Corporate Tax Planning

TAX PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
M Com (Finance)
IV Semester
2015 Admission
UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT
SCHOOL OF DISTANCE EDUCATION
2039
School of distance education
CALICUT UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF DISTANCE EDUCATION
Study Material
MCom (Finance)
IV Semester
Prepared by Scrutinised by:

Sri.P K SHAMEEM DR. YAKOOB. C
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR RESEARCH GUIDE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE & SULLAMUSSALAM COLLEGE, AREACODE
MANAGEMENT STUDIES
FAROOK COLLEGE, CALICUT
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SDE,Computer Cell
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SYLLABUS
Objectives:
 To acquaint the students with theoretical and practical knowledge of
taxplanning and management techniques.
 To familiarize the students with major and latest provisions of the India
tax laws and related judicial pronouncements pertaining to various
assesses with a view to derive maximum possible tax benefits admissible
under the law.
Module 1: Introduction to tax planning and management: Concept of tax

planningand management – Tax evasions and tax avoidance-Need and
significance of taxplanning and management-Tax Planning in respect of
residential status.
Module 2: Assessment of companies: Residential status and incidence of tax-
Special provisions applicable to assessment of total income of companies–
Deductionsavailable to corporate assesses – Computation of taxable income
ofcompanies and determination of corporate tax liability – Minimum
Alternate Tax–Taxon distributed profit of domestic companies- Tax on
income distributed to unitholders-Security Transaction Tax – Tonnage Tax.
Module 3: Tax Planning: Individuals – Tax Planning with reference to all
fiveheads of income for individuals – Salary, House Property, Profit from
business andprofession, Capital Gains and Income from other sources – Tax
planning withrespect to deductions, exemptions, Rebate, Relief, Concession
and incentives(Problems focused on tax planning).
Module 4: Tax planning and managerial decisions: Tax planning in respect
ofmake or buy, own or lease, repair or replace, export or domestic sales, shut
down orcontinue, expand or contract, amalgamate or demerger, invest or
disinvest – FinancialManagement decisions, Capital Structure, dividend policy
and bonusshares.
Module 5: Tax planning under various circumstances: Tax planning while
settingup of a business-with reference to location, nature and form of
organizations-Taxplanning related to Special Economic Zones (SEZ), Export
Processing Zones (EPZ) and Export Oriented Units (EOUs) – Infrastructure
sector and background areas –Tax incentives for exporters.
(50% theory and 50% problem)
INDEX
UNIT TOPIC
I INTRODUCTION TO TAX PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
II TAX PLANNING
III MINIMUM ALTERNATIVE TAX (MAT)
IV DEDUCTIONS AVAILABLE TO CORPORATE ASSESSEES
V ASSESSMENT OF COMPANIES
TAX ON DISTRIBUTED PROFIT AND SECURITIES
VI TRANSACTION TAX
VII TONNAGE TAX
VIII TAX PLANNING FOR INDIVIDUALS
IX TAX PLANNING WITH REFERANCE TO HEADS OF INCOME
X TAX PLANNING IN STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT DECISIONS
XI TAX PLANNING IN SETTING UP OF BUSINESS
XII TAX PLANNING – SEZ, EPZ, EOU, INFRASTRUCTURE…

UNIT – I
INTRODUCTION TO TAX PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
Taxes are the compulsory contribution by the citizens of a country for
meeting different government expenditures. There are three stages in the
imposition of tax by the government. First step is the declaration of the liability by
the Government i.e. what are all the incomes chargeable to tax, second one is the
assessment and tax payment by persons and the last one is the method of recovery
of tax if tax was not paid on time. Tax planning and management focuses efficient
administration of tax procedures and minimization of tax liability through eligible
schemes. Through this chapter we can discuss about the basic concepts of Tax
Planning, Tax Management, Tax Evasion and Tax Avoidance.
TAX PRACTICES
TAX PLANNING TAX EVASION TAX AVIODANCE
TAX PLANNING
Tax Planning is an exercise undertaken to minimize tax liability through the
best use of all available exemptions, deductions, rebates and reliefs to reduce
income. Tax planning can be defined as an arrangement of one’s financial and
business affairs by taking legitimately in full benefit of all deductions, exemptions,
allowances, reliefs and rebates so that tax liability reduces to minimum. In other
words, all arrangements by which the tax is saved by ways and means which
comply with the legal obligations and requirements and are not colourable devices
or tactics to meet the letters of law but not the spirit behind these, would
constitute tax planning.
The Hon’ble Supreme Court in McDowell & Co. v. CTO (1985) 154 ITR 148
has observed that “tax planning may be legitimate provided it is within the
framework of the law. Colourable devices cannot be part of tax planning and it is
wrong to encourage or entertain the belief that it is honourable to avoid payment
of tax by resorting to dubious methods.”
Actually the allowances, deductions, exemptions, rebates and reliefs were
given as per legal regulations to achieve social and economic goals. For instance
deductions as per 80C for individuals and HUF aim to encourage saving and
investment habits for the economic prosperity of the country.
Example of tax planning: where a person buys machinery instead of hiring it,
he is availing the benefit of depreciation. It is his exclusive right either to buy or
lease it. In the same manner to choice the form of organization, capital structure,
buys or make products are the assessee’s exclusive right. One may look for various
incentives in the above said transactions provided in Income Tax Act, for reduction
of tax liability. All this transactions involves tax planning.
TAX EVASION
It refers to a situation where a person tries to reduce his tax liability by
deliberately suppressing the income or by inflating the expenditure showing the
income lower than the actual income and resorting to various types of deliberate
manipulations. An assessee guilty of tax evasion is punishable under the relevant
laws. Under direct tax laws provisions have been made for imposition of heavy
penalty and institution of prosecution proceeding against tax evaders.
The tax evaders reduce his taxable income by one or more of the following steps:
(a) Non-disclosure of capital gains on sale of asset.
(b) Non-disclosure of income from ‘Binami transactions’.
(c) Willfully unrecording or partial recording of incomes. Eg: sales, rent, fees, etc.
(d) Charging personal expenses as business expenses. Eg: car expenses, telephone
expenses, medical expenses incurred for self or family recorded in business books.
(e) Submission of bogus receipts for charitable donations under section 80 G.
TAX AVOIDANCE
Tax avoidance is a method reducing tax incidence by availing of certain
loopholes in the law. The Royal Commission on Taxation for Canada has explained
the concept of tax avoidance as under: For our purposes the expression “Tax
Avoidance” will be used to describe every attempt by legal means to prevent or
reduce tax liability which would otherwise be incurred, by taking advantage of
some provisions or lack of provisions of law. It excludes fraud, concealment or
other illegal measures.
The line of demarcation between tax planning and tax avoidance is very thin and
blurred. Any planning which, though done strictly according to legal requirements,
defeats the basic intention of the Legislature behind the statute could be termed as
instance of tax avoidance. It is usually done by taking full advantage of loopholes
adjusting the affairs in such a manner that there is no infringement of taxation laws
and least taxes are attracted.
Earlier tax avoidance was considered completely legitimate, but at present it
may be illegitimate in certain situations. In the judgment of the Supreme Court in
McDowell’s case 1985 (154 ITR 148) SC, tax avoidance has been considered as
heinous as tax evasion and a crime against society. Most of the amendments are
now aimed at curbing practice of tax avoidance.

DISTINCTION BETWEEN TAX PLANNING, TAX AVOIDANCE AND TAX

EVASION
Basis Tax Planning Tax Avoidance Tax Evasion
Meaning Way of minimizing The assesse legally Illegal way reducing
tax liability by takes advantage of tax liability by
availing full loopholes in the tax deliberately
advantages of the laws suppressing
Act through incomes or hiking
exemptions, expenditures.
deductions, rebates
and relief.
Aim of Saving of tax Hedging of tax Concealment of tax
Practice
Nature Moral in nature Immoral in nature Illegal and
and bends the law objectionable.
without breaking it
Result Advantages arise in Advantages arise in
Penalty and
the long run the short run. Prosecution
Legal Uses benefits of the Loopholes in the law
Overrules the law
implications law
TAX MANAGEMENT
Tax management refers to compliance with the income tax rules and regulations.
Tax management covers matters relating to
(a) Taking steps to avail various tax incentives
(b) Compliance with tax rules and regulations (including timely filing of return)
(c) Protecting from consequences of non-compliance of tax rules and regulations. i.e.
penalties, prosecution etc.
(d) Review of departments orders and if need apply for rectification of mistake, filing
appeal, tax revision or settlement of tax cases.
AREAS OF TAX MANAGEMENT
Important areas of tax management are discussed below:
1. TDS (Tax Deducted at Source): Persons responsible for deducting tax at source
should deduct from the income and that should be paid to the central government
on time. Moreover he should issue deduction certificate to the deductee’s and file
it in the income tax website.
2. Collection of tax at source: In some special cases, some persons responsible for
collecting the tax at source from the buyers (sec 206C). They should comply with
those formalities.
3. Payment of tax: It includes
(a) Payment of advance tax
(b) Payment of tax on self-assessment.

(c) Payment of tax on demand (payment after receiving notice from authorities)
4. Maintenance of books of accounts: Every businessman or a professional must
maintain books of accounts and other relevant documents so that the tax can be
computed accurately and verified by the Assessing Officer. Maintenance of account
books, vouchers, bills, correspondence and agreements, etc. is a part of tax
management.
5. Audit of books of accounts: If the turnover of the business for the previous year
2015-16 exceeds one crore rupees, the audit of books of accounts is compulsory as
per income tax rules. (w.e.f P.Y 2016-17 – 50 lakh). In case of profession audit is
compulsory if the gross receipts more than 25 lakhs.
6. Furnishing the return of income: The tax manager must ensure that the return of
income is furnished on time otherwise the assesse will lose the right to carry
forward and set off the losses and become liable to pay interest, penalty,
prosecution or fine or both.
7. Documentation and maintenance of tax records: An assessee should keep
complete and updated tax files so that the documentary evidences can be made
available in case of all queries. Tax files include filed returns, Form 16,
documentary evidence in support of deductions, rebate and relief, court orders,
etc.
8. Review of orders of Income Tax Department: Review the assessment orders and
other orders received from the tax department is an important function of tax
management. If there is any mistake in the order, application for rectification can
be made. If the order is prejudicial to the interest of the assessee he can file an
appeal, revision or an application for settlement of case can be made.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TAX MANAGEMENT AND TAX PLANNING

TAX PLANNING TAX MANAGEMENT
1. It is a wider term than tax management1. It is the first step towards tax planning.
2. Aim of tax planning is to minimize tax 2. Aim of tax management is compliance
burden. with legal formalities.
3. It is a guide in decision making 3. It is a regular activity
4. It is not essential for every assesse. 4. It is essential for every individual.
5. It looks at future benefits out of present
5. It relates to the past, present and future.
actions
PROBLEM 1.1
Specify whether the following acts can be considered as an act of (a) tax
management; or (b) tax planning; or (c) tax evasion.
(a) Mr. A invests in Public Provident Fund so as to reduce tax payable.

(b) ABC Ltd maintains TDS register at the company to enable timely compliance.
(c) X Ltd installed an air conditioner at the residence of a director as per terms of his
appointment; but treats it as fitted in quality control section in the factory. This is
with the objective to treat it as plant for the purpose of computing depreciation.
Solution:
(a) Investment in PPF is a part of tax planning.
(b) ABC Ltd maintains TDS register in the company as part of legal compliance. So it is
tax management.
(c) Air conditioner is installed in the director’s residence. But by fraud the company
claiming depreciation of Air conditioner in the company’s books to reduce tax
burden. So it is tax evasion.

UNIT- II
TAX PLANNING
Tax planning is the analysis of one's financial situation from a tax efficiency point of
view so as to plan one's finances in the most optimized manner. Tax planning allows a
taxpayer to make the best use of the various tax exemptions, deductions and benefits
to minimize their tax liability over a financial year. This process varies from person to
person and depends, among many factors, taxable income, time schedule for
investments, risk bearing inclination, existing investment pattern, expected returns
etc. Over the years, tax planning scenario has become more dynamic and
complicated, due to constant changes in the tax laws and falling interest rates.
Further tax planning cannot be done in isolation; it should be a part of overall
Financial Planning.
NEED AND SIGNIFICANCE OF TAX PLANNING
Tax Planning is the honest and rightful activity to minimize tax burden of various
persons. Needs and significances of tax planning were discussed below.
(a) Reduction of tax liability: The basic need of tax planning is to reduce tax
liability by arranging his affairs in accordance with the requirements of law, as
contained in the fiscal statutes. In many a cases, a taxpayer may suffer heavy taxation
not on account of the dosage of tax administered by the Act, but, because of his lack
of awareness of the legal requirements
(b) Minimization of litigation: There is always tug-of-war between taxpayers
and tax administrators. Tax payers try to pay least tax and the tax administrators
attempt to levy higher amount of tax. Where a proper tax planning is adopted by the
tax payer in conformity with the provisions of the taxation laws, the incidence of
litigation is minimized
(c) Productive investment: Channelization, of taxable income to the various
investment schemes is one of the prime purpose of tax planning as it is aimed to
attain twin-objectives of: (i) harnessing the resources for socially productive projects,
and, (ii) relieving the tax payer from the burden of taxation, converting the earnings
into means of further earnings.
(d) Reduction in cost: The reduction of tax by tax planning reduces the overall
cost. It results in more sales, more profit and more tax revenue.
(e) Healthy growth of economy: The growth of a nation’s economy is
synonymous with the growth and prosperity of its citizens. In this context, a saving of
earnings by legally sanctioned devices fosters the growth of both. Tax-planning
measures are aimed at generating white money having a free flow and generation
without reservations for the overall progress of the nation. On the other hand tax
evasion results generation of black money, the evils of which are obvious. Tax
planning thus assumes a great significance in this context.

(f) Economic stability: Tax planning results in economic stability by way of: (i)
availing of avenues for productive investments by the tax payers and, (ii)
harnessing of resources for national projects aimed at general prosperity of the
national economy and (iii)reaping of benefits even by those not liable to pay tax on
their incomes.
(g) Employment generation: Tax planning creates employment opportunities in
different ways. Firstly, efficient tax planning requires some sort of expertise that
creates job opportunities in the form of advisory services. Secondly, amount saved
through tax planning is generally invested in commencement of new business or
the expansion of existing business. This creates new employment opportunities.
PRECAUTIONS IN TAX PLANNING
Successful tax planning techniques should have following attributes:
(a) It should be based on up to date knowledge of tax laws. Assessees must
have an up to date knowledge of the statute he must also be aware of judgments
of the courts, the circulars, notifications, clarifications and Administrative
instructions issued by the CBDT from time to time.
(b) The disclosure of all material information and furnishing the same to the
income-tax department is an absolute pre-requisite of tax planning the
concealment in any form would attract the penalty often ranging from 100 to 300%
of the amount of tax sought to be evaded. Section 271(1)(c) read together with
explanations there to.
(c) Foresight is the essence of a business and the tax planning should also
reflect this essence. Tax regimeis flexible in nature and tax planning model must
also be flexible so that it could be scrutinized in relative situations.
(d) Tax planning should not be based on tax avoidance.
(e) Tax planning cannot be attempted in isolation. While doing tax planning we
have to consider the violation of other laws.
TYPES OF TAX PLANNING
The tax planning exercise ranges from devising a model for specific
transaction as well as for systematic corporate planning. These are:
(a) Short-range and long-range tax planning.
(b) Permissive tax planning.
(c) Purposive tax planning.
(a) Short-range planning & Long-range planning: Short-range planning refers to
year to year planning to achieve some specific or limited objective. For example,
an individual assessee whose income is likely to register unusual growth in
particular year as compared to the preceding year, may plan to subscribe to the
PPF/NSC’s within the prescribed limits in order to enjoy substantive ax relief. By
investing in such a way, he is not making permanent commitment but is
substantially saving in the tax. It is one of the examples of short-range planning.

Long-range planning on the other hand, involves entering into activities, which
may not pay-off immediately. For example, when an assessee transfers his
equity shares to his minor son he knows that the Income from the shares will be
clubbed with his own income. But clubbing would also cease after minor attains
majority.
(b) Permissive tax planning: Permissive tax planning is tax planning under the
expressed provisions of tax laws. Tax laws of our country offer many exemptions
and incentives.
(c) Purposive tax planning: Purposive tax planning is based on the measures
which circumvent the law. The permissive tax planning has the express sanction
of the Statute while the purposive tax planning does not carry such sanction. For
example, under Sections 60 to 65 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 the income of the
other persons is clubbed in the income of the assessee. If the assessee is in a
position to plan in such a way that these provisions do not get attracted, such a
plan would work in favour of the tax payer because it would increase his
disposable resources. Such a tax plan could be termed as ‘Purposive Tax
Planning’.
TAX PLANNING IN RESPECT OF RESIDENTIAL STATUS
The income tax will be applicable or not on an income source depends on
the residential status of the assessee. The persons which are outside India for a
major of time during the year and preceding year can keep some points in mind
so that if they are capable of adjust their schedule they can save a lot of tax.
I. Individuals who are visiting India on a business trip or in some other

connection should not stay in India for more than 181 days in the year and no
more than 364 days in preceding four years to enjoy non-resident status.
II. If individual is in India for more than 364 days during the preceding four
years then he should avoid staying in India for more than 59 days in a year. If he
wants to stay more than 59 days then he may come in such manner that not
more than 59 days comes in a previous year. For example, he may come after
2ndFebruary and leave before 29 May. So that not more than 59 days period is
covered in both previous years.
III. Similarly Indian citizen or person of Indian origin should plan their trip such
that not more than 181 days will fall in one year.
IV. A non-resident should not receive any income directly in India even if the
business is controlled directly from India. He should first receive income outside
India and then remit it to India, by such way no tax is leviable on such income.
V. Similarly a not ordinarily resident should receive his income outside India
which is earned outside India and from a business controlled outside India.

