TDS & TCS AMENDMENTS (NINE) SHALL BE EFFECTIVE FROM 1 JUNE 2015:- Requirement for obtaining evidence/ particulars by employer for TDS–Section 192-Prescribed form from employee to be obtained for his claims. TDS from premature withdrawal from Employees’ Provident Fund Scheme (EPFS)–Sections 192A and 197A – Trustees of RPFs shall, at the time of payment of the …
Statutory Dates for the Month of June’ 2015:- 05-06-2015 Service Tax – Service Tax Payment by Companies for May Central Excise – Payment of Excise Duty for all Assesses (other than SSI Units) for May.( if Excise Duty / Service Tax paid electronically through internet banking, the date is to be reckoned as 6th instead …
SHARES HELD BY RELATIVES CAN’T BE CONSIDERED TO DETERMINE SUBSTANTIAL INTEREST OF SHAREHOLDER UNDER SEC. 2(22)(E) Section 2(22), read with section 2(32), of the Income-tax Act, 1961 – Deemed dividend -Loans or advances to shareholder/substantial interest In order to determine substantial interest of a shareholder for invoking provisions of section 2(22)(e), it is ownership of …
SERVICE TAX RATE CHANGES WITH EFFECT FROM 1st JUNE, 2015 The most awaited advancement in the Service Tax regime viz, change in rate of Service Tax is being brought to effect from today i.e. 1stJune, 2015. The change was initiated by the Central Government vide Notification No. 14/2015-ST dated 19th May, 2015. Following shall be the …
INSTRUCTIONS TO SUBORDINATE AUTHORITIES – CONDO NATION OF DELAY IN FILING REFUND CLAIM AND CLAIM OF CARRY FORWARD LOSSES UNDER SECTION 119(2)(B) In supersession of all earlier Instructions/Circulars/Guidelines issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (the Board) from time to time to deal with the applications for condonation of delay in filing returns claiming …
PURCHASE OF TENANCY RIGHTS GIVING POSSESSION, CONTROL AND TRANSFERABLE RIGHT IN FLAT WOULD PROVIDE SEC. 54F RELIEF:- Section 54F, of the Income-tax Act, 1961 – Capital gains – Exemption in case of investment in residential house:- Where assessee had substantial rights over property which were almost identical to ownership of property, exemption under section 54F was …
MAURITIUS VS INDIA TRADE ROUTE MARRED? Introduction In a complete disregard to the decision of the Supreme Court of India (“SC”) in Union of India vs. azadi Bachao Andolan, (2003) 263 ITR 706, 263 ITR 706 (SC), which had permitted the Mauritian companies having tax residency certificates to benefit from the India-Mauritius tax treaty, Circular No. 789, …
IMPLICATIONS – M&A MORE “SECURE” ON MAKING FDI IN INDIA INFLOWS According to a press report, joining a gamut of nations, the Indian government is considering a sweeping review of its FDI guidelines “following increasing risk of terror funds being parked in the country and other investments being fraught with security implications.” Justifying its stance …
INDIA OPENED ECONOMY THROUGH FDI IN MULTI-BRAND RETAIL The much awaited news arrived on a Friday, hopefully, ending a protracted controversy. The Indian Government opened its economy to FDI in multi-brand retail on September 14, 2012, subject to specific conditions. At the end of 2011, the Cabinet had approved a proposal to introduce FDI in …
THE SCOPE OF FDI IN AVIATION SECTOR The Cabinet Committee of Economic Affairs (“Committee”) on September 14, 2012 approved the proposal of Department of Policy and Promotion (“DIPP”) for permitting foreign airlines to make Foreign Direct Investment (“FDI”) in the aviation sector. Once the proposal is implemented, the prevailing restriction on foreign airlines from …