Monthly Archives: May 2026

SBI Letter of authority for collecting documents, PIN Mailers etc. from the branch

By | May 6, 2026

SBI Letter of authority for collecting documents, PIN Mailers etc. from the branch SBI Letter of authority for collecting documents, PIN Mailers etc. from the branch The document NRI-13 is an official State Bank of India (SBI) “Letter of Authority for collecting documents” used by account holders to authorize a third party to collect specific… Read More »

Computation of Tax on Income from Agricultural Land AY 2026-27

By | May 6, 2026

Computation of Tax on Income from Agricultural Land Introduction Income from agricultural land is exempt under Section 10(1) . However, if agricultural income exceeds Rs. 5,000 and non-agricultural income surpasses the exemption limit, partial integration applies to calculate tax liability. Gains from transferring rural agricultural land are tax-exempt; urban agricultural land gains are taxable. Exemptions Agricultural Income:… Read More »

Income from Agricultural Land AY 2026-27

By | May 6, 2026

Income from Agricultural Land Introduction Income derived from agricultural land can be categorized as income from agricultural operations or capital gains from the sale of agricultural land. While income from agricultural operations is exempt under the Income-tax Act, it may influence tax rates for non-agricultural income through partial integration. Capital gains from the sale of… Read More »

Agricultural Income AY 2026-27

By | May 6, 2026

Agricultural Income Introduction Agricultural income is defined under the Income-tax Act and includes rent or revenue from agricultural land, income from agricultural operations, marketing processes, farm produce sales, and income from nursery operations. Meaning of Agriculture Though not explicitly defined in the Act, agriculture encompasses farming activities like tilling, sowing, and planting, requiring human effort.… Read More »

Categories of Residential Status Under the Income-tax Act 2025

By | May 6, 2026

Categories of Residential Status Resident (R) Further classification for Individuals and HUF: Resident and Ordinarily Resident (ROR) Resident but Not Ordinarily Resident (RNOR) Non-Resident (NR) Taxability Based on Residential Status Resident and Ordinary Resident (ROR)Taxable on: Income received or is deemed to be received by him in India in the previous year Income accrues or… Read More »

Items specifically defined as income AY 2026-27

By | May 6, 2026

Items specifically defined as income Section 2(24) of the Income-tax Act has specifically included the following receipts and benefits as income: Receipts or Gains The following receipts or gains are considered as income: Profits and gains; Dividends; Any interest, salary, bonus, commission or remuneration, due to, or received by, a partner of a firm from such… Read More »

Important GST Case Laws 29.04.2026

By | May 6, 2026

Important GST Case Laws 29.04.2026 Relevant Act Section Case Law Title Citation Brief Summary CGST Act, 2017 Sec 7 Aryapride Hotel and Convention (P.) Ltd., In re Click Here Partnership Contribution: Contributing leasehold/commercial rights to an LLP in exchange for partnership interest is a “supply of service” and is taxable. CGST Act, 2017 Sec 11… Read More »

Category: GST

Rebuttability of Price Reduction Presumption in Anti-Profiteering Cases

By | May 6, 2026

Rebuttability of Price Reduction Presumption in Anti-Profiteering Cases Facts The Allegation: It was alleged that following a reduction in GST rates on certain electronic goods, the respondent failed to reduce the prices commensurately, thereby violating the anti-profiteering provisions. Investigation: Based on a report by the Director General of Anti-Profiteering (DGAP), profiteering under Section 171 was… Read More »