The Finance Bill, 2016 received the presidential assent on May 14, 2016. Thus, it has become the Finance Act, 2016 now.
However, the Bill which was presented originally in the Lok Sabha on February 29, 2016 has not been passed in its original shape. Various changes have been made in the Bill and new amendments have been brought in.
Budget 2017 - Clause by clause analysis of amendments to direct tax laws (Par...D Murali ☆
Budget 2017 - Clause by clause analysis of amendments to direct tax laws (Part 4) - V. K. Subramani - Article published in Business Advisor, dated March 25, 2017 - http://www.magzter.com/IN/Shrinikethan/Business-Advisor/Business/
Dear Friends,
We enclose herewith our analysis of the Income Tax & Service Tax proposals in the Finance Bill, 2016, which was presented to the Parliament by the Finance Minister. We hope you will find this to be informative and useful.
Warm Regards,
Ajit Shah
Direct Tax Amendments Applicable From 1st April 2017Amarpal Jakhar
As Financial Year is ending, tax proposals in the Budget 2017 have now become law. This Budget focused on rewarding honest taxpayers, taxing the rich and bringing to task economic offenders. Here we are listing some of the major changes in direct taxation that would apply from April 2017.
The document analyzes changes to India's service tax relating to the 2015 Union Budget. Key changes include:
- The service tax rate is increased from 12% to 14%.
- Education and SHE cess are subsumed into the 14% tax rate.
- A new 2% Swachh Bharat cess will be imposed on taxable services, resulting in a total service tax rate of 16%.
- Various penalty provisions and rates are amended.
The document summarizes important amendments made to Pakistan's Income Tax Ordinance through the Finance Act of 2012. Key points include:
1) Increasing the basic tax threshold and revising tax slabs for salaried individuals.
2) Withdrawing tax exemption on capital gains from property held less than two years and introducing a 0.5% advance tax on property sales.
3) Providing commercial importers, traders, and exporters the option to be taxed on net income under normal law instead of presumptive tax, subject to minimum tax liabilities.
4) Introducing various tax credits to encourage investment in shares, insurance, industry, and corporate agriculture.
Introduction:
Section 11 deals with Income from property held for “Charitable or Religious purposes.”
The income shall be subjected to the provisions of
Section 60 - Transfer of Income where there is no transfer of assets
Section 61 - Revocable Transfer of Assets
Section 62 - Transfer irrevocable for a specified period
This document is a report from the Auditor-General of Ekiti State, Nigeria summarizing the audit of the government's accounts for the year ending December 31, 2016. It finds that actual revenue was 99.1% of budget at 70.6 billion naira, while actual expenditure was 89.8% of budget at 64 billion naira, resulting in a surplus of 6.7 billion naira. Internally generated revenue exceeded budget by 8.3%. However, some capital receipts and loans were not properly reflected in supplementary budgets as required.
Changes proposed in service tax by union budget 2016 17CA Jitendra Panwar
The document discusses changes made to India's service tax law through the Union Budget of 2016-2017. Key changes include:
1) Introduction of a new 0.5% Krishi Kalyan Cess on all taxable services to finance agriculture initiatives.
2) The effective service tax rate is now 15% with the addition of the 0.5% Krishi Kalyan Cess and 0.5% Swachh Bharat Cess.
3) Lottery services provided in accordance with the Lotteries (Regulation) Act are now taxable. Air-conditioned stage carriage transport services are also taxable.
Budget 2017 - Clause by clause analysis of amendments to direct tax laws (Par...D Murali ☆
Budget 2017 - Clause by clause analysis of amendments to direct tax laws (Part 4) - V. K. Subramani - Article published in Business Advisor, dated March 25, 2017 - http://www.magzter.com/IN/Shrinikethan/Business-Advisor/Business/
Dear Friends,
We enclose herewith our analysis of the Income Tax & Service Tax proposals in the Finance Bill, 2016, which was presented to the Parliament by the Finance Minister. We hope you will find this to be informative and useful.
Warm Regards,
Ajit Shah
Direct Tax Amendments Applicable From 1st April 2017Amarpal Jakhar
As Financial Year is ending, tax proposals in the Budget 2017 have now become law. This Budget focused on rewarding honest taxpayers, taxing the rich and bringing to task economic offenders. Here we are listing some of the major changes in direct taxation that would apply from April 2017.
The document analyzes changes to India's service tax relating to the 2015 Union Budget. Key changes include:
- The service tax rate is increased from 12% to 14%.
- Education and SHE cess are subsumed into the 14% tax rate.
- A new 2% Swachh Bharat cess will be imposed on taxable services, resulting in a total service tax rate of 16%.
- Various penalty provisions and rates are amended.
The document summarizes important amendments made to Pakistan's Income Tax Ordinance through the Finance Act of 2012. Key points include:
1) Increasing the basic tax threshold and revising tax slabs for salaried individuals.
2) Withdrawing tax exemption on capital gains from property held less than two years and introducing a 0.5% advance tax on property sales.
3) Providing commercial importers, traders, and exporters the option to be taxed on net income under normal law instead of presumptive tax, subject to minimum tax liabilities.
4) Introducing various tax credits to encourage investment in shares, insurance, industry, and corporate agriculture.
Introduction:
Section 11 deals with Income from property held for “Charitable or Religious purposes.”
The income shall be subjected to the provisions of
Section 60 - Transfer of Income where there is no transfer of assets
Section 61 - Revocable Transfer of Assets
Section 62 - Transfer irrevocable for a specified period
This document is a report from the Auditor-General of Ekiti State, Nigeria summarizing the audit of the government's accounts for the year ending December 31, 2016. It finds that actual revenue was 99.1% of budget at 70.6 billion naira, while actual expenditure was 89.8% of budget at 64 billion naira, resulting in a surplus of 6.7 billion naira. Internally generated revenue exceeded budget by 8.3%. However, some capital receipts and loans were not properly reflected in supplementary budgets as required.
Changes proposed in service tax by union budget 2016 17CA Jitendra Panwar
The document discusses changes made to India's service tax law through the Union Budget of 2016-2017. Key changes include:
1) Introduction of a new 0.5% Krishi Kalyan Cess on all taxable services to finance agriculture initiatives.
2) The effective service tax rate is now 15% with the addition of the 0.5% Krishi Kalyan Cess and 0.5% Swachh Bharat Cess.
3) Lottery services provided in accordance with the Lotteries (Regulation) Act are now taxable. Air-conditioned stage carriage transport services are also taxable.
Key Takeaways:
- Facts of the case
- Issues and Orders of the case
- Contention of the parties
- Observations by Honourable Supreme Court
- Conclusions
CBDT Representation - Comments on Draft Rules for Grant of FTC - PRB CAsHarshal Bhuta
The document is a letter from an accounting firm providing comments on India's draft rules for granting foreign tax credit. It summarizes key issues with the draft rules and provides suggestions. Specifically, it notes that Rule 1 could deny credit due to timing mismatches between countries. It suggests allowing credit on an accrual basis subject to redetermination. For Rule 4, it suggests allowing disputed foreign tax credits accrued. For Rule 5, it notes credit limits should consider India's deductions and rates. Rule 8 requirements are also suggested to be reasonably relaxed to avoid hardship.
