HDFC Life Insurance has announced it has received a tax demand of Rs 1,495.17 crore from the Income Tax department for the 2021-22 assessment year. The demand includes Rs 592.41 crore in interest. The tax authorities cited several issues, including the exclusion of 'Negative Reserves' from taxable surplus and incorrect classification of investment income. HDFC Life Insurance plans to file a rectification application, expecting the demand to reduce to approximately Rs 1,141.09 crore after adjustments.
In a recent development, HDFC Life Insurance announced on Friday that it has received a tax demand of Rs 1,495.17 crore from the Income Tax department for the assessment year 2021-22. This figure includes a demand of Rs 592.41 crore as interest, according to the companys exchange filing.
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FAQ :
HDFC Life Insurance has received a tax demand of Rs 1,495.17 crore from the Income Tax department.
The tax demand includes Rs 592.41 crore as interest.
Key issues included not including 'Negative Reserves' in taxable surplus, classifying shareholders' net investment income incorrectly, claiming shareholder contributions as deductions, and considering marketing expenses as admissible for policyholders.
HDFC Life Insurance believes there are arithmetical inaccuracies in the demand and plans to file a rectification application.
After rectification, the tax demand is expected to be approximately Rs 1,141.09 crore, with interest to be recomputed.
Yes, major issues raised in the current assessment order have been covered by previous orders from the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal and the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals).