Highlights - Latest Standard Operating Procedures, circulars and notifications updated till October 2021. - Faceless Assessment, Appeal & Penalty procedures covered in FAQs format. - Faceless ITAT and E-filing of ITAT appeals. - Practical Issues with tips and solutions. - Legal Issues covering majority case laws on Faceless assessments and appeals. - Sample formats of grounds of appeal, statement of facts, affidavit, condonation etc. - Keys to drafting and specimens of legal submissions. Visit https://bit.ly/GuidetoFacelessAssessment for latest updates. About the book This book is a handy guide providing practical guidance on the recently introduced faceless assessment and appeal procedures. The book covers technical and procedural aspects of Faceless Assessments, Faceless Appeals, Faceless Penalties and Faceless ITAT. The book analyses the provisions minutely and presents in a simplified formats with FAQs, comparative tables and char ts. The step-by-step guide of procedures would be appreciated both by practitioners and laymen. The schemes being fairly new, have several teething issues in functioning of assessment and appeals, and therefore, the author has attempted to decode most common issues and give some probable suggestions to combat the same. There are some legal grey areas, amidst the faceless assessment and appeal schemes being constitutionally challenged in courts of law, such issues have been discussed at length. With the advent of digital convergence between different government departments, there is an added responsibility on professionals to be more cautious in submitting and drafting of submissions. The author digs deep into relevance of drafting submissions and interplay of income tax proceedings with other allied laws. This book strikes a perfect combination of legislation and practical nuances on this piloting topic. It is a recommended read for ever y professional, practitioner, academician and students of law and accountancy. About the author Kinjal Bhuta is a Chartered Accountant and Law graduate by qualification with more than 10 years experience in corporate and international taxation. She advises and represents corporates and high networth individuals on various tax matters including tax structuring, transfer pricing and compliance related matters. She has authored several articles for tax journals and online publications and written a monograph on 'Presumptive Taxation u/s. 44AD, 44ADA and 44AE' for Bombay Chartered Accountants Society (BCAS). An avid speaker, she has addressed various seminars across India held by ICAI and other bodies of professional importance. She is a faculty on Income Tax for Post Qualification Certificate Course on 'Preparation of appeals, Drafting of deeds and documents, and Representation before Appellate authorities and Statutory Bodies' hosted by ICAI. She currently serves as a Managing Committee Member of BCAS and is also a core member, Taxation committee and Convenor, Seminar, Membership Development and Public Relations committee, of BCAS. Kinjal is a co-editor of the BCAS Referencer - A 60 year-old, flagship publication encompassing Income Tax and other laws and contributor to annual budget publications.

This book analyses the faceless taxation regime under the Income-tax Act, 1961. The book combines legislative analysis with real-world applications, featuring step-by-step guides, real-time case studies, and illustrative tools like infographics and tables to simplify complex processes. It thoroughly addresses critical issues such as issuing and responding to notices, personal hearings via video conferencing, and overcoming technical challenges, making it helpful for understanding the intricacies of the faceless regime. It is designed to provide actionable strategies and enhance professional practice; this book helps understand the digital transformation in tax administration with confidence and efficiency. It is a detailed guide for tax professionals, accountants, legal practitioners, assessees, and tax administrations, providing practical insights into managing faceless assessments, appeals, and penalty proceedings. The Present Publication is the 7th Edition and has been amended by the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2024. This book is authored by Mayank Mohanka, with the following noteworthy features: • [Comprehensive Analysis of the Faceless Regime] This edition provides exhaustive coverage of every aspect of the faceless system, including: o Faceless Assessments under section 144B o Faceless Appeal Scheme, 2021 o Faceless Penalty Scheme, 2021 o It also incorporates detailed explanations of the latest legislative schemes, such as: § e-Assessment of Income Escaping Assessment Scheme, 2022 § Faceless Jurisdiction of Income-tax Authorities Scheme, 2022 § Other Developments in the Faceless Domain • [Practical Guidance and Real-Time Case Studies] The book moves beyond theoretical analysis by providing practical guides and step-by-step instructions for handling various facets of the faceless regime. It includes real-time case studies illustrating