The document provides an audit report of the accounts of the Government of Ekiti State, Nigeria for the year ended December 31, 2017. It summarizes that actual revenue was N69.3 billion against a budgeted revenue of N101 billion, resulting in a deficit of N5.1 billion. Recurrent revenue was N56.8 billion, achieving 69% of budget. Capital receipts were N12.5 billion, achieving 65% of budget. The report makes recommendations to improve budgeting accuracy and boost capital receipts.
The document is a report from the Auditor-General of Ekiti State, Nigeria summarizing the audit of the state government's accounts for the year ending December 31, 2016. It outlines the responsibilities of the Accountant-General to maintain financial controls and prepare accurate financial statements, and the Auditor-General's responsibility to independently audit the statements. The summary includes that actual revenue was 99.1% of budget while expenditures were 89.8% of budget, resulting in a surplus of over 6 billion naira. Key revenue sources like statutory allocations underperformed while capital receipts and internally generated revenue exceeded targets.
Taxation of pm garib kalyan yojana 2016 Team Asija
The document provides an overview of the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana 2016 scheme, which allows holders of black money to declare undisclosed income and pay taxes. Key points include:
1) Declarants must pay a total of 49.9% of the undisclosed income as tax, surcharge, and penalty.
2) They must also deposit 25% of the undisclosed income in a 4-year, interest-free government scheme.
3) This provides an opportunity for black money holders to avoid higher penalties by coming clean, but the effective tax rate after considering inflation is estimated at 57%.
This document provides highlights of the Union Budget 2014-2015 for India. Some key points include:
- The basic income tax exemption limit has been increased by Rs. 50,000. Tax rates remain unchanged.
- Deduction limits under Section 80C have been increased from Rs. 100,000 to Rs. 150,000.
- Service tax rate remains at 12% and is extended to new services like radio taxis.
- Exemptions under the mega exemption notification have been extended to some services and withdrawn from others.
- Changes have been made to provisions around interest on late payment of taxes, e-payment of service tax, and the reverse charge mechanism.
Key Takeaways:
- Rationale for Introducing Penalty Provisions
- Consequences of Fake Invoicing under Income Tax Act and GST
- Legal Proceedings and Compounding of Offences
- Judicial Precedents
Case laws update - V. K. Subramani - Article published in Business Advisor, dated September 25, 2016 - http://www.magzter.com/IN/Shrinikethan/Business-Advisor/Business/
Tax Bulletin Draft Notification on POEM - Section 115JH of the ActVispi T. Patel
The CBDT has issued a Draft Notification issued on June 15, 2017 for exception, modification and adaptation in respect of a foreign company said to be resident in India due to its place of effective management (POEM) being in India, under Section 115JH of the Income-tax Act, 1961.
The document outlines key points for a special audit of a company under section 142(2A) of the Indian Income Tax Act of 1961. It lists several areas the audit should review, including proper maintenance of books of accounts, accounting for all income accruals, compliance with tax deduction and deposit provisions, expenses and deductions claimed, and checks for embezzlement. The special audit aims to inspect the company's financial records and transactions in depth to ensure compliance with relevant taxation laws and accounting standards.
This document is the Auditor-General's report on the accounts of the Government of Ekiti State of Nigeria for the year ended December 31, 2015. It summarizes the budget performance for the year, analyzing revenues and expenditures. Actual revenues were N76.2 billion compared to a budgeted N80.8 billion, a performance of 94.27%. Recurrent revenues underperformed at 78.4% while capital receipts overperformed at 184.02% due to unbudgeted loans. The report recommends improving budget realism and developing strategies to boost internally generated and capital receipts.
Analysis of audit provision under income tax & companies actAmit Mahipal
The document analyzes provisions of the Companies Act 1956 and Income Tax Act 1956 relating to audit of accounts. Section 44AB of the Income Tax Act requires audit of accounts if total sales exceed Rs. 60 lakhs or gross receipts exceed Rs. 15 lakhs. It must be conducted before September 30th. Failure to do so can result in a penalty of Rs. 150,000 under Section 271B. Section 210 of the Companies Act requires companies to present audited financial statements at the AGM. The penalty for non-compliance is a fine up to Rs. 10,000 and possible imprisonment of up to 6 months.
RBI
Prudential Guidelines – Banks’ investment in units of REITs and InvITs
Guidelines on compliance with Accounting Standard (AS) 11 [The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates] by banks
Additional Provisions For Standard Advances At Higher Than The Prescribed Rates
MCA
Revision of E-forms
SEBI
Review of the framework of position limits for Interest Rate Futures contracts
TAXATION
GST Bill gets President Assent now becomes The Central Goods and Service Tax Act, 2017
Central Government amends Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Deposit Scheme through a Notification.
Cabinet approves signing of the Protocol amending the Convention between India and Portugal for avoidance of Double Taxation
OTHERS
The Employee's Compensation Act, 1923
Company website-
www.acquisory.com
The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY) is a tax compliance window that allows declarants to declare undisclosed income by paying tax at 30%, surcharge of 10% of tax, and penalty of 10% of income. A minimum of 25% of undisclosed income must be deposited into a 4-year interest-free bond. Declarants must file Form 1 along with proof of tax/deposit payments. If validly declared, the income is not assessable and the declarant cannot reopen past assessments, but contents cannot be used against them otherwise. The scheme aims to bring undisclosed income into the tax net.
Discussion regarding the applicability of Krishi Kalyan Cess and various pertinent issues regarding Krishi Kalyan Cess is discussed in the presentation.
This document is a newsletter from Utsav Shah & Associates that provides summaries of recent tax law developments in India. It discusses several Circulars and clarifications issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes regarding issues like indirect transfers, cash transaction reporting requirements, identification of potential non-filers, and the Direct Tax Dispute Resolution Scheme. It also summarizes several important court judgments dealing with issues such as depreciation of goodwill, attribution of profits to a permanent establishment, and the applicability of Section 14A disallowance.
MCA
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India notifies Fast Track Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons Regulations
MCA – Eforms - DIR-5 (Application for surrender of Director Identification Number) will be deployed as an e-form for filing purposes w.e.f 21st June 2017. Stakeholders who wish to surrender DINs shall be required to file this e-form instead of it being filed as an attachment to form RD-1.
TAXATION
Relaxation in return filing procedure for first two months of GST implementation
CBDT notifies rule for Computation of interest income pursuant to secondary adjustments
Company website:
www.acquisory.com
The document summarizes key amendments made by the Finance Bill 2016 related to income tax and equalization levy. Some of the major changes include:
1. Introduction of a 6% equalization levy on specified online advertisement services received by non-residents from Indian residents without a permanent establishment in India.
