Interest Not Leviable From Assessee For Short Payment Of Tax Due To Payer's Default In Deducting TDS Before FY 2012-2013: ITAT
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Interest Not Leviable From Assessee For Short Payment Of Tax Due To Payer's Default In Deducting TDS Before FY 2012-2013: ITAT

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The Delhi Bench of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has held that since the assessee was a non-resident, the entire tax was to be deducted at source on payment made by the payer to it, and there was no question of advance tax payment by the assessee; accordingly, no interest under Section 234B could be levied upon the assessee.The bench of G.S. The Delhi Bench of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has held that since the assessee was a non-resident, the entire tax was to be deducted at source on payment made by the payer to it, and there was no question of advance tax payment by the assessee; accordingly, no interest under Section 234B could be levied upon the assessee. Pannu and Astha Chandra has relied on the decision of the Supreme Court in the case of Director of Income Tax, New Delhi v. M/s Mitsubishi Corporation, in which it was held that if a non-resident assessee received any amount on which tax was deductible at source, the assessee could not reduce such tax while computing its advance tax liability, which was applicable prospectively after FY 2012–13. The tribunal held that the proviso to Section 209 issued by the Finance Act, 2012, was applicable prospectively after FY 2012–13; there was no liability for the assessee to pay interest under Section 234B of the Act for the impugned AYs since the entire income was tax deductible at source in the hands of the payer.

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Rule 8D Of IT Rules Can Be Invoked Only If Assessee's Computation Of Expenses Attributable To Earning Exempt Income Is Found Inadequate: Delhi HC
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Rule 8D Of IT Rules Can Be Invoked Only If Assessee's Computation Of Expenses Attributable To Earning Exempt Income Is Found Inadequate: Delhi HC

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The Delhi High Court has held that recourse to Rule 8D of the Income Tax Rules, 1962 for computing disallowance under Section 14A of the Income Tax Act is available only if the Assessee's computation of expenses attributable to earning exempt income, is found to be inadequate. Aggrieved, the Assessee preferred an appeal before the Commissioner of Income Tax which …

S.144C IT Act | AO Not Having Info About Pending Objections Before Dispute Resolution Panel No Grounds To Sustain Final Assessment Order: Delhi HC
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S.144C IT Act | AO Not Having Info About Pending Objections Before Dispute Resolution Panel No Grounds To Sustain Final Assessment Order: Delhi HC

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The Delhi High Court has made it clear that a Final Assessment order passed by the Income Tax Authorities under Section 143 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 is not sustainable, if it is passed in ignorance of pending objections before the Dispute Resolution Panel. It said, “.notwithstanding the lack of information with the AO, if an objection has been …

AO Cannot Assess 'Other Incomes' If No Addition Is Made On Account Of 'Reasons' For Which Reassessment U/S 147 Of IT Act Was Initiated: Delhi HC
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AO Cannot Assess 'Other Incomes' If No Addition Is Made On Account Of 'Reasons' For Which Reassessment U/S 147 Of IT Act Was Initiated: Delhi HC

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The Delhi High Court has made it clear that an Assessing Officer cannot assess other incomes of an Assessee in a case where no addition is made on account of the “reasons” for which reassessment under Section 147 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 was initiated. Section 147 empowers the AO to assess or reassess income and also any other …

Recourse To Section 147 Of Income Tax Act Not Barred In Cases Where Assessing Officer Is Empowered To Proceed U/S 153C: Delhi High Court
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Recourse To Section 147 Of Income Tax Act Not Barred In Cases Where Assessing Officer Is Empowered To Proceed U/S 153C: Delhi High Court

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S.153C Income Tax Act doesn't bar AO's jurisdiction to reopen assessment u/S 147 when information against assessee is received from search conducted on another person: Delhi High CourtThe Delhi High Court has held that Section 153C of the Income Tax Act, 1961 does not by itself preclude an Assessing Officer from reopening assessments under Section 147/148 of the Act, on …

When Is Action For Imposition Of Penalty 'Initiated' U/S 271C Of Income Tax Act For Failure To Deduct Tax At Source: Delhi HC Explains
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When Is Action For Imposition Of Penalty 'Initiated' U/S 271C Of Income Tax Act For Failure To Deduct Tax At Source: Delhi HC Explains

