NO GST ON TRANSFER OF LEASEHOLD RIGHTS: GUJRARAT HC

NO GST ON TRANSFER OF LEASEHOLD RIGHTS: GUJRARAT HC   In a landmark ruling on 3rd January 2025, the Hon’ble High Court of Gujarat clarified that the transfer of GIDC leasehold land rights will not be subject to GST. In other words, No GST is leviable on Assignment/Transfer of Leasehold Rights to third party since it would… […]

Mere seizure of share certificates cannot be considered as incriminating material without any other corroborative evidences during search: ITAT, Delhi

Mere seizure of share certificates cannot be considered as incriminating material without any other corroborative evidences during search: ITAT, Delhi   Recently, ITAT, Delhi has held that mere seizure of share certificates cannot be considered as incriminating material without any other corroborative evidences during search. It has further held that statement recorded u/s 132(4) cannot… […]

Penalty imposed by Bombay HC on PCIT and JAO for mechanically passing and approving the orders in the reassessment proceedings Further asked to verify the conduct of these officers

Penalty imposed by Bombay HC on PCIT and JAO for mechanically passing and approving the orders in the reassessment proceedings Further asked to verify the conduct of these officers   The Bombay High Court once again fined the PCIT and JAO for mechanically passing and approving the orders in the reassessment proceedings. The Court raised… […]

ITAT Bangalore’s Decision in Buckeye Trust Recalled

ITAT Bangalore’s Decision in Buckeye Trust Recalled   There were some observation for Private Trusts and Succession Planning which was rendered  by Bangalore ITAT: The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Bangalore ruling in the Buckeye Trust case shed light on the taxability of private discretionary trusts. The judgment reinforces that trusts allowing non-relatives as potential… […]

An option to file online Rectification Applications with the AO

An option to file online Rectification Applications with the AO   The Income Tax Department has launched the much-awaited option on the Income Tax portal, i.e., online filing of Rectification Applications. These online applications will greatly benefit taxpayers whose applications have been pending for a long time. Earlier, such applications did not create a Worklist… […]

Extension for Filing Revised or Belated Income Tax Returns: Clearing the Air

Extension for Filing Revised or Belated Income Tax Returns: Clearing the Air   Tax season often brings its share of last-minute surprises, and this year is no exception. The CBDT, through its Circular No. 21/2024 dated 31.12.2024, has extended the due date for filing belated or revised income tax returns from December 31, 2024, to… […]