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n  Section 35(1)(iia) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 - Scientific research expenditure - Approved company - Notification No. S.O. 1029, dated 3-3-2010

 

n  Section 35AC(1), read with Explanation (b) thereto, of the Income-tax Act, 1961 - Eligible projects or schemes, expenditure on - Notified eligible projects or schemes - Notification No. 57/2010/F.No.V.27015/2/2010-SO (NAT.COM)/S.O. 1649(E), dated 12-7-2010

 

n  Section 80-IA of the Income-tax Act, 1961 - Deductions - Profits and gains from industrial infrastructure undertakings, etc. - Notified undertakings - Notification No. 61/2010 [F.NO.178/142/2009-ITA-I], dated 22-7-2010

 

n  Section 35(1)(ii) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 – Scientific research expenditure – Approved scientific research associations/institutions - Notification No. 60/2010 [F.No.203/1/2010/ITA-II], dated 22-7-2010

 

n  Processing of returns of Assessment Year 2009-10 - Steps to clear backlog - Instruction No. 5/2010 [F.No.225/25/2010-ITA-II], dated 21-7-2010

 

n  Section 48, Explanation (v) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 - Capital gains - Computation of - Notified Cost Inflation Index for financial year 2009-10 - Amendment in Notification No. S.O. 2292(E), dated 9-9-2009 - Notification No. 59/2010, [F.No.142/11/2010-TPL], dated 21-7-2010

 

n  Section 35(1)(ii) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 - Scientific research expenditure - Approved scientific research associations/institutions - Notification No. 58/2010 [F.No.203/105/2003/ITA.II], dated 20-7-2010

 

n  Section 35(1)(ii) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 – Scientific research expenditure – Approved scientific research associations/institutions - Notification No. 57/2010 [F.No.203/156/2009/ITA.II], dated 20-7-2010

 

n  Section 35(1)(ii) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 – Scientific research expenditure – Approved scientific research associations/institutions - Notification No. 56/2010 [F.No.203/157/2009/ITA.II], dated 20-7-2010

 

n  Income-tax (Sixth Amendment) Rules, 2010 – Substitution of rules 30, 31, 31A, 31AA, 37CA, and 37D; Form Nos. 16, 16A and 27D; insertion of Form No. 24G and omission of rule 37A – Corrigendum to Notification No. 41/2010, dated 31-5-2010 - Notification No. 55/2010 [F.No.142/27/2009-SO(TPL)], dated 19-7-2010

 

n  Section 80-IA of the Income-tax Act, 1961 - Deductions - Profits and gains from industrial infrastructure undertakings, etc, - Notified undertaking - Notification No. 54/2010[F.No.178/30/2009-ITA-I], dated 15-7-2010

 

n  Section 10(23C)(vi) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 - Exemptions - University or other educational institutions - Amendment in Notification No. S.O. 852(E), dated 30-5-2007 - Notification No. 53/2010 [F.No.197/15/2010-ITA-I], dated 14-7-2010

 

n  Section 10(15)(vii) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 - Exemptions - Interest on bonds issued by local authorities - Notified bonds - Notification No. 52/2010 [F.No.164/1/2010-ITA-I], dated 14-7-2010

 

n  Section 10(23C)(iv) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 – Exemptions – Charitable or religious trusts/institutions – Notified fund or charitable institution – Amendment in Notification No. S.O. 851(E), dated 30-5-2007 - Notification No. 51/2010 [F.No.197/15/2010-ITA.I], dated 14-7-2010

 

n  Section 80C of the Income-tax Act, 1961 – Deductions - In respect of insurance premium, etc., - Notified plan under section 80C(2)(xii) - Notification No. 50/2010 [F.No.178/143/2006-ITA-I], dated 14-7-2010

 

n  Mandatory filing of income-tax returns electronically in Form No. ITR-6 with digital signature by all companies - Press Release No. 402/92/2006–MC (35 of 2010), dated 12-7-2010

 

n  Income-tax Ombudsman Guidelines 2010

 

n  Section 80-IA of the Income-tax Act, 1961 - Deductions - Profits and gains from industrial infrastructure undertakings, etc. - Notified undertaking - Notification No. 47/2010[F.No.178/79/2008-ITA-I], dated 9-7-2010

 

n  Income-tax (Seventh Amendment) Rules, 2010 – Amendment in rule 12 - Notification No. 49/2010 [F.No.142/15/2010-TPL], dated 9-7-2010

 

n  Section 80CCF of the Income-tax Act, 1961 - Deduction – In respect of subscription to long-term infrastructure bonds – Notified long-term infrastructure bond - Notification No. 48/2010[F.No.149/84/2010-SO(TPL)], dated 9-7-2010