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The Delhi High Court recently explained when an action for imposition of penalty under Section 271C of the Income Tax Act, 1961 can be said to have been “initiated”. At the outset, the High Court noted that when a penalty proceeding can be stated to be initiated is squarely covered in favour of the assessee by Principal Commissioner of Income …

High Court Rejects Income Tax Appeal, Finds No Escapement of Rs. 3.25 Crore
2 months ago

High Court Rejects Income Tax Appeal, Finds No Escapement of Rs. 3.25 Crore

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The Gujarat High Court has ruled that there cannot be any income escapement by the assessee if there is no unexplained amount in the bank statement on record. The court observed that the reason given by the assessing officer for alleged escapement of Rs.3,25,00,000/- is not sustainable since there is no unexplained amount in the bank statement on record since …

Income Tax Deduction Allowable To Interest Income 'Attributable' To Cottage Industry Business: ITAT
4 months ago

Income Tax Deduction Allowable To Interest Income 'Attributable' To Cottage Industry Business: ITAT

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The Chennai bench of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has held that the income tax deduction allowable to interest income 'attributable' to cottage industry business.The bench of S.S. Viswanethra Ravi and S. R. Raghunatha has observed that the assessee is a 'cottage industry' and the interest income earned by the assessee is in its regular course of. The Chennai bench of …

ITAT Weekly Round-Up: 11 To 17 August 2024
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ITAT Weekly Round-Up: 11 To 17 August 2024

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ITAT Declines To Stay Cancellation Of Exemption Notification To Legal Initiative For Forest And Environment Trust Case Title: Legal Initiative For Forest And Environment Versus PCIT The Delhi Bench of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has dismissed the stay application filed by assessee-LIFE Trust against the withdrawal/cancellation of registration for exemption granted under section 12A/12AA/12AB from FY 2013-14 onwards. ITAT Allows …

Mistake In Calculation Of Tax As Per Sec 115BBE Can Be Rectified U/s 154 And Not U/s 263: Ahmedabad ITAT Quashes Revision Made By PCIT
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Mistake In Calculation Of Tax As Per Sec 115BBE Can Be Rectified U/s 154 And Not U/s 263: Ahmedabad ITAT Quashes Revision Made By PCIT

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Finding that all the additions made by the Assessing Officer u/s 68 r/w/s 115BBE are in consonance with the Income Tax Statute, the Ahmedabad ITAT quashed the revisional exercise of power by the PCIT u/s 263. The power under section 263 of the Income tax Act can be exercised where the order of the Assessing Officer is erroneous and prejudicial …

Income Tax Additions Can't Be Based On Generalised Report By Investigation Wing: ITAT
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Income Tax Additions Can't Be Based On Generalised Report By Investigation Wing: ITAT

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The Mumbai Bench of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has held that income tax additions cannot be based on the generalized report given by the Investigation wing.The bench of Anikesh Banerjee and B.R. The Mumbai Bench of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has held that income tax additions cannot be based on the generalized report given by the Investigation wing. The AO …

Bank Charges & Bank Guarantee Charges Wrongly Included As Interest: ITAT
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Bank Charges & Bank Guarantee Charges Wrongly Included As Interest: ITAT

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The Delhi Bench of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has held that bank charges and bank guarantee charges do not partake in the character of interest and had been wrongly included as interest while making disallowance under section 14A of the Income Tax Act.The bench of G.S.Pannu and Kul Bharat has observed that the assessee had disallowed the. The Delhi Bench …

AO Must Pass Draft Assessment If He Proposes Variation In Returned Income: Chennai ITAT Explains Scope Of Sec 144C
5 months ago

AO Must Pass Draft Assessment If He Proposes Variation In Returned Income: Chennai ITAT Explains Scope Of Sec 144C

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The Chennai ITAT held that the AO must pass a draft assessment order to the eligible assessee in case he proposes to make any variation in the income or loss returned which is prejudicial to the interest of such assessee. Section 144C of the Income Tax Act provides that in case of certain eligible assessees, viz., foreign companies and any …

Mere Difference Of Opinion With AO Is No Basis To Exercise Revisionary Power U/s 263: Chandigarh ITAT Confirms Sec 80P Deduction Granted By AO
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Mere Difference Of Opinion With AO Is No Basis To Exercise Revisionary Power U/s 263: Chandigarh ITAT Confirms Sec 80P Deduction Granted By AO

