Author: AUBSP
Income Tax Act 2025: Section 51 for Tax Year 2025-26
Amortization of mineral prospecting expenses allows a 10-year deduction for eligible costs incurred before and during production, with carry-forward and transfer provisions.
Income Tax Act 2025: Section 52 for Tax Year 2025-26
Amortization of telecom, amalgamation, demerger & VRS costs under Section 52(1) of the Income Tax Act 2025, with deductions spread over specified years.
Income Tax Act 2025: Section 53 for Tax Year 2025-26
If transfer consideration is below stamp duty value, the latter is deemed full value unless within 110% margin or pre-agreed.
Income Tax Act 2025: Section 54 for Tax Year 2025-26
Deductions for businesses engaged in oil exploration. It defines eligible activities, agreements with the government, allowable deductions, and tax treatment of transfers.
Income Tax Act 2025: Section 55 for Tax Year 2025-26
Insurance business profits are computed as per Schedule XIV, overriding other tax provisions for house property, capital gains, or other income.
Income Tax Act 2025: Section 56 for Tax Year 2025-26
Special provision for interest income of specified financial institutions: Taxable under “Profits & Gains” when credited or received, per Section 56(1) IT Act 2025.
Income Tax Act 2025: Section 57 for Tax Year 2025-26
Revenue from construction & service contracts is recognized via the percentage of completion method, with exceptions for short-term & indeterminate contracts.
Income Tax Act 2025: Section 58 for Tax Year 2025-26
Presumptive taxation for specified businesses/professions based on turnover; mandates books/audit if lower profits claimed. Restrictions & conditions apply.
Income Tax Act 2025: Section 59 for Tax Year 2025-26
Royalty & technical service fees received by non-residents are taxed as business income if linked to a permanent establishment in India. Deductions are restricted.
Income Tax Act 2025: Section 60 for Tax Year 2025-26
Deduction of head office expenditure for non-residents under Section 60(1) of the Income Tax Act 2025 is capped at 5% of adjusted total income.
Income Tax Act 2025: Section 61 for Tax Year 2025-26
Section 61 of the Income Tax Act 2025 provides a presumptive taxation scheme for non-residents in specific businesses, fixing taxable income as a percentage of revenue.
Income Tax Act 2025: Section 62 for Tax Year 2025-26
Persons engaged in specified professions or businesses must maintain books of account if income or turnover exceeds set limits, as per Section 62 of the Income Tax Act 2025.