UNIT – III
MINIMUM ALTERNATIVE TAX (MAT)
At times it may happen that a taxpayer, being a company, may have
generated income during the year, but by taking the advantage of various
provisions of Income-tax Law (like exemptions, deductions, depreciation, etc.), it
may have reduced its tax liability or may not have paid any tax at all. Due to
increase in the number of zero tax paying companies, MAT was introduced by the
Finance Act, 1987 with effect from assessment year 1988-89. Later on, it was
withdrawn by the Finance Act, 1990 and then reintroduced by Finance (No. 2) Act,
1996, w.e.f1-4-1997.The objective of introduction of MAT is to bring into the tax
net "zero tax companies" which inspite of having earned substantial book profits
and having paid handsome dividends, do not pay any tax due to various tax
concessions and incentives provided under the Income-tax Law.Since the
introduction of MAT, several changes have been introduced in the provisions of
MAT and today it is levied on companies as per the provisions of section 115JB.
Basic provisions of MAT
As per the concept of MAT, the tax liability of a company will be higher of the
following:
(a) Tax liability of the company computed as per the normal provisions of the Income-
tax Law, i.e., tax computed on the taxable income of the company by applying the
tax rate applicable to the company. Tax computed in above manner can be termed
as normal tax iability.
(b) Tax computed @ 18.5% (plus surcharge and cess as applicable) on book profit
(manner of computation of book profit is discussed in later part). The tax computed
by applying18.5% (plus surcharge and cess as applicable) on book profit is called
MAT.
Applicability and non-applicability of MAT
As per section 115JB, every taxpayer being a company is liable to pay MAT, if
the Income tax (includingsurcharge and cess) payable on the total income,
computed as per the provisions of the Income-tax Act in respect of any year is less
than 18.50% of its book-profit + surcharge (SC)+ education cess (EC) + secondary
and higher education cess.
From the above it can be observed that the provisions of MAT are applicable
to every company whether public or private and whether Indian or foreign.
However, as per section 115JB(5A)MAT shall not apply to any income accruing or
arising to a company from life insurance business referred to in section 115B.
Further, as per provisions of Section 115V-O the provisions of MAT will not apply to
a shipping income liable to tonnage taxation, i.e., tonnage taxation scheme as
provided in section 115V to 115VZC.

As per Explanation 4 to section 115JB as amended by Finance Act, 2016 with

retrospective effect from 1/4/2001, it is clarified that the MAT provisions shall not
be applicable and shall be deemed never to have been applicable to an assessee,
being a foreign company, if
o the assessee is a resident of a country or a specified territory with which India has
an agreement referred to in sub-section (1) of section 90 or the Central
Government has adopted any agreement under sub-section (1) of section 90A and
the assessee does not have a permanent establishment in India in accordance with
the provisions of such agreement; or
o the assessee is a resident of a country with which India does not have an
agreement of the nature referred to in clause (i) and the assessee is not required to
seek registration under any law for the time being in force relating to companies.
Meaning of book profit
As per Explanation 1 to section 115JB(2) "book profit" for the purposes of section
115JB means net profit as shown in the P & L Account prepared in accordance with
Schedule VI of the Companies Act [now Schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013] as
increased and decreased by certain items prescribed in this regard. The items to be
increased and decreased are as follows:
Computation of book profit
Particulars Amount
Net profit as per Profit & Loss A/c prepared in accordance with
Schedule VI to the Companies Act[now Schedule III to the Companies XXXXX
Act, 2013]
Add : Following items (if they are debited to the P & L A/c)
Income-tax paid/payable and the provision thereof * XXXXX
Amounts carried to any reserves by whatever name called (Other than
reserve specified under Section 33AC) XXXXX
Provisions for unascertained liabilities XXXXX
Provisions for losses of subsidiary companies XXXXX
Dividends paid/proposed XXXXX
Expenditure related to incomes which are exempt under section 10
[other than section 10(38)] section 11 and section 12 XXXXX
The amount or amounts of expenditure relatable to, income, being
share of the taxpayer in the income of an association of persons or XXXXX
body of individuals, on which no income-tax is payable in accordance
with the provisions of section 86.

The amount or amounts of expenditure relatable to income accruing or

arising to a taxpayer being a foreign company, from : (a) the capital
gains arising on transactions in securities; or (b) the interest, XXXXX
royalty or fees for technical services chargeable to tax at the rate or
rates specified in Chapter XII if the income-tax payable on above
income is less than the rate of MAT
The amount representing notional loss on transfer of a capital asset,

being share or a special purpose vehicle to a business trust in exchange
of units allotted by that trust referred to in clause (xvii) of section 47 or XXXXX
the amount representing notional loss resulting from any change in
carrying amount of said units or the amount of loss on transfer of units
referred to in clause (xvii) of section 47
Expenditure relatable to income by way of royalty in respect of patent

chargeable to tax under section 115BBF XXXXX
Amount of depreciation debited to P & L A/c XXXXX
Deferred tax and the provision thereof XXXXX
Provision for diminution in the value of any asset XXXXX
The amount standing in revaluation reserve relating to revalued asset
on the retirement or disposal of such an asset if not credited to profit XXXXX
and loss account
The amount of gain on transfer of units referred to in clause (xvii) of
section 47 computed by taking into account the cost of the shares
exchanged with units referred to in the said clause or the carrying XXXXX
amount of the shares at the time of exchange where such shares are
carried at a value other than the cost through profit or loss account, as
the case may be;
Less : Following items (if they are credited to the P & L A/c)
Amount withdrawn from any reserve or provision if credited to P&L XXXXX
account
Incomes which are exempt under section 10 [other than section 10(38)]
section 11 and section 12 XXXXX
Amount of depreciation debited to P&L account (excluding the
depreciation on revaluation of assets) XXXXX
Amount withdrawn from revaluation reserve and credited to P&L
account to the extent it does not exceed the amount of depreciation on XXXXX
revaluation of assets

The amount of income, being the share of the taxpayer in the income
of an association of persons or body of individuals, on which no
income-tax is payable in accordance with the provisions of section 86, XXXXX
if any such amount is credited to the profit and loss account
The amount of income accruing or arising to a taxpayer being a

foreign company, from : (a) the capital gains arising on transactions in
securities; or (b) the interest, royalty or fees for technical services XXXXX
chargeable to tax at the rate or rates specified in Chapter XII if such
income is credited to the profit and loss account and the incometax
payable on above income is less than the rate of MAT.
The amount (if any, credited to the profit and loss account )
representing (a) notional gain on transfer of a capital asset, being
share of a special purpose vehicle to a business trust in exchange of
units allotted by that trust referred to in clause (xvii) of section 47; or
(b) notional gain resulting from any change in carrying amount of said
units; or (c) gain on transfer of units referred to in clause (xvii) of XXXXX
section 47, The amount representation notional gain on transfer of
units referred to in clause (xvii) of section 47 computed by taking into
account the cost of the shares exchanged with units referred to in the
said clause or the carrying amount of the shares at the time of
exchange where such shares are carried at a value other than the cost
through profit or loss account, as the case may be;
Income by way of royalty in respect of patent chargeable to tax under
section 115BBF XXXXX
Amount of brought forward loss or unabsorbed depreciation,
whichever is less as per books of account XXXXX
Profits of a sick industrial company till its net worth becomes XXXXX
zero/positive
Deferred tax, if credited to P&L account XXXXX
Book profit to be used to compute MAT XXXXX
(*) The amount of Income-tax shall include:
1. Any tax on distributed profits under section 115-O (dividend distribution tax - i.e.,
DDT)or tax on distributed income under section 115R;
2. Any interest charged under this Act;
3. Surcharge, if any, as levied by the Central Acts from time-to-time;
4. Education Cess on Income-tax, if any, as levied by the Central Acts from time-to-
time; and

5. Secondary and Higher Education Cess on Income-tax, if any, as levied by the

Central Acts from time-to-time.
MAT credit
As discussed in earlier part, a company has to pay higher of normal tax
liability or liability as per MAT provisions. If in any year the company pays liability
as per MAT, then it is entitled to claim credit of MAT paid over and above the
normal tax liability in the subsequent year(s).The provisions relating to carry
forward and adjustment of MAT credit are given in section 115JAA.
Period for which MAT credit can be carried forward

As discussed earlier, the company can carry forward the MAT credit for
adjustment in subsequent year(s), however, the MAT credit can be carried
forward only for a period of 10years after which it will lapse. In other words, if
MAT credit cannot be utilised by the company within a period of 10 years
(immediately succeeding the assessment year in which such credit was
generated), then such credit will lapse. No interest is paid to the taxpayer in
respect of such credit.
Problem 3.1
The net profit of PQ Ltd as per profit and loss account for the previous year
2015-2016 is Rs 2,56,80,770 after debiting/crediting the following items:-
1. Provisions for income tax: Rs 20,00,800
2. Provisions for deferred tax: Rs 14,45,300
3. Proposed Dividend: Rs 5,48,200
4. Depreciation debited to profit and loss account is Rs 12,00,650. This includes
depreciation on revaluation of asset to the tune of Rs 4,00,000.
5. Profit from unit established in Special Economic Zone: Rs 12,00,470
6. Provisions for permanent diminution in value of investment: Rs 2,00,000
Brought forward losses and unabsorbed depreciation as per books of the
company are as follows:-
Previous Brought Forward Unabsorbed
Year Loss Depreciation
2012-13 Rs 1,50,000 Rs 2,00,000
2013-14 Rs 1,20,000 Rs 1,75,000
2014-15 Rs 2,50,000 Rs 2,25,000
Compute book profit and tax payable on book profit of the company under
section 115JB for the Assessment Year 2016-17.
Solution
Computation of book profit of PQ Ltd under section 115JB for the Assessment
Year 2016-17

Net profit as per profit and loss account 2,56,80,770

Add: Provisions for Income Tax 20,00,800
Provisions for deffered tax 14,45,300
Proposed dividend 5,48,200
Depreciation 12,00,650
Provision for dimunation in value of Investment 2,00,000 31,075,720
Less: Depreciation (excluding depreciation on
revaluation)
8,00,650
Aggregate of brought forward loss or unabsorbed 13,20,650
depreciation, as per books of Past years whichever is
5,20,000
less
Book Profit
29,755,070
Tax on book profit
18.5% of book profit (29,755,070 * 18.5/100) = 55,04,688
Add : surcharge (55,04,688 * 12/100) = 6,60,563
Add : Education cess = 1,84,958
Tax on book profit 63,50,209

UNIT – IV
DEDUCTIONS AVAILABLE TO CORPORATE ASSESSEES
In case of corporate assessees, firstly we have to compute Gross Total
Income (GTI) by combining four heads of income. i.e. Income from House Property,
Profit and Gains from Business, Capital Gains and Income from Other Sources.
From the above GTI various deductions u/s 80G, 80GGA, 80GGB, 80IA, 80IAB, 80IB,
80IC, 80ID, 80IE, 80JJA, 80JJAA & 80LA are available to corporate assessees.
DEDUCTION IN RESPECT OF DONATIONS TO CERTAIN FUNDS, CHARITABLE
INSTITUTIONS, ETC. [SEC. 80G]
Conditions for claiming deduction:-
(i) The donation should be of a sum of money and not in kind.
(ii) The donation should be to specified funds/institutions.
(iii) Amount paid by any mode of payment other than cash and if paid in cash the
amount should not exceed Rs10,000.
Eligible Donation Qualifying Permissible
Deduction Amount
1. PM’s National Relief Fund; From item Nos. 1 Quantum of
2. PM’s Armenia Earthquake Relief Fund; to 23 there is no deduction for
3. The Africa (Public Contributions India) maximum limit (i.e. item Nos. 1 to
Fund; 100% of the 18,20, 24, 30, 31,
4. The National Foundation for Communal amount will qualify 32 & 33 =100% of
Harmony; for deduction) the qualifying
5. A university or any educational amount.
institution of national eminence as may For other items,
be approved; quantum of
6. The National Illness Assistance Fund; deductions = 50%
7. Any ZilaSakshartaSamiti for of the qualifying
improvement of primary education in amount.
villages and towns and for literacy
activities;
8. National Blood Transfusion Council or to
any State Blood Transfusion Council;
9. Any fund set up by the State
Government for medical relief to the
poor;
10. The Army Central Welfare Fund or the
Indian Naval Benevolent Fund or the Air
force Central Welfare Fund established
by the armed forces of the Union for the

welfare of the past and present

members of the such forces or their
dependants;
11. The Chief Minister’s Relief Fund or the
Lieutenant Governor’s Relief Fund in
respect of any State or Union Territory,
as the case may be;
12. The National Sports Fund to be set up by
the Central Government;
13. The National Cultural Fund set up by the
Central Government;
14. The Fund for Technology Department
and Application setup by the Central
Government;
15. The National Defence Fund;
16. Any fund setup by the State Government
of Gujarat exclusively for providing relief
to the victims of earthquake in Gujarat;
17. Any sum paid during the period
beginning with 26.1.2001 and ending on
30.9.2001 toany trust, institutions or
fund recognized under Section 80G for
providing relief to the victims of
earthquake in Gujarat;
18. National Trust for Welfare of Persons
with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental
Retardation and Multiple disabilities
constituted under the relevant Act of
1999;
19. PM’s Drought Relief Fund;
20. The National Children’s Fund;
21. Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund;
22. Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust; From SI Nos. 24 to
23. Rajiv Gandhi Foundation; 30 qualifying
24. Contribution by a company as donations amount shall be
to the Indian Olympic Association or to restricted to 10%
any other Association notified by the of Adjusted Total
Central Government u/s. 10(23); Income (i.e. G.T.I.
25. Any approved fund or institution as reduced by
established for charitable purposes; deductions u/s.

26. Government or local authority to be 80CCC to 80U

used for charitable purpose; other than 80G and
27. Any authority set up for providing other income on
housing accommodation or town which no tax is
planning; payable and other
28. Any corporation established by incomes on which
Government for promoting interest of deductions under
schedules caste/ scheduled Chapter VIA are
tribe/backward class; not allowed)
29. Renovation of notified temple mosque,
church, or gurudwara or any other
notified place of national importance
30. Government or local authority or
approved institution/association for
promotion of family planning;
31. The Swachh Bharat Kosh, set up by the
Central Government, other than the sum
spent by the assessee in pursuance of
Corporate Social Responsibility under
subsection(5) of section 135 of the
Companies Act, 2013 [w.e.f. A.Y. 2015-
16];
32. The Clean Ganga Fund, set up by
theCentral Government, where such
assessee
is a resident and such sum is other than
thesum spent by the assessee in
pursuance of Corporate Social
Responsibility under subsection(5) of
section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013
[w.e.f. A.Y. 2015-16];
33. The National Fund for Control of Drug
Abuse constituted under section 7A of
the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic
Substances Act,1985 [w.e.f. A.Y. 2016-
17].

IN RESPECT OF CERTAIN DONATIONS FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH OR RURAL

DEVELOPMENT [SEC. 80GGA]
In computing the Total Income of accompany whose Gross Total Income does
not include income from “Profits and Gains of Business or Profession”, deduction
shall be allowed of an amount paid by him to—
(a) an approved scientific research association or University or College or other
institution to be used for scientific research, research in social science or
statistical research.
(b) an approved association or institution to be used for carrying out any approved
programme or rural development,
(c) an approved institution or association which has the object of training of persons
for implementing programmes of rural development [Sec. 35CCA]
(d) public sector company or local authority or an approved association or institution
for carrying out any eligible project or scheme u/s 35AC.
(e) association/institution/fund which has the object of carrying out any programme
of conservation of natural resources or afforestation [Sec. 35CCB]
(f) National Urban Poverty Eradication Fund (NUPEF).
Section 80GGA (2A) provides that no deduction shall be allowed under section
80GGA in respect of any sum exceeding Rs 10,000 unless such sum is paid by any
mode other than cash.
DEDUCTIONS BY COMPANIES TO POLITICAL PARTIES [SEC. 80GGB]
Condition: Amount should be contributed by a company any mode other
than cash. Amount of Deduction:100% of sum contributed during a Previous Year
to any political party, registered u/s 29A of Representation of the People Act,
1951.
DEDUCTIONS IN RESPECT OF PROFITS & GAINS FROM INDUSTRIAL

UNDERTAKINGS OR ENTERPRISES ENGAGED IN INFRASTRUCTURE
DEVELOPMENT [SEC. 80IA]
The deduction under this Section is applicable to all assessees whose Gross
Total Income includes any profits and gains derived from any business of an
industrial undertaking or an enterprise.

