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Input Tax Credit on CSR Expenses: Why the Statutory Exclusion Under Section 17(5) Contradicts Constitutional Cooperative Federalism
Introduction India’s Goods and Services Tax framework rests on a foundational promise: that taxes paid on business inputs will be credited against output tax liability, there
Heavy Earth Moving Machinery Not Subject to Road Tax When Used Exclusively Within Factory Premises: Supreme Court Analysis
Introduction In a landmark judgment delivered on January 8, 2026, the Supreme Court of India in Ultratech Cement Limited vs. State of Gujarat clarified a longstanding debate on the
Capital Gains Tax on Agricultural Land Sale: Section 54B IT Act
Chapter 1: Constitutional and Statutory Genesis of Agricultural Taxation The taxation of agricultural land in India is not merely a matter of fiscal statute but a subject deeply ro
Non-Compete Fee Can Be Deducted As Revenue Expenditure Under Section 37(1) Income Tax Act: Supreme Court Clarifies Long-Standing Controversy
Introduction The Indian Supreme Court has recently delivered a landmark judgment that has far-reaching implications for corporate taxation in the country. In Sharp Business System
FCCB Redemption Premium – Deductibility, Accounting Treatment & Tax Implications
1. INTRODUCTION: WHAT ARE FCCBs & WHY REDEMPTION PREMIUM MATTERS The Corporate Reality Scenario: A renewable energy company (wind turbine manufacturer) needs ₹500 crores to b
DRP in Transfer Pricing Assessment: Appellate Rights and Lessons from Vodafone
1. INTRODUCTION: THE DUAL-ROUTE ASSESSMENT MECHANISM The Unique Feature of Transfer Pricing Assessment Unlike ordinary income tax assessments, transfer pricing assessments have a m
Section 14A Disallowance – Understanding The Fundamental Principle And Rule 8D Computation
1. INTRODUCTION & CONTEXT Why This Matters For any business investing in tax-exempt securities (dividend-yielding shares, mutual funds generating exempt income, Section 10 inve
Black Money Act Under Review: Government Panel to Revisit Harsh Penalties and Implementation Challenges
Introduction: A Decade-Long Experiment Under Scrutiny A decade after the enactment of one of India’s most stringent anti-evasion laws, the government has initiated a comprehe
Section 281 Income Tax Act: Void Transfers During Tax Proceedings
Introduction: Understanding the Protective Framework The Income Tax Act of 1961 stands as the cornerstone legislation governing direct taxation in India, establishing a framework t
Income Tax Department Imposes ₹23 Crore Penalty on ACC Limited: A Comprehensive Analysis of Tax Compliance and Penalty Provisions
Introduction The Income Tax Department recently imposed a substantial penalty totaling ₹23.07 crore on ACC Limited, one of India’s leading cement manufacturing companies cu
