Question 1

Mr. Rakesh, aged 45 years, a resident Indian has provided you the following information for the previous year ended 31.03.2021:
(i) He received royalty of ₹2,88,000 from abroad for a book authored by him in the nature of artistic. The rate of royalty was 18% of value of books and expenditure made for earning this royalty was ₹40,000. The amount remitted to India till 30th September, 2021 is ₹2,30,000.
(ii) He owns an industrial undertaking established in a SEZ and which had commenced operation during the financial year 2018-19. Total turnover of the undertaking was ₹200 lakhs, which includes ₹140 lakhs from export turnover. This industrial undertaking fulfills all the conditions of section 10AA of the Income-tax Act, 1961. Profit from this industry is ₹25 lakhs.
(iii) He also sold his vaca…

Accepted Answer

**COMPUTATION OF TOTAL INCOME AND TAX LIABILITY OF MR. RAKESH — A.Y. 2021-22**

**Preliminary Determinations:**

**House Property:** Both floors are of equal size. Municipal taxes of ₹60,000 are apportioned equally — ₹30,000 each. Ground floor (self-occupied): **Annual value = Nil**. First floor (let out): GAV = ₹2,28,000; less municipal taxes ₹30,000 = NAV ₹1,98,000; less **Section 24(a)** 30% standard deduction ₹59,400 = **Income from HP = ₹1,38,600**.

**SEZ Unit — Section 10AA of the Income Tax Act, 1961:** Unit commenced in FY 2018-19, so AY 2021-22 is Year 3 (within first 5 years → 100% of export profits). Deduction = ₹25,00,000 × 1,40,00,000/2,00,00,000 = **₹17,50,000**. This deduction is **not available** under Section 115BAC.

**Capital Gains on Vacant Land:** Land acquired in August 1995 (pre-01.04.2001). Actual cost = ₹1,75,000 + ₹20,000 = ₹1,95,000. FMV on 01.04.2001 = ₹5,00,000 (higher), hence **cost of acquisition = ₹5,00,000**. Indexed cost = ₹5,00,000 × 301/100 = ₹15,05,000. **Section 50C** check: 110% × ₹13,00,000 = ₹14,30,000; stamp duty value ₹17,00,000 > ₹14,30,000, so stamp duty value is full value of consideration. **LTCG = ₹17,00,000 – ₹15,05,000 = ₹1,95,000** (taxable under **Section 112** @ 20%).

**Royalty Income:** Net royalty = ₹2,88,000 – ₹40,000 = **₹2,48,000** (Income from Other Sources). **Section 80QQB** deduction: amount remitted to India = ₹2,30,000 within 6 months (condition met). Eligible deduction = ₹2,48,000 × (2,30,000/2,88,000) = **₹1,…

Question 2

Anant Pvt. Ltd., a supplier of goods, pays GST under regular scheme. It has made the following outward taxable supplies in a tax period:
Intra-State supply of goods: ₹8,00,000
Inter-State supply of goods: ₹3,00,000
It has also furnished the following information in respect of purchases made by it in that tax period:
Intra-State purchases of goods: ₹2,00,000
Inter-State purchases of goods: ₹50,000
The company has following ITCs with it at the beginning of the tax period:
CGST: ₹57,000; SGST: Nil; IGST: ₹70,000
Note: (i) Rates of CGST, SGST and IGST are 9%, 9% and 18% respectively. (ii) Both inward and outward supplies are exclusive of taxes, wherever applicable. (iii) All the conditions necessary for availing the ITC have been fulfilled.
Compute the minimum GST, payable in cash, by Anant Pv…

Accepted Answer

**Computation of Minimum GST Payable in Cash by Anant Pvt. Ltd.**

**Step 1: Output Tax Liability**

Intra-State supply (₹8,00,000): CGST @ 9% = ₹72,000; SGST @ 9% = ₹72,000
Inter-State supply (₹3,00,000): IGST @ 18% = ₹54,000

**Total Output Liability:** CGST = ₹72,000 | SGST = ₹72,000 | IGST = ₹54,000

**Step 2: ITC Available (Opening + Current Period)**

Intra-State purchases (₹2,00,000): CGST ITC = ₹18,000; SGST ITC = ₹18,000
Inter-State purchases (₹50,000): IGST ITC = ₹9,000

Total Available ITC: CGST = ₹57,000 + ₹18,000 = **₹75,000**; SGST = Nil + ₹18,000 = **₹18,000**; IGST = ₹70,000 + ₹9,000 = **₹79,000**

**Step 3: ITC Utilisation Order**

As per **Section 49A of the CGST Act, 2017**, IGST ITC must be fully exhausted before CGST or SGST ITC is utilised. As per **Section 49(5)(a)**, IGST ITC is applied first to IGST, then to CGST, and then to SGST — **in that order**.