Period of
Classification of Industries Deduction
commencement
(i) Any enterprise carrying on the On or after 100% for 10
business of developing or maintaining 1.4.1995 consecutive
and operating or developing, Assessment
maintaining and operation any Years.
infrastructure facility
(ii) Any undertaking providing From 1.4.95 to 100% for first 5
telecommunication services whether 31.3.2005 years & 30% for
basic or cellular including radio the next 5
paging, domestic satellite service or years.
network of trunking and electronic
data interchange services.
(iii) Any undertaking which develops or From 1.4.97
to 100% for 10
develops and operates or maintains 31.3.2011 consecutive
and operates an industrial park notified Assessment
by the Central Government. Years.
(iv) An Industrial undertaking set up in From 1.4.93 to 100% for 10
any part of India for the generation or 31.3.2017 consecutive
generation and distribution of power. Assessment
Years.
(v) An industrial undertaking which From 1.4.99 to 100% for 10
starts transmission or distribution of 31.3.2017 consecutive
power by laying a network of new Assessment
transmission or distribution lines. Years.
(vi) An industrial undertaking starts From 1.4.2004 to 100% for 10
business of substantial renovation and 31.3.2017 consecutive
modernization of existing transmission Assessment
/ distribution lines in Power Sector. Years.
(vii) Undertaking established for 30.11.2005 to 100% for 10
reconstruction / revival of Power 31.3.2011 consecutive
Generation Plant Established before Assessment
Years.
The deduction under this Section is available at the option of the assessee
for any 10 consecutive Assessment Years out of 15 years beginning from the year in
which the undertaking or enterprise develops and begins to operate any
infrastructure facility or starts providing telecommunication services or develops
an industrial part or generates power or commences transmission or distribution of
power. However, in case of an infrastructure facility being a high way project

including housing or other activities being an integral part of a high way project,
the assessee can claim deduction for any10 consecutive Assessment Years out of
20 years beginning from the year of operation.
DEDUCTIONS IN RESPECT OF PROFITS AND GAINS BY AN UNDERTAKING OR
ENTERPRISE ENGAGED IN DEVELOPMENT OF SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE [SEC.
80IAB].
Where the Gross Total Income of an assessee, being a Developer, includes
any profits and gains derived by an undertaking or an enterprise from any business
of developing a Special Economic Zone, notified on or after the 1st day of April,
2005 under the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005, there shall, in accordance with
and subject to the provisions of this Section, be allowed, in computing the Total
Income of the assessee, a deduction of an amount equal to one hundred per cent
of the profits and gains derived from such business for ten consecutive Assessment
Years. The deduction specified in sub-section (1) may, at the option of the
assessee, be claimed by him for any ten consecutive Assessment Years out of
fifteen years beginning from the year in which a Special Economic Zone has been
notified by the Central Government.
DEDUCTION IN RESPECT OF PROFITS AND GAINS FOR CERTAIN INDUSTRIAL
UNDERTAKING OTHER THAN INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT UNDERTAKINGS
[SEC. 80IB]
Date of Tax exemption
Categories of deduction
commencement Period Quantum
Approved after
Scientific and industrial
31/03/2000 but 10 initial 100% of
research and development for
before A.Ys. profits
a company registered in India.
01/04/2007
After 31/03/1997
Commercial production of 100% of
but before 7 initial A.Ys.
mineral oil profits
01/04/2017
After 30/09/1998
but before
01/04/2012. 100% of
Refining of mineral oil 7 initial A.Ys.
After 31/03/2009 profits
but before
01/04/2017
After 31/03/2009
Commercial production of 100% of
but before 7 initial A.Ys.
natural gas under NELP VIII etc. profits
01/04/2017

Approved after
30/09/1998 but 100% of
Housing project ---
before profits
31/03/2008
100% of
Integrated business of 5 initial AYs
profits
handling, storage and After 31/03/2001
transportation of food-grains. Next 5 AYs 30% of profits
Processing, preservation and 100% of
5 initial AYs
packaging of fruits or w.e.f AY 2005-06 profits
vegetables Next 5 AYs 30% of profits
Processing, preservation and 100% of
5 initial AYs
packaging of meat, meat profits
After 31/03/2009
products or poultry or marine
or dairy products Next 5 AYs 30% of profits
01/04/2008 to 100% of
Hospital 5 initial AYs
31/03/2013 profits
SPECIAL PROVISIONS IN RESPECT OF CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS OR ENTERPRISES
IN CERTAIN SPECIALCATEGORY STATES [SEC. 80-IC]
1) Where the Gross Total Income of an assessee includes any profits and gains
derived by an undertaking or an enterprise from any business referred to in sub-
section (2), there shall, in accordance with and subject to the provisions of this
Section, be allowed, in computing the Total Income of the assessee, a deduction
from such profits and gains, as specified in sub-section (3).
2) This Section applies to any undertaking or enterprise,—
a) which has begun or begins to manufacture or produce any article or thing, not
being any article or thing specified in the Thirteenth Schedule, or which
manufactures or produces any article or thing, not being any article or thing
specified in the Thirteenth Schedule and undertakes substantial expansion during
the period beginning—
i. on the 23rd day of December, 2002 and ending before the 1st day of April, 2007
in any Export Processing Zone or Integrated Infrastructure Development Centre
or Industrial Growth Centre or Industrial Estate or Industrial Park or Software
Technology Park or Industrial Area or Theme Park, as notified by the Board in
accordance with the scheme framed and notified by the Central Government in
this regard, in the State of Sikkim; or
ii. on the 7th day of January, 2003 and ending before the 1st day of April, 2012, in
any Export Processing Zone or Integrated Infrastructure Development Centre or
Industrial Growth Centre or Industrial Estate or Industrial Park or Software


this regard, in the State of Himachal Pradesh or the State of Uttaranchal; or
iii. on the 24th day of December, 1997 and ending before the 1st day of April, 2007,
in any Export Processing Zone or Integrated Infrastructure Development Centre
or Industrial Growth Centre or Industrial Estate or Industrial Park or Software
this regard, in any of the North-Eastern States;
b) which has begun or begins to manufacture or produce any article or thing,
specified in the Fourteenth Schedule or commences any operation specified in
that Schedule, or which manufactures or produces any article or thing, specified
in the Fourteenth Schedule or commences any operation specified in that
Schedule and undertakes substantial expansion during the period beginning—
i. on the 23rd day of December, 2002 and ending before the 1st day of April, 2007,
in the State of Sikkim; or
ii. on the 7th day of January, 2003 and ending before the 1st day of April, 2012, in
the State of Himachal Pradesh or the State of Uttaranchal; or
iii. on the 24th day of December, 1997 and ending before the 1st day of April, 2007,
in any of the North-Eastern States.
3) The deduction referred to in sub-Section (1) shall be—
i. in the case of any undertaking or enterprise referred to in sub-clauses (i) and (iii)
of clause (a)or sub-clauses (i) and (iii) of clause (b), of sub-section (2), one
hundred per cent of such profits and gains for ten Assessment Years commencing
with the initial Assessment Year;
ii. in the case of any undertaking or enterprise referred to in sub-clause (ii) of clause
(a) or sub clause(ii) of clause (b), of sub-section (2), one hundred per cent of such
profits and gains for five Assessment Years commencing with the initial
Assessment Year and thereafter, thirty per cent of the profits and gains.
DEDUCTION IN RESPECT OF PROFITS AND GAINS FROM BUSINESS OF HOTELS IN
SPECIFIED AREA (80-ID)
An undertaking engaged in the business of hotel (two-star, three-star or
four-star category) located in the specified district having a World Heritage site, if
such hotel is constructed and has started or starts functioning between
01/04/2009 and 31/03/2013.
A deduction of 100% of the profits and gains derived from such business
for five consecutive assessment years.
SPECIAL PROVISIONS IN RESPECT OF CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS IN NORTH-
EASTERN STATES [SEC. 80IE]

(1) Where the Gross Total Income of an assessee includes any profits and gains
derived by an undertaking, to which this Section applies, from any business
referred to in sub-section (2), there shall be allowed, in computing the Total
Income of the assessee, a deduction of an amount equal to one hundred per cent
of the profits and gains derived from such business for ten consecutive
Assessment Years commencing with the initial Assessment Year.
(2) This Section applies to any undertaking which has, during the period beginning
on the 1st day of April, 2007 and ending before the 1st day of April, 2017, begun
or begins, in any of the North-Eastern States,
1. to manufacture or produce any eligible article or thing;
2. to undertake substantial expansion to manufacture or produce any eligible article
or thing;
3. to carry on any eligible business.
“Substantial Expansion” means increase in the investment in the Plant and
Machinery by at east 25% of the book value of Plant and Machinery as on the 1st
day of the Previous Year in which substantial expansion is undertaken.
“Eligible Article or Thing” means the article or thing other than tobacco,
manufactured tobacco substitute, plastic carry bag (Less than 20 Microns), and
goods produced by petroleum oil or gas refineries.
“Eligible Business” includes –
i. Hotel (Not Below 2 Star Category),
ii. Adventure & Leisure Sports including Ropeways,
iii. Nursing Homes (Minimum 25 Beds),
iv. Old-age Home,
v. Information Technology related Training Centre,
vi. Manufacturing Information Technology related Hardware,
vii. Vocational Training Institute for Hotel Management, Food Craft,
Entrepreneurship Development, Nursing & Para Medical, Civil Aviation & Fashion
Design & Industrial Training.
viii. Bio-technology
DEDUCTION IN RESPECT OF PROFITS AND GAINS FROM THE BUSINESS OF
COLLECTING AND PROCESSING BIO-DEGRADABLE WASTE (80-JJA)
The section provide that where the gross total income of an assessee
includes any profits and gains derived from the business of collecting and
processing or treating of bio-degradable waste for generating power, or
producing bio-fertilizers, bio-pesticides or other biological agents or for producing
bio-gas, making pellets or briquette for fuel or organic manure. A deduction of an
amount equal to the whole of such profit and gains for a period of five
consecutive assessment years beginning with the assessment year relevant to the
previous year in which such business commences.

DEDUCTION IN RESPECT OF EMPLOYMENT OF NEW WORKMEN [SEC 80JJAA]

All assessee having manufacturing units is allowed for deduction provided the
following conditions are satisfied:
i. The Gross Total Income of the assessee includes profits and gains derived from
the manufacture of goods in a factory.
ii. The factory is not hived off or transferred from another existing undertaking or
amalgamation with another industrial undertaking or as a result of any business
re-organization.
iii. The assessee employs new regular workmen in the Previous Year in such factory.
iv. The assessee furnishes the report of a Chartered Accountant in Form No. 10DA
[Rule 19AB]Deduction is available for 3 Previous Years commencing from the
Previous Year in which such employment is provided.
Amount of deduction:
a. New industrial undertaking: 30% of the wages paid to new regular workmen in
excess of 50 regular workmen employed during the year.
b. Existing undertaking: 30% of the wages paid to new regular workmen provided
these is at least10% increase in number of regular workmen over the existing
member of workmen employed in such undertaking, as on the last day of the
preceding year.
DEDUCTIONS IN RESPECT OF CERTAIN INCOMES OF OFFSHORE BANKING UNITS
AND INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES CENTRE [SEC. 80LA]
This deduction applicable to a scheduled bank, or any bank incorporated by or
under the laws of a country outside India owning an offshore banking unit in a
special economic zone. Quantum of deduction:
a. 100% of such income for five consecutive assessment years beginning with the
assessment year relevant to the previous year in which the permission was
obtained.
b. 50% of such income for next five consecutive assessment years.

UNIT – V
ASSESSMENT OF COMPANIES
Income tax being direct tax is a major source of revenue for the Central
Government. The entire amount of income tax collected by the Central
Government is classified under the head: (a) Corporation Tax (Tax on the income of
the companies) and (b) Income Tax (Tax on income of the non-corporate
assesses).A company is required to pay corporation tax on every rupee of its total
income at a flat rate. First of all we should have an understanding about the
provisions in the Income Tax Act about the company.
MEANING OF COMPANY UNDER SECTION 2(17) OF THE INCOME-TAX ACT
(a) any Indian company, or
(b) any body corporate incorporated by or under the laws of a country outside India,
or
(c) any institution, association or body which is or was assessable or was assessed as a
company for any assessment year under the Indian Income Tax Act, 1922 (11 of
1922) or was assessed under this Act, as a company for any assessment year
commencing on or before April 1, 1970; or
(d) any institution, association or body, whether incorporated or not and whether
Indian or non-Indian, which is declared by general or special order of the CBDT to
be a company.
Liquidating Company
A Company in liquidation is also a “company” and the Income tax authorities
are entitled to call upon the liquidator to make a return of the company’s income.
Likewise, penalty proceedings can also be initiated against a company in liquidation
for a default committed prior to liquidation. Thus, the expression Company as
defined in the Income Tax Act has a much wider connotation than what is normally
understood by a ‘Company’ under the Companies Act.
Companies established under section 25 of the Companies Act, 1956
In order to be regarded as a taxable entity under the Income Tax Act, 1961,
it is not essential that the company must always have a share capital and must
have been formed with a profit motive. Even companies having no share capital
and those, which are limited by guarantee, are assessable as companies for
income-tax purposes even if such companies may have been formed without any
profit motive and registered under Section 25 of the Companies Act 1956 (e.g.
Chambers of Commerce etc.). Under Section 28 (iii) of the Income tax Act, 1961,
trade, professional or similar associations are liable to tax in respect of the income
they derive from rendering ofspecific services to their members. Accordingly, in
respect of specific services to their members, such entities, even if they are non-

profit making, would become liable to tax under the Income tax Act as a company
in respect of their income from business although they may not have been
specifically formed to carry on any business with a view to make profit. A statutory
corporation established under the Act of Parliament, Government companies and
the State Government companies who carry on a trade or business would also be
treated as a company forall purposes of income tax.
Discontinuance of Business
A company or for that matter, any assessee who discontinued their business
are statutorily required to intimate to the Assessing Officer within 15 days (Section
176 of the Income Tax Act, 1961).
TYPES OF COMPANIES
Companies are classified in to five according to the taxation point of view
1. Indian Company
2. Domestic company
3. Foreign company
4. Widely held company
5. Closely held company
Indian Company
Section 2(26) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 defines the expression ‘Indian Company’
as a company formed and registered under the Companies Act, 1956 and includes:
(a) a company formed and registered under any law relating to companies formerly in
force in any part of India (other than the State of Jammu and Kashmir, and the
Union Territories specified in (e) below);
(b) any corporation established by or under a Central, State or Provincial Act;
(c) any institution, association or body which is declared by the Board to be a company
under Section 2(17) of the Income Tax Act, 1961;
(d) in the case of State of Jammu & Kashmir, any company formed and registered
under any law for the time being in force in that State; and
(e) in the case of any of the Union Territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Goa, Daman
and Diu and Pondicherry, a company formed and registered under any law for the
time being in force in that Union Territory;
Domestic Company
Section 2(22A) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, defines domestic company as
an Indian company or any other company which, in respect of its income liable to
tax under the Income Tax Act, has made the prescribed arrangements for the
declaration and payment within India, of the dividends (including dividends on
preference shares) payable out of such income.
Foreign Company
Section 2(23A) of the Income tax Act defines foreign company as a company,
which, is not a domestic company. However, all non-Indian companies are not

necessarily foreign companies. If a non-Indian company has made the prescribed

arrangements for declaration and payments of dividends within India, such a non-
Indian company must be treated as a “domestic company” and not as a “foreign
company”.
Company in which public are substantially interested (a widely-held company)
Section 2(18) of the Income Tax, Act defines the expression “company in which the
public are substantially interested”.
i. If it is a company owned by the Government or the Reserve Bank of India or
in which not less than 40 per cent of the shares, whether singly or taken together,
are held by the Government or the Reserve Bank of India or a corporation owned
by the Reserve Bank of India; or
ii. If it is a company which is registered under Section 25 of the Companies Act,
1956; or
iii. If it is a company, having no share capital and if, having regard to its objects,
the nature and composition of its membership and other relevant considerations, it
is declared by an order of the Board (CBDT) to be a company in which the public
are substantially interested. However, such a company shall be deemed to be one
in which the public are substantially interested only for the assessment year(s) as
may be specified in the declaration; or
iv. If it is a company which carries on, as its principal business, the business of
acceptance of deposits from its members and which is declared by the Central
Government under Section 620A of the Companies Act, 1956 to be a Nidhi or
Mutual Benefit Society; or
v. If it is a company in which shares carrying not less than 50 per cent of the
voting power have been allotted unconditionally to or acquired unconditionally by,
and are throughout the relevant previous year beneficially held by, one or more
cooperative societies; or
vi. If it is a company which is not a private company as defined in Section 3 of
the Companies Act, 1956 and equity shares of the company (not being shares
entitled to a fixed rate of dividend whether with or without a further right to
participate in the profits, i.e. preference shares) were, as on the last day of the
relevant previous year, listed in a recognized stock exchange in India;
vii. If it is a company which is not a private company within the meaning of the
Companies Act, 1956, andthe shares in the company (not being shares entitled to a
fixed rate of dividend whether with or without a further right to participate in
profits) carrying not less than 50 per cent (40 per cent in case of an industrial
company) of the voting power have been allotted unconditionally to, or acquired
unconditionally by, and were throughout the relevant accounting year beneficially
held by (a) the Government, or (b) a corporation established by a Central or State

or Provincial Act, or (c) any company in which the public are substantially
interested or a wholly owned subsidiary company.
Closely held company
A Company in which the public is not substantially interested is known as a closely
held company. The distinction between a closely held and widely held company is
significant from the following viewpoints.
(a) Section 2(22) (e), which deems certain payments as dividend, is applicable only to
the shareholders of a closely-held company; and
(b) A closely held company is allowed to carry forward its business losses only if
the conditions specified in Section 79 are satisfied.
RESIDENTIAL STATUS AND TAX INCIDENCE UNDER INCOME TAX ACT, 1961
According to Section 6(3) of the Act, a company is said to be resident in India
(resident company) in any previous year, if:
I. It is an Indian company; or
II. During that year, the control and management of its affairs is situated
wholly in India.
If one of the above two tests is not satisfied the company would be a non-resident
in India during that previous year.
According to Section 5(1) of the Act, the total income of a resident company would
consist of:
 Income received or deemed to be received in India during the previous year
by or on behalf of such company;
 Income which accrues or arises or is deemed to accrue or arise to it in India
during the previous year;
 Income which accrues or arises to it outside India during the previous year.
Under Section 5(2) of the Act, the total income of non-resident company would
consist of:
 Income received or deemed to be received in India in the previous year by
or on behalf of such company;
 Income which accrues or arises or is deemed to accrue or arise to it in India
during the previous year.
COMPUTATION OF TOTAL INCOME OF COMPANY
The total income of a company is also computed in the manner in which
income of any other assesseeis computed. The first and the foremost step in this
direction is to ascertain Gross Total Income. Income computed under four heads
(salary head is not applicable), is aggregated. While aggregating the income,
section 60 and 61 shall be applicable. Further, effect to set off of losses and

adjustment for brought forward losses will also be done. From the Gross Total
Income so computed, the deductions u/s 80G, 80GGA, 80GGB, 80IA, 80IAB, 80IB,
80IC, 80ID, 80IE, 80JJA, 80JJAA & 80LA of Chapter VIA should be allowed.
The following are the special provisions under the Income Tax Act which are
applicable to a company in which public are not substantially interested i.e. a
closely held company:
(A) Carry forward and set off of losses [Section 79].
(B) Deemed dividend u/s 2(22)(e).
(C) Liability of directors [Section 179].
(A) Carry forward and set off of losses in case of certain companies [Section 79]
In the case of closely held companies where a change in shareholding has taken
place in a previous year, no loss under any head incurred in any year prior to the
previous year shall be carried forward and set off against the income of the
previous year unless on the last day of the previous year in which loss is set off and
on the last day of the previous year in which the loss was incurred, the shares of
the company carrying not less than 51% of the voting power were beneficially held
by the same persons.
In other words, where a change in voting power of more than 49% of the
shareholding of a closely held company has taken place between two relevant
dates (viz., the last day of previous year in which setoff is claimed and the last date
of the previous year in which the loss was incurred), the assessee will not be
entitled to claim set off of such losses.
This provision shall not apply to a change in the voting power consequent upon:
i. the death of a shareholder, or ii. on account of transfer of shares by way of
gifts to any relative of the shareholder making such gift.
Further, section 79 shall not apply to any change in the shareholding of an
Indian company which issubsidiary of a foreign company arising as a result of
amalgamation or demerger of a foreign company subject to the condition that 51%
of the shareholders of the amalgamating or demerged foreign company continue
to remain the shareholders of the amalgamated or the resulting foreign company.
Section 79 applies to all losses, including losses under the head Capital Gains.
However, over riding provisions of section 79 do not affect the set off of
unabsorbed depreciation which is governed by section 32(2). [CIT vs. Concord
Industries Ltd. (1979) 119 ITR 458 (Mad)].
(B) Deemed dividend [Section 2(22(e)]
Any payment by a company, not being a company in which the public are
substantially interested, of any sum by way of advance or loan to a shareholder
holding not less than 10% voting power or to a concern in which such shareholder
is a member or a partner and in which he has substantial interest or any payment
by such company on behalf or for the individual benefit of any such shareholder, to

the extent to which company in either case possesses accumulated profit shall be
treated as deemed dividend.
(C) Liability of directors of private company in liquidation [Section 179]
Where any tax due from a private company in respect of any income of any
previous year cannot be recovered, then, every person who was a director of the
private company at any time during the relevant previous year shall be jointly and
severally liable for payment of such tax unless he proves that the non-recovery
cannot be attributed to any gross neglect, misfeasance or breach of duty on his par
tin relation to the affairs of the company.
TAX RATES OF COMPANIES (AY 2016-17)
Rate of income
Company tax
(Percentage)
In the case of a domestic company
 Winning u/s 115BB 30
 Short term capital gains u/s 111A 15
 Long term capital gains u/s 112 10/20
 Other income 30
In the case of a foreign company
 Royalty received from Government or an Indian concern in
pursuance of an Agreement made by it with the Indian
concern after March 31, 1961, but before April 1, 1976, or
fees for rendering technical services in pursuance of an 50
agreement made by it after February 29, 1964 but before
April 1, 1976 and where such agreement has, in either
case, been approved by the Central Government
 Winning u/s 115BB 30
 Short term capital gains u/s 111A 15
 Long term capital gains u/s 112 10/20
 Other income 40