 

n  Section 144C of the Income-tax Act, 1961 - Reference to Dispute Resolution Panel - Constitution of Dispute Resolution Panel (DRP-II, Mumbai) - Order No. 3/FT&TR-II/2010 [F.No. 2/JS(FT&TR-II)/2010], dated 1-7-2010

 

n  Section 35AC(1), read with Explanation (b) thereto, of the In­come-tax Act, 1961 - Eligible projects or schemes, expenditure on - Notified eligible projects or schemes - Notification Nos. 28 to 32, 35, 37, 38, 40 to 43, 47 to 55/2010, dated 17-5-2010

 

n  Section 35AC(1), read with Explanation (b) thereto, of the Income-tax Act, 1961 - Eligible projects or schemes, expenditure on - Notified eligible projects or schemes - Amendment in Notification No. S.O. 60(E), dated 22-1-2003 - Notification No. 46/2010 [f.no. v-27015/1/2010-so (nat.com)]/S.O. 1147(E), dated 17-5-2010

 

n  Section 35AC(1), read with Explanation (b) thereto, of the In­come-tax Act, 1961 - Eligible projects or schemes, expenditure on - Notified eligible projects or schemes - Amendment in Notification No. S.O. 96(E), dated 11-2-1999 - Notification No. 45/2010 [f.no. v-27015/1/2010-so (nat.com)]/S.O. 1146(E), dated 17-5-2010

 

n  Section 35AC(1), read with Explanation (b) thereto, of the In­come-tax Act, 1961 - Eligible projects or schemes, expenditure on - Notified eligible projects or schemes - Amendment in Notification No. S.O. 461(E), dated 5-4-2004 - Notification No. 44/2010 [f.no. v-27015/1/2010-so (nat.com)]/S.O. 1145(E), dated 17-5-2010

 

n  Section 35AC(1), read with Explanation (b) thereto, of the Income-tax Act, 1961 - Eligible projects or schemes, expenditure on - Notified eligible projects or schemes - Amendment in Notification No. S.O. 878(E), dated 30-11-1992 - Notification No. 39/2010 [f.no. v-27015/1/2010-so (nat.com)]/S.O. 1140(E), dated 17-5-2010

 

n  Section 35AC(1), read with Explanation (b) thereto, of the Income-tax Act, 1961 - Eligible projects or schemes, expenditure on - Notified eligible projects or schemes - Amendment in Notifica­tion No. S.O. 466(E), dated 29-3-2007 - Notification No. 36/2010 [f.no. v-27015/1/2010-so (nat.com)]/S.O. 1137(E), dated 17-5-2010

 

n  Section 35AC(1), read with Explanation (b) thereto, of the In­come-tax Act, 1961 - Eligible projects or schemes, expenditure on - Notified eligible projects or schemes - Amendment in Notification No. S.O. 97(E), dated 11-2-1999 - Notification No. 34/2010 [f.no. v-27015/1/2010-so (nat.com)]/S.O. 1135(E), dated 17-5-2010

 

n  Section 35AC(1), read with Explanation (b) thereto, of the Income-tax Act, 1961 - Eligible projects or schemes, expenditure on - Notified eligible projects or schemes - Amendment in Notification No. S.O. 399(E), dated 6-6-1996 - Notification No. 33/2010 [f.no. v-27015/1/2010-so (nat.com)]/S.O. 1134(E), dated 17-5-2010

 

n  Order of jurisdiction for Commissioner(s) of Income Tax and Ranges of North West Region - Order [F.No. CCIT/NWR/Tech/Juri/90/2008-09], dated 30-5-2008

 

n  Section 35(1)(ii) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 – Scientific research expenditure – Approved scientific research associations/institutions - Notification No. 46/2010, dated 21-6-2010

 

n  Section 35(1)(ii) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 – Scientific research expenditure – Approved scientific research associations/institutions - Notification No. 45/2010 [F.No.203/29/2009/(ITA.II)], dated 15-6-2010

 

n  Section 35(1)(iii) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 – Scientific research expenditure-Approved social science or statistical research associations or institutions - Notification No. 44/2010 [F.No.203/161/2009/ITA-II], dated 15-6-2010

 

n  Appointment of Shri R.V. Easwar as Officiating President of Income-tax Appellate Tribunal w.e.f. 4-6-2010 - Notification No. A-12023/1/2010-Admn. III (LA), dated 4-6-2010

 

n  Revised Discussion Paper on the Direct Taxes Code now released June 2010

 

n  Section 10(10)(iii) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 - Gratuity - Gratuity exemption limit raised to Rs.10 lakhs - Notification No. 43/2010 [F.No.200/33/2009-ITA.I], dated 11-6-2010