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The Chandigarh ITAT quashed the revision order u/s 263 holding that application of mind is discernible from examination of the record and that “the power under Section 263 of the Act was exercised on the basis of a mere difference in opinion with the AO, rendering such exercise of revisionary power to be invalid”. The Division Bench comprising A.D. Jain …

Final Assessment Made By AO After Expiry Of One Month Of Receiving Directions From Dispute Resolution Panel, Is Time Barred: Chennai ITAT
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Final Assessment Made By AO After Expiry Of One Month Of Receiving Directions From Dispute Resolution Panel, Is Time Barred: Chennai ITAT

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The Chennai ITAT recently held that the final assessment order dated Nov 21, 2017 passed after expiry of one month from the end of the month in which the DRP directions were received by the Revenue is barred by limitation and hence, “passed wholly without jurisdiction and therefore, null in the eyes of law”. Section 144C of Income tax Act …

I-T Authority Fails To Consider Reason For Difference In Sale Consideration & Stamp Duty: Mumbai ITAT Deletes Penalty Levied U/s 270A For Under-Reporting Of Income
7 months, 2 weeks ago

I-T Authority Fails To Consider Reason For Difference In Sale Consideration & Stamp Duty: Mumbai ITAT Deletes Penalty Levied U/s 270A For Under-Reporting Of Income

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Noting that neither the Assessing Officer nor the CIT have taken into consideration the explanation offered by the Assessee during the assessment proceedings in relation to the difference in the sale consideration and the stamp duty valuation of immovable property, the Mumbai ITAT deleted the penalty levied u/s 270A of the Income tax Act for under-reporting of income. Accordingly, the …

Only Requirement To Be Fulfilled For Claiming Expenses U/s 57(Iii) Is That They Must Be Incurred Wholly For Earning Income From Other Sources: Ahmedabad ITAT
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Only Requirement To Be Fulfilled For Claiming Expenses U/s 57(Iii) Is That They Must Be Incurred Wholly For Earning Income From Other Sources: Ahmedabad ITAT

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The Ahmedabad ITAT held that in the absence of the Assessing Officer pointing out as to how despite the assessee's explanation, there was no nexus between the interest-bearing funds and their utilization for making advances for earning interest income, no disallowance u/s 57 of the Income tax Act was tenable. The ITAT explained that the only requirement to be fulfilled …

Assessee Is Eligible For Credit Of TCS Paid U/S 194Q If There Is No Shortfall In Payment Of TDS: Vishakhapatnam ITAT
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Assessee Is Eligible For Credit Of TCS Paid U/S 194Q If There Is No Shortfall In Payment Of TDS: Vishakhapatnam ITAT

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On finding that there is no short fall of TDS and the assessee is eligible to get credit of the entire amount, the Visakhapatnam ITAT directed the AO to grant credit of the entire amount deducted as tax at source u/s. The Bench noted that Kaccha Arahtias turnover includes only the gross commission and not the sales effected on behalf …

Ascertained Liability Can't Be Added Back As Per Clause (C) Of Explanation-1 To Sec 115JB(2): Mumbai ITAT
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Ascertained Liability Can't Be Added Back As Per Clause (C) Of Explanation-1 To Sec 115JB(2): Mumbai ITAT

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On finding that the liability of payment to Core SGF by the assessee is ascertained, the Mumbai ITAT held that it cannot be added back as per clause of Explanation-1 to section 115JB of the Income Tax Act. The Bench of the ITAT comprising of Aby T. Varkey and S Rifaur Rahman observed that “in assessee's own case for AY …

Penalty Order On Ground Of Misreporting Of Income Not Justified When SCN And Assessment Order Alleged Under-Reporting: ITAT
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Penalty Order On Ground Of Misreporting Of Income Not Justified When SCN And Assessment Order Alleged Under-Reporting: ITAT

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The Hyderabad Bench of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has held that the penalty order on the ground of misreporting of income was not justified when show cause notice and the assessment order alleged under-reporting.The bench of Laliet Kumar has observed that once the assessee himself admitted the fact that there was under-reporting of income, which was also accepted. The Hyderabad …