2. Allowing a deduction of up to 40% of the total amount received from National Pension System (NPS), moving from a fully taxable model to a partially taxable "EET" model.
3. Reducing the deduction limit for specified businesses under Section 10AA to assessments made up to April 1, 2020.
4. Allowing non-banking financial companies
Universal Legal's (http://www.universal-legal.com/) September, 2016 Edition of LEY BOLETIN contains Overview of the Amendments to the Share Capital and Debenture Rules, 2016; FEMA Regulations, 2016; SEBI Circular on CAS as well as snippets of other key legal updates, which you would not want to miss.
Key Takeaways:
- Facts of the case
- Issues and Orders of the case
- Contention of the parties
- Observations by Honourable Supreme Court
- Conclusions
CBDT Representation - Comments on Draft Rules for Grant of FTC - PRB CAsHarshal Bhuta
The document is a letter from an accounting firm providing comments on India's draft rules for granting foreign tax credit. It summarizes key issues with the draft rules and provides suggestions. Specifically, it notes that Rule 1 could deny credit due to timing mismatches between countries. It suggests allowing credit on an accrual basis subject to redetermination. For Rule 4, it suggests allowing disputed foreign tax credits accrued. For Rule 5, it notes credit limits should consider India's deductions and rates. Rule 8 requirements are also suggested to be reasonably relaxed to avoid hardship.
The document provides an audit report of the accounts of the Government of Ekiti State, Nigeria for the year ended December 31, 2017. It summarizes that actual revenue was N69.3 billion against a budgeted revenue of N101 billion, resulting in a deficit of N5.1 billion. Recurrent revenue was N56.8 billion, achieving 69% of budget. Capital receipts were N12.5 billion, achieving 65% of budget. The report makes recommendations to improve budgeting accuracy and boost capital receipts.
The document is a report from the Auditor-General of Ekiti State, Nigeria summarizing the audit of the state government's accounts for the year ending December 31, 2016. It outlines the responsibilities of the Accountant-General to maintain financial controls and prepare accurate financial statements, and the Auditor-General's responsibility to independently audit the statements. The summary includes that actual revenue was 99.1% of budget while expenditures were 89.8% of budget, resulting in a surplus of over 6 billion naira. Key revenue sources like statutory allocations underperformed while capital receipts and internally generated revenue exceeded targets.
Taxation of pm garib kalyan yojana 2016 Team Asija
The document provides an overview of the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana 2016 scheme, which allows holders of black money to declare undisclosed income and pay taxes. Key points include:
1) Declarants must pay a total of 49.9% of the undisclosed income as tax, surcharge, and penalty.
2) They must also deposit 25% of the undisclosed income in a 4-year, interest-free government scheme.
3) This provides an opportunity for black money holders to avoid higher penalties by coming clean, but the effective tax rate after considering inflation is estimated at 57%.
This document provides highlights of the Union Budget 2014-2015 for India. Some key points include:
- The basic income tax exemption limit has been increased by Rs. 50,000. Tax rates remain unchanged.
- Deduction limits under Section 80C have been increased from Rs. 100,000 to Rs. 150,000.
- Service tax rate remains at 12% and is extended to new services like radio taxis.
- Exemptions under the mega exemption notification have been extended to some services and withdrawn from others.
- Changes have been made to provisions around interest on late payment of taxes, e-payment of service tax, and the reverse charge mechanism.
Key Takeaways:
- Rationale for Introducing Penalty Provisions
- Consequences of Fake Invoicing under Income Tax Act and GST
- Legal Proceedings and Compounding of Offences
- Judicial Precedents
Case laws update - V. K. Subramani - Article published in Business Advisor, dated September 25, 2016 - http://www.magzter.com/IN/Shrinikethan/Business-Advisor/Business/
Tax Bulletin Draft Notification on POEM - Section 115JH of the ActVispi T. Patel
The CBDT has issued a Draft Notification issued on June 15, 2017 for exception, modification and adaptation in respect of a foreign company said to be resident in India due to its place of effective management (POEM) being in India, under Section 115JH of the Income-tax Act, 1961.
The document outlines key points for a special audit of a company under section 142(2A) of the Indian Income Tax Act of 1961. It lists several areas the audit should review, including proper maintenance of books of accounts, accounting for all income accruals, compliance with tax deduction and deposit provisions, expenses and deductions claimed, and checks for embezzlement. The special audit aims to inspect the company's financial records and transactions in depth to ensure compliance with relevant taxation laws and accounting standards.
This document is the Auditor-General's report on the accounts of the Government of Ekiti State of Nigeria for the year ended December 31, 2015. It summarizes the budget performance for the year, analyzing revenues and expenditures. Actual revenues were N76.2 billion compared to a budgeted N80.8 billion, a performance of 94.27%. Recurrent revenues underperformed at 78.4% while capital receipts overperformed at 184.02% due to unbudgeted loans. The report recommends improving budget realism and developing strategies to boost internally generated and capital receipts.
Analysis of audit provision under income tax & companies actAmit Mahipal
The document analyzes provisions of the Companies Act 1956 and Income Tax Act 1956 relating to audit of accounts. Section 44AB of the Income Tax Act requires audit of accounts if total sales exceed Rs. 60 lakhs or gross receipts exceed Rs. 15 lakhs. It must be conducted before September 30th. Failure to do so can result in a penalty of Rs. 150,000 under Section 271B. Section 210 of the Companies Act requires companies to present audited financial statements at the AGM. The penalty for non-compliance is a fine up to Rs. 10,000 and possible imprisonment of up to 6 months.
RBI
Prudential Guidelines – Banks’ investment in units of REITs and InvITs
Guidelines on compliance with Accounting Standard (AS) 11 [The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates] by banks
Additional Provisions For Standard Advances At Higher Than The Prescribed Rates
MCA
Revision of E-forms
SEBI
Review of the framework of position limits for Interest Rate Futures contracts
TAXATION
GST Bill gets President Assent now becomes The Central Goods and Service Tax Act, 2017
Central Government amends Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Deposit Scheme through a Notification.
Cabinet approves signing of the Protocol amending the Convention between India and Portugal for avoidance of Double Taxation
OTHERS
The Employee's Compensation Act, 1923
Company website-
www.acquisory.com
The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY) is a tax compliance window that allows declarants to declare undisclosed income by paying tax at 30%, surcharge of 10% of tax, and penalty of 10% of income. A minimum of 25% of undisclosed income must be deposited into a 4-year interest-free bond. Declarants must file Form 1 along with proof of tax/deposit payments. If validly declared, the income is not assessable and the declarant cannot reopen past assessments, but contents cannot be used against them otherwise. The scheme aims to bring undisclosed income into the tax net.
Discussion regarding the applicability of Krishi Kalyan Cess and various pertinent issues regarding Krishi Kalyan Cess is discussed in the presentation.
