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December 2025Q. 1(b)2 marksSyllabus 2022Law changed
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for December 2025 (A.Y. 2025-26).
Show the facts common to all parts of Q. 1
Karan, aged 38 years, working as Sales Manager with Arjun Grand Ltd., provides the following information for the year ended 31st March, 2025 :
Particulars
Amount (₹)
Basic salary
6,00,000 p.a.
DA (50% of it is meant for retirement benefits)
3,00,000 p.a.
Commission as a percentage of turnover of the Company
0.5%
Turnover of the Company
60 lakhs
Bonus
60,000 p.a.
Project Allowance
40,000 p.a.
Own Contribution to R.P.F.
40,000 p.a.
Professional tax total paid ₹ 2,500 of which ₹ 2,000 was paid by the employer
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Employer’s contribution to R.P.F.
20% of basic salary
Interest credited in the R.P.F. account @ 15% p.a.
15,000
Following further information is given to you as under :
(1)Music System purchased on 01.04.2024 by the company for ₹ 95,000 and was given to Karan for personal use on same day.
(2)Smart TV worth ₹ 15,000 was given by employer to Karan as gift on his 25th wedding anniversary.
(3)Gold ring worth ₹ 75,000 received from Sanjay who is school friend of Karan as gift on his 25th wedding anniversary.
(4)Two old light goods vehicles owned by him were leased to a transport company against the fixed charges of ₹ 6,500 p.m. Books of account are not maintained. Karan wants to opt the section 44AE of Income Tax Act, 1961.
(5)Received interest of ₹ 8,000 from SBI Bank FD on 24.4.2024 and interest of ₹ 8,100 (Net) from the debentures of Indian Companies on 5.5.2024.
(6)Made payment by cheques of ₹ 15,000 towards premium on Life Insurance policies for self and ₹ 22,500 for Mediclaim Insurance policy for spouse.
(7)Invested in NSC ₹ 30,000 and in FDR of SBI for 5 years ₹ 50,000.
(8)Donations of ₹ 1,50,000 to an institution approved u/s 80G by account payee cheque and of ₹ 25,000 to Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund through BHIM UPI were made during the year.
On the basis of the above information, you are required to give the following answers, assuming that he has shifted out of the default tax regime under section 115BAC :
(b)Compute the income chargeable under the head of “Profits and Gains from Business and Profession” for Karan for the Assessment Year 2025-26.
Computation of Income under the head of Profits and Gains from Business & Profession for Karan for A.Y. 2025-26 under section 44AE of the Income Tax Act
Particulars
Amount (₹)
Lease of 2 light goods vehicles on contract basis against fixed charges of ₹ 6,500 p.m. In this case, presumptive tax provisions of section 44AE will apply i.e. ₹ 7,500 p.m. for each of the two light goods vehicles (₹ 7,500 x 2 x 12). He cannot claim lower profits and gains since he has not maintained books of account.
1,80,000
Income from Business & Profession
1,80,000
Source: ICSI Guideline Answers, December 2025, Q. 1(b) (Syllabus 2022).
December 2025Q. 2(a)5 marksSyllabus 2022Law changed
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for December 2025 (A.Y. 2025-26).
(a)Rakesh, a resident individual, provides the following Profit & Loss Account for the year ending 31st March 2025, from his business. You are required to compute income under the head “Profits and Gains from Business or Profession” for A.Y. 2025-26, considering the applicable provisions of the Income-Tax Act, 1961, and ICDS (if relevant). He maintains books of account on a mercantile basis.
Profit and Loss Account of Rakesh for the year ending 31.03.2025
Particulars
Amount (₹)
Particulars
Amount (₹)
Consumption of Raw material
26,00,000
Gross receipts from business
60,00,000
Salary to Employees
18,00,000
Interest on capital to proprietor
2,00,000
Profit on Sale of Car
4,00,000
Depreciation (as per books)
12,00,000
Refund of Income-tax
1,50,000
Donation to political party
1,00,000
Commission to Agents
3,00,000
Cash payment to contractor
30,000
Goods withdrawn for personal use
50,000
Net profit
2,70,000
Total
65,50,000
Total
65,50,000
Additional Information :
(1)Depreciation (other than Car) as per Income Tax Act amounts to ₹ 10 lakhs.
(2)Commission to agents includes ₹ 2 lakhs was paid to Mr. Hari without deducting TDS.
(3)Cash payment to contractor ₹ 30,000 was made on a single day.
(4)Car sold was used for business and forms part of the block (Sale value of Car = ₹ 6 lakhs, WDV of block before sale = ₹ 2 lakhs). There are no other assets in this block.
(5)Donation to political party was made to a registered political party via account payee cheque.
(6)Assume that Rakesh has opted out of presumptive taxation scheme u/s 44AD.
Computation of Income under the head of Profits and Gains from Business & Profession for Rakesh for A.Y. 2025-26
Particulars
Amount
Amount
( ₹ )
( ₹ )
Net Profit as per P & L A/c
2,70,000
Add: Disallowed Exp.
(i) Interest on capital to proprietor Not allowable (personal expense)
2,00,000
(ii) Depreciation (as per books) (Allowed separately as per Income- tax)
12,00,000
(iii) Donation to political party Disallowed under PGBP (eligible under Chapter VI-A)
1,00,000
(iv) Commission to Agents (30% disallowed under Section 40(a)(ia) on which TDS is not deducted) [Rs. 2,00,000 * 30%]
60,000
(v) Cash payment to contractor Disallowed under Section 40A(3) (cash > ₹ 10,000 per day)
30,000
(vi) Goods withdrawn for personal use (Personal drawings, not business expense)
50,000
Total Disallowed Exp.
16,40,000
19,10,000
Less: Allowed Depreciation as per Income Tax Act
(10,00,000)
9,10,000
Less: Income not taxable under PGBP
(i) Profit on Sale of Car (Taxable under STCG)
4,00,000
(ii) Refund of Income Tax (not income)
1,50,000
(5,50,000)
Taxable Income from Business and Profession
3,60,000
Source: ICSI Guideline Answers, December 2025, Q. 2(a) (Syllabus 2022).
December 2024Q. 91 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for December 2024 (A.Y. 2024-25).
The provision of Presumptive taxation under Section 44AD shall be applicable where the total turnover of Gross Receipts does not exceed :
(A)₹ 1,00,00,000
(B)₹ 2,00,00,000
(C)₹ 3,00,00,000
(D)₹ 5,00,00,000
ICSI accepted any of these answers: (B) ₹ 2,00,00,000; (C) ₹ 3,00,00,000
ICSI's note: Option B is correct. Further, Option C may also be considered as correct if the receipts in cash is not exceeding 5% of the Gross receipt. Then in such case the limit for the applicability of section 44AD is Rs. 3 crore (total turnover / gross receipt.).
December 2024Q. 241 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for December 2024 (A.Y. 2024-25).
Dr. Chow Mow is a medical practitioner, has gross receipt of ₹ 51,50,000 for the F.Y. 2023-24, his total receipts consists 75% cash receipts and balance through the bank. His presumptive income u/s 44ADA would be :
December 2024Q. 1(e)2 marksSyllabus 2022Law changed
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for December 2024 (A.Y. 2024-25).
Show the facts common to all parts of Q. 1
G & Co. a partnership firm of medical practitioners in which Dr. Lalit and Dr. Arihant are equal partners, furnishes the following receipt and payment account for the previous year ending 31st March, 2024 :
Receipts
Amount
Payments
Amount
( ₹ )
( ₹ )
Balance B/f
75,000
Remuneration to Partners
18,00,000
Consultation fee
22,80,000
Assistant Salary
4,65,000
Visiting fee
26,51,000
Municipal Tax paid
50,000
Operation theatre charges
1,60,000
Instalment paid of housing loan (Interest component ₹ 48,000
1,00,000
Rent received from House Property
2,40,000
Interest paid to partners’ capital
1,80,000
in the name of firm
@ 15% p.a.
Income from winning of online games (net after deduction of TDS @ 30%)
70,000
Advance tax paid
60,000
Amount received from buy back of
5,00,000
Purchase of medical instruments
3,00,000
listed equity share
(date of purchase 1 st March,
2024)
Dividend received from the share of Zeta Ltd.
24,000
Administrative Expenses
20,00,000
Balance C/f
10,45,000
60,00,000
60,00,000
Other relevant informations are as under :
(i)Total allowed depreciation u/s 32 of lncome Tax Act, 1961 to Firm (other than new medical instrument purchased on 1st March, 2024) was ₹ 75,000.
(ii)Rent received – relates to a property situated at Mysore in name of the firm :
Municipal value of such property is ₹ 2,00,000. Municipal tax is ₹ 10,000 per annum. During the year firm paid total municipal tax of ₹ 50,000. (Current year and advance for next 4 years).
(iii)Salary of ₹ 75,000 per month paid to each partner, both partners are working partners of the firm (as authorized by the deed of partnership).
(iv)Interest on capital at 15% per annum (as per the deed of partnership). The amount of capital eligible for interest is ₹ 6,00,000 for each partner.
(v)The firm purchased 100 shares of Zeta Ltd. on l2th January, 2023 through recognised stock exchange in India at the rate of ₹ 4,250 per share. Such shares are given to the company under the scheme of buy back u/s 115QA on 15th January, 2024 at the rate of ₹ 5,000 per share.
On the basis of above informations, you are required to give the following answers :
(e)Compute the Income chargeable under the head of Profits and Gains from Business & Profession, if firm opts to pay tax under presumptive taxation scheme u/s 44ADA of the Income Tax Act, 1961 for the assessment year 2024-25.
Computation of income from Business and Profession as per presumptive taxation scheme u/s 44ADA for the A.Y. 2024-25
Particulars
Amount
Gross receipts of Firm (Professional receipts)
Consultation fee
22,80,000
Visiting fee
26,51,000
Operation theatre charges
1,60,000
Gross Receipt of the Firm
50,91,000
Presumptive Income u/s 44ADA 50% of Gross Receipt (50,91,000*50%) Note: Maximum Limit of receipts for eligibility u/s 44ADA is 50 lakhs. However, in case of an assessee where the amount or aggregate of the amounts received during the previous year, in cash, does not exceed 5% of the total gross receipts of such previous year, this sub-section shall have effect as if for the words "fifty lakh rupees", the words "seventy-five lakh rupees" had been applied. Accordingly, it is assumed that the receipt received in cash does not exceed 5% of the total gross receipts and accordingly section 44ADA is applicable.
25,45,500
Alternate Answer 1(e)
Computation of income from Business and Profession as per presumptive taxation scheme u/s 44ADA for the A.Y. 2024-25
Particulars
Amount
Gross receipts of Firm (Professional receipts)
Consultation fee
22,80,000
Visiting fee
26,51,000
Operation theatre charges
1,60,000
Gross Receipt of the Firm
50,91,000
Presumptive Income u/s 44ADA 50% of Gross Receipt Note: Maximum Limit of receipts for eligibility u/s 44ADA is 50 lakhs. However, in case of an assessee where the amount or aggregate of the amounts received during the previous year, in cash, does not exceed 5% of the total gross receipts of such previous year, this sub-section shall have effect as if for the words "fifty lakh rupees", the words "seventy-five lakh rupees" had been applied. It is assumed that the receipt received in cash exceed 5% of the total gross receipts. Accordingly, section 44ADA is not applicable in this case.
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Source: ICSI Guideline Answers, December 2024, Q. 1(e) (Syllabus 2022).
December 2024Q. 1(g)2 marksSyllabus 2022Law changed
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for December 2024 (A.Y. 2024-25).
