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June 2026Q. 2(b)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 June 2026 (A.Y. 2026-27).
(b)Ms. Neha, a resident individual, received the following incomes during the financial year 2025-26 :
(i)Cash Gift of ₹ 80,000 from a close family friend on her birthday.
(ii)A wedding gift of gold worth ₹ 1,20,000 from her maternal uncle on her marriage on 20th June, 2025.
(iii)Received a Car gifted from her father on 15th August, 2025 (FMV ₹ 12,00,000).
(iv)Won a gift voucher worth ₹ 1,00,000 from a TV game show on 25th July, 2025.
(v)Received a vacant plot of land (FMV ₹ 3,00,000) without co nsideration from a friend on 30th January, 2026.
(vi)Rent of ₹ 20,000 per month from 1st June 2025 to 31st March 2026, from letting out her plant and machinery. Letting out of plant, machinery is not the primary business of Ms. Neha. During the financial year 2025- 26, Ms. Neha incurred ₹ 77,000 as repair charges on the Plant and machinery.
You are required to compute the income chargeable under the head ‘‘Income from Other Sources’’ for Ms. Neha for the assessment year 2026 -27, considering that she has shifted out of the default tax regime under section 115BAC.
Computation of Income from Other Sources for Ms. Neha for the A.Y. 2026 – 27
Particulars
Amount (₹)
Cash Gift from close family friend [Cash gift exceeds ₹ 50,000; fully taxable u/s 56(2)(x)]
80,000
Wedding gift from uncle [Gifts from relatives or on the occasion of marriage are exempt]
Nil
Received a Car Gifted from her father [Gifts from relatives are exempt] Further Car is not covered in the definition of property for the purpose of gift
Nil
Winnings from TV Show [Taxable at flat 30% u/s 115BB Gross amount]
1,00,000
Gift of Land from friend [Stamp Duty Value/ FMV exceeds ₹ 50,000; fully taxable]
3,00,000
Rent from Plant & Machinery ₹ 20,000 x 10 months = 2,00,000 Less: Repairing Charges 77,000 (Note 1)
1,23,000
Total Income from Other Sources
6,03,000
Working Note 1 : Where the letting out of plant, machinery is not the primary business of the assessee, the income is chargeable under "Income from Other Sources" (provided it is not taxable under PGBP). Further Repairing charges of ₹ 77,000 is allowed expenses under section 57 from such income.
Source: ICSI Guideline Answers, June 2026, Q. 2(b) (Syllabus 2022).
December 2025Q. 1(c)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
—
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 :
(c)Compute the income chargeable under the head of “Income from other sources” for Karan for the Assessment Year 2025-26.
Computation of Income under the head of Other Sources for Karan for A.Y. 2025-26
Particulars
Amount (₹)
Gift from Friend (non-relative)
75,000
Interest on bank FDRs
8,000
Interest on debentures (₹ 8,100 x 100/90) grossed-up
9,000
Income from Other Sources
92,000
Source: ICSI Guideline Answers, December 2025, Q. 1(c) (Syllabus 2022).
December 2025Q. 4A(ii)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).
(ii)Nishit and Nikhil are minor sons of Sunil and Sheetal. For the previous year 2024- 25 business income of Sunil is ₹ 5,40,000 p.a. and Salary Income of Sheetal is ₹ 30,000 per month. Income of Nishit and Nikhil from stage acting is ₹ 60,000 and ₹ 40,000 respectively. Besides interest on company deposits of Nishit and Nikhil (deposit was made out income from acting) are ₹ 30,000 and ₹ 1,000 respectively. Nishit and Nikhil have received the following birthday gifts :
On 20th August, 2024, gift received by Nikhil from his grandfather of ₹ 80,000.
On 14th November, 2024, gift received by Nishit of ₹ 75,000 from Sunil’s friend and ₹ 35,000 from Sheetal’s mother.
Compute the total income of Sunil, Sheetal, Nishit and Nikhil for the Assessment Year 2025-26, assuming that all the above person does not opt for the provisions of section 115BAC.
Computation of total income of Sunil, Sheetal, Nishit and Nikhil for A.Y. 2025-26 (Paying tax by opting to shift out of section 115BAC)
Particulars
Sunil
Sheetal
Nishit
Nikhil
( ₹ )
( ₹ )
( ₹ )
( ₹ )
Income from Salary (taxable) (After standard deduction of ₹ 50,000) [(30,000 x 12) – 50,000]
-
3,10,000
-
-
Income from Business
5,40,000
-
-
-
Income from Stage Acting
-
-
60,000
40,000
Income from Other sources -Interest from company deposit received by Nishit (to be clubbed in the hands of Sunil after exemption of ₹ 1,500 amounts to be clubbed is ₹ 30,000 – ₹ 1,500)
28,500
-
-
-
- Interest from company deposit received by Nikhil (to be clubbed in the hands of Sunil after exemption of ₹ 1,500 amounts to be clubbed is ₹ 1,000 – ₹ 1,000) *Where the income of any minor is less than ₹ 1500 then the aforesaid exemption shall be restricted to the income so included in the total income of the individual.
