Distinction between shares held as stock-in-trade and shares held as investment - tests for such a distinction

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This document from the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) provides crucial guidance on differentiating between shares held as stock-in-trade (business asset) and shares held as investment (capital asset). It outlines numerous tests and principles, referencing Supreme Court and High Court decisions, to help determine the nature of share transactions. This information is vital for taxpayers and assessing officers to correctly classify shareholdings and calculate tax liabilities, whether as business income or capital gains.

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