Show the facts common to all parts of Q. 1
G & Co. a partnership firm of medical practitioners in which Dr. Lalit and Dr. Arihant are equal partners, furnishes the following receipt and payment account for the previous year ending 31st March, 2024 :
Receipts
Amount
Payments
Amount
( ₹ )
( ₹ )
Balance B/f
75,000
Remuneration to Partners
18,00,000
Consultation fee
22,80,000
Assistant Salary
4,65,000
Visiting fee
26,51,000
Municipal Tax paid
50,000
Operation theatre charges
1,60,000
Instalment paid of housing loan (Interest component ₹ 48,000
1,00,000
Rent received from House Property
2,40,000
Interest paid to partners’ capital
1,80,000
in the name of firm
@ 15% p.a.
Income from winning of online games (net after deduction of TDS @ 30%)
70,000
Advance tax paid
60,000
Amount received from buy back of
5,00,000
Purchase of medical instruments
3,00,000
listed equity share
(date of purchase 1 st March,
2024)
Dividend received from the share of Zeta Ltd.
24,000
Administrative Expenses
20,00,000
Balance C/f
10,45,000
60,00,000
60,00,000
Other relevant informations are as under :
(i)Total allowed depreciation u/s 32 of lncome Tax Act, 1961 to Firm (other than new medical instrument purchased on 1st March, 2024) was ₹ 75,000.
(ii)Rent received – relates to a property situated at Mysore in name of the firm :
Municipal value of such property is ₹ 2,00,000. Municipal tax is ₹ 10,000 per annum. During the year firm paid total municipal tax of ₹ 50,000. (Current year and advance for next 4 years).
(iii)Salary of ₹ 75,000 per month paid to each partner, both partners are working partners of the firm (as authorized by the deed of partnership).
(iv)Interest on capital at 15% per annum (as per the deed of partnership). The amount of capital eligible for interest is ₹ 6,00,000 for each partner.
(v)The firm purchased 100 shares of Zeta Ltd. on l2th January, 2023 through recognised stock exchange in India at the rate of ₹ 4,250 per share. Such shares are given to the company under the scheme of buy back u/s 115QA on 15th January, 2024 at the rate of ₹ 5,000 per share.
On the basis of above informations, you are required to give the following answers :
(g)In case G & Co. does not opt for presumptive taxation scheme u/s 44ADA, what are the obligations under the Income Tax Act, 196l ?
If firm does not opt to pay tax under presumptive taxation scheme u/s 44ADA following obligation is required:
i.Keep and maintain the compulsory books of accounts u/s 44AA.
ii.Accounts are required to be Audited from practicing chartered Accountant under section 44AB of Income Tax Act, 1961.
Source: ICSI Guideline Answers, December 2024, Q. 1(g) (Syllabus 2022).
June 2024Q. 71 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for June 2024 (A.Y. 2024-25).
Mr. S a wholesale supplier of dyes, provides you with the details of the following cash payments made throughout the year :
l 15-06-2023 : Loan repayment of ₹ 27,000 taken for business purpose from his friend Kunal. The repayment also includes interest of ₹ 5,000.
l 22-08-2023 : Portable dye machinery purchased for ₹ 15,000. The payment was made in cash in three weekly instalments.
l 29-01-2024 : Payment of ₹ 10,000 made to electrician due to unforeseen electric circuit at shop.
l 28-02-2024 : Purchases made from unregistered dealer for ₹ 13,500.
What will be disallowance under 40A(3), if any, if Mr. S opts to declare his income as per the provisions of section 44AD ?
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for June 2024 (A.Y. 2024-25).
(c)Following details are provided for 2 (two) individuals Umesh and Suresh for the previous year 2023-24 :
Name
Umesh
Suresh
Age
50
62
Residential status
Resident
Non-resident
Cross receipt
72,00,000
60,00,000
Through Cash receipt
47,00,000
27,00,000
Through banking channel
25,00,000
33,00,000
Nature of activity
Retail Trade
Plying of 3 heavy goods carriages with capacity of 15 tonnes each
Brought forward loss
Long-term capital loss
'90,000 relating to discontinued
'1,00,000 relating to
business loss of assessment year
assessment year 2021-22.
2020-21.
Compute total income of Umesh and Suresh for the assessment year 2024-25 by applying the relevant presumptive provisions under section 44AD and 44AE, assuming none opted to pay tax under section 115 BAC.
Computation of Total Income
Particulars
Section 44AD
Section 44AE
Name
Umesh
Suresh
Nature of activity
Retail trade
Plying of heavy goods vehicle
Presumptive income @ 6% on 25,00,000
1,50,000
Presumptive income @ 8% on 47,00,000
3,76,000
Presumptive income for 3 heavy goods vehicles of 15 tonnes each @ Rs. 1,000 per tonne per month per vehicle. (15* Rs. 1000 * 3 *12)
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5,40,000
Income as per presumptive taxation
5,26,000
5,40,000
Less: Set off of loss brought forward
Not allowed to set-off long term capital loss
(90,000)
Total Income
5,26,000
450,000
Source: ICSI Guideline Answers, June 2024, Q. 2(c) (Syllabus 2022).
December 2023Q. 451 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for December 2023 (A.Y. 2023-24).
An assessee who declares his income in accordance with presumptive taxation under Section 44ADA of the Income Tax Act, 1961 for Assessment Year 2023-24 is liable to pay advance tax :
(A)In four instalments
(B)In two instalments
(C)In one instalment on or before 15 th March of the Financial Year
(D)In one instalment on or before 31 st March of the Financial Year
Answer: (C) In one instalment on or before 15 th March of the Financial Year
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for June 2023 (A.Y. 2023-24).
Dave & Co. made a turnover of ₹ 160 lakh during the financial year 2022 - 23. It received ₹ 90 lakh by way of RTGS and net banking. The balance of sale proceeds was realized in cash before 31st March, 2023. Dave & Co. wants to admit income under section 44AD of the Income Tax Act, 1961. How much is the presumptive income of Dave and Co. for the assessment year 2022-23?
December 2022Q. 191 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for December 2022 (A.Y. 2022-23).
PQR, an eligible assessee, following mercantile system of accounting, carrying on eligible business under section 44AD provides the following details :
Total turnover for the financial year 2021- 22 is ₹ 65 lakh. Which includes following:
₹ 12.5 lakh received by A/c payee cheque during the financial year 2021- 22; – ₹ 25 lakh received by cash during the financial year 2021-22; ₹ 12.5 lakh received by A/c payee bank draft before the due date of filing of return; ₹ 15 lakh not received till due date of filing of return
What shall be the amount of deemed profits of PQR under section 44AD(1) for A.Y. 2022-23 ?
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for June 2022 (A.Y. 2022-23).
The benefit of payment of advance tax in one instalment on or before 15th March is available to assessees computing profits on presumptive basis :
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for June 2022 (A.Y. 2022-23).
PQR, an eligible assessee, following mercantile system of accounting, carrying on eligible business under sec 44AD provides the following details. Total turnover for the financial year 2021-22 is ₹ 180 lakhs out of the above:
(i)30 lakhs received by cash during the financial year
(ii)80 lakhs not received till due date of filing of the return
(iii)70 lakhs received by account payee draft before the date of filing of return
What will be the amount of deemed profit of PQR under section 44AD(1) of Income Tax Act, 1961 for Assessment Year 2022-23 :
December 2021Q. 281 markMCQOld syllabusLaw changed
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for December 2021 (A.Y. 2021-22).
Which of the following statements for applicability of sec. 44AB for mandatory audit of accounts of certain person is false?
(A)Every person carrying on business whose total sales turnover or gross receipts in business exceeds 1 crore in any previous year
(B)Every person carrying on profession whose gross receipts in profession exceeds 1 crore in any previous year
(C)Every person carrying on a business, where deemed profits are taxed on presumptive basis under section 44AE or 44B or 44BBB whose income is claimed to be lower than the deemed profits under the respective sections
(D)Every person carrying on a profession, where 50% of the gross receipts are deemed to be profits under section 44ADA whose income is claimed to be lower than the deemed profits and such income exceeds the basic exemption limit.
Answer: (B) Every person carrying on profession whose gross receipts in profession exceeds 1 crore in any previous year
December 2021Q. 321 markMCQOld syllabusLaw changed
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for December 2021 (A.Y. 2021-22).
Section 44ADA has been inserted in the Income Tax to provide for estimating the income of an assessee @ ................
December 2021Q. 401 markMCQOld syllabusLaw changed
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for December 2021 (A.Y. 2021-22).
Computation of income on estimated basis under section 44AD is not applicable to businesses carried on by :
December 2021Q. 411 markMCQOld syllabusLaw changed
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for December 2021 (A.Y. 2021-22).
The following persons are not eligible to avail benefit under section 44AD :
(A)A person carrying on profession referred to in section 44AA (1)
(B)LIC agent
(C)A person who is in the business of plying, hiring or leasing goods carriages
December 2021Q. 531 markMCQOld syllabusLaw changed
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for December 2021 (A.Y. 2021-22).
An assessee, who declares his income in accordance with Presumptive taxation regime under Section 44ADA, is required to pay advance tax in :
December 2021Q. 231 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for December 2021 (A.Y. 2021-22).
HSP, an eligible assessee, following mercantile system of accounting and carrying on eligible business as specified in section 44AD of the Act provides the following details relating to the business carried out during the year ended on 31.3.2021 :
(i)Total turnover of business ₹ 120 lakh
(ii)Out of the total turnover of ₹ 120 lakh amount of ₹ 25 lakh received by account payee cheques, ₹ 40 lakh received by cash up-to March, 21 but amount of ₹ 25 lakh received by account payee bank drafts in May, 2021 and amount of ₹ 30 lakh would not be received till due date of filing of return for A.Y. 2021-22.
The amount of deemed profits to be declared by HSP as per section 44AD(1) for A.Y. 2021-22 shall be :
December 2021Q. 441 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for December 2021 (A.Y. 2021-22).
Payment of advance tax is to be made in four installments on or before 15th June, 15th Sept., 15th Dec. and 15th March by the assessee. However the benefit of payment of advance tax in one instalment on or before 15th March is available to an assessee who is computing profits on presumptive basis .................... of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for June 2021 (A.Y. 2021-22).
The requirement of audit u/s 44AB, doesn’t apply to a person who declares profits/gains on a presumptive basis u/s 44AD and his total sales/turnover/ gross receipts doesn’t exceed ______ .
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for June 2021 (A.Y. 2021-22).
In order to rationalize the presumptive taxation scheme and to reduce the compliance burden of the small tax payers having income from profession and to facilitate the ease of doing business, a new section 44ADA has been inserted to provide presumptive taxation regime for professionals where, total gross receipts should not exceed ________
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for June 2021 (A.Y. 2021-22).
Dr. Kamlesh Pai is a cardiac surgeon. For the previous year 2020-21, his gross receipts from profession was ₹ 36,40,000. He wants to declare income as per the applicable presumptive provision. Determine the amount of income as per the applicable presumptive provision for the assessment year 2021-22.
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for June 2021 (A.Y. 2021-22).
Ramnath has 4 heavy goods vehicle (gross un laden weight of each vehicle was 13,000 kilograms) and 1 light vehicles (gross weight was less than 12000 kilograms). He operated the vehicles on contract basis to a paper manufacturing company throughout the previous year 2020-21 and received ₹ 90 lakhs as hire charges as per contract. How much is the income chargeable to tax under applicable presumptive provision ?
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for June 2021 (A.Y. 2021-22).