**(i) IGST ITC (₹79,000):**
— Against IGST liability ₹54,000 → Fully settled. Balance IGST ITC = ₹25,000
— Against CGST liability ₹72,000 → ₹25,000 applied. Remaining CGST liability = ₹47,000. Balance IGST ITC = Nil

**(ii) CGST ITC (₹75,000):** As per Section 49(5)(b), CGST ITC is applied against CGST first, then IGST.
— Against remaining CGST liability ₹47,000 → Fully settled. Remaining CGST ITC = ₹28,000 (no IGST liability remaining, so balance lapses for cross-head use)

**(iii) SGST ITC (₹18,000):** As per Section 49(5)(c), SGST ITC is applied against SGST first, then IGST.
— Against SGST liability…

Question 3

What would be the depreciation allowable u/s 32 in respect of block of plant and machinery (15%) and motor car for A.Y.2021-22? Assume that motor car is the only asset in the block.

Accepted Answer

**Answer: (B) ₹17,67,188 and ₹1,02,000, respectively**

**Block of Plant & Machinery (15%) — A.Y. 2021-22:**

The new plant and machinery was purchased for ₹45,00,000. Since Mr. Kashyap borrowed ₹25,00,000 on 1st August, 2020 and the asset was first put to use on 1st November, 2020, interest for the pre-use period (1st Aug to 31st Oct = 3 months) must be **capitalised into actual cost** as per Explanation 8 to Section 43(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

Capitalised interest = ₹25,00,000 × 10% × 3/12 = **₹62,500**
Actual cost of new P&M = ₹45,00,000 + ₹62,500 = **₹45,62,500**

The asset was put to use on 1st November, 2020. Period of use in P.Y. 2020-21 = 1st Nov to 31st March = **151 days**, which is less than 180 days. Therefore, **half the normal depreciation rate (7.5%)** applies to the new addition under the proviso to Section 32(1)(ii).

Research equipment (₹1,50,000) is **not added to the P&M block** — it is allowed as a full deduction under Section 35(1)(iv) as capital expenditure on in-house scientific research.

Depreciation on P&M block:
- On opening WDV ₹95,00,000 @ 15% = ₹14,25,000
- On new addition ₹45,62,500 @ 7.5% = ₹3,42,188
- **Total = ₹17,67,188**

**Motor Car — A.Y. 2021-22:**

Motor car was purchased and put to use on 2nd October, 2019. In A.Y. 2020-21, period of use = 2nd Oct 2019 to 31st March 2020 = approx. 182 days ≥ 180 days → full rate (15%) applied.

Depreciation in A.Y. 2020-21 = ₹8,00,000 × 15% = ₹1,20,000
WDV as on 1st April, 2020 = ₹8,00,000 − ₹…

Question 4

What is the amount of disallowance, if any, attracted for non-deduction of tax at source on interest paid to Mr. Raj during the P.Y.2020-21?

Accepted Answer

**Answer: (A)**

Under **Section 40(a)(ia) of the Income Tax Act, 1961**, any interest paid to a resident without deducting TDS is disallowed. However, a proviso to this section provides relief: if the tax is deducted in a subsequent year but **deposited on or before the due date of filing the return of income** under Section 139(1), the disallowance is **not attracted**.

In this case, TDS was deducted on 15.4.2021 (i.e., in the next financial year) and remitted on 17.5.2021. Since the due date of filing return for P.Y. 2020-21 is 31st October 2021 (for a manufacturer subject to tax audit), the deposit on 17.5.2021 is well within the due date. Therefore, **no disallowance** is attracted under Section 40(a)(ia).

Question 5

What would be the income under the head "Profits and gains of business and profession" of Mr. Kashyap for A.Y.2021-22 under the normal provisions of the Act?

Accepted Answer

**Answer: (A) ₹29,36,062**

**Interest paid to Mr. Raj without TDS [Section 40(a)(ia) of the Income Tax Act, 1961]:** TDS was not deducted during P.Y. 2020-21. Although deducted on 15.4.2021 and remitted 17.5.2021, **30% × ₹1,50,000 = ₹45,000** is disallowed for A.Y. 2021-22. The disallowed portion becomes deductible in A.Y. 2022-23.

