Under the Income Tax Act, 1961, individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) can claim exemptions from capital gains tax by reinvesting the proceeds from the sale of a capital asset in specified avenues. These exemptions are designed to encourage reinvestment and reduce the tax burden on taxpayers. Below are the key exemptions available under various […]
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The Income Tax Act, 1961, includes specific provisions to protect the interests of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). One such provision is Section 43B(h), which was introduced to ensure timely payments to MSMEs. Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are vital for the economic growth and development of India. They contribute significantly to the gross domestic product
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Section 147 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, deals with the reassessment of income if the Assessing Officer (AO) has reason to believe that any income chargeable to tax has escaped assessment for a particular assessment year. This provision allows the tax authorities to reopen past assessments within a specified time frame. Here’s an analysis
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Section 115BAB of the Income Tax Act, 1961, was introduced by the Finance Act, 2019, to provide a lower tax rate for new domestic manufacturing companies. This section aims to promote the “Make in India” initiative and encourage the establishment of new manufacturing units in India. For new players in the manufacturing sector, the Income
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TDS on Salary (Section 192) and TDS on Provident Fund (Section 192A) are provisions under the Income Tax Act, 1961, that govern the deduction of tax at source (TDS) on salary payments and withdrawals from the Provident Fund (PF). Here’s a detailed explanation of both sections: TDS on Salary (Section 192): Section 192 deals with
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The term “actual cost” in the context of asset acquisition plays a pivotal role in income tax computation, presenting nuances and exceptions that taxpayers and professionals must comprehend. Section 43(1) of the Income Tax Act,1961 delineates the intricacies of determining the actual cost. “Actual cost” means the actual cost of the assets to the assessee, reduced by
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The introduction of Section 128A in the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act, 2017, by the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2024, aims to provide relief to taxpayers by waiving interest, penalty, or both for certain tax demands. This provision, effective from November 1, 2024, covers tax periods from July 1, 2017, to March 31, 2020, and is
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The treatment of vouchers under GST has been a subject of debate due to their unique nature. This article provides an analytical study of GST applicability on vouchers, covering definitions, classifications, taxability, and judicial perspectives. Definition- As per section 2(118) of CGST Act, “voucher” means an instrument where there is an obligation to accept it as consideration or part
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The Supreme Court of India’s decision in the case of Chief Commissioner of Central Goods and Services Tax & Ors. vs. Safari Retreats Private Ltd. & Ors. ([2024] (SC)) has addressed significant questions regarding the availability of Input Tax Credit (ITC) for constructions under the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act, 2017. The judgment analyzed the
GST Audit under Section 65 of the CGST Act, 2017 is conducted by the tax authorities to verify the correctness of the turnover, taxes paid, refunds claimed, input tax credit (ITC) availed, and other compliance-related aspects of a registered taxpayer. This audit is initiated by the Commissioner or an authorized officer and is distinct from
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