10 Years of delay in filing appeal Condoned by Hyderabad ITAT

10 Years of delay in filing appeal Condoned by Hyderabad ITAT   ITAT while condoning the delay in filing an appeal by 10 years, has held as under: “Therefore, in my considered view, going by the facts of the present case, as a special case, the delay in filing of appeal before the learned CIT(A)… […]

Admission made under pressure does not equate to valid tax liabilities: Revenue authorities must provide substantial evidence to support their claims.

Admission made under pressure does not equate to valid tax liabilities: Revenue authorities must provide substantial evidence to support their claims.   A search operation was conducted, leading to the issuance of notices under Section 153A of the Income Tax Act. The appellant initially surrendered ₹13 crores during the search but later filed returns with… […]

Losses in speculative business- provisions for set off and carry forward

Losses in speculative business- provisions for set off and carry forward   Introduction: A speculation loss refers to the financial loss arising from speculative transactions, which are high-risk investments generally held for short-term gains, like day trading in stocks or commodities. In India, the Income Tax Act has specific rules regarding how speculation losses are… […]

Tax Planning with Tradition: Maximizing Savings through HUF Structure

Tax Planning with Tradition: Maximizing Savings through HUF Structure   Tax planning is a dynamic field where even well-known strategies can reveal fresh opportunities. Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of discussing the Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) structure in this column, highlighting it as a potential as an underutilized yet powerful tool for tax… […]

An overview of Action Points for Filing GST Returns of October 2024

An overview of Action Points for Filing GST Returns of October 2024 Here is a short overview of the action points for Filing GST Returns of October 2024 with regard to purchases and sales: As far 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 are concerned, the following points may be taken care of: 1.  𝐈𝐓𝐂𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – 𝐆𝐒𝐓𝐑-3𝐁 𝐯𝐬. 𝐆𝐒𝐓𝐑-2𝐀/2𝐁 Reconcile ITC claimed in… […]