Senthil & Co. is a partnership firm consisting of 2 partners with equal share. The partnership deed provides for interest on capital @ 18% per annum on capital of ₹ 5 lakhs each contributed by the partners. Both are working partners eligible for monthly salary of 10,000 each as per partnership deed. The firm has done total sales of ₹ 60 lakhs. Amounts realized by cash was ₹ 10 lakhs and balance through account payee cheque/draft/ECS through a bank account. How much is the presumptive income of the firm under section 44AD for the assessment year 2021-22 ?
(A)₹ 64,000
(B)₹ 44,000
(C)₹ 4,60,000
(D)₹ 4,80,000
ICSI did not treat any of the given options as correct.
ICSI's note: None of the option are correct. Correct answer is Rs. 380000.
December 2020Q. 251 markMCQOld syllabusLaw changed
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for December 2020 (A.Y. 2020-21).
GG Goods Transporters engaged in the business of carriage of goods owns on 1st April, 2019 trucks consisting (i) 6 heavy goods vehicles having weight of each of 14 ton and (ii) 3 light goods vehicles having weight of each of 5 ton. On 4th May, 2019 one of the heavy goods vehicle was sold and 1 light goods vehicle was purchased on 15th May 2019. The newly purchased light goods vehicle was put to use only from 25th June 2019. The assessee wants to declare the income as per section 44AE of the Act; which for A.Y. 2020-21 is to be taken at ___________
December 2020Q. 181 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for December 2020 (A.Y. 2020-21).
The Income Computation and Disclosure Standards (ICDS) applicable from Asst. Year 2017-18 for the purpose of computation of Income under the head "Profits and gains of business or Profession" and "Income from other Sources" shall not apply for computation of -------- but shall apply for computation of -----------
December 2020Q. 231 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for December 2020 (A.Y. 2020-21).
Pink & Pink is a Proprietorship firm of Pingajee, resident in India having turnover from manufacturing and sale of Toys for the financial year 2019-20 of ₹ 160 lakh. The gross turnover of ₹ 160 lakh includes the amount of ₹ 60 lakh received through electronic clearing system/RTGS/NEFT. The accounts are being not properly maintained by Pingajee and therefore he wants to pay tax on the income to be computed under section 44AD of Act. Advise Pingajee, as to the amount of income on which he will be required to pay tax for A.Y. 2020-21 as per section 44AD :
(A)Not allowed to opt 44AD being turnover above ₹ 100 lakh
December 2020Q. 241 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for December 2020 (A.Y. 2020-21).
Ram, engaged in the business of plying, hiring or leasing of goods carriages as on 1st April, 2019 was having 5 trucks of gross vehicles weight of each truck of less than 12,000 Kgs. One truck out of these 5 trucks was sold by him on 23rd July, 2019 and after sale of one truck; 2 more trucks (1of less than 12,000 Kgs and 1 of 16,900 Kgs of gross vehicle weight) were purchased on 5th September, 2019 and plied. He wants to declare the income of trucks as per provision of section 44 AE of the Act. He shall be required to declare an income of ₹_______ in the return for A.Y. 2020-21 from plying of these vehicles during the previous year ended on 31.03.2020.
December 2019Q. 131 markMCQOld syllabusLaw changed
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for December 2019 (A.Y. 2019-20).
Ramesh owns two vehicles for the purpose of plying on hire. The gross vehicle weight or unladen (without any goods) weight of one vehicle was 13 MT and of another vehicle 6 MT. The presumptive income under section 44AE for the previous year would be :
December 2019Q. 321 markMCQOld syllabusLaw changed
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for December 2019 (A.Y. 2019-20).
Ginger Shippers is owned by a non-resident engaged in shipping business. It received ₹ 120 lakh for carriage of goods shipped from Mumbai, India to Durban, South Africa. The presumptive income of the assessee under section 44B would be :
December 2019Q. 331 markMCQOld syllabusLaw changed
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for December 2019 (A.Y. 2019-20).
Ravinder has aggregate receipt from profession of ₹ 45 lakhs for the previous year 2018-19. His income as per books of account is ₹ 20,50,000. He wants to declare income as per the presumptive provisions contained in section 44ADA. The amount of income liable to tax would be :
December 2019Q. 411 markMCQOld syllabusLaw changed
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for December 2019 (A.Y. 2019-20).
Palak employed in a private company acquired a generator to be let out on hire for marriages and social functions. He received hire charges of ₹ 8,50,000 and paid on 1st day of every month, salary to operator @ ₹ 35,000 by cash. He also paid interest in cash to SBI towards loan for acquisition of generator of ₹ 1,52,000. The income of Palak from the said activity liable to tax would be (without considering 44AD) :
December 2019Q. 471 markMCQOld syllabusLaw changed
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for December 2019 (A.Y. 2019-20).
Dee & Co. is a partnership firm which filed its return of income by opting section 44AD for the assessment year 2017-18. It filed its return of income as per regular provision by getting the books of account audited u/s 44AB for the assessment year 2018-19 with profit of ₹ 70,000. For the assessment year 2019- 20 its income as per section 44AD is ₹ 4,80,000 and its income as per regular provisions is ₹ 6,30,000. What would be the income which is chargeable to tax for the assessment year 2019-20 ?
December 2019Q. 221 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for December 2019 (A.Y. 2019-20).
Ping Pong is a Proprietorship firm of Pinga, resident in India having turnover from manufacturing and sale of Steel balls for the year 2018-19 of ₹ 148 lakh which is inclusive of amount of ₹ 42 lakh received through electronic clearing system/RTGS/NEFT. The accounts are not properly maintained by Pinga and therefore he wants to pay tax on the income computed under section 44AD of Act. Advise Pinga, how much income he will be required to pay tax for A.Y. 2019-20 as per section 44AD :
(A)₹ 11,84,000
(B)Not allowed to opt 44AD being turnover above ₹ 100 lakh
December 2019Q. 231 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for December 2019 (A.Y. 2019-20).
Mr. Ramanad, engaged in the business of plying, hiring or leasing of goods carriers as on 1st April, 2018 was having 3 trucks of gross vehicles weight of less than 12,000 kgs each. One truck out of these 3 trucks was sold by him on 23rd July, 2018 and after its sale, 2 more trucks (1 of less than 12,000 kgs. and 1 of 16,900 kgs) were purchased on 5th September, 2018. He wants to declare the income of trucks as per provisions of section 44AE of the Act and be required to declare such income at ₹ ...................... in the return for A.Y. 2019- 20 from plying of these vehicles during theprevious year ended on 31st March, 2019.
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for June 2019 (A.Y. 2019-20).
Tulip & Co. is a partnership firm of two partners. Total turnover of the firm during financial year 2018-19 is ₹ 160 lakh inclusive of ₹ 60 lakh made through account payee cheques and ECS. The partnership deed provided for monthly working salary of ₹ 30,000 to each of the partners. The income of the firm by applying section 44AD for A.Y. 2019-20 would be :
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for June 2019 (A.Y. 2019-20).
'A' Transport company engaged in the business of plying goods carriage with 4 heavy vehicles and 3 non-heavy vehicles. All the non-heavy vehicles were sold on 10th May, 2018 and 2 heavy vehicles were acquired on the same date. Transporter wants to declare its income for A.Y. 2019-20 as per provisions of section 44AE and the same would be :
(A)₹ 5,70,000
(B)₹ 5,47,500
(C)₹ 5,55,000
(D)₹ 3,60,000
ICSI did not treat any of the given options as correct.
ICSI's note: None of the option is correct. As per amendments made vide Finance Act, 2018, valuation of heavy vehicle goods is Rs. 1000 per tonne per month. In the question, the weight of heavy vehicle is not given. Therefore valuation could not be made.
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for June 2019 (A.Y. 2019-20).
Kant, is engaged in the business of purchase and sale of pieces of various lands. During the F.Y. 2018-19, he sold pieces of lands for ₹ 32 lakh. All these sales were made through cheques and Electronic Clearing System (ECS). The valuation of these pieces of lands for stamp duty purpose was ₹ 41 lakh. He wants to pay tax on the income as per section 44AD. The income as per this section for A.Y. 2019-20 shall be :
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for December 2018 (A.Y. 2018-19).
Radhey a trader having turnover of ₹ 90,00,000 from textile business inclusive of turnover of ₹ 20,00,000 carried through banking channel by way of drafts and online payments had opted to pay tax as per section 44AD of the Income Tax Act. The amount of income which shall be taken for the purpose of tax for Asst. Year 2018-19 under the head income from business and profession is .............
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for December 2018 (A.Y. 2018-19).
Sardar Sukhdev Singh engaged in the business of plying, hiring or leasing of heavy goods carriages owned 6 vehicles during the period 1st April, 2017 to 31st March, 2018 which were given on lease for plying to GS Transport Company on a fixed rate of ₹ 5,000 p.m. per truck for whole year. He had opted to pay tax as per section 44AE of the Income Tax Act. The amount of income which shall be taken for all such trucks for the purpose of tax for Asst. Year 2018-19 is.............
December 2018Q. 371 markMCQOld syllabusLaw changed
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for December 2018 (A.Y. 2018-19).
The assessee opting to pay tax under the provisions of section 44ADA is not be required to maintain books of accounts as per section 44AA and gets the accounts audited under section 44AB of the Income Tax Act, 1961 where ................
(A)It claims that the profit and gains from the profession is higher than the deemed profit and gains
(B)Total gross receipts should not exceed ₹ 60 lakh
(C)Its income does not exceed the maximum amount which is not chargeable to income tax
December 2018Q. 381 markMCQOld syllabusLaw changed
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for December 2018 (A.Y. 2018-19).
The lock in period under the scheme of presumptive taxation based on the tonnage of the ship, in case of Shipping Company, under the provisions of sections 115 to 115 V2C is :
December 2018Q. 451 markMCQOld syllabusLaw changed
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for December 2018 (A.Y. 2018-19).
Income of a non-resident from airline business under section 44BBA of Income Tax Act, 1961 is calculated at the rate of ............... percentage of the aggregate amounts specified, on presumptive basis.
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for June 2025 (A.Y. 2025-26).
Show the facts common to all parts of Q. 1
Mrs. Ankita aged 50 years, a resident individual and practicing Company Secretary, furnishes you the receipts and payments account for the financial year 2024-25.
Receipt and Payment Account
Receipt
Amount
Payment
Amount
( ₹ )
( ₹ )
Opening balance Cash on hand
10,000
Staff salary, bonus and stipend to
21,00,000
and at Bank as on 1.4.2024
articled assistants
Fee from professional services (Gross)
50,00,000
Other administrative expenses
11,50,000
Rent from House Property
60,000
Office rent paid in a Complex
30,000
Motor car loan from SBI Bank (on
2,40,000
Housing loan repaid to SBI (includes
1,88,000
1.1.2025 @ 9% p.a.)
interest of ₹ 80,000)
Interest from Saving bank account
12,500
Life insurance premium of her spouse (10% of sum assured)
24,000
Motor car (acquired on 1st Jan., 2025 by A/c payee cheque)
4,25,000
Medical insurance premium (for self and her husband paid through mobile UPI)
18,000
Books bought on 1.07.2024 (annual publications by A/c payee cheque)
20,000
Computer acquired on 1.12.2024 by A/c payee cheque (for professional use)
30,000
Public provident fund subscription for own
20,000
Motor car maintenance
20,000
Closing balance Cash on hand and at Bank as on 31.3.2025
12,97,500
53,22,500
53,22,500
Following further information is given to you :
(1)She occupies 50% of the building for own residence and let out the balance for residential use at a monthly rent of ₹ 5,000. The building was constructed during the year 1997-98, when the housing loan was obtained.
