In a recent judgment that could set an interesting tone for similar cases, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi Bench “SMC”, provided partial relief to an assessee in a matter involving cash deposits made during the demonetization period. Background of the Case The appeal was filed by Shri Abhishek, a resident of Rohtak, against …
Introduction The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Delhi Bench delivered a landmark ruling in Sunil Kumar Jain vs. ITO (ITA No. 2429/Del/2023) on April 15, 2025, quashing reassessment proceedings for the Assessment Year (AY) 2012-13 due to procedural irregularities. This case highlights the critical importance of adhering to statutory requirements under the Income-tax Act, 1961, …
Background of the Case Smt. Yamini Kapoor, a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) residing at C-4, 6 Aurangzeb Road, Central Delhi-110001, with PAN CPDPK7608J, contested the CIT(A)’s decision affirming an addition of Rs. 8,51,000 as unexplained cash deposits under Section 69A read with Section 115BBE of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (the Act). The respondent was the …
Background of the Case Sanjeeta Chatterjee, a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) residing in Dubai since December 1997, challenged the orders of the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) [CIT(A)], which upheld additions made by the Assessing Officer (AO) under Section 69A of the Income Tax Act, 1961. These additions stemmed from amounts credited to her Non-Resident External …
Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) have become a popular business structure in India due to their flexibility and limited liability benefits. However, to maintain their legal standing, LLPs must adhere to specific regulatory requirements, commonly referred to as LLP annual compliance. For Indian entrepreneurs and business owners, understanding and fulfilling these obligations is crucial to avoid …
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House Rent Allowance (HRA) is a vital component of salary packages for many employees in India, designed to help cover the cost of renting a home. Beyond its financial utility, HRA offers significant tax benefits under the Income Tax Act, 1961. However, recent notices issued by the Income Tax Department to taxpayers claiming HRA exemptions …
For Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), managing financial assets in India is a balancing act that often involves leveraging fixed deposits (FDs) as a secure and lucrative investment option, thanks to their competitive interest rates. However, when these fixed deposits reach maturity, many NRIs seek to transfer the proceedscomprising both the principal and accrued interestto their country …
The Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a critical financial identifier for individuals and entities in India, facilitating tax compliance, banking transactions, and investments. However, the Indian government’s mandate to link PAN with Aadhaar—a 12-digit unique identification number issued to Indian residents—has created significant hurdles for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). While NRIs are technically exempt from this …
Introduction In a crucial judgment, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Ahmedabad has ruled in favor of the assessee, Mr. Sudhakar Ratan Shanker Gautam, by holding that severance compensation received due to employment termination is a capital receipt and not taxable under Section 17(3) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. This decision provides clarity on …
The Income Tax Department has recently uncovered significant foreign assets owned by Indian taxpayers. As taxpayers, we all aim to save on income tax through legitimate means, and the funds we pay as tax are used for the creation of assets, both domestic and foreign. When assets are located in India, the rules are more …
