High Court held that the power of Assessing Authority under the Income Tax Act, 1961 to decide application for release of seized assets not automatically abated after 120 days.