how to approach and resolve common issues. Readers will find valuable insights on managing notices, responding to faceless assessments, and presenting appeals with qualitative e-submissions • [In-Depth Guides on Specific Issues] This guide provides comprehensive step-by-step procedures for understanding the faceless regime: o Handling Notices and Orders – Detailed guidance on issuing, dispatching, and serving notices and orders under the faceless regime o Personal Hearing via Video Conferencing – Explains the procedures and rights associated with personal hearings through video conferencing, including how to request and conduct these hearings effectively o Overcoming Technical Constraints – Practical tips on addressing space limitations in uploading supporting documents and overcoming other technical challenges associated with e-proceedings o Critical Analysis of Litigation Issues – Analysis of recurring litigation issues such as disallowances, additions based on AIS information, and handling of complex assessments related to capital gains, foreign accounts, and unexplained income • [Illustrative Tools and Visual Aids] The book employs a variety of illustrative tools, including infographics, tables, and visuals, to simplify complex legislative provisions and procedural nuances • [Comparative Analysis of Traditional vs Faceless Regime] A dedicated section provides a comparative analysis of the traditional assessment and appeal processes versus the faceless regime, highlighting the significant procedural changes, practical differences, and the shift towards a fully digital interface • [Comprehensive Appendices and Additional Resources] To further support its readers, the book includes detailed appendices covering: o Relevant provisions of the Income-tax Act related to faceless assessments o Prescribed authorities and assessment centres involved in faceless assessments o Clarifications and guidance issued under various faceless schemes, ensuring that users are fully informed of the legal and procedural backdrop of their activities • [International Best Practices in Tax Administration] The book extends its coverage to discuss global trends and international best practices in digital tax administration, drawing parallels with the Indian context. This section provides readers with a broader perspective on the global shift towards faceless and digital tax systems • [Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)] A comprehensive FAQ section addresses common concerns and procedural uncertainties that assessees and tax practitioners may encounter under the faceless regime. This includes FAQs on standard operating procedures (SOPs), handling of rectification applications, and responses to outstanding demands, offering practical solutions to frequently faced challenges The structure of the book is as follows: • Preface o Introduction to the revised seventh edition o The purpose and scope of the book focus on the comprehensive coverage of the faceless taxation regime • Section I – Overview of the Faceless Taxation Regime o Faceless Assessments —A New Era in Taxation § Introduction to the faceless assessment regime and its transformative impact § Key characteristics and benefits of faceless assessments § Comparison between traditional and faceless assessment processes o Legislative Changes and Amendments § In-depth analysis of the amendments brought by the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2024 § Explanation of new schemes: Faceless Assessment, Faceless Appeal, and Faceless Penalty o Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) § Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on SOPs for faceless assessments § Practical insights into the roles and functions of Assessment Units • Section II – Practical Guides to Faceless Procedures o Navigating e-Proceedings § Step-by-step guidance on using the new e-Filing portal and e-Proceedings utility § Real-time screenshots and practical examples o Principle of Natural Justice in Faceless Assessments § Importance of adhering to natural justice in the faceless regime § Legislative safeguards and implications for tax practitioners o Personal Hearings via Video Conferencing § Procedures for requesting and conducting personal hearings § Legal jurisprudence and practical tips for effective video conferencing o Issuance and Service of Notices and Orders § Detailed guidance on the valid issuance, dispatch, and service of notices and orders § Case studies on handling notices under the faceless regime • Section III – Handling Common Issues and Challenges o Overcoming Technical Constraints in Faceless Assessments § Strategies to manage space limitations and technical issues when uploading documents § Solutions and best practices to enhance compliance o Addressing Litigation Issues in Faceless Regime § Real-time case studies on common litigation issues such as disallowances, additions, and reassessments § Practical solutions for assessees and practitioners o Managing Reassessments and Appeals § Guide to faceless reassessments and appeals § Comparison between