What is Better for Startup: Startup Organizational Structure

India is a hub for startups, with a growing number of entrepreneurs starting their own businesses in various industries. When starting a business in India, it is important to consider the right business structure to adopt. The right business structure will help you to achieve your goals, protect your interests, and comply with legal requirements. …

Capital or Revenue Receipt: Interest on Fixed Deposits to be Adjusted from Interest Paid on Borrowing During Period of Construction

A filed appeal challenges the order passed by the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal on November 29, 2019, for the Assessment Year 2012-13. The appellant’s counsel argues that the ITAT made an error by allowing the capitalisation of interest on fixed deposit receipts (FDRs) earned during the construction period without appreciating that the assessee did not …

Buyer is Liable to Deduct TDS of Non-Resident Indian (NRI) on Sale of Immovable Property: Ignorance of Law is No Excuse

The Bangalore ITAT recently dismissed an appeal by Nitesh Estates Ltd., a real estate company, that was subject to Section 201 proceedings for non-deduction of tax at source under Section 195 on the sale of an apartment to non-resident (NRI) Mr. Mahesh Bhupathi. The ITAT found that once the conditions laid down in Section 195 …

This Ruling Will Help NRI Selling Immovable Property and Receiving Sale Consideration in Cash

The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) in Bangalore has allowed an appeal filed by an NRI-assessee and deleted the penalty imposed under Section 271D of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The ITAT held that the NRI-assessee had a reasonable cause for accepting part of the sale consideration in cash, despite the violation of Section 269SS. …

No TDS on Payment to Irish Company Facebook not Having Permanent Establishment for Advertisement Services

During the year, an assessee paid Rs. 67,68,768/- to an Irish company for advertisement services without deducting tax at source. The Assessing Officer disallowed the payment under section 40(a)(i) for non-deduction of tax at source. However, the Commissioner (Appeals) observed that the Irish company had certified that it did not have a Permanent Establishment (PE) …

Top Mistakes to Avoid as a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) During Tax Return Filing

As a Non-Resident Indian (NRI), filing income tax returns in India can be a complex and daunting task. It is important to avoid common mistakes that can lead to unnecessary penalties and legal issues. Here are some of the top mistakes that Non-Resident Indian (NRI) should avoid while filing their income tax returns. We welcome …

Non-Resident Indians (NRI) Buying Immovable Property in India: Important Reading for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs)

Acquiring property in India can be a complex process, particularly for those who reside outside the country. Indian citizens living abroad, known as Non-Resident Indians (NRI), are subject to specific regulations when it comes to purchasing or investing in Indian properties. The Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) of 1999 and the notifications issued under it …

Relief to Senior Citizen on Cash Deposit: Assessing Officer to Look into the Practical Situations

The case involves an assessee engaged in the business of readymade garments who declared business income of Rs. 3,05,400 and interest income of Rs. 1,57,086. The assessee also deposited cash Rs. 15,68,000 in the bank, which was not fully explained during the assessment proceedings. The Assessing Officer made an addition of Rs. 3,00,000 to the …

Gift From Non-Resident Indians (NRI): A Important Ruling Under the Income Tax Act

The Assessee claimed that the gifts considered for tax purposes were exempted as they were received from Non-Resident Indians (NRI), and the addition of Rs. 46,44,150/- by the respondent was illegal and unjustifiable. The Assessment Officer held that the NRI gifts were not genuine, and the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal upheld the assessment, confirming the …

Show Cause Notice Under Section 148A(b), Duplicate PAN Card

The case revolves around the issuance of a new permanent account number (PAN) card to an assessee by mistake, and the subsequent cancellation of the new card upon the assessee’s request. The issue arises when the assessee is served with a show-cause notice alleging that he made transactions using the cancelled PAN without disclosing them …

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