 

n  Issue of 8.21% of Government of India (National Small Savings Fund) (Non-transferable) Special Securities, 2030 - Notification No. 5-5/2009-NS-II, dated, 13-5-2010

 

n  Issue of 7.64% of Government of India (National Small Savings Fund) (Non-transferable) Special Securities, 2029 - Notification No. 5-5/2009-NS-II, dated, 13-5-2010

 

n  Section 35(1)(iii) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 – Scientific research expenditure – Approved social science or statistical research associations or institutions - Notification No. 42/2010 [F.N0. 203/55/2009/ITA-II], dated 1-6-2010

 

n  Explanatory notes to the provisions of the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2009 - Circular No. 5/2010 [F.No. 142/13/2010-SO(TPL)], dated 3-6-2010

 

n  Income-tax (Sixth Amendment) Rules, 2010 - Substitution of rules 30, 31, 31A, 31AA, 37CA and 37D; Form Nos. 16, 16A and 27D; insertion of Form No. 24G and omission of rule 37A - Notification No. 41/2010 [F.No. 142/27/2009-SO(TPL)], dated 31-5-2010

 

n  New Changes in TDS Rules - CBDT Press Release No. 402/92/2006-MC (27 of 2010), dated 2-6-2010

 

n  Section 120(1) and (2) of the Income-tax Act, 1961- Income-tax authorities – Jurisdiction of – Amendment in Notification No. S.O. 732(E), dated 31-7-2001 - Notification No. 40/2010 [F.No.187/01/2010-ITA.I], dated 26-5-2010

 

n  Section 35(1)(ii) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 – Scientific research expenditure – Approved scientific research associations/institutions - Notification No. 39/2010 [F.No.203/154/2009/ITA-II, dated 25-5-2010

 

n  Section 197 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 – Deduction of tax at source – Certificate of lower deduction or non-deduction of tax at source – Instructions for issue of certificate u/s 197 mandatorily through ITD system - Instruction No. 4/2010, dated 25-5-2010

 

n  Section 90 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 - Double Taxation Agreement - Agreement for Avoidance of Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Finland - Notification No. 36/2010/F. No. 501/13/1980-FTD-I, dated 20-5-2010

 

n  Income-tax (Fifth Amendment) Rules, 2010 - Amendment in rule 18C - Notification No. 38/2010, F. No. 149/52/2010-SO(TPL), dated 21-5-2010

 

n  Industrial Park (Amendment) Scheme, 2010 - Amendment in para 4 and Form IPS-I - Notification No. 37/2010, [F. No. 149/52/2010-SO(TPL)], dated 21-5-2010

 

n  Section 120(1) and (2) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 - Income-tax authorities - Jurisdiction of - Amendment in Notification No. S.O. 732(E), dated 31-7-2001 - Notification No. 35/2010/[F. No. 189/6/2009-ITA], dated 19-5-2010

 

n  Section 35AC, read with Explanation (b) thereto, of the Income-tax Act, 1961 – Eligible projects or schemes, expenditure on – Notified eligible projects or schemes - Notification No. 27/2010/F. No. V. 27015/1 /2010-SO (NAT.COM)/S.O. NO. 1052(E), dated 10-5-2010

 

n  Section 80-IA(4)(i) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 - Deductions - In respect of profits and gains from infrastructure facility - Clarification regarding widening of existing road - definition of a new infrastructure facility - Circular No.4/2010 [F.No.178/14/2010-ITA.I], dated 18-5-2010

 

n  Section 80C of the Income-tax Act, 1961 - Deductions - In respect of insurance premium, etc. - Notified plan u/s 80C(2)(xii) - Notification No. 34/2010 [F. NO. 178/46/2008-ITA-1], dated 19-5-2010

 

n  CBDT clarification on security of e-filing portal - Press Release No. DSM/BY/KP-163/10, dated 17-5-2010

 

n  Section 35(1)(ii) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 - Scientific research expenditure - Approved scientific research associations/institutions - Notification No. 32/2010 [F. No. 203/7/2010/ITA-II], dated 11-5-2010

 

n  New Return Forms for Assessment Year 2010-11

 

n  Finance Act, 2010 - Act No. 14 of 2010

 

n  Section 35(1)(ii) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 – Scientific research expenditure – Approved scientific research associations/institutions - Notification No. 31/2010 [F.NO. 203/147/2009/ITA-II], dated 27-4-2010

 

n  Section 35(1)(iii) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 – Scientific research expenditure – Approved social science or statistical research associations or institutions - Notification No. 30/2010 [F.No 203/66/2009/ITA-II], dated 27-4-2010

