Definition of "Business" and "Profession" under the Income Tax Act, 1961
1. Business [Section 2(13)] Business includes: Any trade, commerce, or manufacturing activity; Any adventure...
Section 269ST: Mode of Undertaking Specified Transactions (Cash Limit)
Objective: To discourage large cash transactions and promote digital payments. 1. Key Provisions of Section...
Estimated Income Method - for Computing Business Income in Certain Cases
Special Provisions for computing Business income in certain cases on the basis of Estimated Income Method...
Award or Reward [Section 10(17A)]
Under Section 10(17A) of the Income Tax Act, any award or reward received by an individual in recognition...
Property Owned by Co-owners [Section 26]
Section 26 of the Income Tax Act governs the taxation of income from properties jointly owned by two...
Full Value of Consideration for Capital Asset Transfer
The “Full Value of Consideration” (FVC) is the total amount received or receivable when a...
[Section 193]: Deduction of Tax from Interest on Securities
Section 193 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, mandates Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on interest earned from...
Special Provisions for New Manufacturing Domestic Companies under Section 115BAB
Section 115BAB of the Income Tax Act, 1961 provides a concessional tax rate of 15% (plus surcharge &...
[Section 194E]: TDS on Payments to Non-Resident Sportsmen, Sports Associations, or Entertainers
Section 194E of the Income Tax Act, 1961, mandates Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on payments made to non-resident...
Withholding of Refund in Certain Cases [Section 241A]
Section 241A allows the Income Tax Department to withhold refunds in certain cases, even if a taxpayer...
Income from Gratuity [Section 10(10)]
Gratuity is a payment made by the employer to an employee in appreciation of the past services rendered...
Tax Treatment of Compensation Received on Voluntary Retirement [Section 10(10C)]
Compensation received under a Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) or Voluntary Separation Scheme is partially...
Section 206AA: Mandatory PAN Requirement for TDS/TCS (Even If Otherwise Exempt)
1. Core Rule (Strict Liability) No PAN = Higher TDS/TCS: TDS rate: 20%(instead of normal rate) TCS...
[Section 269SS]: Mode of Taking or Accepting Certain Loans, Deposits and Specified Sum
Here’s a detailed explanation of Section 269SS of the Income Tax Act, 1961, which governs the mode of...
[Section 139B]- Submission of Returns through Tax Return Preparers (TRPs)
Section 139B of the Income Tax Act, 1961, allows taxpayers to file their income tax returns through authorized...
Payment of Advance Tax Pursuant to Assessing Officer's Order [Section 210(3) & 210(4)]
1. Overview When a taxpayer fails to pay advance tax voluntarily, the Assessing Officer (AO) can issue...
Submission of Return of Income [Section 139(1)]
Section 139(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, lays down the rules for who must file an Income Tax Return...
Taxation of Pensions and Exemptions for Pensioners
Pensions are fixed sums of money that individuals receive at regular intervals after retirement. They...
Penalty for Failure to Deduct or Pay Equalisation Levy (EL) [Section 171]
Here’s a detailed breakdown of the penalties for failure to deduct or pay Equalisation Levy (EL) under Section...
[Section 153]- Time Limit for Completion of All Assessments and Reassessment
Section 153 prescribes strict deadlines for completing assessments, reassessments, and recomputations under...
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