This document is a newsletter from Utsav Shah & Associates that provides summaries of recent tax law developments in India. It discusses several Circulars and clarifications issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes regarding issues like indirect transfers, cash transaction reporting requirements, identification of potential non-filers, and the Direct Tax Dispute Resolution Scheme. It also summarizes several important court judgments dealing with issues such as depreciation of goodwill, attribution of profits to a permanent establishment, and the applicability of Section 14A disallowance.
MCA
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India notifies Fast Track Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons Regulations
MCA – Eforms - DIR-5 (Application for surrender of Director Identification Number) will be deployed as an e-form for filing purposes w.e.f 21st June 2017. Stakeholders who wish to surrender DINs shall be required to file this e-form instead of it being filed as an attachment to form RD-1.
TAXATION
Relaxation in return filing procedure for first two months of GST implementation
CBDT notifies rule for Computation of interest income pursuant to secondary adjustments
Company website:
www.acquisory.com
The document summarizes key amendments made by the Finance Bill 2016 related to income tax and equalization levy. Some of the major changes include:
1. Introduction of a 6% equalization levy on specified online advertisement services received by non-residents from Indian residents without a permanent establishment in India.
2. Allowing a deduction of up to 40% of the total amount received from National Pension System (NPS), moving from a fully taxable model to a partially taxable "EET" model.
3. Reducing the deduction limit for specified businesses under Section 10AA to assessments made up to April 1, 2020.
4. Allowing non-banking financial companies
Universal Legal's (http://www.universal-legal.com/) September, 2016 Edition of LEY BOLETIN contains Overview of the Amendments to the Share Capital and Debenture Rules, 2016; FEMA Regulations, 2016; SEBI Circular on CAS as well as snippets of other key legal updates, which you would not want to miss.
Universal Legal's (http://www.universal-legal.com/) September, 2016 Edition of LEY BOLETIN contains Overview of the Amendments to the Share Capital and Debenture Rules, 2016; FEMA Regulations, 2016; SEBI Circular on CAS as well as snippets of other key legal updates.
In 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) released 20 accounting standards updates (ASUs). Among the more significant were changes to leasing, financial instruments and the not-for-profit reporting model.
Despite the completion of many significant projects, the FASB will likely remain active during 2017. Presently, it has 26 active projects, the most significant of which may be considered the proposed changes to hedge accounting originally issued in the third quarter of 2016. During the fourth quarter of 2016 and first couple weeks of 2017, the FASB issued seven accounting standards updates.
Highlights of Changes in Direct & Indirect Taxes in 2016-2017 budget
Direct Tax include Income tax,CHANGES IN INDIRECT TAXES - (CUSTOMS ACT, 1962 ,CENTRAL EXCISE ACT, 1944 ,AMENDMENTS IN SERVICE TAX )
This document provides a comprehensive analysis of important international tax proposals and foreign direct investment reforms introduced in the Indian Budget for 2016. It summarizes key changes such as the introduction of an equalization levy on digital advertising payments to foreign companies without a permanent establishment in India. It also discusses proposed reforms for sectors like insurance, asset reconstruction companies, and food product marketing that aim to liberalize foreign investment restrictions.
The document discusses the key provisions and recent changes made to the Income Tax audit process in India.
Some of the key points include:
- Tax audit is required if business turnover exceeds Rs. 1 crore or professional receipts exceed Rs. 50 lakhs
- Form 3CD must be submitted by the auditor by 30th September of the assessment year
- Recent changes to Form 3CD include additional reporting for GST, capital gains, gifts received, transfer pricing adjustments, and cash transactions over Rs. 2 lakhs
- New clauses have been added for secondary adjustments, interest deduction limitations, GAAR impacted transactions, and reporting of specified financial transactions
Section 206AA – Rule 37BC
Central Board of Direct Taxes vide Notification No. 53/2016 dated 24.06.2016 has amended the Income Tax Rules, 1962 by inserting a new Rule 37BC through the IT (17th Amendment) Rules, 2016.
This document is the July 2016 issue of Tax Quest, an e-newsletter from K. Vaitheeswaran & Co. advocating tax law. It summarizes recent changes to international taxation, income tax, service tax, central excise, VAT, and CENVAT. For international taxation, it discusses relaxations to TDS for non-residents without PAN, the precedence of DTAAs over section 206AA, and new rules for foreign tax credit. For income tax, it covers the Income Declaration Scheme and recent circulars, as well as expansions to the scope of tax collection at source.
The Central Government of India has amended the Employees' Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 to increase the wage ceiling for contributions from INR 6,500 to INR 15,000 per month effective September 1, 2014. This will impact employers in two ways: 1) More employees earning up to INR 15,000 will now have to be covered under the Act, expanding the workforce size. 2) Higher contributions for each employee will be required as the limit for monthly contributions has increased from INR 780 to INR 1,800. There is ambiguity around whether allowances beyond basic wages should be included in PF contribution calculations.
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) recently released Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-09, Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Accounting. The ASU, which is a result, in part, of the post-implementation review of FASB Statement No. 123(R) Share Based Payment, is also part of the FASB’s continuing simplification project. The amendments are intended to simplify certain aspects of the accounting for share-based payments, including:
Accounting for income taxes upon settlement of the award;
Presentation of excess tax benefits;
Accounting for forfeitures; and
Withholding requirements and presentation of income taxes.
Additionally, the amendments provide for certain practical expedients for non-public entities.
The document summarizes key proposed amendments to corporate taxation in the Union Budget 2017-18 in India. Some key points include:
1. The corporate tax rate has been reduced to 25% for domestic companies with turnover less than 50 crore rupees.
2. Conversion of preference shares to equity shares will now be tax neutral and the period of holding preference shares will count towards long term capital gains calculation for equity shares.
3. Secondary adjustments are proposed for transfer pricing to align profits in company books with actual profits determined during assessment.
The document summarizes key proposed amendments to corporate taxation in the Union Budget 2017-18 of India. Some key points include:
1) The corporate tax rate is reduced to 25% for domestic companies with turnover less than 50 crore rupees.
2) Conversion of preference shares to equity shares is proposed to be made tax neutral and the period of holding preference shares will count towards long term capital gains calculation for equity shares.
3) Capital gains arising from the transfer of rupee denominated bonds between non-residents is proposed to be exempt from taxation.
Budget 2015 : A crisp analysis of Income Tax provisions by Blue Consulting Pv...Chandan Goyal
This document provides an analysis of key changes proposed to India's income tax provisions. Some key points include:
- Corporate tax rates remain unchanged at 30% for domestic companies and 40% for foreign companies, but a phased reduction to 25% is proposed for domestic companies over next 4 years.
- Wealth tax has been proposed to be abolished to simplify tax administration.
- Tax incentives like additional depreciation and investment allowance have been introduced for manufacturing sectors in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
- Rates of TDS on royalty and FTS payments to non-residents have been reduced from 25% to 10%.