SURCHARGE (AY 2016-17)
If net income If net income

If net
does not is in the
Company incomeexceeds10
exceeds range of 10
crore
1crore crore
Domestic company Nil 7%* 12%**

Foreign company Nil 2%* 5%**
*Marginal relief - In the case of a company having a net income of exceeding 1
crore, the amount payable as income-tax and surcharge shall not exceed the total
amount payable as income-tax on total income of Rs 1crore by more than the
amount of income that exceeds 1 crore.
**Marginal relief - In the case of a company having a net income of exceeding10
crore the amount payable as income-tax and surcharge shall not exceed the total
amount payable as income-tax and surcharge on total income of 10 crore by more
than the amount of income that exceeds 10 crore.
Education cess - 2 per cent of income tax and surcharge
Secondary and higher education cess - 1 per cent of income tax and
surcharge
Problem 5.1
A domestic company submits the following particulars of its income for the
previous year ending on 31/march/2016:
Rs
1. Profits of business after deduction of
donations to approved charitable institution 4,00,000
2. Donation to charitable institution by
cheque 50,000
3. Interest on Government securities 20,000
4. Dividend from domestic company (Gross) 60,000
5. Long Term Capital Gain 1,00,000
6. Book Profits u/s 115JB 10,00,000
During the financial year 2015-16 the company deposited Rs 50,000 in IDBI. The
company distributed a dividend of Rs 1,00,000 on 06/09/2015.
Compute the taxable income of the company and tax payable by it for AY 2016-17.
Solution
COMPUTATION OF TOTAL INCOME
(for the Assessment Year 2016-17)
Business income
Business profit 4,00,000

Add: Donations 50,000 4,50,000

Capital Gain
LTCG 1,00,000
Income from other sources
Interest on Govt. securities 20,000
Dividend from a domestic
company Exempt 20,000
Gross Total Income 5,70,000
Less: Donation u/s 80 G
Qualifying limit (5,70,000 - 1,00,00)*10%
47,000 - 50% of 47,000 23,500
Total Income 5,46,500
COMPUTATION OF TAX PAYABLE

(for the Assessment Year 2016-17)
Total Income Rs 5,46,500
Tax on Rs 1,00,000 LTCG @ 20% 20,000
Tax on other income Rs 4,46,500 *
30% 1,33,950
1,53,950
Add: Surcharge Nil
1,53,950
Add: Education cess 4619
Tax on Total Income (a) 1,58,569
Book Profit Rs 10,00,000
Tax on Rs 10,00,000 @ 18.5% 1,85,000
Add: Surcharge Nil
1,85,000
Add: Education cess 5,550
Tax on Book Profit (b) 1,90,550
Tax Payable (a) or (b) whichever is more 1,90,550
Problem 5.2
From the following information compute the tax payable by Z & Co keeping in view
the provisions of MAT u/s 115JB for the Assessment Year 2016-17:

Statement of Profit & Loss (for the year ended 31st March 2016)
Figures as
at the end
of current
Note reporting
Particulars No period
I Revenue from operations 30,00,000
II Other income :
LTCG (exempt under section 10(38) 2,00,000
Interest on Gov't securities 25000 2,25,000
III Total Revenue (I + II) 32,25,000
IV Expenses:
Cost of materials consumed
purchase of stock in trade
changes in inventories of finished goods,
work-in-progress and stock-in-trade
Employee benefit expenses
Depreciation and amortisation expenses 1,50,000
Other Expenses:
Expenses related to sales 23,20,000
Securities transaction tax paid relating to LTCG 5,000
Total Expenses 24,75,000
V Profit Before Tax (III - IV) 7,50,000
VI Tax Expenses:
Income Tax paid 1,00,000
VII Profit for the period (V - VI) 6,50,000
Surplus Statement
Profit/Loss as per last Balance sheet (if any)
Current Year's profit 6,50,000
6,50,000
Less: Proposed dividend 2,50,000
Balance of profit carried to Balance Sheet 4,00,000
Additional Information:
1. the company revalued its assets from Rs 3,00,000 to Rs 6,00,000 and provided
depreciation on Rs 6,00,000 @ 25%. The depreciation allowable as per Income Tax
Act Rs 80,000.
2. B/F loss as per books of account Rs 2,00,000
3. B/F depreciation as per books of account Rs 50,000
4. B/F unabsorbed depreciation Rs 1,00,000

Solution
COMPUTATION OF TOTAL INCOME AND TAX PAYABLE
For the AY 2016-17
INCOOME FROM BUSINESS
Profit as per statement of Profit & Loss 4,00,000
Add: Expenses disallowed
1. STT paid 5,000
2. Depreciation 1,50,000
3. Proposed Dividend 2,50,000
4. Income Tax 1,00,000 5,05,000
9,05,000
Less : 1. LTCG 2,00,000
Depreciation allowable 80,000
2. interest on government securities 25000 3,05,000
Business Income for the year 6,00,000
Less : B/F unabsorbed depreciation 1,00,000
Taxable Business Income (a) 5,00,000
CAPITAL GAIN
LTCG (Exempt u/s 10(38) Exempt
INCOME FROM OTHER SOURCES
Interest on Gov't securities (b) 25,000
Gross Total Income (a) + (b) 5,25,000
Deduction Nil
Total Income 5,25,000
TAX ON TOTAL INCOME

Tax on 5,25,000 @ 30% 1,57,000
Add: Surcharge Nil
Add: Education Cess and SHEC @ 3% 4725
Tax Payable on Total Income 1,62,225

COMPUTATION OF BOOK PROFIT AND TAX PAYABLE

For the AY 2016-17
Profit as per statement of Profit & Loss 4,00,000
Add: Expenses disallowed
1. Depreciation 1,50,000
2. Proposed Dividend 2,50,000
3. Income Tax 1,00,000 5,00,000
9,00,000
Less : Depreciation allowable 3,00,000 @
75,000
25%
B/F loss or depreciation, whichever is less 50,000 1,25,000
Book Profit 6,00,000
TAX ON BOOK PROFIT

Tax on 7,75,000 @ 18.5% 1,43,375
Add: Surcharge Nil
Add: Education Cess and SHEC @ 3% 4,301
Tax Payable on Book Profit 1,47,676
Tax payable = Tax on Total Income or Tax on Book Profit whichever is more
= 1,62,230 (Rounded off)

UNIT – VI
TAX ON DISTRIBUTED PROFIT AND SECURITIES TRANSACTION
TAX
This unit discuss about the tax on dividend distributed and tax on
securities transaction. Firstly we can discuss about corporate dividend
distribution tax and after that securities transaction tax is discussed.
CORPORATE DIVIDEND DISTRIBUTION TAX or DDT [Sec 115O – 115Q]
As per section 115-O(1), the Domestic Company shall, in addition to the
income-tax chargeable in respect of its total income, be liable to pay additional
income-tax on any amount declared, distributed or paid by such company by way
of dividend (whether interim or otherwise), whether out of current or
accumulated profits, shall pay tax on such dividend at the following rates.
Income tax 15%
surcharge 12%
Education cess and SHEC 3%
Total 17.304%
Dividend received from subsidiary company to be reduced from the above
dividend to be distributed[Section 115-O(IA)]: For the purpose of computation of
tax on distributed profits, the amount of dividend distributed by the domestic
company during the financial year shall be reduced by the following:
I. The amount of dividend, if any, received by the domestic company during the
financial year, if
i. such dividend is received from its subsidiary;
ii. the subsidiary has paid tax under this section on such dividend; and
iii. the domestic company is not a subsidiary of any other company.
II. The amount of dividend, if any, paid to any person for or behalf of the New
Pension Scheme trust referred to in section 10(44).
However, that the same amount of dividend shall not be taken into account for
reduction more than once.
For the purposes of section 115-O(1A), a company shall be a subsidiary of
another company, if such other company holds more than half in nominal value
of the equity share capital of the company.
Section 115-O of the Act provides that dividend liable for DDT in case of a
company is to be reduced by an amount of dividend received from its subsidiary
after payment of DDT if the company is not a subsidiary of any other company.
Dividend distribution tax which is also known as additional tax will have to be
paid by the principal officer of the domestic company and the company within 14
days from the date of:
a. Declaration of any dividend; or

b. Distribution of any dividend; or

c. Payment of any dividend,
whichever is earliest.
TAX ON INCOME DISTRIBUTED TO UNIT HOLDERS (115R, 115S and 115T)

Any amount of income distributed by: (i) a specified company, or (ii) a
Mutual Fund to its unit holders shall be chargeable to tax and such specified
company or Mutual Fund shall be liable to pay additional income-tax on such
distributed income at the following rate:
(a) Where the income is distributed to any 25% + 12% SC + 2% EC +
person being an individual or a HUF by a money 1%SHEC
market mutual fund or aliquid fund
(b) Where the income is distributed to any 30% + 12% SC + 2%
other person by a money market mutual fund EC+1%SHEC
or liquid fund
Where the income is distributed by a fund
other than a money market mutual fund or a
liquid fund and such income is distributed to
 Individual or HUF 12.5% + 12% SC + 2% EC +
1% SHEC
 Any person other than individual or HUF 30% + 7% or 12% SC + 2% EC+
1% SHEC
SCURITIES TRANSACTION TAX (STT)
STT is a kind of turnover tax where the investor has to pay a small tax on the
total consideration paid or received in a share transaction. STT was introduced in
the Budget of 2004 and implemented in Oct 2004. The objective behind the levy is
to mitigate tax evasion as the same is taxed at source. Stocks, futures, option,
mutual funds and exchange traded funds come under the ambit of STT. The STT
applicable in the case of intraday transaction will be different from the one
applicable in the case of delivery transaction. Likewise, the STT applicable in the
case of buying a security will be different from the one applicable in the case of
selling the security. STT will be applicable in the case of transaction that takes place
in the exchanges. For availing the exemption in the case of long-term capital gain,
the asset under consideration has to be subjected to STT. Present rate of Security
Transaction Tax (STT) is described below.

SI Taxable securities Tax rate Tax Rate Payable by

No. transaction from June 1, w.e.f. June 1,
2013 up to 2016
May 31,
2016
1. Purchase of an equity share Purchaser- on
in a company, where such the value of
contract is settled by the taxable
actual delivery or transfer 0.100 per 0.100 per securities
of such share or unit. cent cent transaction
based on the
volume
weighted
average price.
Purchase of a unit of an NA
equity oriented fund,
where such contract is NIL NIL
settled by the actual
delivery or transfer of such
share or unit.
2. Sale of a equity share in a Seller - on the
company, where such value of taxable
contract is settled by the 0.100 per 0.100 per securities
actual delivery or transfer cent cent transaction
of such share or unit based on the
volume
weighted
average price.
Sale of a unit of an equity Seller - on the
oriented fund, where such value of taxable
contract is settled by the 0.001 per 0.001 per securities
actual delivery or transfer cent cent transaction
of such share or unit based on the
volume
weighted
average price.
3 Sale of an equity share in a Seller - on the
company or a unit of an value of taxable
equity oriented fund, securities
where such contract is 0.025 per 0.025 per transaction

settled otherwise than by cent cent based on the

the actual delivery or volume
transfer of such share or weighted
unit. average price.
4a Sale of an option in 0.017 per 0.05 per cent Seller - on the
securities cent option
premium..
4b Sale of an option in 0.125 per 0.125 per Purchaser - on
securities, where option is cent cent the settlement
exercised price.
4c Sale of a futures in 0.010 per 0.010 per Seller - on the
securities cent cent price at which
such futures is
traded.
INCOME TAX AND STT

Taxation of profit or loss from securities transactions depends on whether
the activity of purchasing and selling of shares / derivatives is classified as
investment activity or business activity. Treatment of STT also depends upon
whether the income from these securities transactions are included under the
head ‘Income from Capital Gains’ or under the head ‘Profits and Gains of Business
or Profession’.
Income from Capital Gains: Any equity share, which has been sold through a
recognised stock exchange and on which STT has been paid, is entitled to
exemption from LTCG under Section 10 (38) of the Act. Similarly, in case of STCG of
such shares, the gains shall be taxed only at 15%, plus surcharge and education
cess under section 111A of the Act.
Important points to note:
 STCG and LTCG rates of 15% and NIL are available only if the specified
security is sold through a recognised stock exchange. Private deals or transactions,
not routed through a recognised stock exchange in India, will not be covered
 The purchase of the specified securities could be through any mode and
need not be through a recognised stock exchange
 The exemption is not available to transactions where STT has not been paid
 Since LTCG is exempt, Long Term Capital Loss, arising from these specified
securities, cannot be set-off against any other gain/income. This loss shall lapse
 As per section 40(a)(ib) of the Income tax Act, STT cannot be claimed as an
expense in computing the income chargeable under Capital Gains.
Profits and Gains of Business or Profession: This refers to the scenario where main
business of the assessee is trading in securities. In such cases the gains or losses are
classified as business income, which is taxed at the regular rate of income-tax. STT
paid in respect of taxable securities transactions entered into in the course of
business shall be allowed as deduction under section 36 of the Income-tax Act.
Problem 6.1
From the following information determine the tax payable u/s 115-O by a domestic
company on dividend distributed by it:
1. It received dividend from its subsidiary company (which paid DDT) Rs 3,00,000 on
10/11/2015.
2. It distributed dividend Rs 28,00,000 on 15/12/2015 to its shareholders.
3. Out of Rs 28,00,000 the company paid dividend Rs 5,00,000 to a person on behalf
of the New Pension System Trust.
Solution
Computation of Tax Payable by a Domestic Company on Dividend Distributed
(for the AY 2016-17)
Dividend Distributed 28,00,000
Less: Dividend received from subsidiary company 3,00,000
Dividend paid on behalf of the New Pension System 5,00,000 8,00,000
Trust
Dividend distributed to shareholders 20,00,000
Tax on Gross Dividend = x

Dividend
.
= x 20,00,000
.
= Rs 4,18,497

UNIT VII
TONNAGE TAX
In case of a company, the income from the business of operating qualifying
ships, may, at its option, be computed in accordance with the provisions of
Chapter XII-G. Thus, tonnage taxation is a scheme of presumptive taxation
wherein notional income arising from operation of ships is determined on basis of
tonnage of ships.
Qualifying ship (115VD)
For the purpose of tonnage tax, a ship is a qualifying ship if-
1. it is a sea going ship or vessel of fifteen net tonnage or more;
2. it is a ship registered under the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 (44 of 1958), or a
ship registered outside India in respect of which a license has been issued by the
Director-General of Shipping under section 406 or section 407 of the Merchant
Shipping Act, 1958 (44 of 1958); and
3. a valid certificate in respect of such ship indicating its net tonnage is in force,
But does not include
a) a sea going ship or vessel if the main purpose for which it is used is the provision
of goods or services of a kind normally provided on land;
b) fishing vessels;
c) factory ships;
d) pleasure crafts;
e) harbour and river ferries;
f) offshore installations;
g) a qualifying ship which is used as a fishing vessel for a period of more than thirty
days during a previous year.
Computation of tonnage income (115VG)
1) The tonnage income of a tonnage tax company for a previous year shall be the
aggregate of the tonnage income of each qualifying ship computed in accordance
with the provisions of sub-sections (2) and (3).
2) For the purposes of sub-section (1), the tonnage income of each qualifying ship
shall be the daily tonnage income of each such ship multiplied by—
a. the number of days in the previous year; or
b. the number of days in part of the previous year in case the ship is operated by the
company as a qualifying ship for only part of the previous year, as the case may
be.
3) For the purposes of sub-section (2), the daily tonnage income of a qualifying ship
having tonnage referred to in column (1) of the Table below shall be the amount
specified in the corresponding entry in column (2) of the Table:

Qualifying ship having

Amount of daily tonnage income
net tonnage
(1) (2)
up to 1,000 Rs. 70 for each 100 tons
exceeding 1,000 but not more Rs. 700 plus Rs. 53 for each 100 tons
than 10,000 exceeding 1,000 tons
exceeding 10,000 but not Rs. 5,470 plus Rs. 42 for each 100 tons
more than 25,000 exceeding 10,000 tons
exceeding 25,000 Rs. 11,770 plus Rs. 29 for each 100 tons
exceeding 25,000 tons.
4) For the purposes of this Chapter, the tonnage shall mean the tonnage of a ship
indicated in the certificate referred to in section 115VX and includes the deemed
tonnage computed in the prescribed manner.
Explanation: for the purposes of this sub-section, "deemed tonnage" shall be the
tonnage in respect of an arrangement of purchase of slots, slot charter and an
arrangement of sharing of break-bulk vessel.
5) The tonnage shall be rounded off to the nearest multiple of hundred tons and for
this purpose any tonnage consisting of kilograms shall be ignored and thereafter if
such tonnage is not a multiple of hundred, then, if the last figure in that amount is
fifty tons or more, the tonnage shall be increased to the next higher tonnage which
is a multiple of hundred and if the last figure is less than fifty tons, the tonnage
shall be reduced to the next lower tonnage which is a multiple of hundred; and the
tonnage so rounded off shall be the tonnage of the ship for the purposes of this
section.
6) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other provision of this Act, no
deduction or set off shall be allowed in computing the tonnage income under this
Chapter.
Treatment of common costs (115VJ)
1. Where a tonnage tax company also carries on any business or activity other than
the tonnage tax business, common costs attributable to the tonnage tax business
shall be determined on a reasonable basis.
2. Where any asset, other than a qualifying ship, is not exclusively used for the
tonnage tax business by the tonnage tax company, depreciation on such asset shall
be allocated between its tonnage tax business and other business on a fair
proportion to be determined by the Assessing Officer, having regard to the use of
such asset for the purpose of the tonnage tax business and for the other business.

