Can illegal speculative loss be carried forward and adjusted with another speculative gains in subsequent years ?

The answer is NO as as per the decision of  Supreme Court in CIT vs Kurji Jinabhai Kotecha(1977) 107 ITR 101(SC) . The decision of the court is very clear as far as issue of carry forward of speculative loss in illegal business is concerned . “The second question is with regard to the assessee’s claim...

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Can notional interest be taxed under transfer pricing law ?

Yes, under transfer pricing mechanism , there is scope of notional interest taxation.  This is held by Delhi bench F in Perot Systems TSI ( India) Ltd. vs. DCIT, ITA No. 2320 to 2322/Del/08, Delhi Bench ‘F’ order dated 30.10.2009. Facts of the case The aseessee, an India company, advanced interest free loans to its 100% foreign subsidiaries....

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Can you claim exemption u/s 54 or 54F for constructing house on land owned by wife?

Capital gains exemption can be claimed u/s 54 or 54F if the sales consideration  is invested in buying the house or constructing the house . It does not matter if the land  on which construction is done is owned by spouse. This is what karnataka High court said in the deicision in case of  CIT and Anr....

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Are provisions on account of warranty claims allowable under I T Act?

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YES, as per Supreme Court. Provisions are generally not allowable under I.T.  Act as these are not actual expenditure. However, Supreme Court , based on the facts and circumstances  of the case in Rotork Controls India P. Ltd v. Commissioner of Income-tax [2009] 314 ITR 62 (SC) held that the provision is allowable as expenditure u/s...

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