- Limits for deductions under section 80C, 80D for health insurance
The budget document summarizes key changes for salaried individuals, taxation of long term capital gains (LTCG), business income, international taxation, and miscellaneous items. For salaried taxpayers, deduction limits for medical expenses and interest income were increased. LTCG will now be taxed at 10% for gains over Rs. 1 lakh. Business income rules were expanded and tax rates increased for large companies. International tax provisions now include a broader definition of permanent establishment and taxing digital businesses based on economic presence in India. Various deductions and exemptions were also introduced or modified.
Publication - RSM India Budget 2016 Key AspectsRSM India
We are pleased to enclose herewith our publication viz. 'India Budget 2016 – Key Aspects'which provides a broad overview of the Union Budget 2016-17 presented on 29thFebruary 2016. While we have largely covered direct and indirect tax proposal of the Indian Government for the fiscal year 2016-17, other major policy initiatives having significant impact on the business in general, have been briefly dealt with.
In the midst of an uncertain global economic outlook, India is emerging as the new ‘global economic hotspot’. The Indian economy is estimated to grow at 7.6% in FY 2015-16 and is expected to grow at 7% to 7.75% in FY 2016-17, making it the fastest growing major economy in the world. The Union Budget 2016 is primarily driven with the objective of accelerating investment in infrastructural sector, fiscal consolidation and reducing litigation.
In our budget publication, we have analysed the significant budget proposals and have additionally included the following reference chapters:
• G20 Countries - Comparative Corporate and Personal Tax Rates
• DTAA Rates
• Tax Incentives for Businesses
• Direct Taxes and Service Tax Compliance Calendar
• TDS Chart
We trust you will find the same useful.
The document provides an analysis of key changes relating to service tax introduced in the 2016 Union Budget of India. Some of the key changes introduced include:
1) Introduction of a 0.5% Krishi Kalyan Cess on all taxable services to finance agriculture initiatives. The cess will be credited towards CENVAT and the same provisions around refunds and penalties will apply.
2) Rationalization of interest rates on delayed payment of service tax to a uniform 15% for non-collection of tax and 24% for collection but non-deposit.
3) Increase in the timeline for issuance of show cause notices for short/non-payment of service tax from 18 to 30 months.
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1. The document provides expectations and recommendations for the upcoming Union Budget 2021-22. It discusses 3 key points - amending section 234C to provide tax relief for underestimating dividend income due to its uncertain nature; clarifying that dividend income should be taxable under the 'income from other sources' head unless it is business income; and ensuring minimum alternate tax is not applied to foreign company dividend income unless earned through a permanent establishment in India. The document aims to highlight gaps in tax law for the government.
Sceheme of Levy of MAT & Relevant Case lawsRam Kumar
The document provides an overview of Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) under Section 115JB of the Indian Income Tax Act, including:
- MAT was introduced to tax companies that report large profits but pay little tax using deductions and exemptions.
- MAT is the higher of tax calculated under normal tax provisions or 18.5% of book profits (profits reported in financial statements).
- Book profits are adjusted by adding back deductions claimed and removing certain incomes to calculate MAT payable.
- Any MAT paid can be carried forward as a tax credit for future years when normal tax exceeds MAT payable.
Budget 2016-2017 - analysis of direct tax proposalsoswinfo
This document provides an analysis of key changes proposed in the Indian Budget 2016 relating to direct taxes. Some key points summarized are:
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Finance Bill Vs Finance Act - Dewan P.N. Chopra & Co.
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Finance Bill, 2016 Vs Finance Act, 2016
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Snippet of important changes made in the Finance
Bill, 2016 as incorporated in Finance Act, 2016
The Finance Bill, 2016 received the presidential assent on May 14, 2016.
Thus, it has become the Finance Act, 2016 now.
However, the Bill which was presented originally in the Lok Sabha on
February 29, 2016 has not been passed in its original shape. Various
changes have been made in the Bill and new amendments have been
brought in. A snippet of important changes made in the Finance Bill, 2016
as incorporated in Finance Act, 2016, is contained hereunder:
Amendments proposed in
Finance Bill, 2016
Amendment made by
Finance Act, 2016
1. Unlisted shares held for 24 months or less would be treated as short-
term capital asset
No amendment was proposed As per section 2(42A) of the
Income-tax Act, 1961 (the Act)
any capital asset held by an
assessee for a period of not more
than 36 months immediately
preceding the date of its transfer is
treated as short-term capital asset.
The period of holding in case of
shares in terms of section 2(42A)
of the Act has undergone various
changes over past 2-3 years,
(including by way of recent
amendment made by Finance Act,
2016). The various phases of
amendments in case of shares
have been summarized hereunder
to ensure better appreciation of
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amendment by Finance Act, 2016:
Position prior to amendment by
Finance Act (No. 2) Act, 2014:
The aforesaid period of 36 months
was to be treated as 12 months in
case of shares held in any
company, whether listed or not.
Position post amendment by
Finance Act (No. 2) Act, 2014,
w.e.f. 1.04.2015:
An amendment was brought in by
Finance Act (No. 2) Act, 2014 to
provide that the aforesaid period
of 12 months would not be
applicable in respect of shares not
listed on a recognized stock
exchange. Thus, with effect from
01.04.2015, an unlisted share is
treated as short-term capital asset,
if it is held for not more than 36
months immediately preceding
the date of its transfer.
Position post Finance Act (No. 2)
Act, 2016:
The Finance Act, 2016 has recently
inserted a new clause to provide
that the period of 36 months
would be substituted with period
of 24 months in case of unlisted
shares. In other words, unlisted
shares of company would be
treated as short-term capital asset
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if it is held for a period of 24
months or less immediately
preceding the date of its transfer.
2. When employer's annual contribution is deemed as income received
by employee
The Finance Bill, 2016 proposed
an amendment to Rule 6 to the
Fourth Schedule of the Act to
provide that lower of the
following shall be deemed as
income of the employee:
i. Annual contribution made by
employer in excess of 12% of
salary to the recognized
provident fund account of the
employees; or
ii. INR 1,50,000
The aforesaid limit of
contribution in excess of 12%
was already in place, the
Finance Bill, 2016 made a
proposition to put a ceiling
limit of INR 1,50,000, on the
amount which could be taxed
as income in the hands of
employee.
The aforesaid proposed
amendment regarding ceiling limit
of INR 1,50,000/- does not find
place in the Finance Act, 2016.
Accordingly, the position under the
Act remains intact and any amount
of contribution by employer in
excess of 12% of salary to the
recognized provident fund account
of the employees shall be deemed
as income of employee regardless
of any ceiling limit.
3. Withdrawal of amendments relating to retirement funds
I. Withdrawal of employee's
contribution from provident
fund:
Finance Bill, 2016 proposed an
amendment to Section 10(12) of
The Finance Act, 2016 has
withdrawn such proposed
amendment to the section 10(12)
of the Act and thus, status-quo for
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the Act that any withdrawal from
the accumulated balance in the
provident fund account, which is
attributable to employee's
contribution, made on or after
April 1, 2016, shall not be
chargeable to tax up to 40 % of
such accumulated balance.
withdrawal from the provident
fund account is maintained.