ITAT Cases Weekly Round-Up: 31 March To 6 April 2024
8 months, 2 weeks ago

ITAT Cases Weekly Round-Up: 31 March To 6 April 2024

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Case Title: Zila Parisad verses Addl. Case Title: Kishorkumar Bhalara verses The Principal Commissioner of Income Tax On finding that the PCIT has held the assessment order passed by AO as erroneous and prejudicial to the interest of the Revenue simply based on incorrect assumption of facts, the Rajkot ITAT directed to set aside the order passed u/s 263 of …

Taxpayer Must Substantiate Form 26AS Or Form 16 So As To Claim Credit Over TDS: Mumbai ITAT
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Taxpayer Must Substantiate Form 26AS Or Form 16 So As To Claim Credit Over TDS: Mumbai ITAT

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While remanding the case back for re-adjudication, the Mumbai ITAT held that the prima facie onus would be upon the Assessee to substantiate its claim of non-granting of TDS credit, by providing relevant documents, such as an appointment letter, salary slips or Form No.16 or bank statements, or any other corroborative evidence/ documents. The Bench of the ITAT comprising of …

ITAT Cases Weekly Round-Up: 10 To 16 March 2024
9 months ago

ITAT Cases Weekly Round-Up: 10 To 16 March 2024

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Case Title: Balduhak Co-operative Agriculture Service Society verses ITO Finding that that the assessee is a Cooperative Society which was engaged in providing short term credit facility to its members, the Chandigarh ITAT ruled that interest income has been earned on deposits placed with a co-operative society and duly eligible for deduction under section 80P of the Income tax Act. …

Prima Facie Adjustment Made By CPC Towards Deduction U/s 80P Prior To Apr 01, 2021 Is Beyond Its Jurisdiction: Kolkata ITAT
9 months ago

Prima Facie Adjustment Made By CPC Towards Deduction U/s 80P Prior To Apr 01, 2021 Is Beyond Its Jurisdiction: Kolkata ITAT

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The Kolkata ITAT ruled that section 80AC of the Income tax Act puts a bar against claiming of deduction in respect of certain income provided under the head of Chapter VIA which includes section 80P of the Act also if the return of income are not filed before the due date prescribed u/s. The return filed by assessee was processed …

PCIT Cannot Enlarge Scope Of Limited Scrutiny By Invoking Sec 263: Chennai ITAT
9 months, 1 week ago

PCIT Cannot Enlarge Scope Of Limited Scrutiny By Invoking Sec 263: Chennai ITAT

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Finding that the case of assessee was selected for limited scrutiny by the AO, the Chennai ITAT ruled that the PCIT cannot enlarge the scope of limited scrutiny u/s 263 of the Income tax Act. The Bench of V. Durga Rao and Manjunatha, G. observed that “it is not a fit case to invoke the provisions of section 263 of …

AO Competent To Invoke Section 154 Jurisdiction If Glaring Mistake Of Fact/Law Is Committed While Passing Assessment Order: Madras High Court
9 months, 1 week ago

AO Competent To Invoke Section 154 Jurisdiction If Glaring Mistake Of Fact/Law Is Committed While Passing Assessment Order: Madras High Court

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The Madras High Court has held that the Assessing Officer is not incompetent to invoke the jurisdiction under Section 154 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, if such officer had committed a glaring mistake of fact or law while passing the assessment order.The bench of Justice C. Saravanan has observed that the meaning of the expression “error apparent on the …

Disallowance Of Claim U/s 80P By CPC Prior To Apr 01, 2021 Is Beyond Its Jurisdiction: Kolkata ITAT
9 months, 1 week ago

Disallowance Of Claim U/s 80P By CPC Prior To Apr 01, 2021 Is Beyond Its Jurisdiction: Kolkata ITAT

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On finding that the alleged disallowance by CPC is beyond its jurisdiction as the adjustment towards deduction u/s. 80P of the Income Tax Act came to CPC only from Apr 01, 2021, the Kolkata ITAT interfered with the action of CPC in denying the deduction u/s 80P of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The Bench of the ITAT comprising Sanjay …

Contribution Collected From Employees If Not Deposited Within Due Dates Prescribed As Per PF & ESIC Act, Is Dis-Allowable: Mumbai ITAT
9 months, 1 week ago

Contribution Collected From Employees If Not Deposited Within Due Dates Prescribed As Per PF & ESIC Act, Is Dis-Allowable: Mumbai ITAT