Problem 7.1
From the following information compute the tax payable by a tonnage tax
company for the AY 2016-17.
1. The company has two qualifying ships. The net tonnage of Ship I is 27,749 ton 400
kg and Ship II 16,750 ton and 500 kg.
2. Ship I runs for 365 days during the previous year and Ship II for 150 days during the
previous year.
3. Turnover of core activities Rs 20 crore.
4. Profit from incidental activities Rs 5.5 lakh.
Solution
Net tonnage of Ship I: 27,749 ton 400 kg = 27,700 ton rounded off
Net tonnage of Ship II:16,750 ton and 500 kg = 16,800 ton rounded off
Deemed Income Ship I Ship II

First 1,000 ton (70 x 10) 700 700
Next 9,000 ton (53 x 90) 4,770 4,770
Next 15,000 ton (42 x 150) 6,300 ----
6,800 ton (42 x 68) ---- 2,856
Next 2,700 ton (29 x 27) 783 ----
Daily tonnage income 12,553 8,326
Ship used during the PY (days) 365 150
(12,553 x 365) (8,326 x
Deemed Income 45,81,845 150)
12,48,900
Total Deemed Income = 45,81,845 + 12,48,900
= 58,30,745 (a)
Income taxable under other provisions of the Act:
Turnover of core activities = Rs 20 crore
Profit from incidental activities = Rs 5.5 lakh
(Note: profit from incidental activities up to 0.25% of turnover of core activities is
part of deemed income)
Part of deemed income = 20 crore x 0.25%
= Rs 5,00,000
Taxable portion of incidental income = Actual – part of
deemed income
= 5,50,000 – 5,00,000
= Rs 50,000(b)
Total Taxable income (a + b) = 58,30,745 + 50,000
= 58,80,745
= Rs 58,80,750 (rounded off)

Computation of Tax Payable

Tax on Rs 58,80,750 @ 30% 17,64,225
Add : Surcharge Nil
17,64,225
Add : Education cess and SHEC @3% 52,927
Tax Payable 18,12,152
Rounded off Rs 18,17,150

UNIT VIII
TAX PLANNING FOR INDIVIDUALS
Tax Planning, as we are aware, is the process of proper usage of beneficial
provisions of exemptions, deduct ions, rebates and reliefs, while fulfilling the tax
obligations. This process varies from individual to individual and depends,
among many factors, taxable income, time schedule for investments, risk
bearing inclination, existing investment pattern, expected returns etc. Over the
years, tax planning scenario has become more dynamic and complicated, due to
constant changes in the tax laws and falling interest rates. Further tax planning
cannot be done in isolation; it should be a part of overall Financial Planning of an
individual.
Income to be considered while computing total income of individuals
1) Income earned by individual himself.
Income earned by an individual in his individual capacity i.e., Income from
salaries, Income from house property, Profits and gains of business or
profession, capital gains and income from other sources.
2) Income earned as a partner of a firm or a limited liability partnership.
a) Salary, bonus etc. Received by a partner is taxable as his business income.
b) Interest on capital and loans to the firm is taxable as business income of the
partner.
c) Share of profit in the firm is exempt in the hands of the partner.
Note: The income mentioned in (a) and (b) above is taxable to the extent they
are allowed as deduction to the firm.
3) Income earned as a member of HUF
a) Share of income of HUF is exempt in the hands of the member.
b) Income from an impartibly estate of HUF is taxable in the hands of the holder of
the estate who is the eldest member of the HUF.
c) Income from self-acquired property converted into joint family property.
4) Income earned as a member of AOP, etc.
a) Where the income of AOP or BOI is chargeable at maximum marginal rate: Share
of income of a member from such AOP or BOI will not be included in his taxable
income at all.
b) Where the income of AOP or BOI is taxed at normal rates i.e., the rates
applicable to an individual: Share of income of a member from such AOP or BOI
will be included in the taxable income of the individual only for rate purposes
and a relief under section 86 shall be allowed.
c) Where no income tax is chargeable on the income of the AOP or BOI: Share of
income of a member from such AOP/BOI will be chargeable to tax as part of his
total income.

5) Income of other persons included in the total income of the individual.

a) Transferee’s income, where there is a transfer of income without transfer of
assets.
b) Income arising to transferee from a revocable transfer of an asset.
c) Income of spouse as mentioned in 64(1).
d) Income from assets transferred to son’s wife of to any person for the benefit of
son’s wife.
e) Income of minor child as mentioned in section 64(1A).
Note: In case (a) and (b), income is includible in the hands of the
transferor.
COMMON TAX PLANNING TOOLS
Tax planning is only possible through availing maximum deductions,
exemptions, rebates, relief, concession and incentives. Important of them are
discussed below. Taxes planning with respect to heads of income are discussed
in the next unit.
1. Tax planning through life insurance
Tax saving and life insurance are synonymous in the Indian context. Think of life
insurance and the first point that comes to mind is tax saving. This is because
premium paid on any life insurance plan can be claimed as deduction under
Section 80C of the Income Tax Act. In fact, tax saving and life insurance have
become so closely associated with each other, that life insurance for many
individuals is reduced to just a tax saving avenue. While the truth is, regardless
of the tax benefits, life insurance is a potent tool that every individual must have
in his financial portfolio – not as a tax planning instrument but as an insurance
against an eventuality.
2. Tax planning through ensuring assured return
This tax planning tool is a dual edged weapon. It offers fixed and regular return
along with as tool of tax planning.
a) Public Provident Fund (PPF)
Investments in PPF are for a 15-Yr period and they provide regular savings by
encouraging that contributions are made every year. You can deposit a
minimum of Rs 500 and a maximum of Rs 1,50,000 in a financial year, in lump
sum or in twelve installments of any amount in multiple of rupees five. Any
deposits in excess of Rs 1,50,000 in a financial year will be refunded without
interest and this amount cannot be considered for income tax rebate. You can
open a PPF A/c not only in your name but also in the name of your spouse and
children. However, please note that aggregate deposits of up to Rs 1,50,000 p.a.
are eligible for tax benefits under Section 80C.
Currently, PPF investments earn a return of 8.7% p.a. compounded annually.
However, you should note that although the stated returns are assured, they are

not fixed. The rate of interest is subject to change from time to time.
Furthermore, withdrawals can be made only from the seventh financial year
onwards. PPF being an assured return product is a safe investment avenue for
you, if you are risk averse.
Apart from a deduction of upto Rs 150,000 p.a. on deposits in PPF account
under Section 80C, interest income from PPF account is exempt from tax under
Section 10(a)(i) of the Income Tax Act.
b) National Savings Certificate (NSC)
NSC is a time-tested tax saving instrument with a maturity period of Five and
Ten Years. Presently, the interest is paid @ 8.50% p.a. on 5 year NSC and 8.80 %
Per Annum on 10 year NSC. Interest is Compounded Half Yearly. While the
minimum investment amount is Rs 100, there is no maximum amount.
Premature withdrawals are permitted only in specific circumstances such as
death of the holder.
Investments in NSC are eligible for a deduction of upto Rs 150,000 p.a. under
Section 80C. Furthermore, the accrued interest which is deemed to be
reinvested qualifies for deduction under Section 80C. However, the interest
income is chargeable to tax in the year in which it accrues.
c) Bank Deposits and Post Office Time Deposits
5-Yr bank fixed deposits are eligible for a deduction under Section 80C. The
minimum amount that you can invest is Rs 100 with an upper limit of Rs 150,000
in a financial year. Currently these deposits earn an interest in the range of
8.00% -9.50% p.a.
Post Office Time Deposits (POTDs) are fixed deposits from the small savings
segment. The minimum amount to be invested is Rs 200 while there is no upper
limit (only Rs 150,000 will be eligible for deduction). Although you can opt for
deposit of 1-Year, 2-Years, 3-Years and 5-Years, only deposits with maturity of 5-
Years are eligible for tax benefits under Section 80C. A 5-Year POTD earns a
return of 8.5% p.a.; the interest is calculated quarterly and paid annually.
Premature withdrawals are permitted after 6 months from the date of deposit
with a penalty in the form of loss of interest.
The amount deposited in the 5-Year bank deposits and POTD are eligible for
deduction under Section 80C; however interest income on bank deposits and
POTDs are chargeable to tax.
d) Senior Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS)
The SCSS is an effort made by the Government of India for the empowerment
and financial security of senior citizens. So, if you are over 60 years old, you are
eligible to invest in this scheme; while if you have attained 55 years of age and
have retired under a voluntary retirement scheme, you are also eligible to enjoy
the benefits of this scheme subject to certain conditions being fulfilled.

The minimum investment in this scheme is Rs 1,000 while the maximum amount
has been restricted to Rs 15,00,000. Again, the deduction is limited to Rs
1,50,000. Investments in SCSS have tenure of 5 years and earn a return of 9.20%
p.a. The interest payouts are made on a quarterly basis every year. After one
year from the date of opening the account, premature withdrawals are
permitted. If you withdraw between 1 and 2 years, 1.5% of the initial amount
invested will be deducted. In case if you withdraw after 2 years, 1.0% of the
initial amount is deducted.
Investments upto Rs 1,50,000 in SCSS are entitled for a deduction under Section
80C. The interest income is charged to tax, which is deducted at source. If you
have no tax liability on the estimated income for the financial year, you can
avoid the Tax Deduction at Source (TDS) by providing a declaration in Form 15-H
or Form 15-G as applicable.
3. Tax planning with “market-linked” instruments.
This tool concentrates in the market-linked securities where risk and return are
in the same direction. Some important avenues are discussed below.
a) National Pension Scheme (NPS)
NPS, introduced on May 1, 2009, is the new addition to the family of
investments that qualify for deduction under Section 80C. It is basically an
investment avenue to plan for your retirement. Contributions to this scheme are
voluntary and available to individuals in the age bracket of 18-60 years.There are
two types of accounts:
Tier-I account: In case of the Tier-I account, the minimum investment
amount is Rs 500 per contribution and Rs 6,000 per year, and you are required
to make minimum 4 contributions per year. Under this account, premature
withdrawals upto a maximum of 20% of the total investment is permitted before
attainment of 60 years, however the balance 80% of the pension wealth has to
be utilized to buy a life annuity.
Tier-II account: While opening this account you will have to make a
minimum contribution of Rs 1,000. The minimum number of contributions is 4,
subject to a minimum contribution of Rs 250. However, if you open an account
in the last quarter of the financial year, you will have to contribute only once in
that financial year. You will be required to maintain a minimum balance of Rs
2,000 at the end of the financial year. In case you don’t maintain the minimum
balance in this account and do not comply with the number of contributions in a
year, a penalty of Rs 100 will be levied. In order to have this account, you first
need to have a Tier-I account. This account is a voluntary account and
withdrawals will be permitted under this account, without any limits.
While investing money, you have two investment choices in NPS i.e.
Active or Auto choice. Under the Active asset class, your money will be invested

in various asset classes viz. E (Equity), C (Credit risk bearing fixed income
instruments other than Government Securities) and G (Central Government and
State Government bonds); where you will have an option to decide your asset
allocation into these asset classes. In case of Auto Choice, your money will be
invested in the aforesaid asset classes in accordance with predetermined asset
allocation.
The return on your investment is not guaranteed; rather it is market-
linked. At the age of 60 years, you can exit the scheme; but you are required to
invest a minimum 40% of the fund value to purchase a life annuity. The
remaining 60% of the money can be withdrawn in lump sum or in a phased
manner up to the age of 70 years.
Investments in NPS are eligible for deduction up to a maximum of Rs 150,000
p.a. (part of the total 80C deduction). However, withdrawals will be subject to
tax as the scheme has the Exempt-Exempt-Tax (EET) status.
b) Equity Linked Savings Schemes (ELSS)
ELSS are 100% diversified equity funds with tax benefits. A distinguishing feature
of ELSS is that unlike regular equity funds, investments in tax saving funds are
subject to a compulsory lock-in period of three years. The minimum application
amount is Rs 500, with no upper limit. You can either make lump sum
investments or investments through the Systematic Investment Plan (SIP).
Investments in ELSS are eligible for a deduction up to Rs 150,000 p.a. under
Section 80C. Long term capital gains, if any, are exempt from tax.
4. Tax planning through availing other deductions
When it comes to tax savings, Section 80C lies at the top of the recall list. Every
income-tax payer is familiar with the provisions of Section 80C and the
investment avenues available under it. However, what many do not know is that
there are other deductions under Section 80 which can be used to one’s
advantage to further reduce your tax liability. These deductions are related to
medical insurance premium, education loan, expenses on medical treatment,
donations to various organizations and funds, house rent paid, among others.
We give below, a brief synopsis of some of the major ones
i. Section 80D
The premium paid on medical insurance policy (commonly referred to as a medi
claim policy) to cover your spouse and you, dependent children and parents
against any unexpected medical expenses, qualifies for a deduction under
Section 80D. The maximum amount allowed annually as a deduction is Rs
25,000. If you are a senior citizen, the maximum deduction allowed is Rs 30,000.
Further, if you pay medical insurance premium for your parents, you can claim
an additional deduction of up to Rs 25,000 under this section. For example, if
you pay a premium of Rs 25,000 for yourself and Rs 25,000 for your parents, you

will be eligible for a total deduction of Rs 50,000. If your Parents are Senior
Citizen than deduction amount can be of up to Rs. 55,000.
ii. Section 80DD
If you have incurred any expenditure on the medical treatment of a
handicapped ‘dependent’ with disability, the same qualifies for deduction under
Section 80DD of the Income Tax Act. The deduction is a fixed sum of Rs 75,000
p.a. if the handicapped dependent is suffering from 40% of any disability. If the
disability is severe (i.e. 80% of any disability), then a higher deduction of Rs
125,000 can be claimed.
iii. Section 80E
This section definitely comes as a boon to all of you who intend taking a loan to
pursue higher education such as full time graduation and post-graduation. The
loan can be taken either by you for your education or for your relative’s
education. The term ‘relative’ here includes spouse, any child or of the student
of whom individual is legal Guardian. The entire amount of interest which you
pay on the loan during the financial year is eligible for deduction under this
section. You should avail of a loan from an approved charitable institution or a
notified financial institution. The deduction is available for a maximum of 8 years
or till the interest is fully paid off, whichever is earlier.
iv. Section 80G
If you have given donations to certain specified funds, charitable institutions,
approved educational institutions, etc., the donation amount qualifies for
deduction under this section. The deductions allowed can be 50% or 100% of the
donation, subject to the stated limits as provided under this section.
v. Section 80GG
If you have paid rent for any furnished or unfurnished accommodation occupied
for the purpose of your own residence, you can claim deduction under this
section. This benefit is available to both, self employed and salaried individuals
who are not in receipt of any House Rent Allowance (HRA).
vi. Section 80U
Individuals suffering from specified disability qualify for deduction under Section
80U of the Income Tax Act. A fixed deduction of Rs 75,000 is allowed if the
person is suffering from 40% of any disability. If an individual suffers from a
severe disability (i.e. 80% of any disability), then a higher deduction of Rs
1,25,000 is allowed.
5. Tax benefits and home loans
The Income Tax Act gets a little benevolent when it comes to housing loans. It
encourages you to buy your house with a housing loan because of the tax saving
benefits that come along with it. Both, repayment of principal and payment of

interest are eligible for deduction from your total taxable income. When it
comes to repayment of principal, you can claim a deduction up to Rs 150,000
under section 80C for both, self-occupied and rented property. The interest
component of the loan covered under section 24(b) is eligible for a deduction up
to Rs 200,000 p.a. for a self-occupied property. For rented property the actual
interest payable is eligible for deduction.
6. Tax planning by availing Relief of tax.
If you have received arrears of salary in Financial year 2015-16 related to
previous years then your tax liability for Financial Year 2015-16 will be on higher
side due to arrears received in current year but good news is that you can
bifurcate your income from arrears in respective years on notional basis and can
avail relief u/s 89(1) of Income tax Act , 1961.

UNIT IX
TAX PLANNING WITH REFERANCE TO HEADS OF INCOME
This unit concentrates on possible ways of tax planning to heads of income.
TAX PLANNING - SALARY
Existence of ‘master-servant’ or ‘employer-employee’ relationship is
absolutely essential for taxing income under the head “Salaries”. Where such
relationship does not exist income is taxable under some other head as in the case
of partner of a firm, advocates, chartered accountants, LIC agents, small saving
agents, commission agents, etc. Besides, only those payments which have a nexus
with the employment are taxable under the head ‘Salaries’. Salary is chargeable to
income-tax on due or paid basis, whichever is earlier. Any arrears of salary paid in
the previous year, if not taxed in any earlier previous year, shall be taxable in the
year of payment.
The scope of tax planning from the angle of employees is limited. The definition of
salary is very wide and includes not only monetary salary but also benefits and
perquisites in kind. The only deductions available in respect of salary income are
the deduction for entertainment allowance and deduction for professional tax.
Following are the some of the tips of tax planning under the head salaries.
I. Salary Structure
The employer should not pay a consolidated amount as salary to the employee. If
so paid entire amount is taxable. So split the salary as basic pay, allowances and
perquisites in order to get exemptions and deductions available to allowance and
perquisites. The employer has to make a careful study and fix the salary structure
in such a manner that it will include allowances which are exempt.
II. Employees Welfare Schemes
There are several employees welfare schemes such as PF, approved
superannuation fund, gratuity, etc... Payments received from such funds by the
employees are totally exempt or exempt up to significant amounts. The employer
is well advised to institute such welfare schemes for the benefit of the employees.
III. Insurance Policies
Any payment made by an employer on behalf of an employee to maintain a life
policy will be treated as perquisite in the hands of employee. Further, payments
received from the employer in respect of Key man Insurance Policies constitute
income in the hands of the employees. But the premium paid by employer on
accident insurance of employee will not be treated as perquisites.
IV. Rent Free Accomodation/ House Rent Allowance
An employee should analyze the tax incidence of a perquisite and an allowance,
whenever he is given an option. The employee should work out the taxability of
HRA and taxability of RFA separately and select least taxable item.