 

n  Amendments to Finance Bill, 2010

 

n  FM Announces Fresh Additional Relief Package in his reply to the debate on Finance Bill, 2010 - PIB Press Release No. BY/KP/GN-151/10, dated 29-4-2010

 

n  Finance Bill, 2010 passed by Lok Sabha on 29-4-2010

 

n  Section 10(23C)(vi) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 – Exemptions – University or other educational institutions – Notified university or other educational institutions - Notification No. S.O. 2457, dated 3-9-2009

 

n  Section 10(23C)(iv) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 – Exemptions – Charitable or religious trusts/institutions – Notified fund or charitable institution - Notification No. S.O. 2528, dated 4-9-2009

 

n  Section 10(23C)(via) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 – Exemptions – Hospital – Notified hospitals/other medical institutions - Notification No. S.O. 2456, dated 27-8-2009

 

n  Section 35(1)(ii) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 – Scientific research expenditure – Approved scientific research associations/institutions - Notification Nos. 26, 27 & 28/2010, [F.NO.203/148/2009/ITA-II), dated 22-4-2010

 

n  New Saral II NotifiedIncome-tax (Third Amendment) Rules, 2010 - Amendment in Rule 12 and substitution of Form ITR-1 & ITR-V - Notification No. 29/2010 [F.No.142/28/2009-TPL], dated 23-4-2010

 

n  Section 90 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 – Double taxation agreement – Agreement for Avoidance of Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Foreign Countries or Specified Territories – Notified ‘specified territory’ - Notification No. 25/2010 [F.NO. 500/124/97-FTD-II], dated 20-4-2010

 

n  Section 35AC, read with Explanation (b) thereto, of the Income-tax Act, 1961 – Eligible projects or schemes, expenditure on – Notified eligible projects or schemes - Notification Nos.3 to 26 /2009[F.No.V-27015/5/2009-SO(NAT. COM)]/S.O.636(E), dated 22-3-2010

 

n  Section 35AC, read with Explanation (b) thereto, of the Income-tax Act, 1961 – Eligible projects or schemes, expenditure on – Notified eligible projects or schemes – Corrigendum to Notification No. 2907(E), dated 17-11-2009 - Notification No. 2/2009[F.No.V-27015/5/2009-SO(NAT. COM)]/S.O.635(E), dated 22-3-2010

 

n  Section 35AC, read with Explanation (b) thereto, of the Income-tax Act, 1961 – Eligible projects or schemes, expenditure on – Notified eligible projects or schemes - Notification No. 1/2009[F.No.V-27015/5/2009-SO(NAT. COM)]/S.O.614(E), dated 18-3-2010

 

n  Section 35AC, sub-section (1) read with Explanation (b) thereto, of the Income-tax Act, 1961 - Eligible projects or schemes, expenditure on - Notified eligible projects or schemes - Notification Nos. 113 to 118/2009 [F. No. V-27015/3/2009-SO (NAT.COM)]/ S.O. 2907(E), dated 17-11-2009

 

n  Section 35AC, read with Explanation(b) thereto, of the Income-tax Act, 1961 - Eligible projects or schemes, expenditure on - Notified eligible projects or schemes - Corrigendum to Notification No. S.O. 267(E), dated 23-3-2000 - Notification No. 111/2009[F.NO.270/115/1999-NC]/S.O. 2716(E), dated 28-10-2009

 

n  Section 2(48) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 - Zero Coupon Bond - Specified Bond - Notification No. 24/2010 [F. No. 164/02/-2008-ITA.I], dated 8-4-2010

 

n  Income-tax (Second Amendment) Rules, 2010 - Insertion of rule H - Notification No. 23/2010 [F.No.142/21/2009-SO(TPL), dated 8-4-2010

 

n  Section 90 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 - Double taxation agreement - Agreement for Avoidance of Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Foreign Countries - Specified territories notified under section 90, Explanation 2 - Notification No. 22/2010 [F.NO.142/5/2010-SO(TPL)], dated 8-4-2010

 

n  Notification under section 118 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 - Control of Income-tax authorities - Notified subordinate officers - Notification No. 21/2010 [F.NO. 2/JS(FT&TR-II)/2010], dated 31-3-2010

 

n  Notification under section 120(1) and (2) of Income-tax Act, 1961 - Amendment in Notification No. S.O. 732(E), dated 31-7-2001 regarding jurisdiction of certain income-tax authorities - Notification No. 20/2010 (F.No.189/6/2009-ITA.I), dated 31-3-2010

 

n  Notification under section 35(1)(ii) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 - B.M. Birla Science & Technology Centre, Jaipur notified as an approved organization under section 35(1)(ii) from AY 2009-10 onwards - Notification No. 19 /2010 (F.No.203/84/2009/ITA-II), dated 31-3-2010