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TDS Violations Found in Patna Real Estate by Tax Department

Representative AI image PATNA: The Income Tax (I-T) department has uncovered alleged tax discrepancies during a two-day survey of two real estate firms in Patna. Initial findings suggest a tax discrepancy of approximately ₹40-50 lakh, mainly due to non-compliance with Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) rules. I-T officials stated that the survey centered on an under-construction project at Saguna Mor, revealing various lapses in TDS compliance. The firms reportedly failed to deduct TDS on payments for services, goods, immovable property transactions, contractual work, development agreements, and salaries, as mandated under the Income Tax Act. The I-T department has begun reviewing…

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ITAT: Redevelopment Rights Transfer Not Taxable as ‘Other Income’

MUMBAI: The Mumbai Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has made a pivotal ruling affecting property owners engaged in redevelopment projects. It determined that payments received for the transfer of development rights should be classified as ‘capital gains’ rather than ‘income from other sources.’ The tribunal also noted that taxpayers meeting specific legal requirements can claim exemptions under Section 54EC of the Income-Tax (I-T) Act by investing their capital gains in designated bonds. Such reinvestment can help lower the taxable amount of capital gains. This ruling is particularly significant in light of numerous redevelopment projects reshaping Mumbai and its surrounding areas.…