18% GST on Renting of Dwelling for Commercial Purpose: AAR [Read Order]
The Andhra Pradesh Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) ruled that 18% of GST is applicable on renting of dwelling for commercial purposes, as it is covered under ‘Rental or leasing services involving own or leased
Rent from Fit-out Hire Charges are Business Income If there is Two Separate Agreements: ITAT [Read Order]
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi bench has held that the income received from Fit-out Hire Charges would constitute “business income” under the income tax law. The assessee is in the business of “IT
Deemed Rent from Unsold Flats not Taxable as they are Stock-in-Trade of Assessee-Builder: ITAT [Read Order]
In the case between M/s. Runwal Constructions vs. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Mumbai bench of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) recently ruled that the Assessing Officer cannot take notional annual letting value in respect
Quoting of Low Rent by Flat Owner is Tax Evasion: ITAT [Read Order]
The Mumbai bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has held that declaring low rent for a flat by the owner in the income tax return is a device for tax evasion. The assessee,
No GST payable for Renting of Space for Stalls with the objective of Advancement of Religion for Rent not above Rs.10k: AAR [Read Order]
The Telangana Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) ruled that no GST payable for renting of space for stalls with the objective of advancement of religion for the Rent not above Rs.10,000. The applicant, ​​M/s. Acharya
Lease Rent charged by Municipality for land is eligible for GST Exemption: AAR [Read Order]
The Kerala Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) ruled that the lease rent charged by the municipality for land is eligible for GST exemption. The applicant, George Jacob is the successful bidder of the auction of
Renting entire Villa to One Client, will be considered ‘One Unit’: AAR [Read Order]
The Maharashtra Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) ruled that renting an entire villa to one client, will be considered ‘One Unit’ as specified under Chapter, Section, or Heading 9963 under entry no. 7 of the
Quit Rent/ Lease Rent paid to Govt for Agricultural Purpose exempted from GST: AAR [Read Order]
The Advance Ruling Authority ( AAR ), Kerala has held that the quit rent or lease rent paid to the Government for the use of land for agricultural purpose is exempted from GST. The applicant,
Remit 5% TDS on Rent above Rs. 50,000: CBDT
The Central Board of Direct Taxes ( CBDT ) asked the taxpayers to remit Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) at five percent while paying House Rent above Rs. 50,000. It is mandatory for an individual
Rent paid in Cash can’t be allowed as Business Expenses without Details: ITAT [Read Order]
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai bench has held that in order to get the deduction for rent paid in cash as business expenditure under the Income Tax Act, the assessee needs to produce
Wakf Boards get GST, Service Tax Notices
The tax department has issued service tax and GST notices to various Wakf boards for not paying tax on rent received from the properties used for non-religious and non-charitable purposes. Out of the 30 Wakf boards in the country,
CESTAT allows Cenvat Credit of Service Tax paid on Rent of Infrastructural Facilities [Read Order]
In a major relief to Honda Motorcycle & Scooter, the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal ( CESTAT ), Delhi bench has held that cenvat credit is allowable on service tax paid on rent
GST not payable on Rent for Locker provided in Bus Stand by a Municipal Corporation: AAAR [Read Order]
The Tamil Nadu Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling (AAAR) has ruled that GST not payable on Rent for lockers provided in bus stands by a Municipal Corporation. The Appellant, Erode City Municipal Corporation is a
No TDS on Rent If Accommodation Services were taken on Casual Basis: ITAT [Read Order]
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai Bench held that TDS cannot be deducted on the rent if the accommodation services were taken on a casual basis. The assessee, Dadiba kali Pundole Esplanade House is
Renting of Commercial Building Taxable Under GST: AAR [Read Order]
The Karnataka Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR), has recently, in an application filed before it, held that renting of commercial building is taxable under GST. The aforesaid observation was made by the Karnataka AAR, when