Section 54 exemption was allowed even with ₹0 invested in Capital Gain Account Scheme.

Section 54 is a beneficial provision intended to encourage investment in residential housing by granting exemption from LTCG tax. However, taxpayers often face disallowance...

How Binny Bansal lost DTAA protection despite moving abroad ?

The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (Bengaluru Bench) rejected Binny Bansal’s claim of non-resident status for AY 2020–21, denying him benefits under the India–Singapore DTAA. Despite...

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Expat Secondment Not Taxable Under GST

Facts of the case:  The petitioner, Alstom Transport India Limited (“Alstom India”), operates in infrastructure projects (railways/metro), including design, manufacturing, installation and services.  Between July 2017 and March 2023, employees...

Can a Rs. 6.75 lakh jump in share price lead to a Rs. 52 crore tax addition ?

A real case from the ITAT Delhi shows that it absolutely can. Here is the complete breakdown of this landmark ruling and why it matters...

The GSTAT Rollout Delay: A Wake-Up Call for India’s Tax Ecosystem

Every taxpayer, practitioner, and business owner in India today is facing the same silent frustration: the long wait for a functional GST Appellate Tribunal...

Do the New Income Tax Rules Really Impose an 84% Penalty on Cash Kept at Home?

Over the past few days, social media has been flooded with one headline: “Income Tax will take away 84% of your cash lying at...

Why Indian Businesses Are Urging Tax-Neutral Demergers Ahead of Budget 2026–27 ?

As the Union Budget 2026–27 draws closer, one issue has quietly gained significant traction among India’s largest business houses, tax professionals, and corporate advisors:the...

Can Agricultural Income of ₹1.44 Crore Be Rejected Based Solely on Online Yield and Price Estimates?

High agricultural income cases often attract scrutiny, especially when the declared figures appear significantly higher than broad market estimates. But can the Revenue discard...

How HUF Gift to Member is Exempt Under Section 10(2) of the Income-tax Act

Gifts from a Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) to its members often trigger confusion, especially when Assessing Officers try to apply section 56(2)(vii) to tax...

Can a manufacturer claim Input Tax Credit (ITC) on transmission-line assets installed outside the factory premises

Facts of the case:  The applicant, Alleima India Pvt. Ltd., operating a manufacturing plant in Gujarat, expanded production capacity and required enhanced power supply.  To meet the requirement, the company laid an...

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