conventional and faceless appeal processes § Step-by-step instructions for filing and managing appeals online • Section IV – Practical Case Studies and Real-World Applications o Case Studies on Specific Assessment Issues § Addition based on AIS information § Disallowance of deductions and claims, including capital gains and foreign income § Handling complex assessment cases through practical examples o Penalty Proceedings Under the Faceless Regime § Overview of the Faceless Penalty Scheme and its practical implications § Case studies on penalty for under-reporting and misreporting of income • Section V – Appendices and Additional Resources o Appendices § Relevant provisions of the Income-tax Act for faceless proceedings § Prescribed authorities and assessment centres § Clarifications and guidelines from the CBDT o FAQs and Best Practices § Comprehensive FAQs on the faceless regime § International best practices in digital tax administration § Summary of key tips for successful navigation of faceless assessments and appeals

This book is a ready reckoner & go-to-guide for the assessee and tax practitioners to understand the practicalities and nuances of the following in an effective, qualitative, and timely manner: • Faceless Assessments u/s 144B of the Income-tax Act as amended by the Finance Acts 2022 & 2023 • Newly substituted Faceless Appeal Scheme, 2021 legislated w.e.f. 28.12.2021 • Faceless Penalty Scheme, 2021 incorporated w.e.f. 12.01.2021 & substituted with Faceless Penalty (Amendment) Scheme, 2022 • Newly Amended Reassessment Regime u/s 147-15, conducted in a faceless manner via faceless assessment • The newly inserted legislative faceless schemes are also explained: o e-Assessment of Income Escaping Assessment Scheme, 2022 u/s 151A o Faceless Jurisdiction of Income-tax Authorities Scheme, 2022 u/s 130 o e-Verification Scheme, 2021 u/s 135A o e-Advance Rulings Scheme, 2022 & e-Settlement Scheme, 2021 u/s 245D The Present Publication is the 6th Edition and has been amended up to 8th April 2023. This book is authored by Mayank Mohanka, with the following noteworthy features: • [Lucid Explanation with Illustrative Tables, Infographics, Visual & Real-time Scrutiny Windows] for the Faceless Assessment/Reassessment, Faceless Appeals Scheme & Faceless Penalty Proceedings • [30+ Real-time Practical Case Studies] for the following issues: o Disallowance on Account of Related Party Transactions o Additions on account of Variation between IND AS Adjustments & ICDS o Disallowance in respect of Exempt Income u/s 14A & Rule 8D o Case Study on Reply to New Reassessment Regime Notice o Case Studies on Section 143(1) Intimations o Disallowance of Foreign Tax Credit to Residents on Account of Non/Delayed Filing of Form 67 o Disallowance of Unexplained Expenditure o Disallowance of Deduction to Export-Oriented Units in Special Economic Zones o Disallowance of Bad Debts o Additions Made on Estimated Income Basis o Additions made in the hands of Group Housing Societies o Addition on account of HSBC Foreign Bank Account o Reassessment on account of Information from another IT Authority o Admission of Additional Evidence under Rule 46A o Cash Deposits out of Earlier Cash Withdrawals o Addition on account of considering Rental Business Income as Income from House Property o Appeal against Revisionary Order u/s 263 o Appeal against TDS Order u/s 201/201(1A) o Appeal against Rectification Order u/s 154 o Cash Deposits during Demonetisation o Valuation of Shares u/s 56(2)(x) o Share Capital u/s 68 o Share Premium u/s 56(2)(viib) o LTCG on Penny Stocks o Disallowance of Pre-commencement Business Expenditure o Taxability of Compensation received under RFCTLAAR Act, 2013 o Revenue Recognition & Expenditure Booking in Real Estate Business o Bogus Purchases o Seized Diary o AIR/STR information o Reply to Penalty Notice • [Practical Guide] for the following topics: o [Actual Conduct of Proceedings] for Faceless Assessments, Faceless Appeals & Faceless Penalty, demonstrated in the following manner: § Step-by-Step § Through the Real-time e-Proceedings window o [e-Filing & e-Responses] of rectification applications u/s 154 & outstanding income tax demands respectively • [Deciphering Critical & Legislative Issues] on the Faceless Taxation Regime, such as: o What would constitute a valid issuance & service of a faceless income tax notice? o Whether the omission of section 144B(9) makes faceless assessments conducted in violation of the principle of natural justice immune? o Whether the NaFAC be considered a lawful substitute for recording satisfaction by jurisdictional AO? o What is the validity of a frequent transfer of faceless assessments & penalty cases from faceless hierarchy to jurisdictional AO? o What is the legality of fixing the maximum time limit for filing all the e-responses by the assessee under the e-proceedings functionality under faceless assessments? o What is the validity of exercising revisionary powers by an individual jurisdictional CIT(Appeal) u/s 263/264 over an order passed by a dynamic jurisdiction in the faceless hierarchy? o