Largest Selling Book since 1964 and over the last 58 years of its existence, the book has established a reputation for itself as the most definitive work on the subject of income tax. Even the last minute changes in the law have been incorporated in this revised edition of the book and as such it is the latest and most update book on Income Tax for the Assessment Year 2022-23. Further, the amendments made by the Finance Act, 2022, applicable for the Assessment Year 2022-23, have been incorporated in the book. The present edition of the book has several unparalleled features which make it distinct from other available text books on Income Tax. A simplified, systematic approach to the understanding of a complex subject written in a unique, simple and easy to understand language. Each topic, after a theoretical exposition, is followed by illustrations to facilitate the students to master the practical application of Income Tax Law. User-friendly examination-oriented style facilitating easy comprehension of each topic. Solved Illustrations and Questions for exercise are largest in number in comparison to other books on income tax. Unsurpassed for over 58 years. The book is trusted and relied upon for accuracy and reliability. Mistakeless printing on paper of superior quality at moderate price. Questions from latest Examination Papers of various universities have been included in the revised edition of the book. At the end of each chapter, Short Answer, Objective Type and Short Numerical Questions have been added with answers. A unique feature of the revised edition is that Section-wise Index has been incorporated.

About the Income Tax Law & Accounts A.Y 2019-20 Book Largest Selling Book since 1964 and over the last 55 years of its existence, Income Tax Law and Practice Assessment has established a reputation for itself as the most definitive work on the subject of income tax. A simplified, systematic approach to the understanding of a complex subject written in a unique, simple and easy to understand language. Each topic, after a theoretical exposition, is followed by illustrations to facilitate the students to master the practical application of Income Tax Law. User-friendly examination-oriented style facilitating easy comprehension of each topic. Solved Illustrations and Questions for exercise are largest in number in comparison to other books on income tax. Unsurpassed for over 55 years. The book is trusted and relied upon for accuracy and reliability. Mistakeless printing on paper of superior quality at a moderate price. Questions from the latest Examination Papers of various universities have been included in the revised edition of Income Tax Law And Practice Assessment At the end of each chapter, Short Answer, Objective Type, and Short Numerical Questions have been added with answers. A unique feature of the revised edition is that Section-wise Index has been incorporated.

Clear Chapter outlines, illustrations, questions, and extensive referring enable readers to access their learning. Offers readers comprehensive coverage of various sections of income tax law and practices in a simple and easiest way. This revision presents new examples and pedagogical features adding more value and depth to the text’s effective, consistent framework. The entire text and numerical of the book have been revised by updating the sections and rules laid down in the Income Tax Act. This book is meant for B.Com., BBA, and B.Com., (Hons.) students as well as to serve as an Intermediate-level course for students preparing for charted, cost, and management accountancy, certified and company secretary examinations, and other degree and diploma courses. This book has been written with the two goals of educating students about the nuances of Income Tax Law so that they can compute income from various heads as well as making students aware of the compliance required for the smooth functioning of the Income Tax Scheme.

About the Book Largest Selling Book since 1964 and over the last 58 years of its existence, the book has established a reputation for itself as the most definitive work on the subject of income tax. Even the last minute changes in the law have been incorporated in this revised edition of the book and as such it is the latest and most update book on Income Tax for the Assessment Year 2022-23. Further, the amendments made by the Finance Act, 2022 and the Taxation and Other Laws (Relaxation and Amendment of Certain Provisions) Act, 2021, applicable for the Assessment Year 2022-23, have been incorporated in the book. A simplified, systematic approach to the understanding of a complex subject written in a unique, simple and easy to understand language. Each topic, after a theoretical exposition, is followed by illustrations to facilitate the students to master the practical application of Income Tax Law. User-friendly examination-oriented style facilitating easy comprehension of each topic. Solved Illustrations and Questions for exercise are largest in number in comparison to other books on income tax. Unsurpassed for over 58 years. The book is trusted and relied upon for accuracy and reliability. Mistakeless printing on paper of superior quality at moderate price. Questions from latest Examination Papers of various universities have been included in the revised edition of the book. At the end of each chapter, Short Answer, Objective Type and Short Numerical Questions have been added with answers.

