Daily Archives: February 11, 2017

Other course of study along with articleship – ICAI to condone delay – Form 112

By | February 11, 2017

Condonation of Breach of Regulation 65 & 78 – Non submission of Form 112 The Council of the Institute has decided to condone the delay in submission of Form 112 for having pursued additional / other course of study along with articleship through correspondence mode of study or by attending regular classes provided there was… Read More »

Empanelment of CA as Mediator or Conciliator for 2017-2018.

By | February 11, 2017

Regarding Empanelment of professionals having at least fifteen years of continuous practice as a Chartered Accountant with Regional Directors of the respective Region as Mediator or Conciliator for the year 2017-2018. I would like to inform you that the Regional Directors of Southern and North Western Region), Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), Government of India… Read More »

Aadhaar mandatory for enrolling as apprentices or trainees under National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme

By | February 11, 2017

MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 10th February, 2017 S.O. 394 (E).–– Whereas, the use of Aadhaar as identity document for delivery of services or benefits or subsidies simplifies the Government delivery processes, brings in transparency and efficiency, and enables beneficiaries to get their entitlements directly in a convenient and seamless… Read More »

Taxability of Gifts in hands of every person w.e.f 01.04.2017

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Gifts taxable in hands of every person [Section 56 of Income tax Act – Applicable from  01.04.2017 ] Widening scope of Income from other sources Under the existing provisions of section 56(2)(vii), any sum of money or any property which is received without consideration or for inadequate consideration (in excess of the specified limit of… Read More »

Capital gain exemption to rupee denominated bonds w.e.f AY 2018-19

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Extension of Capital Gain exemption to rupee denominated bonds [Sections 47 and 48 of Income tax Act – Applicable from Assessment Year 2018-19 ( Financial Year 2017-18) ] With a view to provide relief to non-resident investor, in the wake of permission to the Indian corporates by the Reserve Bank of India (the RBI) to… Read More »

Exemption from Capital Gain tax on investment in long term bonds u/s 54EC w.e.f AY 2018-19

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Expanding the scope of long term bonds under 54EC [Section 54EC  of Income Tax Act – Applicable from Assessment Year 2018-19] The existing provision of section 54EC of Income Tax Act  provides that capital gain to the extent of Rs. 50 lakhs arising from the transfer of a long-term capital asset shall be exempt if… Read More »

No capital gains Tax on conversion of preference shares into equity w.e.f AY 2018-19

By | February 11, 2017

No capital gains Tax on conversion of preference shares into equity [Section 47 of Income tax Act- Applicable from Assessment Year 2018-19 (Financial Year 2017-18) ] Under the existing provisions of the Act, conversion of security from one form to another is regarded as transfer for the purpose of levy of capital gains tax. However,… Read More »

Taxability in case of Joint Development Agreements w.e.f AY 2018-19

By | February 11, 2017

Special provisions for computation of capital gains in case of joint development agreement [Section 45(5A) of Income tax Act- Applicable from Assessment Year 2018-19 (Financial Year 2016-17) ] Under the existing provisions of section 45 of Income tax Act, capital gain is chargeable to tax in the year in which transfer takes place except in certain… Read More »

Mutatis mutandis – Explained with Examples

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Mutatis mutandis Mutatis mutandis Meaning Making necessary alterations while not affecting the main point at issue.The necessary changes being made; with necessary changes The phrase is often used in legislation in applying or extending legislative provisions to same or similar circumstances of the same or similar subjects. It is nothing but a rule of adaptation.… Read More »