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The Mumbai ITAT recently clarified that mere deposit of employee's contribution before due date of filing return of income as per Section 139 of Income tax Act, will not make it eligible for deduction. Vs. CIT 143 taxmann.com 178, the Bench of Prashant Maharishi and Narendra Kumar Choudhry reiterated that “such sum collected from employees if not deposited within the …

Filing Return By Due Date U/s 139 Is Mandatory For Political Party To Claim Exemption U/s 13A: Delhi ITAT Refuses To Stay Recovery Against Congress Party
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Filing Return By Due Date U/s 139 Is Mandatory For Political Party To Claim Exemption U/s 13A: Delhi ITAT Refuses To Stay Recovery Against Congress Party

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While holding the argument that an assessee is entitled to a stay on the recovery proceedings on payment of 20% of the demand during the pendency of appeal before the Tribunal, as too general, the New Delhi ITAT dismisses the stay application of Indian National Congress treating it as meritless. At the same time, on the merits of the matter, …

Direct Tax Cases Monthly Round Up: February 2024
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Direct Tax Cases Monthly Round Up: February 2024

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Supreme Court Case Title: Asst. Delhi High Court Case Title: The Commissioner Of Income Tax - International Taxation Versus S.A.Chitra Ventures Ltd. Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 211 The Delhi High Court has held that the AO, under Section 144C of the Income Tax Act, would have no jurisdiction to pass a draft assessment order in the absence of "any variation in …

No Question Of Invoking Sec 201(1)/201(1A) if Taxpayer Has Deducted TDS At Appropriate Rates: Rajkot ITAT
10 months, 2 weeks ago

No Question Of Invoking Sec 201(1)/201(1A) if Taxpayer Has Deducted TDS At Appropriate Rates: Rajkot ITAT

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Noting that assessee has also furnished tabular chart along with supporting documents to demonstrate that TDS at appropriate rates has been deducted on such trade discount / commission given to it's agents, the Rajkot ITAT held that assessee cannot be held as in default for not deducting TDS. The Division Bench of Waseem Ahmed & Siddhartha Nautiyal observed that “the …

Income Tax Deduction Available On Excise Duty Claim As It Does Not Amount To Double Deduction: Bombay High Court
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Income Tax Deduction Available On Excise Duty Claim As It Does Not Amount To Double Deduction: Bombay High Court

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The Bombay High Court has held that excise duty paid and included in the closing stock has to be claimed separately as a deduction; otherwise, the appellant would not be claiming the entire excise duty paid in the year of its payment. The ITAT has held that the appellant was not entitled to the deduction representing the excise duty claimed …

Voluntary Disallowance Of Expense U/s 40(A)(ia) Is No Basis To Treat Taxpayer As 'Assessee In Default' U/s 201(1): Delhi ITAT
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Voluntary Disallowance Of Expense U/s 40(A)(ia) Is No Basis To Treat Taxpayer As 'Assessee In Default' U/s 201(1): Delhi ITAT

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On finding that voluntary disallowance of expense u/s 40 of the Income Tax Act is not a ground to treat the assessee as 'assessee in default' u/s 201, the Delhi ITAT deleted the addition of chargeable interest u/s 201 as well as the treatment of 'assessee in default' u/s 201. The Bench comprising Anubhav Sharma and M. Balaganesh observed that, …

Reopening Initiated On Basis Of Wrong Reasons Renders Very Assessment As Invalid: Mumbai ITAT
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Reopening Initiated On Basis Of Wrong Reasons Renders Very Assessment As Invalid: Mumbai ITAT

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On finding the reasoning behind the Assessment made by the Assessing Officer to be wrong, the Mumbai ITAT allowed the assessee's appeal against the order of Commissioner of Income Tax and National Faceless Appeal Centre. It is fact on record that assessee has filed its return of income and Assessing Officer has accepted the same.” “The assessment order is bad …

CIT(A) Has No Jurisdiction To Enhance Income U/S 251(1) By Disallowing ESOP Expenses In Revised Return If AO Has Not Dealt With It: Mumbai ITAT
11 months ago

CIT(A) Has No Jurisdiction To Enhance Income U/S 251(1) By Disallowing ESOP Expenses In Revised Return If AO Has Not Dealt With It: Mumbai ITAT