II. Withdrawal from
superannuation fund account:
The Finance Bill, 2016 proposed
an amendment to Section 10(13)
of the Act that any payment in
lieu of or in commutation of an
annuity purchased out of
contributions made on or after
April 1, 2016, where it exceeds
40% of annuity, shall be
chargeable to tax.
The Finance Act, 2016 has
withdrawn such proposed
amendment to the section 10(13)
of the Act and thus, status-quo for
withdrawal from the provident
fund account is maintained.
4. TCS collection at the time of receipt only in specific cases
The Finance Bill, 2016 proposed
that every seller of a motor
vehicle shall collect TCS at the
rate of 1% of value of motor car if
such value exceeds ten lakh
rupees.
There is no change in the Finance
Act, 2016 on the aspects of rate of
TCS and value of motor car.
Such tax was proposed to be
collected from the buyer under
section 206C at the time of
debiting the amount receivable
or at the time of receipt,
whichever happened earlier.
However, the Finance Act, 2016
provides that tax shall be
collected under Section 206C only
at the time of receipt of
consideration.
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The amendment was sought to be
made by way of inserting an
additional entry in the table to
section 206C(1) of the Act.
The amendment has been given
effect to by way of insertion of
new sub-section (1F) to section
206C of the Act.
5. Section 270A - Computation of tax on under-reported income
Introduction of new section 270A of the Act :
Under the existing provisions, penalty on account of
concealment of income or on furnishing of inaccurate
particulars of income is levied under Section 271(1)(c).
In order to rationalize and bring objectivity, certainty and
clarity in the penalty provisions, new Section 270A was
proposed to be inserted in Finance Bill, 2016.
It provides for levy of penalty in cases of under-reporting and
misreporting of income.
The rate of penalty shall be 50% of tax in case of under
reporting of income and 200% of tax in case of misreporting of
income.
The provision of Section 270A of the Act has been brought into
the statute as proposed in Finance Bill, 2016, subject to the
following differences on two aspects:
i. What constitutes under-
reporting of income:
The Finance Bill, 2016 proposed
six instances where a person shall
be deemed to have underreported
his income. The same are
embodied under section 270A(2)
of the Act.
i. What constitutes under-
reporting of income:
The Finance Act, 2016 has in
addition to six instances as
proposed in the Bill, included
one more instance of under
reporting of income.
A person shall also be deemed
to have underreported his
income where the amount of
deemed total income reassessed
as per the provisions of section
115JB (MAT) or section 115JC
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(AMT), as the case may be, is
greater than the deemed total
income assessed or reassessed
immediately before such
reassessment
ii. Tax payable on under-
reporting of income:
The tax payable in respect of the
under-reported income shall be
the amount of tax calculated-
a) on such income as if it were
the total income, in the case of
a company, firm or local
authority; and
b) at the rate of thirty per cent, of
the amount of under-reported
income, in any other case.
ii. Tax payable on under-
reporting of income:
The Finance Act, 2016
provides that the tax payable
in respect of the
underreported income shall
be as under:
a) Return not furnished: Where
return of income has not been
furnished and the income has
been assessed for the first
time, the tax shall be
calculated on
underreported income as
increased by maximum
amount not chargeable to
tax.
b) In case of loss: Where the
total income assessed or re-
assessed is a loss, the tax
shall be calculated on
under-reported income as if
it was the total income.
c) In any other case: Tax shall
be calculated as X-Y
where,
X = Tax on under-reported
income as increased by total
income assessed or re-
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assessed originally
Y = Tax on total income assessed
or re-assessed originally
6. Under reporting of income shall be punishable as wilful attempt
to evade tax u/s 276C of the Act
The Finance Bill, 2016 proposed
insertion of a new Section 270A
to levy penalty in case of under-
reporting and misreporting of
income by assessee. However,
the Bill contained no
corresponding provision to
invoke prosecution in this case.
The Finance Act, 2016 has
amended the existing
provision of Section 276C to
provide that where tax on
under-reported income as
per section 270A exceeds INR
25 lakhs, assessee shall be
punishable with rigorous
imprisonment under section
276C.
The existing provision of Section
276C provides for rigorous
imprisonment of minimum 6
months to 7 years, with fine, in
case an assessee has made
wilful attempt to evade tax.
The quantum of imprisonment
for under-reporting of income
is same as provided in case
of wilful attempt to evade
tax.
7. Immunity from penalty and prosecution in certain cases under
newly inserted section 270AA of the Act
The Finance Bill, 2016 proposed
to insert section 270AA to
provide immunity to the
assessee from penalties under
section 270A and prosecution
under section 276C, if the
assessee fulfils the following
conditions:
a) He pays the tax and interest as
per order u/s 143(3) of the Act
or 147 of the Act, within the
The Finance Act, 2016 also
includes immunity from
prosecution under Section
276CC in the new Section
270AA.
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time prescribed by the notice of
demand; and
b) He does not file an appeal
against the order referred
above
8. Benefit of 25 percent tax rates on certain domestic companies
Introduction of new section 115BA of the Act :
The Finance Bill, 2016 proposed insertion of new section
115BA
to provide benefit of concessional tax rate of 25%
for A.Y. beginning from 1.4.2017 or subsequent A.Y.s
to certain domestic companies engaged in specified
business
if company has been set-up and registered on or after 1st
March, 2016
The provision of Section 115BA of the Act has been brought into
the statute as proposed in Finance Bill, 2016, subject to the
following differences on two aspects:
i. Companies eligible for
concessional tax rate:
Companies engaged in the
business of manufacturing or
production of any article or
thing
i. Companies eligible for
concessional tax rate
The Finance Act, 2016 provides
that benefit of concessional tax
rate shall also be available to the
companies engaged in research
in relation to or distribution of
article or thing manufactured
or produced by it.
ii. How and when to exercise
option:
It was proposed in the Finance
Bill, 2016 that to avail of the
concessional rate of tax,
ii. How and when to exercise
option:
Option is required to be
exercised by the person in
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domestic company shall
exercise the option in the
prescribed manner on or
before due date of furnishing
the return of income under
section 139(1) for the
relevant previous year.
No such bar regarding non-
withdrawal of option was
contained in the Finance Bill
the prescribed manner on or
before the due date specified
under sub-section (1)
of section 139 for furnishing
the first of the returns of
income which the person is
required to furnish under the
provisions of this Act
It is also provided that once
the option to avail of benefit
of concessional tax rate has
been exercised by the
company for any previous
year, it cannot subsequently
withdraw for the same or
any other previous year.
9. LLPs can be 'Eligible start-ups' in terms of section 80-IAC
Introduction of new Section 80-IAC of the Act
The Finance Bill, 2016 proposed a new section 80-IAC to
provide 100 percent deduction for 3 consecutive
assessment years to an 'eligible start-up' engaged in an
eligible business.