-
-
-
-
-Gift received by Nikhil on 20thAugust, 2024 from grandfather (Gift from a relative is not taxable)
-
-
-
-
- Gift received by Nishit on 14th November, 2024 from Sunil’s friend (to be clubbed in the hands of Sunil after (exemption of ₹ 1500 not allowed twice)
75,000
-
-
-
- Gifts received by Nishit on 14th November, 2024 from Sheetal’s Mother who is relative (Gift from a relative is not taxable)
-
-
-
-
Total Income
6,43,500
3,10,000
60,000
40,000
Source: ICSI Guideline Answers, December 2025, Q. 4A(ii) (Syllabus 2022).
June 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 June 2024 (A.Y. 2024-25).
Mr. V received a gold ring worth ₹ 1,20,000 on the occasion of his daughter’s wedding from his best friend Mr. S. Mr. S also gifted a gold chain to K, daughter of Mr. V, worth ₹ 1,60,000 on the said occasion. Would such gifts be taxable in the hands of Mr. V and Ms. K ?
(A)Yes, the gift of gold ring and gold chain is taxable in the hands of Mr. V and Ms. K. respectively
(B)Such gifts are not taxable in the hands of Mr. V nor in the hands of Ms. K
(C)Value of gold ring is taxable in the hands of Mr. V but value of gold chain is not taxable in the hands of Ms. K
(D)Value of gold chain is taxable in the hands of Ms. K but value of gold ring is not taxable in the hands of Mr. V
Answer: (C) Value of gold ring is taxable in the hands of Mr. V but value of gold chain is not taxable in the hands of Ms. K
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. Coco received cash Gift of ₹ 2,00,000 on the occasion of his marriage, out of which ₹ 70,000 received from non-relative also. During the year he got prizes in the lottery for ₹ 3,00,000. Calculate the tax liability (ignoring TDS) :
December 2023Q. 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 2023 (A.Y. 2023-24).
(c)Geet and Jeet are two minor sons of Raghav and Riya. Business income of Raghav is ₹ 3,40,000 and Salary income (computed) of Riya is ₹ 2,50,000. Income of Geet and Jeet from stage acting is ₹ 60,000 and ₹ 70,000 respectively. Besides interest on company deposits of Geet and Jeet (deposit was made out income from acting) are ₹ 40,000 and ₹ 1,000 respectively.
Geet and Jeet have also received the following birthday gifts during the financial year 2022-23 :
On 20th August, 2022, gift received by Jeet from his grandfather of ₹ 75,000. On 14th November, 2022, gift received by Geet of ₹ 60,000 from Riya's friend and ₹ 80,000 from Riya's sister. Compute the total income of Raghav, Riya, Geet and Jeet for the assessment year 2023-24, assuming that Raghav, Riya, Geet and Jeet does not opt to pay tax under section 115BAC.
Computation of Total Income of Mr. Raghav, Ms. Riya and Minor sons Geet & Jeet for A.Y. 2023-24
Particulars
Raghav
Riya
Geet
Jeet
Rs.
Rs.
Rs.
Rs.
Income from Salary (Computed)
-
2,50,000
-
-
Income from Business (Given)
3,40,000
-
-
-
Income from Other Sources
Income from stage acting
-
-
60,000
70,000
Interest from company deposit received by Geet (to be clubbed in the hands of Raghav after exemption of Rs. 1,500)
38,500
-
-
-
Interest from company deposit received by Jeet (to be clubbed in the hands of Raghav after exemption of Rs. 1,500 or Income to be clubbed whichever is lower – Rs. 1,000) *where the income of any minor is less than Rs. 1500 then the aforesaid exemption shall be restricted to the income so included in the total income of the individual.
-
-
-
-
Gift received by Jeet on 20th August, 2022 from grandfather (Gift from a relative is not taxable)
-
-
-
-
Gift received by Geet on 14th November, 2022 from Riya's friend (to be clubbed in the hands of Raghav)
60,000
-
-
-
Gift received by Geet on 14th November, 2022 from Riya's sister is not taxable (Riya's sister is covered under Relative and gift from relative is not taxable)
-
-
-
-
Income from Other Sources
4,38,500
2,50,000
60,000
70,000
Source: ICSI Guideline Answers, December 2023, Q. 2(c) (Syllabus 2022).
June 2023Q. 161 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 2023 (A.Y. 2023-24).
On 10th April, 2022, Gokani a practicing Company Secretary gave ₹ 10 lakh as gift to his wife Chandra a homemaker. On 20th August, 2022 Chandra commenced business of beauty parlour by name ‘‘Flair Lady’’. For the year ended 31st March, 2023 her net income from business was ₹ 2, 30,000. How much of the income of Chandra is includible in the hands of Gokani ?