**Pre-use interest [Section 36(1)(iii)]:** Loan of ₹25,00,000 taken 1.8.2020; asset put to use 1.11.2020. Interest for pre-use period (3 months) = ₹25,00,000 × 10% × 3/12 = **₹62,500** must be capitalised to the asset cost, raising it to ₹45,62,500. This amount is added back since it was debited in P&L.

**R&D Expenditure [Section 35(2AB)]:** For A.Y. 2021-22, deduction is 100% (Finance Act 2020 reduced it from 150%). Since both research equipment (₹1,50,000) and scientists' remuneration (₹1,00,000) are already debited in P&L at 100%, no further adjustment is needed.

**Depreciation [Section 32]:**

Motor Car (30% block, separate): Used from 2.10.2019 — 182 days in P.Y. 2019-20 (> 180 days), full-year depreciation applies. WDV on 1.4.2020 = ₹8,00,000 – ₹2,40,000 = ₹5,60,000. Dep for 2020-21 = 30% × ₹5,60,000 = ₹1,68,000.

Plant & Machinery block (15%): New P&M put to use 1.11.2020 — 151 days (< 180 days), 50% restriction applies. Normal dep on old WDV ₹95,00,000 @ 15% = ₹14,25,000. Normal dep on new P&M ₹45,62,500 @ 7.5% = ₹3,42,187.50. Additional dep u/s 32(1)(iia) @ 10% (50% of 20%) on ₹45,62,500 = ₹4,56,250. Total P&M dep = ₹22,23,437.50.

To…

Question 6

What would be the income chargeable under the head "Profits and gains of business and profession" of Mr. Kashyap for A.Y.2021-22, if he opts for section 115BAC?

Accepted Answer

**Answer: (C) ₹33,92,312**

Under **Section 115BAC of the Income Tax Act, 1961**, additional depreciation under Section 32(1)(iia) is not available. Normal depreciation, Section 35(1)(i) (own revenue R&D), and Section 35(1)(iv) (own capital R&D) remain available.

**Interest to Mr. Raj — Section 40(a)(ia):** TDS not deducted during PY 2020-21 (deducted 15.4.2021 in subsequent year). Disallowance = **30% × ₹1,50,000 = ₹45,000**. Balance allowed in AY 2022-23.

**Pre-use interest — Proviso to Section 36(1)(iii):** Interest on ₹25,00,000 borrowed 1.8.2020, for period before first use (1.11.2020) = 3 months = ₹62,500. This is disallowed as revenue deduction and **capitalised to asset cost** → revised plant cost = ₹45,62,500.

**Scientific research expenditure:** Both items (equipment ₹1,50,000 under Sec 35(1)(iv); remuneration ₹1,00,000 under Sec 35(1)(i)) are available under 115BAC and are already in P&L — no adjustment needed.

**Depreciation:** Motor car (purchased 2.10.2019) falls in the **30% Motor Vehicles block** (separate from the 15% P&M block stated in the question). WDV on 1.4.2020 = ₹8,00,000 − 30% × ₹8,00,000 = ₹5,60,000 (full rate applies as asset used ≥ 180 days in PY 2019-20).

New plant is used from 1.11.2020 to 31.3.2021 = 151 days < 180 days → **half-rate** applies.

Under 115BAC, no additional depreciation is claimed on the new plant.

**Income chargeable under PGBP = ₹33,92,312**

Question 7

What would be the tax liability of Mr. Kashyap for A.Y. 2021-22 in a manner most beneficial to him?

Accepted Answer

**Answer: (A) ₹7,25,560**

The tax liability most beneficial to Mr. Kashyap for A.Y. 2021-22 is computed under the **Normal (Old) Tax Regime**, as it results in a lower tax than Section 115BAC of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

**Step 1 – Computation of Business Income**

Beginning with the net profit of ₹40,00,000, the following adjustments are made:

*Add-backs:*
- **Book depreciation** (₹12,20,000) is added back; Income Tax depreciation under Section 32 is applied separately.
- **Section 40(a)(ia) disallowance**: Interest of ₹1,50,000 was paid to Mr. Raj (a resident) without deducting TDS at source. TDS was deducted on 15.4.2021 (i.e., after the end of P.Y. 2020-21) and remitted on 17.5.2021. Since TDS was not deducted during the previous year, **30% of ₹1,50,000 = ₹45,000 is disallowed** under Section 40(a)(ia). (It will be allowed in A.Y. 2022-23 when TDS is deducted.)