Such deduction may, at the option of assessee, be claimed for
any three consecutive AYs out of the five years beginning
from the year in which eligible start-up is incorporated.
The purview of the term ‘eligible start-up’ has been expanded in
the Finance Act, 2016 as explained hereunder:
The Finance Bill, 2016 proposed
to define 'eligible start-up' as a
'company' engaged in an eligible
business which fulfils the
The Finance Act, 2016 extends
the definition of 'eligible start-
up' to include 'limited liability
partnership' also. In other
words, LLPs shall also be eligible
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prescribed conditions to claim deductions under
Section 80-IAC subject to
fulfilment of prescribed
conditions.
10. Section 80-IBA - Profit linked deduction on housing projects
Introduction of new Section 80-IBA of the Act
The Finance Bill, 2016 proposed insertion of a new Section
80-IBA which provides for deduction of 100% of profits
arising from the business of developing and building housing
projects.
Such deduction is available subject to fulfilment of certain
conditions prescribed in the aforesaid section. A few of such
condition have been further elaborated in the Finance Act,
2016, as explained hereunder:
i. The project is on a plot of land
measuring not less than:
a) 1000 sq. meters where such
project is located :
within the cities of Chennai, Delhi,
Kolkata or Mumbai; or
within the area of 25 kms from the
municipal limits of these cities; or
b) 2000 sq. meters within the
jurisdiction of any other
municipality or cantonment
board
ii. The residential units comprised
in the housing project does not
exceed:
a) 30 sq. meters where such
project is located within
i. The project is on a plot of land
measuring not less than:
a) 1000 sq. meters where
such project is located :
within the cities of Chennai,
Delhi, Kolkata or Mumbai; or
within the distance, measured
aerially, of 25 kms from the
municipal limits of these cities; or
b) 2000 sq. meters where the
project is located in any
other place
ii. The built up area of the
residential unit comprised in
the housing project does not
exceed:
a) 30 sq. meters where such
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locations specified in (i)(a)
above; or
b) 60 sq. meters where such
project is located within
locations specified in (i)(b)
above; or
project is located within
locations specified in (i)(a)
above; or
b) 60 sq. meters where such
project is located within
locations specified in (i)(b)
above; or
Thus, it has been provided
clearly that the 'built-up area' of
the residential unit shall be
relevant to check if the size of
the residential unit is within
threshold limit of 30 sq. meters
or 60 sq. meters, as the case may
be.
11. Levy of additional tax on dividend u/s 115BDA of the Act
The Finance Bill, 2016 had
proposed an additional tax of 10%
on dividend income, if income of
an assessee (being a resident
individual, HUF, or firm), by way
of dividends declared, distributed
or paid by a domestic company,
exceeds INR 10 Lakhs.
The Finance Act, 2016 has
clarified two points in this
regards as under:
a) Dividend whether paid or
declared or distributed by one
or more domestic companies,
the aggregate of dividend
shall be considered for the
limit of INR 10 lakhs
b) Tax @10% shall be payable
only on the amount of
dividend exceeding INR 10
lakhs.
12. Tax on income from patent developed and registered in India u/s
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115BBF of the Act
Introduction of new Section 115BBF of the Act
The Finance Bill, 2016 proposed insertion of new section
115BBF to tax royalty income in respect of a patent
developed and registered in India at the rate of 10%.
The benefit of section 115BBF is available only to an eligible
assessee being a person resident in India and who is a
patentee
The provision of Section 115BA of the Act has been brought into
the statute as proposed in Finance Bill, 2016, subject to the
following differences:
The provision of Section 115BBF
under the Finance Bill, 2016
comprised of only two sub-
sections (1) & (2).
a) No requirement contained
in the Bill for assessee to
exercise the option of
getting taxed under section
115BBF of the Act, before
the due date of furnishing
return of income.
b) No bar contained in the Bill
if the assessee does not
offer income for tax in
subsequent assessment
years in terms of section
115BBF
The Finance Act, 2016 has
inserted two new sub-sections
(3) & (4) to Section 115BBF to
provide as follows:
a) Assessee may exercise the
option for taxation of income
from patents in accordance
with the provisions of
section 115BBF, in
prescribed manner on or
before the due date of
furnishing of return of
income under section
139(1) of the relevant
previous year.
b) If assessee opts for taxation
of income from patents as
per section 115BBF in any
previous year and fails to
offer tax on income from
patents as per section
115BBF in any of the 5
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The word 'developed' has been
described in the Explanation to
mean the expenditure incurred by
the assessee for any invention in
respect of which patent is granted
under the Patents Act, 1970.
succeeding assessment
years then he shall not be
eligible to claim benefit of
said section for 5
assessment years
subsequent to the
assessment year in which
such income has not been
offered to tax as per section
115BBF.
The Finance Act, 2016
specifically provides that
the meaning of "developed"
shall mean at least 75
percent of the expenditure
incurred in India by the
eligible assessee for any
invention in respect of
which patent is granted
under the Patents Act, 1970.
13. Amendment in Section 111A of the Act –Short term capital gains on
transfer of shares through a recognized stock exchange located in
IFSC
Background of amendment to Section 111A of the Act
In order to mobilise growth of International Financial
Services Centres (IFSC), the Finance Bill, 2016 proposed
that no Securities Transaction Tax ('STT') and Commodities
Transaction Tax ('CTT') shall be levied on transactions of
securities carried out through recognized stock exchange
located in IFSC where the consideration for such transaction
is paid or payable in foreign currency.
Consequently, it was proposed in Finance Bill, 2016 as
approved in the Act, to amend the section 10(38) of the
Income-tax Act to provide that long-term capital gains
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arising from transfer of equity shares, equity oriented
mutual fund or units of business trust shall be exempt from
tax if the transaction is undertaken in foreign currency
through a recognised stock exchange located in an IFSC,
even if STT is not paid in respect of such transactions.
However, no corresponding
amendment was proposed in the
Finance Bill, 2016 to section 111A
of the Act [i.e., short-term capital
gains arising from transfer of
listed securities.]
Therefore, the Finance Act, 2016
makes similar amendment to
section 111A to provide that
short-term capital gains arising
from transfer of underlying
securities shall be taxable at 15%,
if the transaction is undertaken
in foreign currency through a
recognised stock exchange
located in an IFSC, even if STT is
not paid in respect of such
transactions.
14. Rate of MAT for unit located in IFSC under section 115JB of the Act
Background of amendment to Section 111A of the Act
Another important measure which has been taken in order
to mobilise growth of International Financial Services
Centres (IFSC), is that the Finance Bill, 2016 had proposed
to reduce the MAT rate from existing 18.5% to 9% in case of
unit located in International Financial Services Centre
('IFSC')
The Finance Bill, 2016 provided
for the certain conditions which
were required to be satisfied in
order to enjoy the aforesaid
lower MAT rate of 9%, as under:
• The taxpayer is a unit
established in IFSC
• The unit must be a new
unit established on or
The Finance Act, 2016 has
withdrawn the condition of
establishment of new IFSC unit
after April 1, 2016.
