Income Tax Articles

What is an SEZ, tax & trade implications on companies located in SEZ?

Taxblock 04 October 2021 at 09:38

A Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is a zone wherein businesses enjoy simpler tax and easier legal difficulties. It is located in a country’s national borders only, but they are treated as foreign territory for tax purpose.

Income Tax Questions & Answers Series Part II: Section 50C

FCS Deepak Pratap Singh 02 October 2021 at 18:32

Section 50C was introduced vide Finance Act. 2002 w.e.f. 01.04.2003, and prescribes similar provisions in the case of transfer of land or building or both, held in the nature of ‘Capital Assets’.

Is Depreciation allowed when vehicle is not registered in the name of leasing company?

FCS Deepak Pratap Singh 02 October 2021 at 18:31

As per the Motor Vehicles Act, the registration of a leased motor vehicle should be in the name of the lessee. However, as per the Income Tax Act, the asset must be owned by the person claiming depreciation.

What is Income Escaping Assessment?

Varsha Nayyar 01 October 2021 at 09:19

In technical terms, the income which is not disclosed at the time of filing returns is referred to as the income escaping assessment. As such, a valid notice must be served before an assessment or reassessment.

Investing abroad through mutual funds

Ritik Chopra 30 September 2021 at 09:37

Many of you might not know that you can actually invest in abroad companies through mutual funds. Funds of Funds, Feeder Fund, and Actively Managed Funds are the different channels to invest.

Transfer of Immovable Properties on Sale Consideration less than Stamp Duty Valuation

FCS Deepak Pratap Singh 30 September 2021 at 09:36

Where the consideration for transfer of the asset is less than the stamp duty value, the value so adopted shall be deemed to be the full value of the consideration, for computing income under PGBP.

Vlogging New Industries and Tax Applicability on Vlogging

Taxblock 30 September 2021 at 09:36

If you are pursuing YouTube as your full time profession, you will be taxed under Income from Business or Profession. If it’s a part time earning, the income will be taxable under Income from Other Sources.

Understanding Loans, Types of Loans For Individuals & Businesses and Tax Benefits around Them

Taxblock 30 September 2021 at 09:36

Business loan interest is eligible for exemption, however, the principal amount of the loan is not provided with any tax benefit. The interest is usually deducted from gross income.

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana Scheme and its Tax Benefits

Taxblock 30 September 2021 at 09:36

Investments made under Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana Scheme are eligible for deduction under Section 80C. The interest accrued on the investment is also eligible for tax exemption.

Side Effects of poor functioning of New Income Tax Portal

CA Umesh Sharma 29 September 2021 at 09:36

Due to technical glitches on the new Income Tax portal, taxpayers have failed to file Income Tax Return, Audit Report and there is a delay in submission of Financials in the bank for loan purposes.