(2)Motor car was put to use both for official and personal purpose. 1/5th of the motor car use is used for personal purpose.
(3)The written down value of assets as on 01.04.2024 are given below :
On the basis of the above information, you are required to give the following answers, assuming that she has shifted out of the default tax regime under section 115BAC :
(b)Compute the total depreciation allowable as per Income Tax Act, 1961 under the head of Profits and Gains from Business & Profession for Ankita for the assessment year 2025-26.
Computation of Total Depreciation Allowable as per Income Tax Act, 1961
Name of Assets
Amount in (₹)
Motor car (Rs. 4,25,000 x 7.5% x 4/5)
25,500
Books being annual publications @ 40%
8,000
Furniture and fittings @ 10% of ₹ 60,000
6,000
Plant and machinery @ 15% of ₹ 80,000
12,000
Computer @ 40% of ₹ 50,000
20,000
Computer (New) ₹ 30,000 @ 40% x 50%
6,000
Total Depreciation Allowable as per Income Tax Act, 1961
77,500
Source: ICSI Guideline Answers, June 2025, Q. 1(b) (Syllabus 2022).
June 2025Q. 1(c)3 marksSyllabus 2022Law changed
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for June 2025 (A.Y. 2025-26).
Show the facts common to all parts of Q. 1
Mrs. Ankita aged 50 years, a resident individual and practicing Company Secretary, furnishes you the receipts and payments account for the financial year 2024-25.
Receipt and Payment Account
Receipt
Amount
Payment
Amount
( ₹ )
( ₹ )
Opening balance Cash on hand
10,000
Staff salary, bonus and stipend to
21,00,000
and at Bank as on 1.4.2024
articled assistants
Fee from professional services (Gross)
50,00,000
Other administrative expenses
11,50,000
Rent from House Property
60,000
Office rent paid in a Complex
30,000
Motor car loan from SBI Bank (on
2,40,000
Housing loan repaid to SBI (includes
1,88,000
1.1.2025 @ 9% p.a.)
interest of ₹ 80,000)
Interest from Saving bank account
12,500
Life insurance premium of her spouse (10% of sum assured)
24,000
Motor car (acquired on 1st Jan., 2025 by A/c payee cheque)
4,25,000
Medical insurance premium (for self and her husband paid through mobile UPI)
18,000
Books bought on 1.07.2024 (annual publications by A/c payee cheque)
20,000
Computer acquired on 1.12.2024 by A/c payee cheque (for professional use)
30,000
Public provident fund subscription for own
20,000
Motor car maintenance
20,000
Closing balance Cash on hand and at Bank as on 31.3.2025
12,97,500
53,22,500
53,22,500
Following further information is given to you :
(1)She occupies 50% of the building for own residence and let out the balance for residential use at a monthly rent of ₹ 5,000. The building was constructed during the year 1997-98, when the housing loan was obtained.
(2)Motor car was put to use both for official and personal purpose. 1/5th of the motor car use is used for personal purpose.
(3)The written down value of assets as on 01.04.2024 are given below :
On the basis of the above information, you are required to give the following answers, assuming that she has shifted out of the default tax regime under section 115BAC :
(c)Compute the total income chargeable under the head of Profits and Gains from Business & Profession for Ankita for the assessment year 2025-26.
Computation of Income from Business and Profession of Mrs. Ankita for the A.Y. 2025-26
Particulars
Amount (₹)
Amount (₹)
Fees from Professional Services
50,00,000
Less: Expenses allowable as deduction
Staff salary, bonus and stipend
21,00,000
Other administrative expenses
11,50,000
Office rent paid
30,000
Motor car maintenance (20,000 x 4/5)
16,000
Interest on Car loan (for business purpose only) (2,40,000 x 9% x 3/12 x 4/5)
4,320
Less: Allowed Depreciation [as calculated above]
77,500
Total Allowed Expenses
(33,77,820)
Income from Business & Profession
16,22,180
assuming asseessee has followed accrual basis of accounting.
Alternative Answer to Question No. 1(c)
Computation of Income from Business and Profession of Mrs. Ankita for the A.Y. 2025-26
Particulars
Amount (₹)
Amount (₹)
Fees from Professional Services
50,00,000
Less: Expenses allowable as deduction
Staff salary, bonus and stipend
21,00,000
Other administrative expenses
11,50,000
Office rent paid
30,000
Motor car maintenance (20,000 x 4/5)
16,000
Interest on Car loan (for business purpose only)
Nil
Less: Allowed Depreciation [as calculated above]
77,500
Total Allowed Expenses
(33,73,500)
Income from Business & Profession
16,26,500
asseessee has followed cash basis of accounting.
Source: ICSI Guideline Answers, June 2025, Q. 1(c) (Syllabus 2022).
December 2024Q. 71 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for December 2024 (A.Y. 2024-25).
Calculate the total Depreciation that can be claimed under the Income Tax in the following case :
(1)Asset 1 purchased on 01.04.2023 for ₹ 4,00,000 and put to use instantly
(2)Asset 2 purchased on 01.08.2023 for ₹ 3,00,000 and put to use on 10th March 2024
(3)Asset 3 purchased on 01.11.2023 for ₹ 3,00,000 and put to use on 01.05.2024
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for June 2024 (A.Y. 2024-25).
According to section 80, no loss which has not been determined in pursuance of a return filed in accordance with the provisions of section 139(3), shall be carried forward. The exceptions to this are :
(A)Loss from specified business under section 73A
(B)Loss under the head “Capital Gains” and unabsorbed depreciation carried forward under section 32(2)
(C)Loss from h ouse prope rty and unabsorbed depreciation carried forward under section 32(2)
(D)Loss from speculation business under section 73
Answer: (C) Loss from h ouse prope rty and unabsorbed depreciation carried forward under section 32(2)
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The rate of depreciation specified for intangible assets is :
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(b)M/s WE & Co., is a proprietorship firm engaged in manufacture of an engineering product, at Chennai. On 12th January, 2023, it had purchased a new machinery for ₹ 10,00,000, which was immediately put to use.
During the previous year 2023-24, it purchased the following assets for business purposes, from Indian sellers :
Date of purchase
Type of asset
Amount (₹)
New or Second hand
23rd May, 2023
Machinery
12,20,000
New
14th June, 2023
Motor car
12,80,000
New
12th January, 2024
Machinery
18,00,000
Second hand
The opening WDV of the block of plant and machinery, as on 1st April, 2023 was ₹ 32,00,000 (include the machinery purchase on 12th January, 2023).
Compute the total depreciation allowable as per the provisions of section 32 for the assessment year 2024-25. All the assets were put to use immediately after purchase. Normal rate of depreciation for all these assets may be taken as 15%. The firm has not opted the scheme of section 115 BAC.
Computation of Normal depreciation
Opening WDV
Used for > 180
Rate of Dep.
Used for < 180
Rate of Dep.
Normal
days
days
Depreciation
32,00,000
15%
4,80,000
25,00,000
15%
3,75,000
18,00,000
7.5%
1,35,000
Total Normal Depreciation
9,90,000
Computation of Additional Depreciation
Date of purchase
Type of asset
Amount (Rs.)
Rate of Additional
Additional
Depreciation
Depreciation
12.01.2023
Machinery (New) Note 1
10,00,000
10%
1,00,000
23.05.2023
Machinery (New)
12,20,000
20%
2,44,000
14.06.2023
Motor Car (Not eligible)
12,80,000
Nil
12.01.2024
Machinery (Second hand - not eligible for additional depreciation)
18,00,000
Nil
Total Additional Depreciation
3,44,000
Total Depreciation allowable u/s 32 (Normal depreciation + additional Depreciation)
13,34,000
Note 1 - In the AY 2023-24, additional depreciation on this asset was allowed only at 10%. balance 10% can be claimed in the current assessment year 2024-25.
Source: ICSI Guideline Answers, June 2024, Q. 3(b) (Syllabus 2022).
June 2024Q. 4A(i)5 marksSyllabus 2022Law changed
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( i )Following is the Profit and Loss account of Vinod for the year ended 31st March, 2024 :
Particulars
Amount
Particulars
Amount
(')
(')
To Administrative expenses
1,50,000
By Gross profit
11,50,000
To Income-tax
45,000
By Agricultural income
70,000
To Depreciation
60,000
By PPF interest
80,000
To Interest paid to non-resident
30,000
To Provision for bad debts
3,10,000
To Life insurance premium (self)
30,000
To Net profit
6,75,000
13,00,000
13,00,000
Other Information :
(1)Depreciation allowable as per section 32 is ₹ 52,000.
(2)No tax was deducted on interest paid to non-resident.
(3)Amount of ₹ 25,000 due to MSME relating to purchase of goods in December, 2023 was outstanding as on 31st March 2024. It is pending beyond the time period under MSMED Act, 2006.
Compute the Total Income of Vinod for the assessment year 2024-25, on the assumption that he has not opted for section 115 BAC.
Computation of Total Income of Vinod for the AY 2024-25
Particulars
Amount
Income from Business & Profession
Net profit as per Profit & Loss Account
6,75,000
Add: disallowed Expenses
Income tax
45,000
Depreciation
60,000
Interest paid to non-resident without TDS disallowed @ 100%
30,000
Provision for bad debts
3,10,000
Life insurance premium (self)
30,000
Amount outstanding to MSME disallowed under section 43B(h)
25,000
11,75,000
Less: Income not taxable under this head:
Agricultural Income (exempt)
(70,000)
PPF interest credited to P & L account (exempt)
(80,000)
10,25,000
Less: Allowed Depreciation u/s 32
(52,000)
Income from Business and Profession
9,73,000
Gross total income
9,73,000
Less: Deduction under section 80C (Life Insurance premium)
(30,000)
Total income
9,43,000
Source: ICSI Guideline Answers, June 2024, Q. 4A(i) (Syllabus 2022).
December 2023Q. 161 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
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Motor buses, motor lorries and motor taxies used in a business of running them on hire acquired on or after 23.08.2019 but before 01.04.2021 and is put to use before 1.04.2021 will be entitled to a Depreciation @ ............. .
(A)15%
(B)30%
(C)40%
(D)45%
ICSI accepted any of these answers: (B) 30%; (D) 45%
ICSI's note: Correct option is D. However, there is a typo error in the question. As the time period of claming higher deduction is between 23rd Aug, 2019 to 31.03.2020. Therefore, option B is also correct as from 1.4.2000 onwards rates were 30%.
December 2023Q. 171 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
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AB Ltd is in trading business. It bought out a new machinery for the purpose of its business on 15.09.2022. The additional amount of depreciation available to AB Ltd. will be :
December 2023Q. 211 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
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AB Ltd has a building purchased on 12.03.2009 and that building was used for the company’s business. The WDV of the building was 45,250 (Depreciation rate 10%) and sold for 1,10,000. Calculate the Capital Gain in this case ? (The building is the only assets in the block) :
December 2023Q. 3(b)5 marksSyllabus 2022Law changed
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(b)SM Services, a partnership firm consists of 2 working partners, Sunil and Murthy with 60% and 40% share, respectively. As per the partnership deed, they are eligible for interest on capital @ 15% p.a. on their capital contribution of ₹ 18 lakh each and remuneration of ₹ 55,000 p.m. to Sunil and ₹ 45,000 p.m. to Murthy. The firm is engaged in manufacturing business. During the year ended 31st March, 2023 the net profit as per profit and loss account was ₹ 25,36,000 before considering interest on capital and remuneration to partners as well as the following items :
S. No.
Particulars
Amount (₹)
(i)
Current year revenue expenditure on scientific research
2,20,000
(ii)
Brought forward business loss of A.Y. 2018- 19
32,000
(iii)
Brought forward business loss of A.Y. 2014- 15
40,000
(iv)
Unabsorbed depreciation of A.Y. 2011-12
58,000
(v)
Unabsorbed capital expenditure on scientific research relating to P.V. 2019-20
75,000
(vi)
Current year capital expenditure on scientific research
4,25,000
(vii)
Current year depreciation under section 32
3,72,000
You are required to compute the total income of SM Services for the assessment year 2023-24 after considering the above items.