The salient features of the present edition are: All the Problems and Solutions have been thoroughly revised in the light of up-to-date amendments in Income tax Law and Rules for Assessment Year 2020-21. Almost all numerical questions given at the end of the chapters of the authors’ other publications on Income-tax (viz., Income-tax Law and Accounts, Aaykar Vidhan evam Lekhe, Law and Practice of Income-tax) have been solved in this book and the number printed within brackets at the end of the questions in other publications is the problem number of this book. The selection and sequence of the questions are well planned and systematic so as to cover all ticklish points within a reasonable number of questions. Wherever needed, detailed explanatory notes have been given at the end of solutions. Candidates preparing for C.A., Company Secretaries, Cost and Works Accountants, and Income-tax Departmental Examinations, will, particularly, find the book very useful. It will also be useful for candidates preparing for B.Com. and M.Com. Examinations of various Indian Universities.

Main Highlights of Finance Bill, 2023 1. Income Tax–An Introduction, 2. Important Definitions, 3. Assessment on Agricultural Income, 4. Exempted Incomes, 5. Residence and Tax Liability, 6. Income from Salaries, 7. Income from Salaries (Retirement and Retrenchment), 8. Income from House Property, 9. Depreciation, 10. Profits and Gains of Business or Profession, 11. Capital Gains, 12. Income from Other Sources, 13. Income Tax Authorities, Provisions and Procedure of Filing the Return of Income and e-Filing of Income Tax and TDS Returns, Rebate & Relief in Tax.

Salient Features of the Finance Act, 2023 A. Providing Tax Relief Under New Personal Tax Regime • New Tax Regime is Default Regime. • New Tax Rates under New Regime. • Section 87A Rebate till ` 7 lakh under New Regime. • Standard Deduction of ` 50,000 available under New Regime. • Surcharge for HNIs reduced to 25% from 37%. • Leave Encashment increased to ` 25 lakh. B. Socio-Economic Welfare Measures • Promoting timely payments to Micro and Small Enterprises. • Increasing threshold limit for Co-operatives to withdraw cash without TDS. • Penalty for cash loan/transactions against primary co-operatives. • Relief to start-ups in carrying forward and setting off of losses. • Extension of date of incorporation for eligible start up for exemption. • Conversion of Gold to Electronic Gold Receipt and vice versa. • 15 per cent concessional tax to promote new manufacturing co-operative society. C. Ease of Compliance • Increasing threshold limits for presumpting taxation schemes. D. Widening and Deepening of Tax Base and Anti Avoidance • TDS and Taxability on Net Winnings from Online Games. • Increasing rate of TCS of certain remittances. • Limiting the roll over benefit claimed under section 54 and section 54F. • Preventing permanent deferral of taxes through undervaluation of inventory. • Rationalisation of exempt income under life insurance policies. • Alignment of provisions of section 45(5A) with the TDS provisions of section 194-IC. • Prevention of double deduction claimed on interest on borrowed capital for acquiring, renewing or reconstructing a property. • Defining the cost of acquisition in case of certain assets for computing capital gains. E. Improving Compliance and Tax Administration • Introduction of the authority of Joint Commissioner (Appeals). • Rationalisation of Appeals to the Appellate Tribunal. • Assistance to authorised officer during search and seizure. • Rationalisation of the provisions of the Prohibition of Benami Property Transaction Act, 1988 (the PBPT Act). • Alignment of timeline provisions under section 153 of the Act. • Provisions relating to re-assessment proceedings. F. Rationalisation • Facilitating TDS credit for income already disclosed in the return of income of past year. • Clarification regarding advance tax while filing Updated Return. • Bringing the non-resident investors within the ambit of section 56(2)(viib) to eliminate the possibility of tax avoidance. • Providing clarity on benefits and perquisites in cash. • Rationalisation of the provisions of Charitable Trust and Institutions. • Set-off and withholding of refunds in certain cases.