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While setting aside the CIT's order enhancing assessee's income under Section 251 of Income tax Act, 1961 by disallowing Employees Stock Option Plan expenses under Section 37, the Mumbai ITAT held that the CIT has acted beyond his jurisdiction in enhancing assessee's income, since the AO during the course of assessment, has not taken into consideration the assessee's revised return …

Section 54 Deduction Can't Be Disallowed Merely For Not Depositing LTCG In Capital Gain Account Scheme: ITAT
1 year ago

Section 54 Deduction Can't Be Disallowed Merely For Not Depositing LTCG In Capital Gain Account Scheme: ITAT

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The Delhi Bench of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has held that deduction under Section 54 of the Income Tax Act cannot be disallowed merely for not depositing long-term capital gain that was not deposited in the capital gain account scheme.The bench of Saktijit Dey and M. Balaganesh has adopted a hyper-technical approach while dealing with. The Delhi Bench of Income …

ITAT Deletes Penalty For Default In Not Deducting TDS On Foreign Remittances
1 year ago

ITAT Deletes Penalty For Default In Not Deducting TDS On Foreign Remittances

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The Jaipur Bench of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has deleted the penalty levied for default in not deducting TDS on foreign remittances.The bench of Sandeep Gosain and Rathod Kamlesh Jayantbhai has observed that the assessee has deliberately not avoided TDS and there is no contumacious conduct on the part of the assessee.The ITO has passed an. The Jaipur Bench of …

Tax Cases Weekly Round-Up: 26 November To 2 December, 2023
1 year ago

Tax Cases Weekly Round-Up: 26 November To 2 December, 2023

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Delhi High Court Case Title: Resorts Consortium India Limited Versus ITAT Citation: 2023 LiveLaw 1178 The Delhi High Court has condoned a 79-day delay in filing an appeal as a review petition was filed before the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal. Allahabad High Court Income Tax Authority Cannot Dissect An Otherwise Indivisible Contract In Absence Of Legal Provision: Allahabad High Court …

Section 234B Interest Has To Be Charged On The Assessed Income And Not On The Returned Income: Jharkhand High Court
1 year, 2 months ago

Section 234B Interest Has To Be Charged On The Assessed Income And Not On The Returned Income: Jharkhand High Court

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The Jharkhand High Court has held that interest under Section 234B of the Income Tax Act has to be charged on the assessed income and not on the returned income.The bench of Justice Rongon Mukhopadhyay and Justice Deepak Roshan has observed that, as per Section 234B, interest has to be charged on an amount equal to the assessed tax or, …

Tax Not Payable On Interest Accrued On FD Which Is Subject To CBI’s Prohibitory Order: ITAT
1 year, 2 months ago

Tax Not Payable On Interest Accrued On FD Which Is Subject To CBI’s Prohibitory Order: ITAT

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The Bangalore bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has held that tax is not payable on interest accrued on FD, which is subject to the CBI’s prohibitory order.The bench of Madhumita Roy and Chandra Poojari has observed that the lower authorities have committed an error in bringing the interest accrued on FD, which is subject to a. The Bangalore …

TDS Not Required To Be Deducted At The Time Of Grant Of ESOP: ITAT
1 year, 3 months ago

TDS Not Required To Be Deducted At The Time Of Grant Of ESOP: ITAT

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The Mumbai Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has held that TDS is not required to be deducted at the time of grant of an employee stock ownership plan.The bench of Rahul Chaudhary and Prashant Maharishi has observed that the basic objective of TDS is to ‘pay tax as you earn, and the taxes are not required to be …

ITAT Imposes Cost Of Rs.10K On Foreign Portfolio Investor For Not Responding To Section 142(1) Notices
1 year, 4 months ago

ITAT Imposes Cost Of Rs.10K On Foreign Portfolio Investor For Not Responding To Section 142(1) Notices

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The Mumbai Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has imposed a cost of Rs.10,000 on a foreign portfolio investor for not responding to notices under Section 142 of the Income Tax Act.The bench of Vikas Awasthy and Padmavathy has observed that there is negligence on the part of the assessee in not responding to the notices issued by. The …

ITAT Disallows Interest Paid On Loan Taken For Paying Compensation To Family Members Pursuant To Arbitral Award On Family Settlement
1 year, 5 months ago