Particulars
Amount
Amount
(Rs.)
(Rs.)
Net profit as per profit and loss account before interest on capital and remuneration to partners and other items
25,36,000
Less : Expenditure allowable from business income
Interest @ 12% p.a. [being the maximum allowable as per section 40(b)] Rs. 18,00,000 12% x 2)
4,32,000
Current year revenue expenditure on scientific research under section 35(1)(i)
2,20,000
Current year depreciation under section 32(1)
3,72,000
Current year capital expenditure on scientific research under section 35(1)(iv)
4,25,000
Unabsorbed depreciation of A.Y. 2011-12 under section 32(2)
58,000
Unabsorbed capital expenditure on scientific research relating to P.Y. 2019-20 under section 35(4)
75,000
(15,82,000)
Book Profit (A)
9,54,000
Particulars
Amount (Rs.)
Book Profit
9,54,000
Less : Partners' remuneration allowable under section 40(b)
(i) As per limit prescribed in section 40(b)
On first Rs. 3,00,000 @ 90%
2,70,000
On the balance Rs. 6,54,000 @ 60%
3,92,400
Total
6,62,400
(ii) Remuneration actually paid or payable [Rs. 55,000*12 + Rs. 45000 * 12]
12,00,000
(i) or (ii) whichever is less, is deductible (B)
6,62,400
Profit from manufacturing business (A-B)
2,91,600
Less : Brought forward business loss of A.Y. 2014-15 [Not allowed to set off since 8 years have been already expired]
-
Less : Brought forward business loss of A.Y 2018-19
(32,000)
Profits and gains of business or profession
2,59,600
Source: ICSI Guideline Answers, December 2023, Q. 3(b) (Syllabus 2022).
June 2023Q. 31 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
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X & Co. acquired a know- how on 10th November, 2022 for ₹ 5 lakh. How much is the amount of depreciation allowable under section 32 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 for the assessment year 2023-24?
December 2022Q. 161 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
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Harshit acquired following intangible assets in his business during the financial year 2021-22. (1) On 25th June, 2021 he purchased goodwill of business : Cost of acquisition ₹ 50 crore (2) On 7th October, 2021 he purchased Tenancy rights: Cost of acquisition ₹ 25 crore No other assets are in this block. Compute the allowed depreciation for assessment year 2022-23.
December 2022Q. 171 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
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Girdhari, a retail businessman, acquired furniture on 12th May, 2021 for ₹ 10,000 in cash and on 18th May, 2021, for ₹ 35,000 and ₹ 40,000 by a bearer cheque and account payee cheque, respectively. Depreciation allowable for A.Y. 2022- 23 would be :
December 2022Q. 341 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
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A partnership firm with 3 equal partners has brought forward depreciation of ₹ 3 lakh and business loss of ₹ 6 lakh relating to assessment year 2021-2022. On 1st April, 2021, one partner retired. The amount that assessee firm can set-off against its income for the assessment year 2022-23 would be :
(A)Unabsorbed depreciation of ₹ 3 lakh plus brought forward business loss of ₹ 6 lakh
(B)Unabsorbed depreciation of ₹ 2 lakh plus brought forward business loss ₹ 4 lakh
(C)Unabsorbed depreciation ₹ 2 lakh plus brought forward business Loss ₹ 6 lakh
(D)Unabsorbed depreciation ₹ 3 lakh plus brought forward business loss of ₹ 4 lakh
Answer: (D) Unabsorbed depreciation ₹ 3 lakh plus brought forward business loss of ₹ 4 lakh
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The rate of depreciation for fluidized bed type heat treatment furnaces is:
December 2021Q. 221 markMCQOld syllabusLaw changed
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Y Ltd. acquired a building on 15th May 2018 for ₹ 4,00,000. The assessee, as a tenant, earlier used the building for industrial purpose on rent since the past 3 years and even after purchase it is continuously used for industrial purpose. Such building is compulsorily acquired by Government at an agreed value of 6,00,000 as on 15th July, 2020. The compensation was received on 15th March, 2021. The written down value of the building as on 1st April, 2020 is 3,42,000. The company acquired a new building for industrial purpose for 3,00,000 as on 31st March,2021. Calculate taxable capital gain for the assessment year 2021- 22.
December 2021Q. 271 markMCQOld syllabusLaw changed
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What is the rate of depreciation charged on Gas Cylinders for industrial use under Income Tax Act, 1961 ?
December 2021Q. 391 markMCQOld syllabusLaw changed
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Compute the income from business and profession of Mr. B for the A.Y. 2021- 22 from the information given below :
(1)Income from business (before providing for depreciation) of ₹ 1,00,000
(2)Income from tea business of ₹ 50,000
(3)Current year depreciation of ₹ 20,000
(4)Brought forward business loss (loss incurred six years ago) of ₹ 10,000.
(A)₹ 1,20,000
(B)₹ 1,00,000
(C)₹ 90,000
(D)₹ 87,500
ICSI accepted any of these answers: (A) ₹ 1,20,000; (C) ₹ 90,000
ICSI's note: Option A is correct if income from tea business is not related to manufacturing. Option C is correct if income from Tea business is related to growing and manufacturing of Tea. Q. 78. Option B & C are correct as Question does not mention the date of completion of service.
December 2021Q. 191 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
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Samode Power Generation Ltd an electricity company charging depreciation on straight line method (SLM) on each asset separately, sells one of its machinery in June, 2020 for ₹ 3,40,000. The WDV of the machinery at the beginning of the year on 1st April, 2020 is ₹ 3,70,000. No new machinery was purchased or added during the year 2020-21. The shortfall of ₹ 30,000 between the sale value and the WDV of the machine shall be treated as :
December 2021Q. 201 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
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Narendra Singh, engaged in Retail Cloth business purchased furniture for Shop on 10.04.2020 for ₹ 7,500 in cash and again on 15.04.2020 for ₹ 30,000 and ₹ 50,000 by a bearer cheque and account payee cheque, respectively. The furniture was fitted in the shop by 20.4.2020. Depreciation allowable for A.Y. 2021-22 would be :
December 2021Q. 211 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
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The W.D.V. of a block (Plant and Machinery, rate of depreciation 15%) as on 1.4.2020 is ₹ 5,00,000. A second hand machinery costing ₹ 1,00,000 was acquired on 15.11.2020 through account payee cheque but put to use on 01.12.2020. Part of this block was sold for ₹ 3,00,000 on 05.01.2021. The depreciation allowable as per section 32 of the Act for A.Y. 2021-22 would be :
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What is the rate of depreciation that shall be allowable in case of fluidized bed type heat treatment furnaces ?
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According to section 80, no loss which has not been determined in pursuance of a return filed in accordance with the provisions of section 139(3), shall be carried forward. The exceptions to this are :
(A)Loss from specified business under section 73A
(B)Loss under the head ‘‘Capital Gains’’ and unabsorbed depreciation carried forward under section 32(2)
(C)Loss from house property and unabsorbed depreciation carried forward under section 32(2)
(D)Loss from speculation business under section 73
Answer: (C) Loss from house property and unabsorbed depreciation carried forward under section 32(2)
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Red Mfg. Ltd. purchased a new motor car for ₹ 14 lakhs on 01.11.2019 and used the same w.e.f. 01.12.2019. How much is the amount of depreciation allowable on the car for the assessment year 2021-22 ?
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Larry Games Co. Ltd. engaged in medicine manufacture acquired on 22.11.2020 a patent from Andy Roberts by paying ₹ 100 lakhs. This enabled Larry Games Co. Ltd. to manufacture ‘‘Garner’’ a product for treatment of deadly contagious disease. How much is the eligible amount of depreciation on acquisition of patent ?
December 2020Q. 191 markMCQOld syllabusLaw changed
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Rate at which depreciation shall be allowed in case of Ocean-going ships including dredgers, lugs, barges, survey launches and other similar ships used mainly for dredging purposes and fishing vessels with wooden hull as per Rule-5 under the Income Tax for Asst. Year 2020-21 is ________
December 2020Q. 201 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
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The WDV of a block of asset of plant & machinery subject to depreciation @ 15% as on 1.4.2019 was of ₹ 27,50,000. One machine out of this block, was sold on 01.07.2019 for ₹ 4,50,000 and a new machine of the value of ₹ 17,50,000 purchased on 1.8.2019 was put to use from 01-03-2020. The amount of depreciation to be claimed on the block of plant & machinery in the computation of income for A.Y. 2020-21 shall be :
December 2020Q. 211 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
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Additional Investment allowance of an amount equal to ---------- of the cost of the new asset acquired and installed for manufacture or production of any article or thing in any notified backward areas in the State of ------------- and the state of ------------- during the period 1.4.2015 to 31.3.2020 is allowed in addition of the amount of deduction under section 32 AC of the Act.
(A)15%; Andhra Pradesh; Karnataka
(B)25%; Andhra Pradesh; Telangana
(C)15%; Andhra Pradesh; Telangana
(D)25%; Andhra Pradesh; Karnataka
Answer: (C) 15%; Andhra Pradesh; Telangana
ICSI's note: There is a typo error in the question. Additional Investment Allowance for investment in notified backward areas is specified in Section 32AD of the Income tax Act, 1961 instead of section 32AC of the Income tax Act, 1961.
December 2019Q. 291 markMCQOld syllabusLaw changed
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An asset eligible for additional depreciation at 20% is entitled to only 50% of the additional depreciation i.e. 10% as additional depreciation when it is put to use for less than ........................ number of days and it is purchased and put to use in same year.
December 2019Q. 171 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
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The WDV of the block of asset of plant & machinery depreciated @ 15% as on 1st April, 2018 was of ₹ 13,50,000. Out of this block, one machine was sold 1st July, 2018 for ₹ 4,50,000 and a new machine of ₹ 7,50,000 was purchased on 1st August, 2018 which could be put to use from 1st March, 2019. The amount of depreciation to be claimed on the block of plant & machinery in the computation of income for A.Y. 2019-20 shall be :
December 2019Q. 181 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
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A machine owned by AB & Co. was transferred to XYZ & Co. on 1st January, 2019 for ₹ 5 lakh of which actual cost and WDV was of ₹ 3 lakh and 2 lakh respectively. However, the fair market value on the date of transfer of machine was of ₹ 4 lakh. XYZ & Co. will be allowed depreciation on such machine by taking value thereof at ₹ .................... .
December 2019Q. 191 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
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Any asset, on which depreciation is claimed on the basis of Straight Line Method (SLM) is sold and the amount by which money payable together with scrap value, fall short of the Written Down Value (WDV) of such asset, the amount of such deficiency in value of asset is allowed to be written off in the year of sale as ......................... .
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Zed Ltd. a domestic company engaged in manufacturing activity at Mumbai acquired a plant for ₹ 5 lakh on 7th January, 2019 which is eligible for depreciation @ 15%. It paid ₹ 4 lakh through ECS system from bank and balance ₹ 1 lakh in cash on 23rd February, 2019. The plant was put to use on 12-03-2019. The amount of depreciation (normal and additional) on this plant for A.Y. 2019-20 shall be :
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A company engaged in manufacturing of steel balls acquired computers at a cost of ₹ 3 lakh on 10th July, 2018. The depreciation allowance for the A.Y. 2019-20 under Income Tax, 1961 would be :
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Z an assessee incurs expenditure for acquisition of an asset in respect of which payment (or aggregate of payment made to a person in a day), otherwise than by an account payee cheque/draft or use of ECS through a bank, exceeds ₹ __________ such payment shall not be eligible for claiming the amount of depreciation on such asset.
