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Bombay HC Allows Taxpayer to Claim Benefit of DTVVA, 2020
In a recent judgment[1], the Bombay High Court allowed the taxpayer to claim benefit of Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Act, 2020 (‘DTVVA, 2020’) and held that the interpretation adopted by the Revenue in deciding… Read More »Bombay HC Allows Taxpayer to Claim Benefit of DTVVA, 2020
Bombay HC Allows Petitioner to Claim Benefit of Section 54(F), IT Act, 1961
In a lucid judgment[1], the Bombay High Court allowed petitioner to claim benefit of Section 54(F), IT Act, 1961 and held that the amendment made to the impugned provision by virtue of Finance Act, 2014… Read More »Bombay HC Allows Petitioner to Claim Benefit of Section 54(F), IT Act, 1961
CA Firm Cannot Invoke MSME Act Against the Income Tax Department
In a unique case[1], the Delhi High Court adjudicated that a Chartered Accountancy firm (‘CA firm’) cannot invoke the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (‘MSME Act’) for fees payable to it for… Read More »CA Firm Cannot Invoke MSME Act Against the Income Tax Department
Tax Residency Certificates Cannot be Questioned: ITAT Delhi Pronounces Two Similar Decisions
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (‘ITAT’), New Delhi pronounced two decisions on 10 and 11 August 2023 and in both of them it reiterated one of the core observations of Supreme Court in the Azadi Bachao… Read More »Tax Residency Certificates Cannot be Questioned: ITAT Delhi Pronounces Two Similar Decisions
Bombay High Court Strikes Down FAQ under Vivad se Vishwas Act, 2020
In a recent judgment[1], the Bombay High Court rejected an interpretation adopted by the Revenue Department which was prejudicial to the assessee. The case concerned answer to a Frequently Asked Question (‘FAQ’) which the High… Read More »Bombay High Court Strikes Down FAQ under Vivad se Vishwas Act, 2020
Interplay of Section 153 and Section 144C: Bombay High Court Provides Clarity
In a recent judgment[1], the Bombay High Court clarified that the period of limitation for passing an assessment order will be governed by Section 153, IT Act, 1961 and not by the time period envisaged… Read More »Interplay of Section 153 and Section 144C: Bombay High Court Provides Clarity
DTAAs are Relevant for TDS Provisions under IT Act, 1961
In a recent judgment[1], the Karnataka High Court reiterated the ratio of Engineering Analysis case, more specifically the applicability of Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (‘DTAA’) vis-à-vis withholding tax obligations under the IT Act, 1961. Introduction The assessee… Read More »DTAAs are Relevant for TDS Provisions under IT Act, 1961
Interface of IBC and Tax: Supreme Court Clarifies
In a notable judgment[1], the Supreme Court has clarified the waterfall mechanism under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (‘IBC’) vis-à-vis the claims of secured interests and the place of the Revenue Department in the pecking… Read More »Interface of IBC and Tax: Supreme Court Clarifies
Revenue Mistakes Buying for Selling: Bombay High Court Quashes Order
Short Note In a recent judgment[1], the Delhi High Court provided a remedy to the assessee that should have ordinarily not required judicial intervention. The High Court reminded the Revenue that the assessee had purchased… Read More »Revenue Mistakes Buying for Selling: Bombay High Court Quashes Order- « Previous
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