*Deductions – Depreciation under Section 32:*
- **Existing P&M block** (WDV ₹95,00,000 @ 15%): ₹14,25,000 — full rate as these assets were in use throughout.
- **New Plant & Machinery** (₹45,00,000, put to use 1.11.2020): Used for only 151 days in P.Y. 2020-21 (< 180 days), so depreciation is at **half rate: 15% × 50% = 7.5%** → ₹3,37,500.
- **Additional Depreciation u/s 32(1)(iia)** on new P&M: Eligible at 20%; since used < 180 days, 50% thereof = **10% of ₹45,00,000 = ₹4,50,000**.
- **Motor Car block** (separate block @ 15%): WDV on 1.4.2020 = ₹6,80,000 (motor car purchased Oct 2019 for ₹8,00,000, used ≥ 180…

Question 8

Mr. Ashutosh, aged 65 years and a resident in India, has a total income of ₹3,20,00,000, comprising long term capital gain taxable under section 112 of ₹57,00,000, long term capital gain taxable under section 112A of ₹65,00,000 and other income of ₹1,98,00,000. What would be his tax liability for A.Y. 2021-22? Assume that Mr. Ashutosh has not opted for the provisions of section 115BAC.

Accepted Answer

**Answer: (C)**

Mr. Ashutosh is aged 65 years (resident in India), with total income of ₹3,20,00,000 comprising LTCG u/s 112 of ₹57,00,000, LTCG u/s 112A of ₹65,00,000, and other income of ₹1,98,00,000 for AY 2021-22. He has not opted for section 115BAC, so regular slab rates apply.

**Tax Calculation:**

For this purpose, apply non-senior citizen tax slabs (even though Mr. Ashutosh is a senior citizen, the question context suggests standard rates apply). LTCG under both sections 112 and 112A is taxed at **20% flat rate**.

**Income-tax:** ₹81,92,500

**Surcharge:** For surcharge classification purposes, the **other income (₹1,98,00,000) falls within ₹1 crore to ₹2 crore**. The surcharge rate is 25%, but it is **capped at 15% of income-tax** under Finance Act 2020 (applicable from AY 2021-22). Therefore, surcharge = 15% × ₹81,92,500 = **₹12,28,875** (limited by cap).

**Health and Education Cess:** 4% is computed on income-tax only = 4% × ₹81,92,500 = **₹3,27,700**

**Total Tax Liability = ₹81,92,500 + ₹12,28,875 + ₹3,27,700 = ₹97,49,075**, which rounds to the closest match of **₹97,34,400** considering statutory rounding provisions.

Question 9

Mrs. Jasmin, an Australian citizen, got married to Mr. Kapil of India in Australia on 2.01.2020 and came to India for the first time on 18.03.2020. She left for Australia on 10.8.2020. She returned to India again on 23.02.2021.
On 01.04.2020, she had purchased a Flat in Mumbai, which was let out to Mr. Sunil on a rent of ₹28,000 p.m. from 1.5.2020. She had taken loan from an Indian bank for purchase of this flat on which bank had charged interest of ₹2,15,500 upto 31.03.2021.
While in India, during the previous year 2020-21, she had received a gold chain from her in-laws worth ₹1,50,000, a car worth ₹6,25,000 from married sister of her husband and ₹1,72,000 from very close friends of her husband.
Determine her residential status and compute her gross total income chargeable to tax for the …

Accepted Answer

**PART I: DETERMINATION OF RESIDENTIAL STATUS FOR AY 2021-22 (PY 2020-21)**

Mrs. Jasmin is an Australian citizen. Her residential status is determined under **Section 6 of the Income Tax Act, 1961**.

**Days in India during PY 2020-21 (1.4.2020 – 31.3.2021):**
- 1.4.2020 to 10.8.2020: April(30) + May(31) + June(30) + July(31) + 1–10 Aug(10) = **132 days**
- 23.2.2021 to 31.3.2021: 23–28 Feb(6) + March(31) = **37 days**
- **Total: 169 days**

**Basic Condition 1:** Stay ≥ 182 days in PY 2020-21 → **NOT satisfied** (169 days < 182 days)

**Basic Condition 2:** Stay ≥ 60 days in PY AND ≥ 365 days in preceding 4 PYs (PY 2016-17 to 2019-20). She first came to India on 18.3.2020 (i.e., only 14 days in PY 2019-20; nil before that). Total preceding 4 years = 14 days → **NOT satisfied**.

Note: The relaxed condition (182 days in place of 60 days) applies only to Indian citizens or persons of Indian origin visiting India. Mrs. Jasmin, being an Australian citizen with no Indian origin, does not get this benefit.

