Understanding Section 56 of the Income Tax Act: Tax Implications on Property Received Without or Below Fair Market Value

Section 56 of the Income Tax Act is a crucial provision that addresses the taxability of various income streams categorized as "Income from Other Sources." One significant aspect covered under…

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Understanding Section 50B of the Income Tax Act: Special Provision for Computation of Capital Gains in Slump Sale

Introduction In the dynamic world of business reorganization, slump sales are a common occurrence where entire business undertakings or divisions are sold as a going concern. However, the taxation of…

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Understanding Section 49(8) of the Income Tax Act: A Guide to Cost of Acquisition for Capital Gains on Trust and Institutional Assets

When dealing with the transfer of assets held by trusts or institutions, the computation of capital gains can be a complex process. One critical factor in this calculation is determining…

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Understanding the Treatment of Capital Gains under the Income Declaration Scheme (IDS) 2016: A Comprehensive Guide

The Income Declaration Scheme (IDS) 2016 provided an opportunity for taxpayers in India to declare undisclosed income or assets and bring them into the tax fold. One of the significant…

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