UPDATES FROM TAX GURU 06.11.2009

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MAT applicable on capital gains included in book even if same is not liable to be taxed

Posted: 05 Nov 2009 07:38 PM PST

The long term capital gain included in the net profit prepared under the Companies Act is not deductible from the net profit for the purpose of computing book profit u/s115JB; merely because the long term capital gain is not liable to be taxed under...

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If assessee deposited advance received as per agreement as required us 54EC, he cannot be treated as a defaulter for the same

Posted: 05 Nov 2009 07:33 PM PST

Allowability of exemption under section 54EC of IT Act, 1961 When there is no bar to take possession by an agreement and transfer can be treated to have taken place on the basis of an agreement and advance payments deposited in specified bonds as...

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Allowability of exemption to partly charitable and partly religious trust

Posted: 05 Nov 2009 07:26 PM PST

A religious purpose can be a charitable purpose and vice versa in India; therefore, exemption cannot be denied to a trust which is partly charitable and partly religious. Related posts:Allowability of exemption under section 11(1)(a) of IT Act...

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When a part of the surrender can be accepted on proper explanation the rest can also be allowed to be explained

Posted: 05 Nov 2009 07:20 PM PST

When a part of the surrender can be accepted on proper explanation the rest can also be allowed to be explained. The assessee's claim that balance was from cash withdrawals from cash book has to be tested on the facts appearing in the case. For that...

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Two Income tax officer caught red handed on CCTV trying to break fellow officer's safe to steal files

Posted: 05 Nov 2009 07:06 PM PST

Mumbai: A late-night adventure by two senior income-tax (IT) officers, who sneaked into the room of one of their colleagues and broke open a cupboard to gather information on a leading city builder, went awry recently, leaving the investigation wing...

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ICAI to issue fresh notice to PriceWaterhouse, Delhi after Delhi High Court objection

Posted: 05 Nov 2009 06:53 PM PST

Accounting regulator ICAI on Wednesday said it will issue fresh notices to PriceWaterhouse, Delhi, in relation to the Satyam scam after the Delhi High Court objected to its action against the firm without any evidence that it was related to PW,...

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Government discussing suggestions of stakeholders to modify direct tax code: FM

Posted: 05 Nov 2009 06:33 PM PST

Government would make all efforts to meet the aspirations and expectations of the taxpayers and the corporate sector before finalisation of the Direct Tax Code. The next steps in this direction would be taken only after a comprehensive review...

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FAQs for ICAI Members to become Members of ICAEW

Posted: 05 Nov 2009 05:46 PM PST

The MoU provides for Recognition and Examination arrangements for the members of the two largest Institutes. This agreement would facilitate mobility of members across the borders and further strengthen the ties between India and Great Britain. The...

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S. 80-IA (4) deduction is not available to contractors: ITAT Mumbai Larger Bench

Posted: 05 Nov 2009 04:52 PM PST

he assessee, a civil contractor, claimed deduction u/s 80-IA (4) in respect of the profits from infrastructure projects executed by it. The lower authorities rejected the claim on the ground that the assessee was a mere contractor and not a...

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Indexed cost of gifted assets has to be determined with reference to previous owner

Posted: 05 Nov 2009 04:40 PM PST

The assessee transferred a capital asset which was received by her by way of gift on 1.2.2003. The previous owner had acquired the capital asset on 29.1.1993. In computing capital gains, the assessee claimed that the indexed cost of acquisition had...

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With Regards, 
CA Sandeep Kanoi 
Website: http://www.taxguru.in/ 
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