What are adequate safeguards for avoiding high-pitched assessments in the faceless regime? • [Frequently Asked Questions/FAQs] on the Faceless Taxation Regime • [International Best Practices] in Tax Administration & Indian Tax Administration • [Latest CBDT's Circulars, Notifications & Press Releases] on the Faceless Taxation Regime updated till 08.04.2023 The detailed contents of this book are as follows: • Faceless Taxation Regime: Our Own Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT) • Amended Faceless Regime in Finance Act 2022 • Practical Guide to e-Proceedings • Guidelines for Compulsory Selection of Cases for Complete Scrutiny in FY 2022-23 in Faceless Regime • Practical Case Study on Disallowance of Related Party Transactions in Faceless Assessment • Practical Case Study on Ind AS Adjustments in Computation of Income in Faceless Assessment • Practical Case Study on Disallowance u/s 14A & Rule 8D in Faceless Assessment • Faceless Assessment Under New Regime • Practical Case Study on Faceless Reassessment under New Regime • Practical Case Study on Addition of Receipts of a Residents' Welfare Society in Faceless Assessments • Practical Case Study on Denial of Foreign Tax Credit in Faceless Assessment • Practical Case Study on Addition of Share Capital & Share Premium Receipts in Faceless Assessments • Practical Case Study on Addition of Long-Term Capital Gain on Penny Stock • Practical Case Study on Disallowance of Exemption u/s 10AA in Faceless Assessment • Practical Case Study on Disallowance of Pre-commencement Business Expenditure in Faceless Assessments • Practical Case Study on Addition of Compensation Received under RFCTLARR Act, 2013 in Faceless Assessment • Practical Case Study on Revenue Recognition & Expenditure Booking in Real Estate Business in Faceless Assessments • Practical Case Study on Disallowance of Purchases treating them as Bogus • Practical Case Study on Addition Based on Seized Diary • Practical Case Study on Addition based upon Annual Information Return (AIR) • Practical Case Study on Cash Deposit during Demonetisation • Practical Case Study on Valuation of Shares u/s 56(2) • Decoding Lesser Known Nuances of Faceless Assessment • International Best Practices & Indian Tax Administration • FAQs on Faceless Regime • Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Faceless Assessment Proceedings u/s 144B of the Income-tax Act • Miscellaneous Faceless Scheme under the Income-tax Act • Faceless Appeals in its new Avatar • Decoding Faceless Appeals Scheme 2021 • Practical Guide to Faceless Appeals • Practical Case Study on Faceless Appeals on Disallowance of Employees' Contribution to PF & ESI • Practical Case Study on Faceless Appeals: Addition in Respect of Foreign Bank Account • Practical Case Study on Addition Based on Information Received from Another IT Authority • Practical Case Study on Faceless Appeals: Admission of Additional Evidence • Practical Case Study on Faceless Appeals: Cash Deposits during Demonetisation • Practical Case Study on Faceless Appeals: AOs Treatment of Business Rental Income as Income from House Property • Practical Case Study on Appeal before ITAT: Challenge to Revisionary Order u/s 263 • Practical Case Study on Appeal Representation in Respect of Section 201 Order • Practical Case Study on Faceless Appeals: Challenge to Rectification Order u/s 154 • Practical Case Study on Faceless Appeals on Addition of Unexplained Expenditure & Disallowance of Bad Debts • Decoding the New Rules of Penalty Shoot-out: Faceless Penalty Scheme • Practical Case Study on Faceless Penalty u/s 271B • Practical Guide to E-Filing of Rectification Application & Response to Outstanding Demand • Time to Make Artificial Intelligence Intelligent & Machine Learning Learn • Analysis of High Court Judgements on Faceless Assessments & Lessons Learnt

In this latest edition from Taxmann for May 2021, we provide you with the analytical stories on the recent changes in Income-tax, GST and Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code reported on Taxmann.com. The coverage of this edition is as follow: Direct Tax Laws • Aspects to be considered on application of MFN Clause of Tax Treaty • New rules for registration and approval of NGOs w.e.f. 01-04-2021 • SOFR as a replacement of LIBOR: Transfer Pricing considerations • Taxation of software payments – Understanding tax implications based on IP law Goods & Services Tax • Beneficial Exemption: Should it be construed in a Strict or a Liberal way? • The uncertainty encircling ITC availment on Corporate Social Responsibility Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code • Supreme Court upholds the sanctity of Resolution Plan & the ‘Clean Slate Theory’ under IBC

The recent changes in Reassessment has you confused? 😖 Taxmann, as always, is here for you! 🤓 This exclusive article evaluates the instructions issued by the CBDT and explains the different scenarios wherein notices issued by the AO under the old provisions shall be treated as valid Drafted by Dr Vinod K. Singhania & Taxmann’s Editorial Board Read the Analysis Now!