Consequently, the benefit of
reduced rate of MAT shall also
be given to those units which
have been set up before April 1,
2016.
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after April 1, 2016
• It should derive its income
solely in convertible
foreign exchange
15. Amortization of spectrum fee for telecommunication services under
section 35ABA of the Act
The Finance Bill, 2016 proposed
to insert a new section 35ABA to
provide that the spectrum fee
paid for auction of airwaves shall
be allowed to be deducted over
the useful life of the spectrum.
The Finance Act, 2016 also
provides for consequences if
specified conditions under
section 35ABA of the Act are not
fulfilled.
If subsequently there is a failure
to comply with any of the
conditions, then:
a) the deduction shall be
treated as wrongly
allowed;
b) the Assessing Officer may
re-compute the total
income of the assessee for
the respective previous
years; and
c) the provisions of Section
154 of the Act shall apply
for four years from the
end of the year in which
the default is made
16. Relief to specific Non-Residents from the tax deduction under
section 194LBB
Background of amendment to Section 194LBB of the Act
The Finance Act, 2015 had inserted a special taxation regime
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in respect of Category I and II Alternative Investment Funds
(investment fund) registered with the SEBI.
The special taxation regime is intended to ensure tax pass
through status in respect of these investment funds which
are collective investment vehicles. The special regime is
contained in sections 10(23FBA), 10 (23FBB), 115UB and
194LBB of the Act.
The taxation in the hands of investors is in the same manner
and in the same proportion as it would have been, had the
investor received such income directly and not through the
investment fund.
Under this regime the income of the investment fund (not
being in the nature of business income) is exempt in the
hands of investment fund. However, income received by the
investor from the investment fund (other than the income
which is taxed at the level of investment fund) is taxable in
their hands.
Accordingly, Section 194LBB was inserted for deduction of
tax in respect of payment made to such investors.
The existing provisions of section 194LBB provide that in
respect of any income credited or paid by the investment
fund to its investor (resident or non-resident), a tax
deduction at source (TDS) shall be made by the investment
fund at the rate of 10% of the income. This TDS regime had
created certain difficulties that non-resident investors,
whose income was not taxable as per the relevant DTAA,
were not able to claim benefit of lower or nil rate of taxation.
Even section 197 does not provide for any facility to the
deductee to approach the Assessing Officer for seeking
certificate for TDS at a lower or nil rate in respect of
deductions made under section 194LBB.
The Finance Bill, 2016 proposed
to amend the section 194LBB to
The Finance Act, 2016 has
additionally inserted a proviso
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provide that tax shall be
deducted as follows:
i. where payee is resident-
at the rate of 10%
ii. Where the payee is non-
resident or foreign
company- at the rates in
force.
to the effect that where payee is a
non-resident or a foreign
company, no tax shall be
deducted in respect of any
income which is not chargeable
to tax.
17. Tax on Accretion Income of Trusts
Introduction of new chapter XII-EB (containing Section 115TD,
115TE and 115TF of the Act)
The Finance Bill, 2016 proposed to insert a new Chapter XII-
EB, containing sections 115TD, 115TE and 115TF, under the
Act to provide that 'Accreted income' of a trust or institution
registered under section 12AA shall be chargeable to tax at
the maximum marginal rates in following circumstances
listed under section 115TD(1) of the Act:
(a) If the trust or institution gets converted into any
form which is not eligible for grant of registration
under section 12AA; or
(b) If the trust or institution gets merged into any entity
which is a trust or institution having objects similar
to and registered under section 12AA; or
(c) If the trust or institution, in case of dissolution, fails
to transfer its assets to exempt entities under
section 12AA and section 10(23C) (iv), (v), (vi) &
(via), within a period of 12 months from end of
month in which dissolution takes place
The difference between the fair market value of the
assets and liabilities of the trust or institution would be
treated as 'accreted income' and tax thereon shall be paid
in addition to the income-tax chargeable in respect of the
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total income of such trust or institution.
As per section 115TD, a trust or an institution shall be
deemed to have been converted into any form not eligible for
registration under section 12AA in a previous year on
occurrence of following events:
a) when registration granted to it under Section 12AA has
been cancelled; or
b) It has adopted or undertaken modification of its objects
which do not conform to the conditions of registration and
it:
i. has not applied for fresh registration under Section
12AA in the said previous year; or
ii. has filed application for fresh registration under
Section 12AA but the said application has been
rejected.
The Finance Act, 2016 has brought it the following changes in
relation the Finance Bill, 2016 as discussed hereunder:
A. Assets which don't form
part of Accretion income
While computing the accreted
income in respect of a case
referred to in section
115TD(1)(c), assets and
liabilities, if any, related to
such asset, which have been
transferred to any of the
entities other than entities
exempt under section 12AA
and section 10(23C) (iv), (v),
(vi) & (via), within the period
specified in the said clause,
shall be ignored.
A. Assets which don't form part of
Accretion income
In the Finance Act, 2016
additional, proviso has been
inserted to Section 115TD(2) to
provide that the value of the
following assets shall also not be
taken into consideration while
computing the 'Accreted income':
(a) Any asset acquired by a trust
or institution out of its
agricultural income.
b) Any asset acquired by the trust
before getting registered under
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B. Time-limit to pay tax on
Accreted income
It was proposed under Finance
Bill, 2016 that the tax on
Accretion income shall be
payable within 14 days from
date of receipt of order
cancelling registration or date
of order rejecting application
for fresh registration.
section 12AA provided that no
exemption under section 11 or 12
is provided to trust or institution
during that period.
B. Time-limit to pay tax on
Accreted income
The Finance Act, 2016 has
proposed new time-limit for
payment of tax on Accretion
income. It has been prescribed
that tax on Accretion income
shall be paid within 14 days
from:
(a) the date on which the
period for filing appeal
before ITAT against the
order cancelling the
registration (or order
rejecting the application)
expires, if no appeal has
been filed by the trust or the
institution; or
(b) the date on which the
order in any appeal,
confirming the
cancellation of the
registration (or order
rejecting the application), is
received by the trust or
institution.
C. Validity of registration
obtained under section 12A
The Finance Act, 2016 has made a
clarificatory amendment to
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provide that registration under
section 12AA shall include any
registration obtained under
section 12A.
18. Limit on deduction in respect of expenditure on agricultural
extension project
The Finance Bill, 2016 had
proposed to limit the deduction
allowed under section 35CCC
from existing 150% to 100%
w.e.f. April 1, 2018 (Assessment
year 2018-19).
The Finance Act, 2016 defers the
applicability of this provision of
reduced deduction of 100% from
April 1, 2018 to April 1, 2021
(Assessment Year 2021-22)