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Hari Krishna Vidhyut Company Ltd. engaged in the business of generation and distribution of power and electricity has opted WDV method for claiming depreciation on its assets. Opening balance of the block of Plant and Machinery depreciated @ 15% on 1st April, 2017 was ₹ 15,00,000. New machines of an amount of ₹ 25,00,000 were purchased on 15th Nov. 2017 but put to use from 1st December, 2017. Computers for ₹ 2,00,000 were purchased on 9th Sept. 2017 and put to use in business since that date. The depreciation including the additional depreciation available to the company on plant and machinery and on the computers shall be of an amount of ..................... for A.Y. 2018-19.
December 2018Q. 251 markMCQOld syllabusLaw changed
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Depreciation whether to be allowed on the purchase and installation of a fire extinguisher by a practicing CS in his office, even when the same is not put to use or used during the year of acquisition as stipulated under section 32 of Income Tax, 1961 :
(A)No, Failure to use for the profession or business
(B)Yes, Safety measures and kept stand by, treated as passive use and eligible for depreciation
(C)Yes, Allowable @ 10% of the cost
(D)Yes, Allowable @ 50% of the cost
Answer: (B) Yes, Safety measures and kept stand by, treated as passive use and eligible for depreciation
December 2018Q. 1(e)4 marksSyllabus 2017Law changed
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(e)Give answer as per provisions contained under the Income-tax Act, 1961 in respect of each of the following questions for the assessment year as 2018-19:
[Only the end answer is needed, no working is required]
(i)WDV as on 1st April, 2017 of the block of asset of Plant and Machinery depreciated @ 15% was of ₹ 6,00,000. Out of this block, one machine was sold for ₹ 2,00,000 on 1st July, 2017 and a new machine costing of ₹ 9,00,000 was added on 1st September, 2017 but put to use only from 1st November, 2017. What will be the amount of normal depreciation which can be claimed against such block of Plant and Machinery ?
(ii)DAF Pvt. Ltd. fulfilling all the conditions specified in section 35AD of the Income-tax Act, 1961 has incurred capital expenditure of ₹ 50 lakh on purchase of land, ₹ 100 lakh ( ₹ 90 lakh by cheque and ₹ 10 lakh in cash) on construction of building and ₹ 30 lakh on plant & machinery during the previous year for setting up and operating a warehousing facility for storage of sugar. The warehouse become operational on 1st March, 2018. How much amount of deduction can the company claim for such capital expenditure as per section 35AD ?
(iii)Mr. Anirudh, a resident individual, has computed for the previous year 2017- 18, his business loss at ₹ 80,000, short-term capital gain on sale of gold of ₹ 60,000 long-term capital gain on sale of house of ₹ 3,00,000. State the amount of total income which shall be subject to tax in relevant assessment year.
(iv)State the amounts subject to tax out of the following gifts received during the previous year 2017-18 by Mr. Girish :
(a)Wrist watch of ₹ 70,000 given by a non-resident friend.
(b)Cash of ₹ 51,000 given by elder brother.
(i)The amount of normal depreciation u/s 32 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 shall be as follows:
(ii)The amount of deduction that can be claimed by the company for such capital expenditure as per section 35AD of the Income Tax Act, 1961 is ₹ 120 Lakhs (i.e. ₹ 90 lakhs for construction of building and ₹ 30 lakh on plant and machinery).
(iii)The Total Income subject to tax for AY 2018-19 of Mr. Anirudh is ₹ 2,80,000 (i.e. long term capital gains on sale of house ₹ 3,00,000 + short term capital gain on sale of gold ₹ 60,000 – business loss ₹ 80,000).
(iv)The amounts subject to tax with respect to the gifts received by Mr. Girish during the previous year 2017-18 is NIL as the gift from elder brother (being relative) is exempt from tax and wrist watch is not covered within the meaning of the term ‘property’ for the purpose of section 56(2)(vii/x) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 and therefore not taxable.
Source: ICSI Guideline Answers, December 2018, Q. 1(e) (Syllabus 2017).
December 2024Q. 4(a)5 marksSyllabus 2022Law changed
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( a )How far is ownership of a business essential for considering the taxability arising from such business ? In case a business is tainted with illegality, can it be said that such income cannot be taxed, in view of the illegality involved ?
Ownership of Business:
The statement that ownership of business is essential for taxability of Income under the head “Profits and gains of business or profession” is incorrect.
It is not essential that to tax the income arising from a business, the assessee must be the owner thereof. Even where the assessee runs a business outsourced to him by the owner, he may be taxed in respect of the profits arising from such business.
It is not only the legal ownership, but also the beneficial ownership of the business, which has to be taken into consideration, to judge whether the profits and gains arising from such business is taxable.
Taxability of income from Illegal Business:
The proposition that “Income from illegal business cannot be taxed” is incorrect.
Legality or illegality of the business is immaterial to judge whether the income arising therefrom is taxable as business income. The person doing illegal business is punishable under another Act, is also not relevant in this regard.
Source: ICSI Guideline Answers, December 2024, Q. 4(a) (Syllabus 2022).
December 2023Q. 181 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
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P Ltd an infra company issued Zero Coupon Bonds the Face value of which is 5,00,000 for 3,60,000 which will be matured after 4 years. What will be the deduction p.a. be available to the company ?
December 2023Q. 191 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
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Mr. X sold a building for 5,00,000 as part of his business. The stamp duty authority valued that building for 5,20,000. The valuation officer determines the value for 5,70,000. Assessing officer at the time of assessment took the value as per his discretion as 6,00,000. What will be the correct value for sale consideration for the purpose of computation of business Income ?
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Mishra Enterprises a partnership firm paid ₹ 40,000 by way of interest on loan taken from one of the friends of a partner. No tax was deducted at source for the interest payment. How much of interest expenditure is liable for disallowance for non-deduction of tax at source?
(A)₹ 40,000
(B)₹ 20,000
(C)₹ 12,000
(D)Nil
ICSI accepted any of these answers: (A) ₹ 40,000; (C) ₹ 12,000
ICSI's note: Option C is correct assuming payment is made to Resident. Further option A is also considered as correct assuming payment is made to non-resident without deduction of Tax. In such case 100% of the amount is disallowed.
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URG & Co. is engaged in construction and sale of residential apartments. It sold 4 identical apartments in December, 2022 for₹ 110 lakh and the guideline value of the ap artments as per stamp valuation authority was ₹ 120 lakh. How much would be added to its income under section 43CA of the Income Tax Act, 1961?
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Chetan Co. (P) Ltd. commenced a new unit for manufacture of its products. The amount of preliminary expenses eligible for deduction was computed @ ₹ 7 lakh. In how many instalments the eligible preliminary expenditure would be amortized?
December 2021Q. 301 markMCQOld syllabusLaw changed
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Under section 35D, Indian companies, resident in India, would be entitled to amortization of certain preliminary expenses incurred by them subject to the following limits :
(A)The deduction under section 35D is subject to maximum of ₹ 5,00,000
(B)The deduction under section 35D is maximum 5% of capital employed
(C)The deduction under section 35D is maximum 10% of cost of project.
(D)The deduction under section 35D is 1/5th of total preliminary expenses
Answer: (B) The deduction under section 35D is maximum 5% of capital employed
December 2021Q. 311 markMCQOld syllabusLaw changed
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Maintenance of accounts and other documents are compulsory as per Income Tax Act, 1961 when every person who is carrying on business or profession whose income from business or profession exceeds ₹ ...………..or total sales, turnover or gross receipts exceeds ₹ …………in any one of the three immediately preceding previous year.
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Mahadev (age 66) discontinued his wholesale trading business w.e.f. 10.09.2019. He wrote off a sum of ₹ 2,70,000 due from Sankar in the previous year 2017-18 which was allowed as deduction in the tax assessment. Now in March, 2021 Mahadev recovered ₹ 90,000 as final and full settlement from Sankar. What is the tax consequence of the receipt of amount by Mahadev for the assessment year 2021-22 ?
(A)No tax implication
(B)₹ 90,000 taxable as income from business
(C)₹ 90,000 taxable as income from other sources
(D)₹ 2,70,000 written off now chargeable to tax as income from business
Answer: (B) ₹ 90,000 taxable as income from business
December 2020Q. 481 markMCQOld syllabusLaw changed
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As per section 176 of Income Tax Act, 1961 where any business or profession is discontinued in any assessment year than as per section 176(3), person discontinuing their business or profession shall give to the A.O. a notice of such discontinuance within __________ thereof.
December 2020Q. 191 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
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Which out of the following elements shall be considered for bringing to tax the income under the head Income from Business & Profession ?
December 2019Q. 161 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
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Assets put to use in business for more than 180 days during the previous year consisting (i) Factory Building, (ii) Computers, (iii) Motor Vehicles used for Commercial Purposes and (iv) Intangible Assets shall be depreciated at the rate of ..................... respectively.
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Raghav Housing Finance Ltd., a NBFC is eligible to claim deduction in the case of provision made for bad and doubtful debts to the extent of _______ total income.
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Deccan Ltd. incurred an amount of ₹ 16 lakh as preliminary expenses for setting up a project costing ₹ 100 lakh during financial year 2018-19. The amount of amortization available as deduction during the A.Y. 2019-20 for the preliminary expenses would be :
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(d)Discuss giving reason regarding admissibility or otherwise of the following expenditures while computing income under the head Income from Business or Profession :
(i)Expenses incurred in connection with a branch, the business of which was discontinued during the previous year.
(ii)Penalty paid to customs authorities for importing prohibited goods which gave a huge profit to the business.
(iii)Interest paid on an amount borrowed to acquire a plant for business use upto the date on which the plant is put to use.
(iv)Rent paid on daughter of the assessee for her building used as office premises of the business. The building was actually gifted to her by the assessee (father) at the time of her marriage.
(You need not rewrite the statements. Write only admissible / Not admissible with reasons)
(i)Admissible – Expenses incurred in connection with a branch, the business of which was discontinued during the previous year, is admissible while computing income under the head Income from business or profession as the discontinuance of a branch is not discontinuance of whole business.
(ii)Not Admissible – Penalty paid to customs authorities for importing prohibited goods is an illegal activity and therefore not admissible while computing income under the head Income from business or profession.
(iii)Not Admissible – Interest paid on an amount borrowed to acquire a plant for business use upto the date on which the plant is put to use is capital in nature and shall be capitalized by adding with the cost of the plant and therefore not admissible while computing income under the head Income from business or profession.
(iv)Admissible – The building is owned by the daughter of the assessee and used for the business of the assessee. Therefore the rent paid to daughter of the assessee for her building used as office premises is allowed upto the reasonable limit (Not exceeding market rent).
Source: ICSI Guideline Answers, June 2019, Q. 1(d) (Syllabus 2017).