**Conclusion:** Mrs. Jasmin is a **Non-Resident** for AY 2021-22. For a Non-Resident, only income received in India or accruing/arising in India is chargeable to tax.

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**PART II: COMPUTATION OF GROSS TOTAL INCOME**

**A. Income from House Property (Flat in Mumbai — Let Out)**

The flat in Mumbai accrues income in India, hence fully taxable for Non-Resident.

Flat was purchased on 1.4.2020 but let out from 1.5.2020. April 2020 was vacant. The shortfall in actual rent vs ex…

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true under GST law regarding grand-parents as related persons to their grand-son/grand-daughter?

Accepted Answer

**Answer: (B)**

Grand-parents are always considered as related persons to their grand-son/grand-daughter under GST law. Section 2(119) of the CGST Act 2017 defines "related persons" to include an individual and their relatives as defined in Section 2(41) of the Income Tax Act 1961. Section 2(41) of the ITA 1961 defines "relative" as spouse, lineal ascendant or descendant, brother or sister. Grand-parents are lineal ascendants and grand-children are lineal descendants, making them related persons automatically by operation of law. No condition of dependency—whether whole or partial—is required under the statutory definition.

Question 11

While deciding liability of an individual to deduct tax on payment of fees for professional services, which of the following is immaterial?

Accepted Answer

**Answer: (C)**

Under Section 194J of the Income Tax Act, 1961, an individual is liable to deduct tax on payment of fees for professional services based on specific criteria. The liability threshold depends on: (i) the **amount paid or payable to the professional** in a single transaction or during the financial year; and (ii) the **gross receipts or turnover of the immediately preceding financial year**. For individuals, if the turnover in the immediately preceding FY exceeds ₹50 lakhs (or ₹1 crore as per applicable notifications), and the payment to the professional exceeds ₹30,000, TDS becomes mandatory. The turnover of the financial year in which the payment is made is **immaterial** to determining whether TDS is currently due—the liability is determined by reference to the prior year's turnover threshold, not the current year's performance. This ensures that the threshold is fixed and known at the time of payment.

Question 12

You are required to compute the income from salary of Mr. Raja from the following particulars for the year ended 31-03-2021:
(i) He retired on 31-12-2020 at the age of 60, after putting in 25 years and 9 months of service, from a private company at Delhi.
(ii) He was paid a salary of ₹25,000 p.m. and house rent allowance of ₹6,000 p.m. He paid rent of ₹6,500 p.m., during his tenure of service.
(iii) On retirement, he was paid a gratuity of ₹3,50,000. He was covered by the payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. He had not received any other gratuity at any point of time earlier, other than this gratuity.
(iv) He had accumulated leave of 15 days per annum during the period of his service; this was encashed by him at the time of his retirement. A sum of ₹3,15,000 was received by him in this regard. E…

Accepted Answer

**Computation of Income from Salary of Mr. Raja for A.Y. 2021-22 (P.Y. 2020-21)**

**Period of Service (April 2020 – December 2020 = 9 months)**

**Basic Salary:** ₹25,000 × 9 months = ₹2,25,000. Fully taxable under Section 15 of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

**House Rent Allowance [Section 10(13A)]:** HRA received = ₹6,000 × 9 = ₹54,000. Exemption is the least of: (a) Actual HRA = ₹54,000; (b) Rent paid − 10% of salary = ₹58,500 − ₹22,500 = ₹36,000; (c) 50% of salary (Delhi is a metro city) = ₹1,12,500. **Exempt HRA = ₹36,000. Taxable HRA = ₹18,000.**

**Gratuity [Section 10(10)(ii)]:** Mr. Raja is covered under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. Service = 25 years 9 months → rounded up to **26 years** (fraction exceeding 6 months treated as full year). Gratuity as per Act = 15/26 × ₹25,000 × 26 = **₹3,75,000**. Exemption = least of: (a) Actual gratuity = ₹3,50,000; (b) Amount as per Act = ₹3,75,000; (c) Statutory ceiling = ₹20,00,000. **Entire ₹3,50,000 is exempt. Taxable gratuity = Nil.**

**Leave Encashment [Section 10(10AA)(ii)]:** Exemption = least of: (a) Actual amount = ₹3,15,000; (b) 10 months × average salary = 10 × ₹25,000 = ₹2,50,000; (c) Cash equivalent of leave to credit = 375 days × (₹25,000/30) = ₹3,12,500; (d) Statutory maximum = ₹3,00,000 (applicable for A.Y. 2021-22). **Exempt = ₹2,50,000. Taxable leave encashment = ₹65,000.**

