Significant Economic Presence Redefined: No SEP for Export Procurement under Finance Act 2025:

Significant Economic Presence Redefined: No SEP for Export Procurement under Finance Act 2025: 1.  Introduction: India introduced the concept of Significant Economic Presence (SEP) in the Finance Act, 2018, expanding the definition of “business connection” under Section 9 of the Income-tax Act. The intent was clear: to bring within India’s tax net digital and remote… […]

A 1993 Property Deal: Court Says Over, Taxman Says Begin

A 1993 Property Deal: Court Says Over, Taxman Says Begin   [Query 1] In 1993 my son entered into an agreement to sell his plot for ₹ 1.95 Lakh and received ₹ 50,000/- from the purchaser. Due to some reasons, litigations in court were going on and the trial court granted specific performance to the purchaser and ordered to… […]

What if the charitable trust don’t file the income tax return within due date?

What if the charitable trust don’t file the income tax return within due date?   For charitable or religious trusts, the benefit of exemption under Section 11 (and Section 12) is linked to timely filing of return of income. Here is the legal position: 1.  Statutory Provision •  Section 12A(1)(ba) of the Income Tax Act says: “The person in receipt… […]

Demonetisation Cash Deposits to be Taxed as Business Income, Not Unexplained u/s 69A

Demonetisation Cash Deposits to be Taxed as Business Income, Not Unexplained u/s 69A   Dineshkumar Nemichand Jain (ITA No. 781/Ahd/2025) Facts: 1. AO had made two additions: ₹26,57,500 – cash deposits during demonetisation, treated as unexplained u/s 69A & ₹11,11,800 – net profit estimated @ 8% of turnover. 2. CIT(A) partly allowed appeal, sustaining ₹26.57… […]

IT Dept Advisory – TDS/TCS Correction Window

IT Dept Advisory – TDS/TCS Correction Window The Income Tax Dept has clarified timelines for revising old TDS/TCS statements. Here’s what you need to know:  Correction allowed only till 31 March 2026 – Covers Q4 FY 2018-19 to Q3 FY 2023-24. – After that date, corrections won’t be accepted. Reason – New law Section 397(3)(f),… […]

VTPA Representation for extending the period of renewal for registration from 5 years to 10 years for the charitable trust who are required to apply for registration by 30th Sept 2025

VTPA Representation for extending the period of renewal for registration from 5 years to 10 years for the charitable trust who are required to apply for registration by 30th Sept 2025   To Smt. Nirmala Sitharamanji Hon’ble Finance Minister of India Ministry of Finance Government of India New Delhi – 01  Subject: Representation for ensuring Ease… […]