The Finance Act, 2022 has received the assent of the President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind on March 30, 2022. The Finance Act 2022 has introduced more than 35 changes in the Finance Bill as introduced on February 01, 2022. New amendments have been made, and some proposed amendments have been removed or modified. A snippet of all the changes made in the Finance Act, 2022 viz-a-viz the Finance Bill, 2022 is presented in this write-up. Drafted by Taxmann’s Editorial Board.

Tax Practice Manual is an exhaustive (1,900 + pages), amended (by the Finance Act 2023) & practical guide (330+ case studies) for Tax Professionals of India. This book will be helpful for Chartered Accountants, Lawyers/Advocates, and Tax Practitioners to assist them in their day-to-day tax work. This book is divided into two parts: • Law Relating to Tax Procedures, including Tax Practice (covering 25+ topics) • 330+ Case Studies (covering 30+ topics) The Present Publication is the 9th Edition and has been amended by the Finance Act 2023. This book is authored by Mahendra B. Gabhawala with the following noteworthy features: • Law Relating to Tax Procedures o [Lucid Explanation in a Practical Manner with Checklists & Necessary Tips] for the law relating to the Tax Procedures o [Exhaustive Coverage of Case Laws] o [Fine Prints & Unwritten Lines] of the law are explained in a lucid manner • Tax Practice o [Elaborated & Threadbare Analysis] of every aspect of Tax Practice • Case Studies o [330+ Case Studies] to deal with real-life animated situations/problems faced by tax practitioners • Draft Replies o For the Notices sent by the Department o Petitions to the Department • Drafting & Conveyancing o [Complete Guide to Drafting of Deeds & Documents] covering the following: § Affidavits § Wills § Special Business Arrangements § Family Arrangements § Power of Attorney § Lease, Rent & Leave and Licenses § Indemnity and Guarantee § Charitable Trust Deeds, etc. The contents of this book are as follows: • Law Relating to Tax Procedures o Tax Practice o Pre-assessment Procedures o Assessment o Appeals o Interest, Fees, Penalty and Prosecution o Refunds o Settlement Commission – ITSC, Interim Board & Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC) o Summons, Survey, Search o TDS and TCS o Recovery of Tax o Special Procedures o Approvals o STT, Deemed Dividend, Tax on Liquidation, Reduction and Buy Back, MAT and AMT o RTI, Ombudsman o Drafting of Deeds o Agreement, MoU o Gifts, Wills, Family Arrangements o Power of Attorney, etc. o Lease, Rent, License, etc. o Sale/Transfer of Properties o Tax Audit o Income Computation & Disclosure Standards o Virtual Digital Assets o Significant Amendments by Finance Act 2023 o Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act 1988 • Case Studies o Tax Practice o Pre-Assessment Procedures o Assessment – Principles and Issues o Rectification of Mistake o Revision o Appeals to JT. CIT (Appeals)/CIT (Appeals) o Appeals to – ITAT – High Court – Supreme Court o Interest Payable by Assessee o Penalties o Prosecution o Refunds o Dispute Resolution Panel o Survey o Search & Seizure o Tax Deduction at Source o Recovery of Tax o Trust, Mutuality, Charity o Firm o LLP – Limited Liability Partnership o Right to Information – RTI o Agreement, MoU o AOP – Association of Persons o HUF – Hindu Undivided Family o Gifts o Wills o Family Arrangements o Power of Attorney o Indemnity and Guarantee o Lease, Rent, Leave and License o Sale/Transfer of Properties o Tax Audit o Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988