Dearness Allowance, Dearness Pay

It should be ensured that, under the terms of employment, dearness allowance
and dearness pay form part of basic salary. This will minimize the tax incidence on
house rent allowance, gratuity and commuted pension. Likewise, incidence of tax
on employer’s contribution to recognized provident fund will be lesser if dearness
allowance forms a part of basic salary.
V. Commission
The Supreme Court has held in Gestetner Duplicators (p) Ltd. Vs CIT that
commission payable as per the terms of contract of employment at a fixed
percentage of turnover achieved by an employee, falls within the expression
“salary” as defined in rule 2(h) of part A of the fourth schedule. Consequently, tax
incidence on house rent allowance, entertainment allowance, gratuity and
commuted pension will be lesser if commission is paid at a fixed percentage of
turnover achieved by the employee.
VI. Un commuted / Commuted Pension
An un commuted pension is always taxable; employees should get their pension
commuted. Commuted pension is fully exempt from tax in the case of Government
employees and partly exempt from tax in the case of non government employees
who can claim relief under section 89.
VII. Provident Fund
An employee being the member of recognized provident fund, who resigns before
5 years of continuous service, should ensure that he joins the firm which maintains
a recognized fund for the simple reason that the accumulated balance of the
provident fund with the former employer will be exempt from tax, provided the
same is transferred to the new employer who also maintains a recognized
provident fund.
Since employers’ contribution towards recognized provident fund is exempt from
tax up to 12 percent of salary, employer may give extra benefit to their employees
by raising their contribution to 12 percent of salary without increasing any tax
liability.
VIII. Medical Allowances
While medical allowance payable in cash is taxable, provision of ordinary medical
facilities is not taxable if some conditions are satisfied. Therefore, employees
should go in for free medical facilities instead of fixed medical allowance.
IX. Retirement Benefits

Since the incidence of tax on retirement benefits like gratuity, commuted pension,
accumulated unrecognized provident fund is lower if they are paid in the beginning
of the financial year, employer and employees should mutually plan their affairs in
such a way that retirement, termination or resignation, as the case may be, takes

place in the beginning of the financial year. An employee should take the benefit of
relief available section 89 wherever possible. Relief can be claimed even in the case
of a sum received from URPF so far as it is attributable to employer’s contribution
and interest thereon. Although gratuity received during the employment is not
exempt u/s 10(10), relief u/s 89 can be claimed. It should, however, be ensured
that the relief is claimed only when it is beneficial.
X. Pension Received by Non Residents

Pension received in India by a non resident assessee from abroad is taxable in
India. If however, such pension is received by or on behalf of the employee in a
foreign country and later on remitted to India, it will be exempt from tax.
XI. Leave Travel Concession
As the perquisite in respect of leave travel concession is not taxable in the hands of
the employees if certain conditions are satisfied, it should be ensured that the
travel concession should be claimed to the maximum possible extent without
attracting any incidence of tax.
XII. Free Gift of Assets
As the perquisites in respect of free gift of movable assets(other than computer,
electronic items, car) by employer after using for 10 years or more are not taxable,
employees can claim these benefits without adding to their tax bill.
XIII. Perquisites
Since the term “salary” includes basic salary, bonus, commission, fees and all other
taxable allowances for the purpose of valuation of perquisite in respect of rent free
house, it would be advantageous if an employee goes in for perquisites rather than
for taxable allowances. This will reduce valuation of rent free house, on one hand,
and, on the other hand, the employee may not fall in the category of specified
employee. The effect of this ingenuity will be that all the perquisites specified u/s
17(2)(iii) will not be taxable.
TAX PLANNING – INCOME FROM HOUSE PROPERTY
The Annual value of a house property is taxable as income in the hands of
the ownerof the property. For tax purpose, properties may be classified as “Self
Occupied Property” and “Let out Property”.
Self-occupied property
For one self-occupied house property, which has not been let out, the
Annual Value is taken as nil. (Where the owner holds more than one house and
both are in the occupation of the owner for residential purposes, then only in
respect of one residence at owner’s choice, annual value will be taken as nil. For
the other house, the tax shall be computed by treating the property as let out).
Where the house is self-occupied, the interest on capital borrowed after
01.04.1999 for acquisition / construction is allowed as deduction subject to a

maximum of Rs. 2 lakhs, provided the construction/ acquisition is completed within

3 years from the end of the financial year in which the loan was borrowed. On all
loans taken prior to the above date and also on loans taken for repairing, renewing
or reconstructing the property, the ceiling is Rs. 30,000. However, in the case of
self-occupied property, taxes levied by the local authority (i.e. municipal tax)
cannot be claimed as deduction.
Let out property
Taxable value of the let out property shall be the higher of the following:
A. Amount for which property might reasonably expected to let ; or
B. Actual annual rent received / Receivable.
However, where the property was let out but vacant during the whole or part of
the year, then taxable value will be the amount actually received.
The municipal taxes actually paid during the financial year [irrespective of the
period to which it pertains] will be deducted from the taxable value to arrive at the
Annua lvalue of house property. From this, standard deduct ion @30% of Annual
value of the property and Interest on borrowed capital for the purpose of
acquisition, construction, reconstruction, repairs, renovation etc. are allowed as
deduct ions, to arrive at the taxable income.
Common to both Self occupied and Let out
If there is a “Loss from House Property”, the same can be set off against
income from any other head in the same assessment year. I f the loss cannot be set
off against income from any other head in the same assessment year, the loss is
allowed to be carried forward and set off in 8 subsequent years against income
from house property only. Further, loss under the head house property can be
notionally set off against salary income, at the time of deduct ion of tax from
salary. Pre- construction interest [i.e. interest paid/ payable, on fund borrowed for
acquisition or construction, pertaining to the period prior to the financial year in
which the property was acquired or construction completed] can be claimed only
as deduction in five equal installments commencing from the financial year in
which the house property is acquired or construction completed, in the Income Tax
return submitted by the borrower.
Following are some of the tax planning tips under the head Income from House
Property.
I. If a person has occupied more than one house for his own residence, only one
house of his own choice is treated as self-occupied and all the other houses are
deemed to be let out. The tax exemption applies only in the case of on self-
occupied house and not in the case of deemed to be let out properties. Care
should, therefore, be taken while selecting the house( One which is having higher
GAV normally after looking into further details ) to be treated as self-occupied in
order to minimize the tax liability.

II. As interest payable out of India is not deductible if tax is not deducted at
source (and in respect of which there is no person who may be treated as an agent
u/s 163), care should be taken to deduct tax at source in order to avail exemption
u/s 24(b).
III. As amount of municipal tax is deductible on “payment” basis and not on
“due” or “accrual” basis, it should be ensured that municipal tax is actually paid
during the previous year if the assessee wants to claim the deduction.
IV. As a member of co-operative society to whom a building or part thereof is
allotted or leased under a house building scheme is deemed owner of the property,
it should be ensured that interest payable (even it is not paid) by the assessee, on
outstanding installments of the cost of the building, is claimed as deduction u/s 24.
V. If an individual makes cash a cash gift to his wife who purchases a house
property with the gifted money, the individual will not be deemed as fictional
owner of the property under section 27(i) – K.D. Thakar vs. CIT. Taxable income of
the wife from the property is, however, includible in the income of individual in
terms of section 64(1)(iv), such income is computed u/s 23(2), if she uses house
property for her residential purposes. It can, therefore, be advised that if an
individual transfers an asset, other than house property, even without adequate
consideration, he can escape the deeming provision of section 27(i) and the
consequent hardship.
VI. Under section 27(i), if a person transfers a house property without
consideration to his/her spouse(not being a transfer in connection with an
agreement to live apart), or to his minor child(not being a married daughter), the
transferor is deemed to be the owner of the house property. This deeming
provision was found necessary in order to bring this situation in line with the
provision of section 64. But when the scope of section 64 was extended to cover
transfer of assets without adequate consideration to son’s wife or minor grandchild
by the taxation laws(Amendment) Act 1975, w.e.f. A.Y. 1975-76 onwards the scope
of section 27(i) was not similarly extended. Consequently, if a person transfers
house property to his son’s wife without adequate consideration, he will not be
deemed to be the owner of the property u/s 27(i), but income earned from the
property by the transferee will be included in the income of the transferor u/s 64.
For the purpose of sections 22 to 27, the transferee will, thus, be treated as an
owner of the house property and income computed in his/her hands is included in
the income of the transferor u/s 64. Such income is to be computed under section
23(2), if the transferee uses that property for self-occupation. Therefore, in some
cases, it is beneficial to transfer the house property without adequate
consideration to son’s wife or son’s minor child.

TAX PLANNING – PROFIT AND GAINS OF BUSINESS OR PROFESSION

Business is any trade, commerce or manufacture or any adventure or
concern in the nature of trade, commerce or manufacture. Profession is defined
to include any profession or vocation, which calls for intellectual or manual skill. I
t covers doctors,lawyers, singers, musicians etc.
Profits and Gains from Business or profession, income received from providing
services etc will be treated as Business or Professional income under this head.
The following are some of the important expenses, those can be claimed as
deductible expenses.
a) Rent , rates, Taxes, Repairs and Insurance of Premises/ Buildings (Taxes only
on actual payment basis)
b) Repairs and Insurance of Plant &Furniture, machinery
c) Depreciation on Building, Plant &Furniture, machinery
d) Insurance premium paid for Stocks/ Stores/ Health Insurance of Employees
e) Interest paid on borrowed capital - from Public financial institution on actual
payment
f) PF/Gratuity/ Superannuation Fund contribution etc. on actual payment
g) Bad Debts writ ten off
h) Salary, bonus, commission etc. to employees
i) Expenditure incurred on Entertainment, Traveling, Presentation articles,
Advertisement, Maintenance of Guest House etc.
Every business has to follow either cash or mercantile system of
accounting.Various tax planning tools under the head profit and gains of business
or profession were discussed in the next coming units
TAX PLANNING - CAPITAL GAINS
1) Since long-term capital gains bear lower tax, taxpayers should so plan as to
transfer their capital assets normally only 36 months after acquisition. It is
pertinent to note that if capital asset is one which became the property of the
taxpayer in any manner specified in section 49(1), the period for which it was
held by the previous owner is also to be counted in computing 36 months.3
2) The assessee should take advantage of exemption u/s 54 by investing the capital
gain arising from the sale of residential property in the purchase of another
house (even out of India) within specified period.
3) In order to claim advantage of exemption under sections 54B and 54D it should
be ensured that the investment in new asset is made only after effecting transfer
of capital assets.
4) In order to claim advantage of exemption under sections 54, 54B, 54D, 54EC,
54ED, 54EF, 54G and 54GA the tax payer should ensure that the newly acquired
asset is not transferred within 3 years from the date of acquisition. In this
context, it is interesting to note that the transfer (one year in the case of section

54EC) of a newly acquired asset according to the modes mentioned in section 47

is not regarded as “transfer” even for this purpose. Consequently, newly
acquired assets may be transferred even within 3 years of their acquisition
according to the modes mentioned in section 47 without attracting the capital
tax liability. Alternatively, it will be advisable that instead of selling or converting
assets acquired under sections 54, 54B, 54D, 54F, 54G and 54GA into money, the
taxpayer should obtain loan against the security of such asset (even by pledge) to
meet the exigency.
5) In 2 cases, surplus arising on sale or transfer of capital assets is chargeable to tax
as short-term capital gain by virtue of section 50. These cases are: (i) when WDV
of a block of assets is reduced to nil, though all the assets falling in that block are
not transferred, (ii) when a block of assets ceases to exist.Tax on short-term
capital gain can be avoided if –Another capital asset, falling in that block of assets
is acquired at any time during the previous year; orBenefit of section 54G is
availed. Tax payers desiring to avoid tax on short-term capital gains under
section 50 on sale or transfer of capital asset, can acquire another capital asset,
falling in that block of assets, at any time during the previous year.
6) If securities transaction tax is applicable, long term capital gain tax is exempt
from tax by virtue of section 10(38). Conversely, if the taxpayer has generated
long-term capital loss, it is taken as equal to zero. In other words, if the shares
are transferred, in national stock exchange, securities transaction tax is
applicable and as a consequence, the long-term capital loss is ignored. In such a
case, tax liability can be reduced, if shares are transferred to a friend or a relative
outside the stock exchange at the market price (securities transaction tax is not
applicable in the case of transactions not recorded in stack exchange, long term
loss can be set-off and the tax liability will be reduced). Later on, the friend or
relative, who has purchased shares, may transfer shares in a stock exchange.
TAX PLANNING – CLUBBING OF INCOME
a) Under section 64(1) (ii), salary earned by the spouse of an individual from a
concern in which such individual has a substantial interest, either individually or
jointly with his relatives, is taxable in the hands of the individual. To avoid this
clubbing, as far as possible spouse should be employed in which employee does
not have any interest. In such a case this section will not be attracted, even if a
close relative of the individual has substantial interest in the concern.
Alternatively, the spouse may be employed in a concern which is interrelated
with the concern in which the individual has substantial interest.
b) Income from property transferred to spouse is clubbed in the hands of
transferor. However, it has been held that income from savings out of pin money
(i.e., an allowance given to wife by husband for her dress and usual house hold
expenditure) is not included in the taxable income of husband. Likewise, a pre-

nuptial transfer (i.e., transfer of property before marriage) is outside the mischief
of section 64(1) (iv) even if the property is transferred subject to subsequent
condition of marriage or in consideration of promise to marry. Consequently
income from property transferred without consideration before marriage is not
clubbed in the income of the transferor even after marriage. Income from
property transferred to spouse in accordance with an agreement to live apart, is
not clubbed in the hands of transferor. It may be noted that the expression “to
live apart” is of wider connotation and covers even voluntary agreement to live
apart.
c) Exchange of asset between one spouse and another is outside the clubbing
provisions if such exchange of assets is for adequate consideration. The spouse
within higher marginal tax rate can transfer income yielding asset to other
spouse in exchange of an equal value of asset which does not yield any income.
For instance, X (whose marginal rate of tax is 33.66%) can transfer fixed deposit
in a company of Rs.100,000 bearing 9% interest, to Mrs. X (whose marginal tax is
nil) in exchange of gold of Rs.100,000; he can reduce his tax bill by Rs. 3029(i.e.,
0.3366 x 0.09 x Rs 100000) without attracting provisions of section 64.
Problem 9.1
Mr X is employed in XYZ Ltd. His employer offered him HRA or RFA. Which one he
has to select under the following two cases
Case I Case II
salary 3,20,000 3,00,000
allowances 1,20,000 3,00,000
HRA/ FRV of rent free house 1,20,000 3,00,000
In both the cases house is situated in Delhi and rent paid is equal to HRA.
Solution
Assessment Year 2017-18
Case I
Calculation of Taxable H.R.A
Least of the following is exempt:
(1) HRA received 1,20,000
(2) Rent paid – 10% salary Rs 3,20,000
1,20,000 – 32,000 88,000
(3) 50% of salary 1,60,000
Taxable HRA (1,20,000 – 88,000) 32,000
Computation of value of RFA
15% of salary Rs 4,40,000 66,000
Decision: in this case it is better to take HRA instead of RFA
Case II
Calculation of Taxable H.R.A
Least of the following is exempt:
(1) HRA received 3,00,000
(2) Rent paid – 10% salary Rs 3,00,000
3,00,000 – 30,000 2,70,000
(3) 50% of salary 1,50,000
Taxable HRA (3,00,000 – 1,50,000) 1,50,000
Computation of value of RFA
15% of salary Rs 6,00,000 90,000
Decision: in this case it is better to take RFA instead of HRA.
Problem 9.2
Kamal uses two houses for his residential purposes. The following relate to
these:
House I House II
Municipal valuation 60,000 30,000
Fair Rent 85,000 32,000
Standard Rent 65,000 36,000
Municipal tax paid 10% 10%
Fire Insurance Premium 600 360
Loan for house construction 9,44,000 ---
Date of loan 10/04/2014 ---
Rate of interest 15% ---
Interest 1,41,600 ---
Date of completion 10/03/2015 ---
Give Tax planning advice to Mr Kamal.
Solution
Option I : Opt House I as self occupied and House II as deemed let out.
Option II : Opt House I as deemed let out and House II as self occupied.
We can work out both the option.
Option I Option II
House I – self occupied House II – Deemed let
Annual value Nil out 65,00
Less: Interest upto Rs 1,41,6 Gross Annual Value 0
2,00,000 00 Less: Municipal Tax paid 6,000
Loss (a) 1,41,6 Annual Value 59,00
House II – Deemed let out 00 Less : 30% of Annual 0
Gross Annual Value Value 17,70
Less: Municipal Tax paid 32,00 Interest on loan 0
Annual Value 0 loss (a) 1,41,

Less : 30% of Annual Value 3,000 House II – self occupied 600
Income (b) 29,00 Annual value 1,00,
Loss from House Property (a) 0 Less: Interest 300
–(b) 8,700 Loss (b)
20,30 Loss from House Nil
0 property Nil
1,21,3 Nil
00 1,00,
300
Advice : Mr Kamal has to select Option I in which tax burden is very less.
Problem 9.3
A company is paying following remuneration to an employee in Delhi who was
earlier employed in Mumbai.
a. Salary: Rs 20,000 p.m.
b. Conveyance Allowance: Rs 2,000 per month
c. Education Allowance of Rs 600 p.m. for his children
d. Establishment and upkeep allowance of Rs 5,000 per month
e. Entertainment allowance of Rs 10,000 per month
f. Medical expenses up to Rs 10,000 p.a are reimbursed upon submission of
medical bills.
g. Employee is married and has two children. He has been paid a leave travel
allowance of Rs 5,000 for going to Kashmir.
Consider the tax implication both from the point of view of the company and the
employee. You are required to suggest a method which will bring the minimum
advantage both to the company as well as employee.
Solution
Tax implications for components of salary are as under:
I. From viewpoint of Employee:
a. Salary: It is taxable under Section 17(1) of the Act.
b. Conveyance Allowance: Employee is entitled to claim exemption of Rs 1600 pm
towards conveyance allowance.
c. Education Allowance: Employee is entitled to claim exemption under Section
10(iv)(ii) read with Rule 2BB and maximum exemption is upto Rs 100 per month
per child for maximum of 2 children.
d. Entertainment Allowance: It is fully taxable in employee’s hands.
e. Establishment and Upkeep Allowance: It is fully taxable for an employee under
Section 17(2).

