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Taxed by Algorithm: CPC’s Encoded Logic and the Erosion of Real Intelligence in Assessment

February 12, 2026

This Article was originally published in Chartered Accountants Association Ahmedabad Journal (Dec-2025) As India prepares to welcome 2026 and a new Income Tax law, the country’s tax administration stands at an inflection point shaped not merely by legislative reform but by the exponential advance of artificial intelligence and algorithmic governance. In the last couple of years, AI has revolutionised tax

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Income Tax deduction for procurements from MSMEs only upon actual payment

By Shaleen Shah | LinkedIn, assisted by Divyansh Jain Introduction This Note is relevant to computation of income under the head ‘Income from business and profession’. Section 43B of the Income Tax Act provides a list of expenses allowed as deduction, on cash basis irrespective of the year of accounting.

Foreign companies may be required to file Tax Returns in India

by Nexdigm Private Limited as published on mondaq.com Impact of increase in withholding

How Cryptocurrencies Are Taxed In India

[Source: forbes.com; Authors: Justin M Bharucha, Aashika Jain] Cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens

7 changes in income tax laws that come into effect from Sept 1

August 30, 2019

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[Source: ET Online; Author: Preeti Motiani] Income tax related changes announced in the Budget usually come into effect from April 1. However, since the full Budget for FY 2019-20 was presented in July this year after the general elections, there are certain tax changes that will come into effect from

Sabka Vishwas – Legacy Dispute Resolution Scheme, 2019

August 27, 2019

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Govt. urges taxpayers to avail the benefit of Sabka Vishwas (LDR) Scheme, 2019, as it has just 4 months validity from 1-Sep-2019 Press Release, Dated 22-8-2019 In the Union Budget 2019-20, the Hon’ble Finance Minister announced the Sabka Vishwas – Legacy Dispute Resolution Scheme, 2019. The Scheme has now been

Tax changes in 2018 that have affected your personal finances

December 21, 2018

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[Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com; By Preeti Motiani, ET Online | Dec 19, 2018] As 2018 comes to an end, a quick run-down of the main tax changes implemented during the year would help us in our tax planning and saving efforts. Most tax changes are usually proposed in the Budget (presented in

Profit On Transfer Of Shares Acquired Under Stock Option Plan Taxable As ‘Capital Gain’ Not ‘Salary’

December 14, 2018

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[Source: www.mondaq.com; Article by Vinita Krishnan & Shabnam Shaikh, Khaitan & Co] The Chennai Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (Tribunal) in a recent ruling in Dr. Muthian Sivathanu v Assistant Commissioner of Income-tax [ITA No. 553/2018] held that proceeds received on sale of shares acquired pursuant to exercise

The tax that no one saw coming: A rude shock builds up for builders across India

October 14, 2018

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[Source: www.economictimes.com] Builders across the country are in for a rude shock. They could be soon saddled with a tax burden that few, or probably none, of them have accounted for. Developers, according to changes in the law that have gone unnoticed so far, will have to pay tax on

Prosecution under Income Tax: Section 278E carves out an exception to the rule of mens rea

October 13, 2018

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[By Shaleen Shah (Partner), VNCA] ‘Mens rea’ can be loosely translated as ‘guilty mind’, and it is a vital component when attempting to assess the criminal liability of an individual. The rule of mens rea says that an act itself does not make a person guilty of a crime, unless

Understanding The Benami Law In India: FAQs

March 11, 2018

Featured·Income Tax·Miscellanea

[Source: www.mondaq.com; Article by Bharat Chugh and Kushank Sindhu, Luthra & Luthra Law Offices] In the last few months we have seen a major crackdown on Benami properties and their owners by the Government. Specialised Anti-Benami units have been set up by the Income Tax department across the country and

Overview of restrictions on Cash Transactions under Income Tax law

May 4, 2017

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[By Jyotish M. Shah (Partner), VNCA] Section Nature of restriction Consequence of Contravention 40A(3)/(3A) Expenditure in Cash exceeding Rs.10,000/- Expenditure will not be allowed. 43 Payment for Asset exceeding Rs.10,000/- in Cash This payment will not be considered as part of Actual cost of an Asset. 35AD Payment for Capital

Equalisation Levy is going to create a huge problem for startups

January 2, 2017

GST·Income Tax·Service Tax & CBEC·Startup India

[Source: www.forbesindia.com] Tax lawyer Nishith Desai believes the Equalisation Levy, also known as ‘Google Tax’, will have important repercussions for the Indian startup ecosystem As part of the continuing opposition from industry bodies to the ‘Equalisation Levy’ that came into effect earlier this year, the Internet and Mobile Association of

How does the income tax department track high value cash transactions?

November 9, 2016

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[By Shaleen Shah (Partner), VNCA] The Income Tax department has over the years put in place several reporting and compliance mechanisms to track high value financial transactions including cash transactions. Measures to track cash transactions are listed hereunder. Filing a Report of specified high value transactions (Form 61A) Business /

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Income Tax - Page 2

Taxed by Algorithm: CPC’s Encoded Logic and the Erosion of Real Intelligence in Assessment

Income Tax deduction for procurements from MSMEs only upon actual payment

Foreign companies may be required to file Tax Returns in India

How Cryptocurrencies Are Taxed In India

7 changes in income tax laws that come into effect from Sept 1

Sabka Vishwas – Legacy Dispute Resolution Scheme, 2019

Tax changes in 2018 that have affected your personal finances

Profit On Transfer Of Shares Acquired Under Stock Option Plan Taxable As ‘Capital Gain’ Not ‘Salary’

The tax that no one saw coming: A rude shock builds up for builders across India

Prosecution under Income Tax: Section 278E carves out an exception to the rule of mens rea

Understanding The Benami Law In India: FAQs

Overview of restrictions on Cash Transactions under Income Tax law

Equalisation Levy is going to create a huge problem for startups

How does the income tax department track high value cash transactions?

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