December 2023Q. 151 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
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Income Computation and Disclosure Standards (ICDS) notified by the Central Government are compulsorily required to be maintained by all assessees following mercantile system of accounting while computing Income under the head ‘‘Profits and Gains from Business or Profession’’ and ‘‘Income from Other Sources’’ except :
(A)Individual
(B)HUF
(C)Individuals and HUF who are not covered under the tax audit provisions under Section 44AB
(D)Individuals and HUF who are covered under the tax audit provisions under Section 44AB
Answer: (C) Individuals and HUF who are not covered under the tax audit provisions under Section 44AB
December 2023Q. 291 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
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For claiming deduction under Section 80JJAA the assessee must obtain audit report in Form Number 10DA from a Chartered Accountant on or before the :
(A)End of Previous Year
(B)Due date of filing Return
(C)Due date of filing of Tax Audit Report under Section 44AB of the Income Tax Act, 1961
(D)31st of December of the relevant Assessemt Year
Answer: (C) Due date of filing of Tax Audit Report under Section 44AB of the Income Tax Act, 1961
December 2023Q. 2(a)5 marksSyllabus 2022Law changed
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(a)BAC & Co. is a partnership firm, which sets up a new industrial unit in Noida. It incurs following expenditure in connection with the new unit :
S. No.
Particulars
Amount (₹)
(i)
Preparation of project report
3,00,000
(ii)
Market survey
6,00,000
Total
9,00,000
Following further informations are available :
S. No.
Particulars
Amount (₹)
(i)
Cost of Project
40,00,000
(ii)
Capital employed in the new unit
45,00,000
Compute the deduction admissible to the firm u/s 35D of the Income Tax Act, 1961 for the assessment year 2023-24.
Qualifying Amount for Deduction u/s 35D:
In case of firm, preliminary expenditure is restricted to 5% of cost of project. Further, no deduction shall be admissible unless the accounts of the assessee for the year or years in which the expenditure specified is incurred have been audited by an accountant as defined in the Explanation below sub-section (2) of section 288, before the specified date referred to in section 44AB and the assessee furnishes for the first year in which the deduction under this section is claimed, the report of such audit by that date in the prescribed form duly signed and verified by such accountant and setting forth such particulars as may be prescribed.
Hence, eligible preliminary expenditure is Rs. 2,00,000 (being 5% of Rs. 40,00,000) or actual
Expenditure incurred i.e. Rs. 9,00000 whichever is lower.
Hence, eligible preliminary expenditure is Rs. 2,00,000
Quantum of Deduction u/s 35D:
Further, eligible preliminary expenditure is deducted in five equal instalments, beginning with the previous year of commencement of business or the previous year in which the extension of undertaking is completed or the new unit commences production or operation.
Therefore, deduction u/s 35D in respect of preliminary expenditure for the A.Y.2023- 24 is Rs. 40,000 (being 1/5th of Rs. 2,00,000)
Source: ICSI Guideline Answers, December 2023, Q. 2(a) (Syllabus 2022).
December 2021Q. 611 markMCQOld syllabusLaw changed
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What is the minimum penalty u/s 271B in the case of Mr. S, an individual who has failed to get his accounts audited under section 44AB or furnish audit report along with return of income ?
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X Co. (P) Ltd. having turnover of ₹ 220 lakhs for the previous year ended 31st March, 2021 failed to furnish tax audit report under section 44AB. How much could be levied as penalty on the assessee for the failure to furnish audit report under section 44AB ?
December 2019Q. 531 markMCQOld syllabusLaw changed
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Kayal engaged in trading activity reported turnover of ₹ 210 lakh for the previous year 2017-18 and ₹ 190 lakh for the previous year 2018-19. She paid brokerage of ₹ 40,000 to Padmaja in October, 2018. Both the party are resident for tax purpose. The amount of tax deductible by Kayal on the brokerage paid would be:
December 2019Q. 601 markMCQOld syllabusLaw changed
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Ganesh Traders (partnership firm) reported a turnover of ₹ 250 lakh for the assessment year 2019-20. It has not filed the tax audit report under section 44AB before specified date. The amount of penalty leviable for such failure would be :
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A professional is required to get his accounts audited under section 44AB of the Income Tax Act, 1961 where the gross receipts from profession during the financial year 2018-19 :
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More (P) Ltd. is engaged in manufacture of garments. Its turnover always exceeded ₹ 10 crore. It has not maintained books of account for the financial year 2022-23. During survey under section 133A of the Income Tax Act, 1961, it was found that it has not maintained books of account. How much would be the penalty leviable for failure to maintain books of account?
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Yadav & Co. is engaged in wholesale trade. 98% of all receipts and expenses are through net banking. The assessee wants to know the turnover limit up to which its books of account need not to be audited under section 44AB of the Income Tax Act, 1961 and is eligible to admit the income as per books of account ?
December 2020Q. 241 markMCQOld syllabusLaw changed
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Maintenance of such books of accounts and other documents is compulsory under section 44AA of the Income Tax Act, 1961 when every person who is carrying on business or profession and whose income from business and profession exceeds _________ or the total sales, turnover or gross receipts exceeds _________ in any one of the three years immediately preceding the previous year.
(A)₹ 2,50,000, ₹ 25,00,000
(B)₹ 2,50,000, ₹ 10,00,000
(C)₹ 5,00,000, ₹ 25,00,000
(D)₹ 1,20,000, ₹ 10,00,000
ICSI accepted any of these answers: (A) ₹ 2,50,000, ₹ 25,00,000; (D) ₹ 1,20,000, ₹ 10,00,000
December 2019Q. 391 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for December 2019 (A.Y. 2019-20).
A transfer of capital asset by a private company or unlisted public company shall not be treated as transfer u/s 47 (xiiib) of the Act on Conversion into LLP on fulfillment of the conditions which inter-alia include that the total value of assets as appearing in the books of account of the company in any of the three previous years preceding the previous year in which the conversion took place does not exceed ................ .
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for June 2019 (A.Y. 2019-20).
Maintenance of books of accounts in the case of an HUF carrying business is mandatory, if the turnover or gross receipts in any one of the three years immediately preceding the previous year exceeds :
December 2021Q. 221 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for December 2021 (A.Y. 2021-22).
According to section 35 (2AA) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, the amount of deduction to be claimed for the sum paid to a National Laboratory for carrying out scientific research under an approved program in A.Y. 2021-22 would be :
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for June 2021 (A.Y. 2021-22).
Vinod furnishes the following particulars for Financial Year 2020-21. You are required to arrive at the deduction U/s 35 for A.Y. 2021-22, while computing the Income under head ‘‘Profits/Gains from Business/ Profession’’.
Amount paid to Indian Institute of Science,
West Bengal for Scientific Research
₹ 8,50,000
Capital Expenditure on In-house R&D facility as approved by prescribed authority
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for June 2021 (A.Y. 2021-22).
Shruthi Herbals (P) Ltd engaged in manufacturing activity acquired an equipment for 5 lakhs meant for scientific research purposes in the financial year 2017-18. It claimed 150% of the cost of expenditure as deduction under section 35. The asset ceased to be used for scientific research purposes subsequently and it was sold for ₹ 4 lakhs on 16.08.2020. How much is taxable as a result of sale of such asset ?
December 2020Q. 211 markMCQOld syllabusLaw changed
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XYZ limited commenced production on 1st December 2019 of paper boards made payments (i) on 1st January 2020 of ₹ 1,00,000 to the Indian Agricultural Research Association, Jaipur being an approved research association under section 35(1)(ii) for the purpose of carrying out scientific research in natural science and (ii) on 15th January 2020 of ₹ 50,000 to the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmadabad being an approved institute under section 35(1)(iii) for the purpose of carrying out research in social or statistical science. The amount of deduction available to XYZ limited under section 35(1) for the assessment year 2020-21, if the scientific research not related to the business of the assessee-company is _________
December 2020Q. 221 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
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Amitav had made payment of (i) ₹ 60,000 to IIT, Kanpur for an approved scientific research programme; (ii) ₹ 90,000 revenue expenditure on in house R&D facility as approved by prescribed authority and (iii) an amount of ₹ 2,00,000 to Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru for scientific research. He wants to know about the total amount of deduction available as per provisions of the Act while computing the income under "Profits and gains from business" in the Asst. Year 2020-21.
December 2019Q. 201 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
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Anirudh had made payment of (i) ₹ 30,000 to IIT, Kanpur for an approved scientific research programme (ii) ₹ 45,000 revenue expenditure on in house R&D facility as approved by prescribed authority and (iii) ₹ 1,00,000 to Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru for scientific research, wants to know about the deduction available while computing the income under “Profits and gains from business” in the Assessment Year 2019-20.
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for June 2019 (A.Y. 2019-20).
XYZ Ltd. paid ₹ 5 lakh on 22-1-2019 to a national level laboratory for carrying scientific research unrelated to the business of the company. The amount of deduction eligible under section 35(2AA) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 is :
December 2018Q. 291 markMCQOld syllabusLaw changed
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Radha engaged in the trading business and had contributed a sum of ₹ 1 lakh to an approved university in July, 17 to be used for scientific research, which is not related to her business. The amount of deduction for which she is eligible under section 35 of Income-Tax Act, 1961 for assessment year 2018-19 would be :
December 2025Q. 2(c)5 marksSyllabus 2022Law changed
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for December 2025 (A.Y. 2025-26).
(c)Pratap, aged 40 years, is a salaried employee with Lalit Limited. He has furnished the following details for the financial year 2024-25 :
S. No.
Particulars
Amount (₹)
(i)
Gross salary
10,00,000
(ii)
Loss from house property
1,80,000
(iii)
Income from speculation business
50,000
(iv)
Loss from a new part time business of trading in marbles
3,50,000
(v)
Loss from specified business covered by section 35AD
20,000
(vi)
Short term capital loss on sale of property (computed)
3,60,000
(vii)
Income from betting (gross)
45,000
(viii)
Pratap purchased 1000 Bitcoins, a virtual digital currency on 1st April, 2024 for Rs. 2000 per coin, which he sold on 15th March, 2025 for Rs.2300 per coin. Commission expenses for transfer of bitcoins is 2% of the sale value.
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You are required to compute the gross total income of Pratap for the Assessment Year 2025-26, assuming that he has shifted out of the default tax regime under section 115BAC of Income Tax Act, 1961.
Computation of Gross Total Income of Pratap for the A.Y. 2025-26 (Paying tax by opting to shift out of section 115BAC)
Particulars
Amount
Amount
( ₹ )
( ₹ )
Gross Salary
10,00,000
Less: - Standard deduction under section 16(ia)
(50,000)
Income under the head salary
9,50,000
Less: Loss from house property set-off against salary
(1,80,000)
7,70,000
Particulars
Amount
Amount
( ₹ )
( ₹ )
Profits and Gains from Business or Profession
Income from speculation business
50,000
Less: Loss from a new part time business of trading in marbles of ₹ 3,50,000 set off to the extent of ₹ 50,000
(50,000)
Nil
Capital Gains
Short- term capital loss on sale of property (Short term capital loss of ₹ 3,60,000 cannot be set off against any income other than capital gains, hence ₹ 3,60,000 to be carried forward
Nil
Income from other sources
Income from transfer of virtual digital assets [(2300-2000) *1000 bit coins] No deduction in respect of any expenditure other than cost of acquisition is allowed.
3,00,000
Income from betting
45,000
Gross Total Income
11,15,000
(i)Loss from specified business covered by section 35AD can be set off only against profits and gains of any other specified business. Therefore, such loss cannot be set off against any other income. The unabsorbed loss has to carried forward for set off against profits and gains of any specified business in the following year.
(ii)No set off of business loss is allowed against any capital gains or other income from virtual digital assets.
(iii)No set off of short-term capital loss on sale of property is allowed against any capital gains from virtual digital assets.
(iv)Loss to be carried forward
Loss from new part time business of trading in marbles
₹ 3,00,000
Loss from specified business covered by section 35AD
₹ 20,000
Short term capital loss on sale of property
₹ 3,60,000
Source: ICSI Guideline Answers, December 2025, Q. 2(c) (Syllabus 2022).