f. Medical Expenses Reimbursement: It is exempt upto Rs 15,000 for an employee

amount reimbursed beyond Rs15,000 will be taxable.
g. Leave Travel Allowance: It is wholly taxable Section 10(5) applies to
reimbursement but not to a fixed allowance.
II. From the viewpoint of Employer:
Employer will get the deduction under Section 37(1) for the following:
a. Salary:
Note: For claiming deduction, salary should be provided after commencement of
business. If it is incurred prior to commencement of business, it should relate to
scientific research relating to business within 3 years prior to its commencement
under Section 35(1).
b. Conveyance Allowance
c. Education Allowance
d. Entertainment Allowance
e. Establishment and Upkeep Allowance
f. Medical expenses and reimbursement
g. Leave Travel Allowance
Tax Planning:
i. Entertainment Allowance: Expenditure incurred by an employee in entertaining
company’s customers or for official purposes should be reimbursed to him to
avoid his tax liability.
ii. Education Allowance: Instead of education allowance, education facility should
be provided. Education facility is not taxable in the hands of an employee who is
non-specified. For a specified employee, the company is suggested to evolve a
scheme of scholarship based on merit. It is not an Income of Employee. Employer
may claim deduction u/s 37(1). Also, employee is entitled to claim exemption up
to Rs100 per month per child.
iii. Medical Expenses: Instead of medical allowance, reimbursement for medical
expenses should be provided as medical allowance is fully taxable while medical
reimbursement is exempt up to Rs 15,000.
iv. Establishment and Upkeep Allowance: This allowance can be given under the
name of House Rent allowance to an employee so as to enable him to claim
exemption under Section 10(13A) read with Rule 2A. Employer is entitled to
claim deduction under Section 37(1).
v. Leave Travel Concession: The company is advised to grant leave travel
concession or reimbursement to enable the employees to seek exemption under
Section 10(5) instead of Leave Travel allowance which is fully taxable.
vi. Retirement Benefit Scheme: The Company is advised to introduce retirement
benefit scheme, i.e., Introduction of Recognized Provident Fund (RPF).
Employer’s contribution is deductible u/s 36 read with Section 43B. Employee

gets deduction u/s 80C. Repayment at retirement is exempt if employee has

served 5 years or more.
Problem 9.4
Jafar is employed with PK Ltd. at a salary of Rs 40,000 per month. He is also paid
House rent allowance of Rs 10,000 per month. His wife, Sona is also employed at
a salary of Rs 20,000 per month with G Ltd. Where Jafer holds 20% shares. Sona
does not hold adequate qualification for the post which she is holding. Sona is
the owner of a house, which is self occupied by the family. Municipal value of
house is Rs 3,00,000. The house was constructed in the year 2015-16 with
borrowed funds. Interest on loan is payable of Rs 1,75,000 p.a. Sona has insured
the house and paid insurance premium of Rs 5,000 to National Insurance
Company. Sona has also paid Rs 15,000 as Municipal taxes.
Jafer pays insurance premium of Rs 26,000 for himself, his wife and two children.
He also pays school fees of Rs 24,000 for the children.
Suggest a scheme of tax planning to minimize the tax liability during the financial
year 2016-17.
Solution
Tax Planning:
a. Jafer is advised to reduce his shareholding with G Ltd. from 20% to 19% to avoid
clubbing of salary income of Sona (Jafer’s wife) under Section 64(1)(ii).
b. Sona should not treat the house as self occupied. She should let it out to Jafer
and issue a rent receipt of an amount say Rs 20,000 per month.
On the basis of rent receipt, Arun is entitled to claim the exemption in respect of
house rent allowance to reduce his tax liability. Besides, she can claim full
deduction in respect of interest payable on housing loan, whereas she can claim
maximum deduction of Rs 1,50,000 for such interest when the house is self
occupied for residence.

UNIT - X
TAX PLANNING IN STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT DECISIONS
In business, the decisions are taken with a view of optimize returns to the
stakeholders. A dominant aspect to be considered taking in view the tax
consequences of the same on the bottom-line so as to share minimum profits
with Government without violating any tax or any other laws in force. It is
significant that tax consequences alone need not bind the management to take a
decision and it is only a factor which influences the management decisions.
Moreover, in case of taxes, there are both direct as well as indirect taxes and in
efforts for planning implications of both category of taxes are required to be
considered. Management decisions, which have a bearing on the bottom line are
analyzed below from the point of view of income-tax implications. Following are
the important managerial decisions were tax become a major determinant.
I. MAKE OR BUY DECISIONS
When a business concern requires a product or any part or component of the
product for its existing unit, it has to decide whether it should make the product
or buy it from other manufacturers. Various tax considerations with respect to
these decisions are:
1. If the organization has surplus capacity and even decide to buy a product it may
require to sell surplus plant and machinery. In such a case it may be liable to
capital gains tax.
2. If anew undertaking is established to make the product which fulfils the
conditions of section 80-IB/80-IC of the Act, a deduction is allowed to such
undertakings.
3. If the product is a capital asset, its cost will not be allowed as a deduction in
computing the income in both cases. But in both cases, the organization can
claim depreciation.
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II. OWN OR LEASE DECISIONS
Leasing is an arrangement that provides a person with the use and control
over an asset, for a price payable periodically, without having title of ownership.
Here the decision with respect to own the asset by paying the cash in full or
leasing the product by paying periodical installments. It is an important
consideration in tax planning. The assessee should follow such a method for
obtaining an asset which reduces his tax liability and profits after tax are greater.
For this purpose some people suggest that own funds should not be used in
purchase of an asset because interest on owned fund is not deductible in
computing total income, whereas interest on borrowed funds is deductible. We

can invest the own fund outside the business and the interest earned will offset
the interest payment of outside loan. This situation can best understand through
the following illustration.
III. REPAIR OR REPLACE DECISIONS
Repair of an asset is revenue expenditure where as replacement is capital
expenditure as per tax point view. If the factors other than tax were not
predominant, they can select repairs as a part of tax planning. Following points
should be kept in mind to reduce the tax liability while taking a decision to repair
or replace an asset:
1. There are some conditions to carry-forward and set-off of business losses.
Hence, if in the relevant previous year less income is expected, it will be better to
slow down the pace of repair and renewal of a part of asset in such a manner
that it is spread over a number of years. On the other hand, if the income is
increased, the repair work can be increased.
2. As far as possible a part of the asset should be replaced and not the entire
asset. In case of replacement of a part of asset, the cost of replacement is
allowed as a deduction in computing the income for tax purpose.
IV. SHUT DOWN OR CONTINUE DECISIONS
When a business suffers loss continuously, whatever reasons of loss may be, the
management has to decide whether the business should shut down or continue.
While taking this decision, the impact of Income tax provisions should not be
over looked. Various tax planning considerations are:
1. If the business is discontinued, the business losses and unabsorbed depreciation
still can be carry forwarded and set off against profits and gains of business or
profession. (in the case of unabsorbed depreciation – set off against income
under any head)
2. The benefit of deductions under section 33AB (Tea Development Account/
Coffee Development Account/ Rubber Development Account) and 115VT
(Reserve for shipping business) may be withdrawn and liable to tax for the year
in which business is discontinued.
3. If the business is discontinued and the assets used for scientific research and
family planning are sold, the selling price to the extent of deduction claimed shall
be deemed as the profits of the previous year in which such assets are sold.
4. If a person is running more than one business the loss making business should
not be discontinued but operated in a minimal way so that the losses and
expenses like retrenchment compensation, interest on borrowed funds, bad
debts etc. adjusted with profit making units.
V. TAX PLANNING RELATING TO CORPORATE RESTRUCTURING
The following suggestions could be useful for tax planning in respect of
amalgamation merger, demerger, etc.

1. Since the unabsorbed losses and unabsorbed depreciation cannot be allowed to

be carried forward or set off in the hands of the amalgamated company, except
in the cases prescribed under Section 72A of the Act, it is suggested:
o that the scheme of the amalgamation can be put off till such time the full benefit
of set off is availed of by the amalgamating company; and
o that the loss carrying company should absorb or take over the business of the
profit-making company. In other words, the profit making company should
merge itself with the loss incurring company. This would help in carrying forward
the benefits of all unabsorbed losses and depreciation for set off against the
profits derived from the business of the profit-making company.
2. To save from disallowance of the debts of the amalgamating company which
subsequently become bad in the hands of the amalgamated company, the
amalgamated company should plan to make suitable provision for the expected
losses on account of bad debts at the time of fixing the consideration while
taking over the business of the amalgamating company.
In view of the Court judgment of CIT v. T. Veerabhadra Rao (1985) 22 Taxmann
45, the bad debts are not allowed to an assessee by way of personal relief but to
a business. So, it is possible for the amalgamated company to claim bad debts
even in respect of debts taken over from the amalgamating company.
3. A company whose shares are not quoted on a recognised stock exchange may
avail the benefit of amalgamation by amalgamating itself with another company
whose shares are quoted on a recognised stock exchange. This would help
shareholders of unlisted company to take the advantage of the quoted price of
their shares in the stock exchange.
4. A company holding investments in immovable properties may avail the benefit of
non-applicability of the provisions of the Urban Land Ceiling Act by amalgamating
itself with an industrial company.
5. A loss incurring company and a profit-making company may merge in order to
reduce the overall incidence of liabilities to tax under the Income Tax Act, 1961.
6. In case the conditions provided under Sections 2(1B) and 72A of the Act are not
satisfied, it may be suggested that the profit making company should merge
itself with the loss making company, so that the loss making company does not
lose its existence and enjoys all other benefits.
7. Under Section 2(1B) of the Act, it is provided that for availing the benefits of
amalgamation, at least 75% of the shareholders of the amalgamating company
should become shareholders of the amalgamated company. In case more than
25% of the shareholders are not willing to become shareholders of the
amalgamated company, it is proposed that the amalgamating company may
persuade the other shareholders who may be willing, to purchase the shares in
the amalgamated company to acquire the shares of the remaining shareholders

so that the percentage of dissenting shareholders does not exceed 25%.

Alternatively, the amalgamated company prior to, amalgamation, may purchase
shares from such dissenting shareholders so as to make such dissenting
shareholders to go below the specified percentage of 25%.
There is a recent trend of going in for reverse merger. It means that the profit
making company merges into the sick company thereby becoming eligible to
carry forward of losses etc. without the aid of Section 72A of the Act. The profit
making or healthy company extinct and loose its name and the surviving sick
company retains its name. It is actually device of bypassing merger under Section
72A of the Act and has become popular now a days.
TAX PLANNING RELATING TO FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT DECISIONS

When a company raises long term loans from financial institutions or by
way of public issue of debentures or inviting deposits from the public, it should
plan that the expenses incurred on such issues of debentures or expenses
towards stamp duty, registration fees, and lawyer’s fees should be incurred only
after the date of the ‘setting-up’ of the business. The interest on loan paid before
the commencement of production but after setting up of the business on the
loans taken by the company for the acquisition of its plant and machinery and
other assets, forms part of the actual cost of the asset and it should be
capitalized in actual cost of asset. Thus, the company would be allowed to
capitalise the expenditure and claim a higher depreciation and investment
allowance.
The company should also plan the optimum use of the share capital and
the borrowed funds. The borrowings should be utilised as far as possible for the
acquisition and installation of assets like, buildings, plant and machinery so that
interest could for the period after setting up of the acquired assets but before
the commencement of production could be capitalised. The interest and higher
amount of depreciation (due to capitalisation of expense) may be claimed as
revenue expenditure pertaining to the business of the company.
The company should also plan to purchase the depreciable assets on
credit terms and an agreed amount of interest can be paid on such credit
purchases or the company may purchase these company assets on the basis of
the hire purchase agreement enabling the company to claim the amount of
interest paid as revenue business expenditure. The company would also be
entitled to claim either the depreciation for use of the asset or may treat the hire
charges as the rent for the asset in the normal course of business and claim
deduction on revenue account.
The following table will help the finance manager framing suitable plans relating
to capital structure:

Capital Borrowings
Dividend/Interest Not deductible Fully deductible
Cost of raising 1/5th allowed under Fully deductible
finance Section 35D in first year.
Taking the same sources of finance, the comparison between pre-
commencement period and post commencement period is as follows:
(a) (i) Dividend is not deductible either for pre-commencement period or in the
post-commencement period in India.
(ii) Interest is capitalised for pre-commencement period, i.e. added to the cost of
project’ (cost of fixed assets) and its depreciation is calculated on capitalised
value of assets. In post-commencement period, interest is fully deductible.
(b) (i) Cost of raising finance in case of capital is not deductible as revenue
expenditure but amortised under Section 35D of the Act. If such expenditure is
incurred after the commencement of the business. Section 35D is applicable,
provided the expenditure is undertaken for expansion purposes in case of
industrial undertaking.
(ii) Cost of borrowing funds in case of pre-commencement period is capitalised
and in case of post commencement period, it is deductible fully in the year.
The above consideration will go a long way in suggesting the managements of
corporate entities to adopt a suitable capital structure and selecting the
appropriate financing sources by providing an optimum capital mix for the
organization
Problem 10.1
A Ltd. wants to acquire a machine on 1st April, 2017. It will cost Rs 1,50,000. It is
expected to have a useful life of 3 years. Scrap value will be Rs 40,000.
If the machine is purchased through borrowed funds, rate of interest is 15% p.a.
The loan is repayable in three annual instalments of Rs 50,000 each.
If machine is acquired through lease, lease rent would be `60,000 p.a.
Profit, before depreciation and tax is expected to be Rs 1,00,000 every year. Rate
of depreciation is 15%. Average rate of tax may be taken at 33.99%.
A ltd. seeks your advice whether it should:
(i) Acquire the machine through own funds, or borrowed funds; or
(ii) Take it on lease.
Advice whether asset should be taken on lease or on purchase. Whether it
should be acquired through own funds or borrowed funds? Present value factor
shall be taken @ 10%.
Note: The Profit or loss on sale of the asset is to be ignored.
Solution
In all the scenarios, profit is same, therefore, we can advice on the basis of
present value of Outflow and loans.

(I) PURCHASING MACHINE

i. Through own funds
Particulars Year 0 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Cash Outflow (1,50,000) --- --- ---
Cash inflow
(1) Tax Relief on Depreciation --- 7,650 6,500 5,525
@33.99%
(2) Sale Proceeds of machine --- --- --- 40,000
Total (1,50,000) 7,650 6,500 45,525
Present value Factor @10% 1 0.909 0.826 0.751
Present Value of Cash (1,50,000) 6,954 5,369 34,189
Outflows
Net Present Value of Cash Inflows (–) Outflows = Rs (1,03,487)
ii. Through Loan Funds

Cash Outflow:
--- (50,000) (50,000) (50,000)
(1) Loan repayment
(2) Interest Payment --- (22,500) (15,000) (7,500)
Cash inflow
(1) Less: Tax Relief on --- 7,650 6,500 5,525
Depreciation/Loss @ 33.99%
(2) Less: Tax Relief on Interest --- 7,650 5,100 2,550
(3) Sale Proceeds of machinery --- --- --- 40,000
Total --- (57,200) (53,400) (9,425)
Discounting factor @ 10% 1 0.909 0.826 0.751
Present Value of Cash --- (51,995) (44,108) (7,078)
outflows
Net present value of cash flows = Rs (1,03,181)
(II) ACQUIRING MACHINE ON LEASE
Cash Outflow on Lease rent: --- (60,000) (60,000) (60,000)
Cash inflow : Tax Relief on
--- 20,390 20,390 20,390
Lease Rent @ 33.99%
Net Cash Outflow --- (39,610) (39,610) (39,610)
Discounting factor @ 10% 1 0.909 0.826 0.751
Present Value of Cash --- (36,005) (32,718) (29,747)
outflows

Net Present value of cash flows = Rs (98,470)

Conclusion: Cash outflow is least if machine is acquired on lease. Hence, machine
shall be acquired on lease.
Working Note 1 - Calculation of Tax relief on Depreciation and Balancing Allow
Year Opening Depreciation Tax Relief
Balance @ 15% @33.99%
1 1,50,000 22,500 7,650
2 1,27,500 19,125 6,500
3 1,08,375 16,257 5,525

