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The Supreme Court, in a significant ruling on the scope of tax deductions available to statutory corporations, has held that the 40% deduction under Section 36(1)(viii) of the Income Tax Act can be claimed only on profits directly earned from providing long-term finance. Income generated from activities such as dividends, short-term deposits, or service charges does not qualify for the benefit, the Court clarified. A Bench comprising Justice P.S. Narasimha and Justice Atul S. Chandurkar dismiss
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FAQ :
The Supreme Court ruled that the 40% tax deduction is only applicable to profits directly earned from providing long-term finance, not from other income sources.
The ruling pertains to Section 36(1)(viii) of the Income Tax Act.
Income from dividends, short-term deposits, and service charges are not eligible for the 40% tax deduction.
The ruling aims to ensure the deduction incentivises the specific activity of providing long-term credit for development and prevents corporations from claiming benefits on low-risk, short-term investments.
The income must be derived from long-term financing in a narrow sense, have a direct nexus with that activity, and be from first-degree sources, excluding ancillary profits.
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