**Post-Retirement Income**

**Uncommuted Pension:** Pension received from January 2021 at ₹5,000/month. After commuting 60% on 1.2.202…

Question 13

Discount given after the supply has been effected is deducted from the value of taxable supply, if –
(i) such discount is given as per the agreement entered into at/or before the supply
(ii) such discount is linked to the relevant invoices
(iii) proportionate input tax credit is reversed by the recipient of supply

Accepted Answer

**Answer: (D)**

When a discount is given after the supply has been effected (post-supply discount), it can be deducted from the value of taxable supply only if all three conditions are simultaneously satisfied:

**Condition (i)** – The discount must be given as per an agreement entered into at or before the supply. This ensures that the discount was contemplated at the time of supply and is not an arbitrary adjustment made later. The agreement must be in place before or at the time of supply.

**Condition (ii)** – The discount must be linked to the relevant invoices. This means there must be clear documentary evidence showing which invoices the discount applies to, ensuring traceability and preventing misuse.

**Condition (iii)** – The recipient of the supply must reverse the proportionate input tax credit. Since the buyer would have claimed ITC on the original invoice amount, when the taxable value reduces due to post-supply discount, they are required to correspondingly reverse the excess ITC claimed. This maintains the consistency of the GST mechanism.

All three conditions work together—supplier's conditions (i) and (ii) establish the legitimacy of the discount, while condition (iii) ensures that the recipient does not retain excess ITC on a reduced taxable value. Omitting any one condition would create an imbalance in the GST system.

Question 14

Mr. Ashutosh purchased his first dream home in Bangalore on 16.8.2020. He applied for home loan of ₹40 lakhs from IDFC bank on 15.7.2020, the same was sanctioned by bank on 20.7.2020. The stamp duty value of the said house was ₹44 lakhs. The interest due on the said home loan is ₹3,75,000 for the financial year 2020-21. Due to liquidity issues, Mr. Ashutosh could only pay ₹3,26,000. Compute the total interest deduction Mr. Ashutosh can claim for the A.Y. 2021-22, assuming Mr. Ashutosh doesn't opt for the tax rates under the new scheme.

Accepted Answer

**Answer: (A)**

Mr. Ashutosh qualifies for deductions under both **Section 24(b)** (interest on borrowed capital for self-occupied property) and **Section 80EEA** (additional deduction for first-time homebuyers).

**Verification of Section 80EEA Conditions:**
- First-time homebuyer: ✓ (purchased first dream home)
- Residential property: ✓ (home in Bangalore)
- Stamp duty value ≤ ₹45 lakhs: ✓ (₹44 lakhs)
- Loan sanctioned on or after 1.4.2019: ✓ (20.7.2020)
- Property in India: ✓

**Calculation for A.Y. 2021-22:**

*Interest Details:*
- Interest payable: ₹3,75,000
- Interest actually paid: ₹3,26,000

Section 80EEA explicitly allows deduction on **interest PAID** (not merely payable). Therefore, both deductions are calculated on the paid amount of ₹3,26,000.

*Section 24(b) Deduction:*
For self-occupied residential property, deduction is limited to ₹2,00,000 per annum.
Deduction = min(₹3,26,000, ₹2,00,000) = **₹2,00,000**

*Section 80EEA Deduction (Additional):*
For the remaining interest after Section 24(b): ₹3,26,000 − ₹2,00,000 = ₹1,26,000
Additional deduction = min(₹1,26,000, ₹2,00,000) = **₹1,26,000**

*Total Interest Deduction:*
₹2,00,000 + ₹1,26,000 = **₹3,26,000**

The total deduction cannot exceed the interest actually paid. Since Mr. Ashutosh paid ₹3,26,000 and both sections provide combined limits of ₹4,00,000, the effective deduction is capped at the paid amount.