UNIT - XI
TAX PLANNING IN SETTING UP OF BUSINESS
Before setting a business organization we should analyze tax provisions
and incentives applicable to that. This unit focuses on tax planning tools for
setting up of business organization.
(a) SETTING UP AND COMMENCEMENT OF BUSINESS
Setting up a business within the scope of the Income Tax Act is a particular
point to be considered for the purpose of tax planning strategy. It is different
from the commencement of business. The company may be incurring certain
expenditure of revenue nature during the intervening period after setting up and
before the commencement of business (production). It is provided in the tax
laws that the general expenses prior to the date of setting up are inadmissible
but those incurred from the date of setting up and before the commencement of
the business may be allowed as deduction for tax purposes provided they are of
revenue nature and are incurred wholly and exclusively for the purpose of
business.
(b) FORM OF THE ORGANISATION
The first aspect of setting up of new business entity is deciding the form of
organisation/ownership pattern. The selection of particular form of organisation
depends not only on the magnitude of financial requirements and owner’s
liability, but also on the tax considerations. In the case of a company, the law
interferes with the corporate planning process from the moment it comes into
existence. At times, tax laws affect even the periods prior to the existence of a
company and it can also extend upto the point of time when the company ceases
to exist. For example, a director of a private limited company in liquidation, has
to keep in view the provisions of Sections 178 and 179 of the Income Tax Act,
1961 dealing with misfeasance etc. Normally, depending upon the level of
operation, expected profitability need for external financing and expected
requirements of technical expertise, a suitable form can be chosen. But in view
of the continuity of business, the benefits arising out of limited liability,
organised accounting and the overall long-term tax benefits flowing to the
company form of organisation, the corporate enterprise may be regarded as an
effective instrument of tax planning. The company being a separate legal entity,
confers certain valuable benefits in the matter of tax planning to its shareholders
and the persons connected with the management of the company.
Tax liability is an important consideration guiding the choice of a legal form of
business organisation. In some circumstances however this consideration is of no
significance. For example large business is generally compelled to organise itself
in the form of a company as this form of organisation makes it possible to raise

large amounts of capital required. Similarly retail business of small size can only
be economically operated as proprietorship or partnership firm. When there is
freedom of choice taxation becomes an important consideration.
i. Company Form of Organisation
The important tax privileges and advantages to a company over the other forms
can be summarized as under:
1. Allow ability of remuneration, for the persons who are managing the affairs of
the company and also owning its shares.
2. The provisions relating to clubbing of income under Section 64 of the Income Tax
Act, 1961 do not apply even if the business is carried on by family members
through a company. This ultimately leads to reduction of tax liability on the part
of the individual members. However, if spouse of an individual having a
substantial interest in a company receives remuneration from the same
company, such remuneration is added to the income of the individual unless the
spouse is technically or professionally qualified. [Section 40A (2)(b) of the Income
Tax Act, 1961].
3. Any income by way of dividend referred to in Section 115-O is exempt under
Section 10(34).
4. Companies are subjected to flat rate of tax, regardless of the quantum of their
income.
5. There are certain special tax concessions, allowances and deductions given under
the Income Tax Act,1961 available to the company form of business enterprises
such as deductions allowed under Section 33AC and Sections 36(1)(ix) and 35D of
the Income Tax Act, 1961 etc.
6. Incorporation of a company has the incidental advantage of attracting large
capital since the shareholder, who has to contribute only a miniscule part of the
capital requirement, is assured of limited liability and free transferability of his
shares.
ii. Partnership Firm or Limited liability Partnership
A partnership form of organization is easy to establish. The only procedure for
the formation of partnership is to draw up a partnership deed and a nominal
charge in terms of cost of stamps for the deed is to be incurred. This form of
organization is suitable due to the following factors:
1. The decision making on important business matter is quick as compared to a
company form of organization because partners meet frequently together.
Therefore, decision on any important business matter cannot be delayed.
2. The chance of getting involved in risky activities is very less because every
important decision is made with the concurrence of all the partners.
3. As compared to sole proprietorship, the problem of raising additional resources
is much less. Whenever the business expands and it is necessary to raise finance,

it will be easy to raise it by admitting a new partner or raising it by way of

borrowings because of number of partners and their joint and several liability to
pay the debts of the firm, the lenders will be more interested in lending.
4. The firm can pay interest on capital and loan to partners at the maximum rate of
12% p.a. Further it can also give remuneration to its working partners subject to
the limits mentioned in Section 40(b).
5. This form of organisation is suitable from income-tax point of view in such cases
where the amount of profit is not large and the partners of the firm do not have
any other additional income except by way of remuneration and interest from
the partnership firm. In such a case the profit of the firm shall be lower and the
individual partners can also avail of the maximum ceiling of income exempt
under the Income tax Act.
6. The share in the profit of the partnership firm is exempt form tax under Section
10(2A) of the Income-tax Act.
7. The risk as to losses and liability incurred is divided amongst the partners.
8. As in the case of company form of organization where the change of business
requires a long procedure, there is no tedious procedure in the partnership form
of organization. The business can be changed only with the consent of partners.
9. The firm is taxable at a flat rate of 30% + education cess @2% + SHEC @1% for
assessment year 2016-17 after allowing interest and remuneration to working
partners (if provided in the partnership deed and subject to Section 40(b) of the
Income-tax Act.
However this form of organization is not suitable due to the following
reasons:
1. The risk taking capacity of the partners becomes limited. Every decision relating
to important business matters is made with the consultation of other partners,
which restricts the risk taking activities which may yield much higher profits.
2. As far as the operations of business are limited to small or medium scale, there is
no problem in financing the expansion of business operation. But when business
gets expanded to a large scale, then it will be suitable to adopt a company form
of organization because partnership can be formed up to such number as may be
prescribed but not exceeding 100.
3. One of the main drawbacks is that one partner becomes liable for the acts of
another. Therefore, a partner is liable for the wrongs of another partner if it is
done within the legal limits.
4. In the new scheme of assessment of partnership firms, the share of partners is
exempt from tax under Section 10(2A) but the partners remuneration and
interest, subject to limit mentioned in Section 40(b), is taxable in the hands of
the partners under the head profits and gains of business or profession. Also, the

firm cannot claim deduction in respect of interest payable to partners in excess

of 12% per annum.
5. Where the partnership firm does not comply with the requirements of Section
184 of the Income Tax Act, although the firm shall be assessed as firm, it shall not
be allowed any deduction on account of interest and remuneration to its
partners.
6. A partnership firm may come to a sudden closure of business on account of
death, lunacy or insolvency. In the case of a business running efficiently and
profitably, such as happening will cause a great loss. Also, dissolution will attract
Section 45(4) which imposes tax liability in respect of capital gain arising on
transfer of capital assets from the firms to partners.
Entrepreneurs now have an alternative and innovative form of business
organization i.e. Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) which combines the benefits
of company and general partnership form of business organizations. LLP has
separate legal entity, perpetual succession and limited liability of partners. From
income tax point of view it is treated same as general partnership firm therefore
its profits will be taxed in the hands of the LLP not in the hands of its partners.
iii. Sole proprietorship
The most common form of ownership found in the business world is sole
proprietorship. In this form of organization, the proprietor is the only owner of
the business assesed and he is solely responsible for the affairs of the business.
1. A sole proprietorship is easy to establish because of little interference of
government regulations.
2. The cost of adopting this form of organization is small because of there being no
legal requirement.
3. All the profits of the business go in the hands of proprietor himself.
4. In case of persons carrying on business on small scale and having small income
from other sources, this form of organization would be suitable because the
proprietor can avail of the tax ceiling limit of individual.
5. Besides the deductions which are allowed to all assesses under Chapter VIA, a
sole proprietor, being assessed as individual, is entitled to get all deductions.
However, this form of organization is also not suitable due to:
1. The liability of the proprietor is unlimited and it can extend even to his personal
assets. When the proprietor incurs losses and business assets are not sufficient
to meet the liabilities of business, his personal assets can be used for discharging
the business liabilities.
2. The proprietor does not get deduction on account of remuneration payable to
him for rendering of services. It is felt that profits are the reward for contributing
capital and taking risk and remuneration must be given for the service rendered

by the proprietor which should be allowed as deductible expenditure. However,

income-tax law does not allow the deduction of remuneration.
3. Another drawback of this form of organization is that it does not provide
opportunities to finance the expanding business activities. In the case of a
partnership firm, on the other hand, capital can be raised by the existing partners
or by admitting another partner.
iv. Hindu Undivided Family
A joint Hindu family pays tax on its total income at prescribed rates on the basis
of slab system. The family can pay reasonable remuneration to the Karta and
other family members for their services to the business and it is allowed as a
deduction in computing the business income. However, interest on capital
contributed by the family for the business is not deductible in computing
business income. The member of the family, who has received the remuneration
from the family will include it in his income under the head Salaries.
A Hindu undivided family will also get a basic exemption of Rs 2,50,000 for
assessment year 2016-17. Besides the deductions which are allowed to other
forms of organisation, it is allowed certain deductions under Sections 80C, 80D,
80DD, 80DDB and 80GG like individuals. The tax rates in case of HUF are same as
applicable to individual. The demerits of HUF, however, are similar to that of
individuals.
(c) LOCATIONAL ASPECTS
Tax planning is relevant from location point of view. There are certain locations
which are given special tax treatment. Some of these are as under:
a. Full exemption under Section 10A for ten years in the case of a newly established
industrial undertaking in free trade zones, etc. [Not allowed w.e.f. A.Y. 2012-13].
b. Full exemption under Section 10AA for initial five years, 50% for subsequent five
years and further deduction of 50% for a further period of five years in the case
of newly established units in special economic zones on or after 1.4.2005.
c. Full exemption under Section 10B for 10 years in the case of a newly established
100% export-oriented undertaking. [Not allowed w.e.f. 2012-13].
d. Deduction under Section 80-IAB in respect of profits and gains by an undertaking
or an enterprise engaged in the development of Special Economic Zone.
e. Deduction under Section 80-IB in the case of profits and gains from certain
industrial undertaking other than infrastructure development undertaking.
f. Deduction under Section 80-IC in case of certain undertaking or enterprises in
certain special category States.
g. Deduction under Section 80-ID in respect of profits and gains from business of
hotels and convention centres in specified area.
h. Deduction under Section 80-IE in respect of certain undertakings in North-
Eastern States.

(d) NATURE OF BUSINESS

Tax planning is also relevant while deciding upon the nature of business. There
are certain businesses which are granted special tax treatment. Some of them
are as follows:
a. Newly established industrial undertaking in free trade zones, etc. [Section 10A].
[Not allowed w.e.f. A.Y. 2012-13].
b. Newly established units in special economic zones [Section 10AA].
c. Newly established hundred per cent export-oriented undertakings [Section 10B].
[Not allowed w.e.f. A.Y. 2012-13].
d. Tea Development Account, Coffee Development Account and Rubber
Development Account [Section 33AB].
e. Site restoration fund [Section 33ABA].
f. Specified business eligible for deduction of Capital Expenditure [Section 35AD].
g. Amortisation of certain preliminary expenses [Section 35D].
h. Expenditure on prospecting for certain minerals [Section 35E].
i. Special reserve created by a financial corporation under Section 36(1)(viii).
j. Special provision for deduction in the case of business for prospecting for
mineral oil [Sections 42 and 44BB].
k. Special provisions for computing profits and gains of business on presumptive
basis [Section 44AD].
l. Special provisions in the case of business of plying, hiring or leasing goods
carriages [Section 44AE].
m. Special provisions in the case of shipping business in the case of non-residents
[Section 44B].
n. Special provisions in the case of business of operation of aircraft [Section 44BBA].
o. Special provisions in the case of certain turnkey power projects [Section 44BBB].
p. Special provisions in the case of royalty income of foreign companies [Section
44D].
q. Special provisions in case of royalty income of non-residents [Section 44DA].
r. Certain income of offshore Banking Units and international Financial Service
Centre [Section 80-LA].
s. Profit and gains of industrial undertakings or enterprises engaged in
infrastructure development, etc. [Section 80-IA].
t. Profits and gains of an undertaking or an enterprise engaged in development of
Special Economic Zone. [Section 80-IAB].
u. Profits and gains from certain industrial undertaking other than infrastructure
development undertaking [Section 80-IB].
v. Special provisions in respect of certain undertakings or enterprises in certain
special category States [Section 80-IC].

w. Deduction in respect of profits and gains from business of hotels and convention
centres in specified area or a hotel at world heritage site. [Section 80-ID].
x. Special provisions in respect of certain undertakings in North-Eastern States.
[Section 80-IE].
y. Profits and gains from the business of collecting and processing of bio-
degradable waste [Section 80JJA].
z. Employment of new workmen [Section 80JJAA].
aa. Special tax rate under Sections 115A, 115AB, 115AC, 115AD, 115B, 115BB,
115BBD, 115BA and 115D.

UNIT -XII
TAX PLANNING – SEZ, EPZ, EOU, INFRASTRUCTURE…
This unit discusses Tax Planning through establishing a business
undertaking in SEZ / EPZ or establishing EOU or establishing infrastructure
undertaking.
TAX PLANNING RELATED TO SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONES
In India Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Act were passed during the year 2005.
The Act intended to make SEZs an engine for economic growth supported by
quality infrastructure complemented by an attractive fiscal package, both at the
Centre and the State level, with the minimum possible regulations. There are so
many income tax incentives available to SEZs. Important of them were discussed
below
I. SPECIAL PROVISIONS IN RESPECT OF NEWLY ESTABLISHED UNITS IN
SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONES. (10AA)
A new section 10AA has been inserted to give income-tax concession to newly
established units in Special Economic Zone.
The following conditions should be satisfied to claim deduction under section
10AA
Condition 1: The assessee is an entrepreneur as defined in section 2(j) of SEZ Act,
2005. Entrepreneur is a person who has been granted a letter of approval by the
Development Commissioner to set a unit in a Special Economic Zone.
Condition 2: The unit in Special Economic Zone begins to manufacture or
produce articles or things or provide services during the financial year 2005-06 or
any subsequent year. Manufacture for this purpose means to make, produce,
fabricate, assemble, process or bring into existence, by hand or by machine, a
new product having a distinctive name, character or use and shall include
processes such as refrigeration, cutting, polishing, blending, repair, remaking, re-
engineering and includes agriculture, aquaculture, animal husbandry,
floriculture, horticulture, pisciculture, poultry, sericulture, viticulture and
mining.
Condition 3: The assessee has income from expose of articles or thing or from
services from such unit. In other words, the assessee has exported goods or
provided services out of India from the Special Economic Zone by land, sea, air or
by any other mode, whether physical or otherwise.
Condition 4: Books of the account of the taxpayer should be audited. The
taxpayer should submit audit report in Form No. 56F along with the return of
income.
Amount of deduction: If the above conditions are satisfied, one can claim
deduction under section 10AA. Deduction depends upon quantum of profit

derived from export of articles or things or services (including computer

software). It is calculated as under
x Profits of the business
Deduction for First Five Assessment Years:
100 per cent of the profit and gains derived from export of articles or things or
from services is deductible for a period of 5 consecutive assessment years.
Deduction for the first year is available in the assessment year relevant to the
previous year in which the unit begins to manufacture or produce articles or
things or provide services.
Deduction for Sixth Assessment Year To Tenth Assessment Year:
50 per cent of the profit and gains derived from export of articles or things or
from services is deductible for the next 5 years.
Deduction for Eleventh Assessment Year To Fifteenth Assessment Year:
For the next 5 years, a further deduction would be available to the extent of 50
per cent of the profit provided an equivalent amount is debited to the profit and
loss account of the previous year and credited to Special Economic Zone Re-
investment Allowance Reserve Account.
II. EXEMPTION OF CAPITAL GAINS ON TRANSFER OF ASSETS IN CASES OF
SHIFTING OF INDUSTRIAL UNDERTAKING FROM URBAN AREA TO ANY SPECIAL
ECONOMIC ZONE (54GA)
Applicable to Conditions Quantum of
deductions
Any assessee 1. Machinery, plant, building, If the cost of the
being anindustrial or land used for the business new assets and
undertaking of an industrial undertaking expensesincurred
situated in an urban area for shifting are
should have been greater than the
transferred. 2. Transfer capital gain, the
should be due to shifting to whole of such
any Special Economic Zone capital gain.
whether developed in any Otherwise capital
urban area or any other gain to the
area. extent of the cost
3. Within a period of 1 year of the new asset.
before or 3 years after the
date of transfer purchased
machinery, plant or acquired
building or land or
constructed building and
completed shifting to the
new area.

III. DEDUCTIONS IN RESPECT OF PROFITS AND GAINS BY AN UNDERTAKING OR

ENTERPRISE ENGAGED IN DEVELOPMENT OF SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE [SEC.
80IAB].
Discussed in Unit IV
IV. DEDUCTIONS IN RESPECT OF CERTAIN INCOMES OF OFFSHORE BANKING
UNITS AND INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES CENTRE [SEC. 80LA]
Discussed in Unit IV
TAX PLANNING RELATED TO EPZ AND EOUs
EXPORT PROMOTION ZONES (EPZ)
Export Processing Zones are specified areas in a country where quotas and
tariffs are eliminated in the hope of attracting foreign investments and new
business. It can also be defined as production centers which is labor intensive
and which involve the import of raw materials and the export of finished
products. The government of India offers many tax incentives to the Export
Processing Zones that have been set up in the country. The various Tax
Incentives provided to EPZs in India are 100% exemption from income tax for a
period of five years and after that 50% income tax exemption for a period of two
years. Further the various Tax Incentives offered to EPZs in India are that 100%
foreign direct investments (FDI) are allowed in the manufacturing sector through
the automatic route and the units within the EPZs have the facility to hold
foreign exchange receipts up to 100% in the account of Exchange Earners Foreign
Currency. Also the various Tax Incentives offered to Export Processing Zones in
India are that the units in the EPZs are allowed commercial external borrowings
without any maturity restrictions. The various Tax Incentives provided to EPZs in
India are that foreign direct investment (FDI) up to 100% is allowed in the units
within the EPZs for providing telephone services in the EPZs and exemption from
paying customs duties on the import of raw material, capital goods, and
consumables spares.
EXPORT ORIENTED UNITS (EOUs)
Special provisions in respect of newly established hundred per cent export-
oriented undertakings (10B)
Subject to the provisions of this section, a deduction of such profits and
gains as are derived by a hundred per cent export-oriented undertaking from the
export of articles or things or computer software for a period of ten consecutive
assessment years beginning with the assessment year relevant to the previous
year in which the undertaking begins to manufacture or produce articles or
things or computer software, as the case may be, shall be allowed from the total
income of the assessee :
Provided that where in computing the total income of the undertaking for any
assessment year, its profits and gains had not been included by application of the

provisions of this section as it stood immediately before its substitution by the

Finance Act, 2000, the undertaking shall be entitled to the deduction referred to
in this sub-section only for the unexpired period of aforesaid ten consecutive
assessment years :
Provided further that for the assessment year beginning on the 1st day of
April, 2003, the deduction under this sub-section shall be ninety per cent of the
profits and gains derived by an undertaking from the export of such articles or
things or computer software:
Provided also that no deduction under this section shall be allowed to any
undertaking for the assessment year beginning on the 1st day of April, 2012 and
subsequent years :
Provided also that no deduction under this section shall be allowed to an
assessee who does not furnish a return of his income on or before the due date
specified under sub-section (1) of section 139.
TAX PLANNING RELATED TO INFRASTRUCTURE AND BACKGROUND AREAS
There is lot of tax incentives available to infrastructure development companies
in India. it is discussed in detail Unit IV.

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TAX PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT

TAX PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT

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Module 1: Introduction to tax planning and management: Concept of tax

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TAX PLANNING TAX EVASION TAX AVIODANCE

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DISTINCTION BETWEEN TAX PLANNING, TAX AVOIDANCE AND TAX

(b) Payment of tax on self-assessment.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TAX MANAGEMENT AND TAX PLANNING

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I. Individuals who are visiting India on a business trip or in some other

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As per Explanation 4 to section 115JB as amended by Finance Act, 2016 with

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The amount or amounts of expenditure relatable to income accruing or

The amount representing notional loss on transfer of a capital asset,

Expenditure relatable to income by way of royalty in respect of patent

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The amount of income accruing or arising to a taxpayer being a

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5. Secondary and Higher Education Cess on Income-tax, if any, as levied by the

Period for which MAT credit can be carried forward

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Net profit as per profit and loss account 2,56,80,770

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welfare of the past and present

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26. Government or local authority to be 80CCC to 80U

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IN RESPECT OF CERTAIN DONATIONS FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH OR RURAL

DEDUCTIONS IN RESPECT OF PROFITS & GAINS FROM INDUSTRIAL

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Technology Park or Industrial Area or Theme Park, as notified by the Board in

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DEDUCTION IN RESPECT OF EMPLOYMENT OF NEW WORKMEN [SEC 80JJAA]

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necessarily foreign companies. If a non-Indian company has made the prescribed

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SURCHARGE (AY 2016-17)

If net income If net income

Domestic company Nil 7%* 12%**