Rationalization of taxation of income by way of dividend w.e.f AY 2018-19

By | February 24, 2018
(Last Updated On: February 24, 2018)

CBDT CIRCULAR NO.2/2018 [F.NO.370142/15/2017-TPL]DATED 15-2-2018

47. Rationalization of taxation of income by way of dividend.

47.1 Before amendment by the Act, the provisions contained in section 115BBDA of the Income-tax Act specified that income by way of dividend in excess of Rs. 10 lakh shall be chargeable to tax at the rate of 10% on gross basis in case of a resident individual, Hindu undivided family or firm.

47.2 With a view to ensure horizontal equity among all categories of tax payers deriving income from dividend, section 115BBDA has been amended so as to specify that the provisions of said section shall be applicable to all resident assessees except domestic company and certain funds, trusts, institutions, etc.

47.3 Applicability: This amendment takes effect from 1st April, 2018 and will, accordingly, apply from assessment year 2018-19 and subsequent years.

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