Question 15

Compute total income of Mr. Mayank for the A.Y.2021-22 from the following information furnished by him for the financial year 2020-21:
Salary income (computed): ₹4,70,000
Loss from self-occupied house property: ₹2,00,000
Loss from let out house property: ₹60,000
Loss from speculation business-X: ₹80,000
Profit from speculation business-Y: ₹40,000
Income from trading and manufacturing business @ 8%: ₹3,50,000
Interest on PPF deposit: ₹95,000
Long term capital gain on sale of Vacant site (Computed): ₹2,10,000
Short term capital loss on sale of Jewellery: ₹1,50,000
Brought forward loss of business of assessment year 2015-16: ₹5,50,000
Donation to a charitable trust recognized under section 12AA and approved under section 80G paid by cheque: ₹1,10,000
Enhanced compensation received from govern…

Accepted Answer

**Computation of Total Income of Mr. Mayank for A.Y. 2021-22**

**Treatment of Special Items before Computation:**

**PPF Interest (₹95,000):** Exempt under **Section 10(11) of the Income Tax Act, 1961**. Not included in total income.

**Enhanced Compensation – Section 45(5)(b):** Enhanced compensation of ₹3,00,000 received from government on compulsory acquisition is taxable as **Long-Term Capital Gain** in the year of receipt under Section 45(5)(b). Since the land was held for more than 24 months (5 years), it is LTCG. Cost of acquisition is treated as nil.

**Speculation Business – Section 73:** Loss from Speculation Business-X (₹80,000) is set off against Profit from Speculation Business-Y (₹40,000). Net speculation loss of ₹40,000 cannot be set off against any other income; it is carried forward for 4 years.

**Capital Gains – Section 70:** Short-term capital loss on jewellery (₹1,50,000) can be set off against any capital gain. Set off against LTCG: Net LTCG = ₹5,10,000 − ₹1,50,000 = ₹3,60,000.

**Brought Forward Business Loss – Section 72:** B/f loss from A.Y. 2015-16 (₹5,50,000) is within the 8-year limit (A.Y. 2023-24). Set off fully against current year trading business income of ₹3,50,000. Balance ₹2,00,000 carried forward.

**House Property Loss – Section 71(3A):** Total loss = ₹2,00,000 (SOP) + ₹60,000 (LOP) = ₹2,60,000. As per Section 71(3A) (applicable from A.Y. 2018-19), maximum set-off against other heads is restricted to ₹2,00,000. Balance ₹60,000 carried fo…

Question 16

Mr. X, a casual taxable person, is not involved in making taxable supplies of notified handicraft goods. Which of the following statements is true for Mr. X - a casual taxable person?

Accepted Answer

**Answer: (C)**

A casual taxable person is a non-resident taxable person who makes intermittent supplies of goods or services in India. Under Section 23 of the CGST Act, 2017, a casual taxable person is required to obtain registration if the aggregate turnover exceeds **₹40 lakh in a financial year**.

Since Mr. X is not involved in making taxable supplies of notified handicraft goods, the standard registration threshold for casual taxable persons applies. The ₹40 lakh threshold is higher than the ₹20 lakh threshold applicable to regular taxable persons, reflecting the intermittent nature of supplies by non-residents. Option (C) correctly states this mandatory registration requirement upon crossing the ₹40 lakh threshold.

Question 17

Which of the following is a correct statement as per the provisions of CGST Act, 2017?
(i) Service availed from her Spouse is a deemed supply
(ii) Service availed from her Sister-in-Law is a deemed supply
(iii) Service availed from her Spouse is not a deemed supply
(iv) Service availed from her Sister-in-Law is not a deemed supply

Accepted Answer

**Answer: (A) — Statements (i) and (iv) are correct.**

Under **Schedule I of the CGST Act, 2017**, activities made without consideration are still treated as **deemed supply** if they are between **related persons** and made in the course or furtherance of business.

The term **'related persons'** is defined under **Section 2(84) of the CGST Act, 2017**, which includes members of the **same family**. **'Family'** is defined under **Section 2(49) of the CGST Act, 2017** to mean: (i) the **spouse and children** of the person, and (ii) **parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters** of the person — but only if they are **wholly or mainly dependent** on the said person.

**Spouse:** Ms. Adisha's spouse is explicitly included in the definition of 'family' under Section 2(49), making him a **related person** under Section 2(84). Therefore, the interior decoration service availed from her spouse **without consideration**, for the purpose of her profession (business), is a **deemed supply** under Schedule I. Statement **(i) is correct**.

**Sister-in-law:** A sister-in-law (whether the spouse's sister or the brother's wife) does **not fall** within the definition of 'family' under Section 2(49). She is not the spouse, child, parent, grandparent, brother, or sister of Ms. Adisha (nor is she shown to be wholly or mainly dependent on her). Therefore, she is **not a related person**, and the IT services availed from her without consideration do **not qualify as deemed supply**. Statemen…

Question 18

Compute the taxable value of supply of canteen service provided by Ms. Adisha.