ITAT Disallows Interest Paid On Loan Taken For Paying Compensation To Family Members Pursuant To Arbitral Award On Family Settlement

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The Panaji Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has disallowed the interest paid on a loan that was taken for paying compensation to the assessee’s family members pursuant to an arbitral award on family settlement.The bench of R.S. The Panaji Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has disallowed the interest paid on a loan that was taken for …

AO Can’t Make Addition On The Basis Of Statement Without Corroborating It With Any Other Material: ITAT
1 year, 7 months ago

AO Can’t Make Addition On The Basis Of Statement Without Corroborating It With Any Other Material: ITAT

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The Mumbai Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has held that an AO cannot make additions merely on the basis of a statement without corroborating it with any other material.The bench of Pavan Kumar Gadale and B.R. Baskaran has observed that the AO has assessed entire cash receipts as income of the assessee without examining the nature of. The …

Tax Cases Weekly Round-Up: 07 May to 13 May, 2023
1 year, 7 months ago

Tax Cases Weekly Round-Up: 07 May to 13 May, 2023

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Supreme Court Case Title: Heinz India Limited v The State of Kerala Citation: 2023 LiveLaw 411 The Supreme Court Bench has held that prickly heat powders fall under the category of ‘medicated talcum powder’ and not ‘medicine’ for the purpose of sales tax under Kerala General Sales Tax Act, 1963. Chhattisgarh High Court Case Title: M/s Nava Raipur Atal Nangar …

Department Can Bring Expenditure Incurred In Earlier Years To Be Taxed In Subsequent Years On Grounds Of Bogus Expenditure: ITAT
1 year, 7 months ago

Department Can Bring Expenditure Incurred In Earlier Years To Be Taxed In Subsequent Years On Grounds Of Bogus Expenditure: ITAT

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The Delhi Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has observed that the department can bring expenditures incurred in earlier years to be taxed in subsequent years on grounds of bogus expenditure.The bench of B. R. R. Kumar has observed that the department can bring the expenditure incurred in the earlier years to be taxed in the subsequent years if …

Without Corroborating Evidence, Addition Can’t Be Made On The Basis Of A Declaration Made U/s 132(4) Of The Income Tax Act: ITAT
1 year, 7 months ago

Without Corroborating Evidence, Addition Can’t Be Made On The Basis Of A Declaration Made U/s 132(4) Of The Income Tax Act: ITAT

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The Guwahati Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has held that without corroborating evidence, an addition ought not to be made on the basis of a declaration made under Section 132 of the Income Tax Act.The bench of Rajpal Yadav and Manish Borad has observed that apart from the disclosure statement, no other document is being referred to. The …

S. 80-IB Of Income Tax Act - Assessee Not Entitled To Deduction Under On Profit Derived From DEPB And Duty Drawback Schemes: Supreme Court
1 year, 8 months ago

S. 80-IB Of Income Tax Act - Assessee Not Entitled To Deduction Under On Profit Derived From DEPB And Duty Drawback Schemes: Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court has ruled that the assessee is not entitled to deduction under Section 80- IB of the Income Tax Act, 1961 on the amount received / profit derived from the Duty Entitlement Pass Book Scheme and the Duty Drawback Schemes. The court noted that in the case of Liberty India, the Apex Court had observed and held that …

Income Tax Exemption On The Voluntarily Payment Made By The Employer To The Employee Out Of Appreciation: ITAT
1 year, 8 months ago

Income Tax Exemption On The Voluntarily Payment Made By The Employer To The Employee Out Of Appreciation: ITAT

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The Pune Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has held that the payment has been made voluntarily by them out of appreciation for the employee and thus falls outside the rigours of Section 17 of the Income Tax Act. The NFAC also observed that the letter submitted by the assessee stating that the payment received was voluntarily given by …

TDS Not Deposited By Employer, Can’t Be Adjusted Against Future Refund Due To Assessee: Delhi High Court
1 year, 9 months ago

TDS Not Deposited By Employer, Can’t Be Adjusted Against Future Refund Due To Assessee: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court has ruled that the revenue department cannot adjust the withheld tax which has not been deposited by the deductor in the Central Government Account, against the refund due and payable to the deductee/assessee. The bench of Justices Rajiv Shakdher and Tara Vitasta Ganju held that adjustment of demand against future refund amounts to an indirect recovery …

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