Category Archives: Union Budget

Key Changes proposed in Finance Bill 2017

By | March 22, 2017

Changes proposed in Finance Bill, 2017 Changes made in the Finance Bill, 2017 as passed by the Lok Sabha viz-a-viz the Finance Bill, 2017 presented originally in the Lok Sabha [ Read  Finance Bill 2017 Amendment -Lok Sabha 20.03.2017-Download/Print ]  1) Threshold limit prohibiting cash payments reduced Finance Bill, 2017 had imposed a prohibition on receipt of… Read More »

Post Budget Memorandum on Direct Taxes – 2017-18- BOCA

By | March 11, 2017

Bombay Chartered Accountants Society Date : 8th March 2017 Mr. Arun Jaitley Hon. Minister of Finance Government of India North Block New Delhi – 110 001. Respected Sir, THE FINANCE BILL – 2017 We compliment you for the focused and non populist Budget that was presented on 1st February. The idea of combining the Rail… Read More »

Reduce holding period of new asset purchased u/s 54/54B/54D & 54F to 2 years – Budget 2017-18 Suggestions

By | March 9, 2017

 Holding period of new asset purchased  Suggestion on Clause 3 of Finance Bill 2017 – Section 2(42A) – Reduction in holding period in case of immovable property, being land or building or both, to qualify as long term capital asset – Consequential amendments to be made in sections 54, 54B, 54D and 54F The Finance… Read More »

Relax Scrutiny of Indiviudal Taxpayers from Income Tax dept – Budget 2017-18 Suggestions

By | March 7, 2017

Relaxation from scrutiny provisions for assessees, having taxable income upto Rs.5 lakhs other than business income, filing return for the first time – Scope of relaxation to be extended In the Budget Speech, the Hon’ble Finance Minister mentioned that the assessees, having taxable income upto Rs.5 lakhs other than business income, will not be subjected… Read More »

Terms not defined in Tax Treaties – Govt should not give explanation – Budget 2017-18 Suggestions

By | March 7, 2017

Suggestions Clauses 39 and 40 of Finance Bill 2017– Sections 90 & 90A – Clarification with regard to interpretation of ‘terms’ used in tax treaties under Section 90/90A but not defined in such treaties – Concern to be addressed Under the existing provisions of Section 90 of the Act, power has been conferred upon the… Read More »