Tax Deductions and Business Income Adjustments
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Tax Deductions and Business Income Adjustments

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What should be done with short-term capital gains (STCG) that have been credited to the profit and loss statement when computing business income?

  • Ignore it
  • Add it to business income
  • Deduct it from business income (correct)
  • Report it as a separate income
  • How is profit from the sale of a plot of land to a 100% subsidiary classified for taxation purposes?

  • Tax-exempt
  • Taxable under income from other sources
  • Taxable under business income
  • Taxable under capital gains (correct)
  • What is the maximum amount that can be paid to Mr. Raj on his retirement without disallowance under section 40A(3)?

  • ` 25,000
  • ` 10,000
  • ` 50,000 (correct)
  • ` 75,000
  • How should dividend income from a domestic company be handled when it's credited to the profit and loss statement?

    <p>It should be deducted from business income</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which expense is considered allowable as revenue expenditure when inaugurating a new branch?

    <p>Inauguration ceremony expenses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of deduction is allowable for contributions to the National Fund for Rural Development?

    <p>Deduction under section 35CCA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of penalty is paid to the government if it is for non-fulfilment of a contract?

    <p>An allowable expense</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When computing business income, what should be done with the long-term capital gain on the sale of shares?

    <p>Ignore it for business income calculation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much of the Voluntary Retirement Scheme expenditure is allowable in one year?

    <p>1/5th of the total expenditure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required if the entire amount of Voluntary Retirement Scheme expenditure is debited to profit and loss?

    <p>4/5ths needs to be added back</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines whether expenses related to the inauguration of a new branch require adjustment?

    <p>If they are already debited in profit and loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following would be incorrectly considered an allowable expense?

    <p>Penalty for breach of a legal contract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what situation is the amount paid for a voluntary retirement scheme added back in entirety?

    <p>When it is not debited to profit and loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is permitted to subscribe to the NSC VIII issue?

    <p>Only resident individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the tax rate applied to long-term capital gains (LTCG)?

    <p>10%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the tax liability after adding health and education cess?

    <p>1,37,280</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total amount of tax deducted at source (TDS)?

    <p>1,55,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total amount refundable to Mr. Ashish?

    <p>17,720</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effective tax rate on short-term capital gains (STCG)?

    <p>15%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the taxable interest on government securities based on a $100,000 investment?

    <p>20,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What basic exemption limit is mentioned for interest on deposits held with private limited companies?

    <p>2,50,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the amount of long-term capital gains arising on the transfer of specified foreign exchange asset?

    <p>8,50,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much expenditure was incurred in connection with the transfer of the specified foreign exchange asset?

    <p>30,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the total interest earned from deposits held with private limited companies?

    <p>2,93,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the amount of income from short-term capital gains under section 111A?

    <p>2,00,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What investment was made in notified savings certificates of Central Government?

    <p>1,50,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the tax deducted at source for the financial year ended 31-3-2021?

    <p>1,55,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percent of tax is ABC.com required to deduct on the gross amount of sale of goods as per section 194-O?

    <p>0.75%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is the e-commerce operator required to deduct tax for sales facilitated by its platform?

    <p>At the time of credit or payment, whichever is earlier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of tax did the Assessing Officer initially levy on the income of the assessee?

    <p>30%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of capital gains did the assessee mistakenly offer for taxation?

    <p>Short Term Capital Gains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under which section did the assessee file a revision petition after the rectification order?

    <p>Section 264</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the revision petition filed under section 264?

    <p>It was rejected.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the reason cited by the CIT for rejecting the revision petition?

    <p>The issue was beyond the ambit of section 154.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of expenditure did the Assessing Officer disallow due to non-deduction of tax at source?

    <p>30%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition was noted regarding the tax deduction at source in the transportation business?

    <p>No deduction was made at all.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For what purpose did M/s. Karishma Transport Services engage other transporters?

    <p>To fulfill a contract with a cement company.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Tax Deductions and Allowances

    • Disallowance under section 40A(3) does not apply to retirement payments below `50,000 made to Mr. Raj, as per Rule 6DD.
    • Expenses for inaugurating a new business branch are allowable as revenue expenditure, no further adjustments needed since already recorded in profit and loss statement.
    • Penalty of `20,000 paid for contract non-fulfillment is allowable since it pertains to contractual obligations, already accounted for in profit and loss.
    • Expenditure on voluntary retirement schemes is deductible at 1/5th over five years under section 35DDA, requiring adjustment of 4/5th of the total expenditure back to profits.

    Business Income Adjustments

    • Deduct profit of `6,00,000 from sale of land to a 100% subsidiary while computing business income, as it falls under capital gains.
    • Dividend income from domestic companies, amounting to `50,000, is taxed under "Income from other sources" and should be deducted from business income.
    • Contribution of `1,20,000 to the National Fund for Rural Development is deductible under section 35CCA, even for assessees opting for section 115BAB.

    Capital Gains Overview

    • Long-term capital gains of 8,50,000 from transferring foreign exchange assets, subject to allowable expenses of 30,000 connected to the transfer.
    • Interest earnings total 2,93,000 from private companies and 1,00,000 from government securities, indicating diversified investment income.
    • Short-term capital gains (STCG) of `2,00,000 taxed at 15%, highlighting the different tax treatments for capital gains based on duration.

    Tax Computation Insights

    • Long-term capital gains taxed at 10%, resulting in a tax liability of `82,000.
    • Health and education cess of 4% adds 5,280 to the total tax liability of 1,37,280.
    • Tax deducted at source (TDS) of 1,55,000 allows for a refund of 17,720, emphasizing the importance of TDS in cash flow management.
    • Section 194-O mandates e-commerce operators to deduct 0.75% tax on sales facilitated to resident individuals, with timing based on payment or credit.
    • Mr. Ashish, a non-resident, is not eligible for investing in notified savings certificates, which reflects foreign investment regulations.
    • The rejection of a revision petition under section 264 by the Commissioner of Income Tax signifies limits on revisionary jurisdiction, especially concerning returns filed.

    Contractual and Compliance Issues

    • M/s. Karishma Transport Services, without own vehicles, is disallowed 30% of expenses for non-deduction of tax at source while compensating transport operators, underscoring compliance requirements in contractual agreements.

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    This quiz covers essential concepts related to tax deductions and allowances, particularly in the context of business income. It focuses on specific sections relevant to retirement payments, revenue expenditures, and capital gains. Test your knowledge on these crucial aspects of tax regulations and their implications for business accounting.

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