Tribunal Denies Tax Neutrality to Demerger where Shares are Issued by Holding Company

We are pleased to share with you our latest TaxBuzz, analysing the recent decision of the Mumbai Bench of the Tribunal in Sterling Holiday Resorts Ltd. v. DCIT. In this edition, we examine the Tribunal’s ruling that demerger would not qualify as a tax-neutral demerger under sections 2(19AA) and 2(41A) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 where the demerged undertaking […]

End of Ambiguity: Payment Towards Non-Compete Fee, A Revenue Expenditure

We are pleased to share with you a copy of our in-house publication – “TaxBuzz”. In this edition, we have analysed a recent landmark judgment rendered by the Supreme Court in case of Sharp Business System, wherein the Hon’ble Court has put an end to the controversy on payment made towards non-compete fee and held it […]

Delhi High Court Upholds Disallowance of Late EPF/ ESI Deposits under Section 143(1)

In a significant judgment, the Delhi High Court upheld validity of disallowance of late deposit of employees’ contribution towards EPF and ESI made vide intimation issued under section 143(1) of the Income-tax Act, 1961. Citing judgment of the Supreme Court in the case ofCheckmate Services (P) Ltd deciding allowability of aforesaid deduction in favour of the Revenue, the High Court held that adjustments in relation to incorrect claims can be […]