December 2024Q. 481 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for December 2024 (A.Y. 2024-25).
Loss from the activity of owning and maintaining race horses can be set off against .......... of the same assessment year.
(A)Speculation profits
(B)Specified business profits
(C)Any business profits
(D)Income from owning and maintaining race horses
Answer: (D) Income from owning and maintaining race horses
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for June 2024 (A.Y. 2024-25).
A Ltd. started its production in the year 2014 in fertilisers in India which will be used for agricultural purposes. It incurred capital expenditure in the year 2014-15 for ₹ 150 Lakhs out of which ₹ 70 Lakhs was used for acquisition of Land. How much amount it can claimed as a deduction under section 35AD of the Income Tax Act, 1961 for the Assessment Year 2024-25 ?
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for June 2021 (A.Y. 2021-22).
For how many no. of years, losses of business mentioned in section 35AD can be carried forward ? (Assessee has not opted for section 115BAC).
December 2018Q. 111 markMCQOld syllabusLaw changed
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for December 2018 (A.Y. 2018-19).
DAS Pvt. Ltd. fulfilling all the conditions as being specified in section 35AD of the Income Tax Act, 1961 has incurred capital expenditure of ₹ 30 lakh on purchase of land, ₹ 80 lakh ( ₹ 75 lakh by cheque and ₹ 5 lakh in cash) on construction of building and ₹ 10 lakh on the plant and machinery during the previous year 2017-18 for setting up and operating a warehouse for the storage of sugar. The warehouse became operational on 1st March, 2018. The amount of deduction which the company can claim for such capital expenditure as per section 35AD in A.Y. 2018-19 shall be ...........
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for June 2021 (A.Y. 2021-22).
Mark to market loss computed in accordance with income computation and disclosure standards (ICDS) shall be allowed as deduction from the Income under __________ .
(A)Salaries
(B)Income from house property
(C)Profits and gains of business or profession
(D)Capital gains
Answer: (C) Profits and gains of business or profession
December 2020Q. 281 markMCQOld syllabusLaw changed
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for December 2020 (A.Y. 2020-21).
Mark to market loss computed in accordance with income computation and disclosure standards (ICDS) is being allowable as deduction from the Income computed under the head ______________
(A)Profits and gains of business or profession
(B)Income from other sources
(C)Salaries
(D)Capital Gains
Answer: (A) Profits and gains of business or profession
December 2020Q. 301 markMCQOld syllabusLaw changed
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for December 2020 (A.Y. 2020-21).
Identify and find out which in the following is the false statement regarding applicability of ICDS.
(A)ICDS provisions shall apply for computation of MAT
(B)ICDS apply to tax payers following mercantile system of accounting
(C)ICDS also apply to the person computing Income under the relevant presumptive taxation schemes
(D)ICDS applies to all tax payers except individual and HUF who are not covered under the tax audit provision under section 44AB
Answer: (A) ICDS provisions shall apply for computation of MAT
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for December 2019 (A.Y. 2019-20).
Income Computation and Disclosure Standards (ICDS) are applicable for transactions under the head of income :
(A)Salaries
(B)Income from house property
(C)Profits and gains of business or profession
(D)Capital gains
Answer: (C) Profits and gains of business or profession
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for December 2019 (A.Y. 2019-20).
As per ICDS, the unlisted securities shall be valued at :
(A)Initial cost
(B)Market price as on 31st March of the previous year
December 2024Q. 231 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for December 2024 (A.Y. 2024-25).
A Ltd. paid ₹ 40,000 by cash to Mr. Q a supplier on 5/9/2023 on which the Nationalised bank was on strike. The amount of expenditure liable for disallowance u/s 40A(3) is :
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for June 2021 (A.Y. 2021-22).
What is the limit of cash payment under section 40A(3), where payment made for plying, hiring or leasing goods carriages ?
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for June 2021 (A.Y. 2021-22).
Which of the following expenditure is liable for disallowance for contravention of section 40A(3) read with rule 6ABBA ?
(A)Payment made in cash to Central or State Government exceeding ₹ 10,000 in a day
(B)Payment in cash in villages having no banking facility for purchase of raw material being agricultural produce
(C)Retrenchment compensation paid to employee ₹ 40,000
(D)Deposit of cash of ₹ 22,000 directly into the bank account of the supplier for purchase of goods
Answer: (D) Deposit of cash of ₹ 22,000 directly into the bank account of the supplier for purchase of goods
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for June 2019 (A.Y. 2019-20).
Patel, a textile dealer, purchases goods worth ₹ 65,000 from Anand and made the payments : (i) ₹ 12,000 by account payee cheque on 5th June, 2018, (ii) ₹ 8,000 by cash on 16th August, 2018, (iii) ₹ 15,000 by bearer cheque on 7th November, 2018 and (iv) ₹ 30,000 by ECS on 21st March, 2019. The amount of expenditure not allowable as per provisions of section 40A(3) would be :
(A)NIL
(B)₹ 8,000
(C)₹ 23,000
(D)₹ 38,000
ICSI did not treat any of the given options as correct.
ICSI's note: None of the option is correct. Correct Answer is Rs. 15000.
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for June 2021 (A.Y. 2021-22).
Green Ltd is located in a notified backward area in the State of Bihar. It is engaged in manufacturing activity. It acquired second hand plant and machinery by import from Japan for ₹ 100 lakhs on 01.05.2020. It also acquired new machinery from Chennai for ₹ 5 0 lakhs on 10.11.2020 Compute eligible deduction under section 32AD in respect of the said plant and machineries acquired for the assessment year 2021-22.
December 2022Q. 201 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
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Which out of the following transactions are deemed to be speculative transactions?
(A)Purchase and Sale of shares otherwise than by actual delivery
(B)Forward contracts
(C)Trading in derivatives or commodity derivatives
(D)Hedging Contract in respect of Raw Materials or Merchandise
Answer: (A) Purchase and Sale of shares otherwise than by actual delivery
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Browny Processors (P) Ltd paid ₹ 4,50,000 as contract charges to Martin. It deducted tax at source @ 1% for the expenditure incurred up to 30th April, 2020 of ₹ 1,50,000 and did not deduct tax on the subsequent payments of ₹ 3,00,000 made during the previous year 2020-21. How much of the expenditure would be added to its income while computing the income of Browny Processors (P) Ltd of the assessment year 2021-22 ?
(A)₹ 4,50,000
(B)₹ 3,00,000
(C)₹ 1,50,000
(D)₹ 90,000
ICSI accepted any of these answers: (B) ₹ 3,00,000; (D) ₹ 90,000
ICSI's note: Both option B/D may be considered as correct. Option B is correct if Mr. Martin is Non-Resident. Option D is correct if Mr. Martin is Resident.
December 2020Q. 231 markMCQOld syllabusLaw changed
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for December 2020 (A.Y. 2020-21).
XYZ Ltd paid an amount of ₹ 2,00,000 towards rent for the business premises to Ramavtar on 12.01.2020 and did not deduct tax at source. Ramavtar also had not paid the tax on such income. Treatment according to provision under the Income Tax Act, 1961 in the hands of XYZ Ltd in Assessment Year 2020-21 in respect of expenditure of rent be __________
(A)disallowance of 10% of such expenditure
(B)disallowance of 20% of such expenditure
(C)disallowance of 30% of such expenditure
(D)disallowance of 100% of such expenditure
ICSI did not treat any of the given options as correct.
ICSI's note: All options are Incorrect. As per section 194I of the Income tax Act, 1961, no TDS is required to be deducted where the amount of rent does not exceeding Rs. 240000. Since the payment of Rent made is Rs. 200000 only, therefore no TDS is requred to be deducted. Accordingly, will not result in disallowance of rental expenditure. Q. No. 24 A & D Both options are correct. Option A is correct in case assessee is an Individual and HUF. Option D is correct is case assessee is any other person other than Individual and HUF.
December 2019Q. 301 markMCQOld syllabusLaw changed
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for December 2019 (A.Y. 2019-20).
Manoj & Co. (partnership firm) paid monthly rent of ₹ 30,000 for its premises during the previous year 2018-19. No tax was deducted at source for the rent paid up to 31-3-2019. Total Tax was deducted tax at source on 5-5-2019 and remitted on 10-9-2019. The return of income of the firm for the assessment year 2019-20 was filed on 31-08-2019, the due date. The amount of expenditure liable for disallowance under section 40(a)(ia) for the assessment year 2019-20 would be :
December 2020Q. 221 markMCQOld syllabusLaw changed
Law changed after this attempt: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026, and ICSI's study material is based on it from the June 2027 examination, so section numbers, rates and limits may differ. (ICSI Study Material, Tax Laws and Practice, June 2027 onwards). The answer below reflects the Income-tax Act, 1961 as it stood for December 2020 (A.Y. 2020-21).
Any expenditure incurred by an assessee on the activities relating to the corporate social reasonability (CSR) referred to in section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 for the purpose of allowability as deduction under section 37(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 _________ for the purpose of the business.
(A)shall be deemed to be an expenditure incurred
(B)shall not be deemed to be an expenditure incurred
(C)shall be capitalized
(D)shall be amortized in five equal installments
Answer: (B) shall not be deemed to be an expenditure incurred
December 2018Q. 2(c)3 marksSyllabus 2017Law changed
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(c)State with brief reasons whether the following losses sustained during the year while carrying a business be allowable while computing the income under the head “Profits and gains of business or profession” :
(i)Robbery or dacoity and loss of money in a bank branch;
(ii)Embezzlement of cash by the cashier;
(iii)Loss due to non-recovery of advance given for supplies.
Losses / Bad debts which are directly incidental to the business or profession of the assessee are allowable as per provisions contained under section 36/37 of the Income Tax Act 1961. Further as per the provision of section 37 of the Income Tax Act, Any expenditure (not being expenditure of the nature described in sections 30 to 36 and not being in the nature of capital expenditure or personal expenses of the assessee), laid out or expended wholly and exclusively for the purposes of the business or profession shall be allowed in computing the income chargeable under the head "Profits and gains of business or profession". Accordingly allowability of the given losses is as under:
(i)Robbery or Dacoity and loss of money in a bank branch : Losses caused by robbery or dacoity is not deductible, but if it is incidental to business, it will be allowed as a deduction which depends upon the specific circumstances and the condition of being occurring or taking place. Any loss due to robbery in a bank branch will be allowed as deduction considering it incidental to business while computing the income under the head “Profit and Gains from Business and Profession as the bank is under an obligation to maintain some cash outside the strong room for payments to customer.
(ii)Embezzlement of cash by the cashier : The loss of money due to embezzlement by an employee handling the fund of the business while discharging his official duties is allowed as deduction considering it incidental to business loss while computing the income under the head “Profit and Gains from Business and Profession.
(iii)Loss due to Non-Recovery of Advances given for supplies : Bad debts relating to business are allowed as deduction provided the debt has been considered as Income in the books of the accounts. In case of bad debt on account of advances, the advance amount for supplies per se is not treated as Income and therefore such bad debt will not be allowed as deduction.
However, the same may be allowed as deduction under section 37 if the conditions of section 37 has been complied i.e. Any expenditure (not being expenditure of the nature described in sections 30 to 36 and not being in the nature of capital expenditure or personal expenses of the assessee), laid out or expended wholly and exclusively for the purposes of the business or profession shall be allowed in computing the income chargeable under the head "Profits and gains of business or profession".
Source: ICSI Guideline Answers, December 2018, Q. 2(c) (Syllabus 2017).
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