The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has officially granted the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) an income tax exemption. This exemption, notified on March 1, 2023, applies to specific income streams including grants-in-aid, fees, fines collected under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, and any interest earned on these. The exemption is valid for the financial years 2022-2023 through 2026-2027, provided the IBBI adheres to certain conditions.
CBDTvideNotification No. 09/2023 dated March 01, 2023has notified Income Tax exemption to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (the IBB) under section 10(46) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (the IT Act). The exemption shall be available in respect of Grants-in-aid, fees fines collected under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (the IBC) and interest income accrues on them.
Official copy of the notification has been mentioned below -
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FAQ :
The CBDT has notified an income tax exemption for the IBBI under Section 10(46) of the Income-tax Act, 1961.
The exemption covers grants-in-aid, fees and fines collected under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, and interest income accrued on these.
The notification is applicable for the financial years 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025, 2025-2026, and 2026-2027.
Yes, the IBBI must not engage in commercial activity, its activities and income nature must remain unchanged, and it must file its income tax return as per Section 139(4C)(g).
The exemption is granted under clause (46) of Section 10 of the Income-tax Act, 1961.