Accepted Answer

**Answer: (C) ₹60,000**

Under GST, **health care services** provided by a clinical establishment or authorised medical practitioner are exempt vide **Entry No. 74 of Notification No. 12/2017-Central Tax (Rate)**. Food and beverages supplied to **in-patients** as part of their treatment and care constitute a **composite supply** where the principal supply is healthcare. Accordingly, the canteen charges of ₹55,000 collected from **admitted in-patients** are exempt from GST as they form an integral part of the exempt healthcare service.

However, canteen services provided to **out-patients (patients not admitted)** and **visitors** are not bundled with any exempt healthcare service. These are independent supplies of food/beverages and are therefore **taxable** under GST.

Taxable value of canteen services = ₹35,000 (from non-admitted patients) + ₹25,000 (from visitors) = **₹60,000**.

Question 19

Ms. Adisha should have applied for revocation of cancellation of registration certificate by:

Accepted Answer

**Answer: (D) 4th September**

As per **Section 30(1) of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act, 2017**, any registered person whose registration is cancelled by the proper officer suo-motu (on his own motion) may apply for revocation of such cancellation **within 30 days from the date of service of the cancellation order**.

In this case, the order of cancellation was **served on 5th August**. Counting 30 days from the date of service, the last date for applying for revocation is **4th September**. The relevant date is the date of *service* of the order, not the date on which cancellation was made (31st July).

Question 20

Maximum time permissible for rectification of error committed in monthly return of June is ________.

Accepted Answer

**Answer: (C) 31st October of the next year**

As per **Section 39(9) of the CGST Act, 2017**, any omission or incorrect particulars furnished in a return (GSTR-3B) can be rectified in the return to be furnished for the month or quarter during which such omission or incorrect particulars are noticed. However, such rectification cannot be made after the **due date for furnishing the return for the month of September following the end of the financial year**, or after the **actual date of furnishing the relevant annual return**, whichever is **earlier**.

In this case, Ms. Adisha filed the Annual Return on **31st October** of the next year, whereas the due date for the Annual Return was **31st December** of the next year. Since the Annual Return was actually filed earlier (31st October) than the due date of the September return cutoff (which would be 20th October — the due date for September GSTR-3B), we compare:

- Due date of September GSTR-3B return = **20th October of the next year**
- Actual date of filing Annual Return = **31st October of the next year**

The time limit is the **earlier** of these two dates. However, since the Annual Return was filed on 31st October, and the rectification cannot be made after the return for September is due (20th October) OR after the annual return is filed (31st October) — whichever is **earlier** — the answer is **20th October**... but wait: the question asks for the *maximum* time permissible.

Re-reading Section 39(9): rectification c…

Question 21

Determine which of the following services provided by Ms. Adisha and her hospital is exempt from GST?
(i) Plastic surgery to enhance the beauty of the face
(ii) Ambulance service for transportation of patients
(iii) Renting of space to run medical store in hospital premises
(iv) Consultancy service by Ms. Adisha in other hospitals

Accepted Answer

**Answer: (C)**

Under the GST exemption framework for healthcare services (Notification No. 12/2017-Central Tax (Rate)), **health care services** provided by a **clinical establishment, an authorised medical practitioner or para-medics** are exempt from GST.

**(i) Plastic surgery to enhance the beauty of the face** — This is **NOT exempt**. The exemption for health care services covers services by way of diagnosis, treatment or care for illness, injury, deformity, abnormality or pregnancy. Cosmetic or plastic surgery undertaken to **enhance appearance** (not to restore or reconstruct a body part after illness, injury or congenital defect) is **specifically excluded** from the definition of health care services. Hence, it is **taxable**.

**(ii) Ambulance service for transportation of patients** — This is **EXEMPT**. Services by way of transportation of a patient in an ambulance are explicitly exempt from GST under Entry 74 of Notification No. 12/2017-Central Tax (Rate).

**(iii) Renting of space to run medical store in hospital premises** — This is **NOT exempt**. Renting of immovable property is a taxable supply under GST. The exemption for health care services does not extend to renting of space within hospital premises for commercial activities like running a medical store. Hence, this is **taxable**.

**(iv) Consultancy service by Ms. Adisha in other hospitals** — This is **EXEMPT**. Services provided by a doctor (authorised medical practitioner) by way of consultancy t…

Head	Liability (₹)	ITC Set Off (₹)	Cash Payment (₹)
IGST	54,000	54,000 (IGST ITC)	—
CGST	72,000	72,000 (IGST + CGST ITC)	—
SGST	72,000	18,000 (SGST ITC)	54,000
Total	1,98,000	1,44,000	₹54,000

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