(A)₹ 2, 30,000
(B)₹ 1, 30,0 00
(C)₹ 10, 00,000
(D)Nil
ICSI accepted any of these answers: (A) ₹ 2, 30,000; (D) Nil
ICSI's note: Correct Option is A i.e. Rs. 230000. Section 64(1)(iv). However, Option D may also be considered as correct assuming the gifted has not invested in the business as the question does not specifically mentioned.
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).
Pankaj received on the occasion of marriage
(i)Cash gift of ₹ 1, 05,000 each from his maternal and paternal uncle; and
(ii)₹ 1, 80,000 by way of gift from office colleagues (none of them are his relatives). He also received a
vacant site (guideline value) ₹ 70,000 from his grandfather on his birthday being 22nd October, 2022. How much of gift is liable to tax as income?
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).
Which of the following is a capital receipt?
(A)GST collected from taxable supply of goods
(B)Royalty received for use of know-how
(C)Gift received from employer on the occasion of birthday ₹ 60,000
(D)Premature termination of agency contract
Answer: (D) Premature termination of agency contract
December 2022Q. 281 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).
Vankatesh has received ₹ 35,000 from each of his two friends on 14th, February 2022 on the occasion of his marriage anniversary. What would be the taxability of the said sum in the hands of Vankatesh for the assessment year 2022-23 ?
December 2022Q. 301 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).
At the time of fixation of marriage of Yash on 10th June, 2021, his father Sunder gifted land to his would be daughter in law Rashmi. The marriage was held on 21st January, 2022. The income accruing on land after marriage shall be taxable in the hands of :
December 2022Q. 321 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).
Nishant gifted a house property valued at ₹ 40 lakhs to his wife, Sarita, who in turn has gifted the same to her daughter-in-law Babita. The house was let out at ₹ 30,000 per month throughout the P.Y. 2021-22. In which hand and how much income from house property is chargeable to tax for A.Y 2022- 23 ?
(A)₹ 2,52,000 is taxable in the hands of Nishant
(B)₹ 2,52,000 is taxable in the hands of Babita
(C)₹ 2,52,000 is taxable in the hands of Sarita
(D)₹ 3,60,000 is taxable in the hands of Sarita
Answer: (A) ₹ 2,52,000 is taxable in the hands of Nishant
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).
Sri transferred his residential property to his wife by way of a gift settlement. During the financial year 2021-22, his wife got a rental income of ₹ 25,000 p.m. She made a fixed deposit in the bank from the rental income and she has earned an interest income of ₹ 32,000. State the income taxable in the hand of Sri and his wife for the Assessment Year 2022-23?
December 2021Q. 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 2021 (A.Y. 2021-22).
Mr. Lachwani whose business income was ₹ 4,50,000 received a cash gift of ₹ 70,000 from a charitable trust registered under section 12AA for meeting his medical expenses during the Previous year 2020-21. What is the taxable income under the head ‘‘Income from Other Sources’’ for the Assessment Year 2021- 22?
December 2021Q. 261 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).
Suresh received a gift of ₹ 75,000 from a cousin of her mother on 31st December, 2020. How much amount is taxable as income from other sources for the assessment year 2021-22?
December 2021Q. 301 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).
Mrs. Vinita has reported the following transactions :
(i)Received Cash gifts on the occasion of her marriage on 23.01.2021 of ₹ 2,25,000. It includes gift of ₹ 30,000 received from non-relatives.
(ii)On 02.12.2020, being her birthday, she received gift by account payee cheque of ₹ 81,000 from her mother’s brother.
(iii)On 01.10.2020, she acquired a vacant site from her friend for ₹ 8,15,000. The Stamp Valuation Authority fixed the value of site at ₹ 9,50,000 for stamp duty purposes.
(iv)She bought 1000 equity shares of a listed company from Mona on 05.10.2020 for ₹ 7,00,000. The value of such shares in the stock exchange on the date of purchase was of ₹ 7,65,000.
She asks you to determine and find out the amount chargeable to tax in her hands for A.Y. 2021-22 :
December 2021Q. 371 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).
B Gifted debentures of a company to Miss G on 15.09.2017. Miss. G married B’s son M on 11.04.2018. Interest on debentures for the P.Y. 2020-21 paid by the company is ₹ 4,00,000. Such interest in the A.Y. 2021-22 shall be :
(A)Included in the total income of B u/s 64(1)(vi)
(B)Taxable in the hands of Mrs. M alone
(C)Included in the total income of M u/s 64(1)(vi)
(D)Included in the total income of M or B whose total income is more before including such interest
December 2019Q. 391 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).
Chandni (age 14) received ₹ 70,000 as cash gift on her birthday from her parents’ friends. How much of her income would be liable for clubbing in the hands of her parent ?
December 2019Q. 421 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).
Minor Ravi received ₹ 60,000 by way of gift on his birthday from grandparents and ₹ 10,000 from non-relatives. He also received a gold chain from his father’s friend whose fair market value on the date of gift was ₹ 45,000. The amount of income of minor Ravi taxable (after exemption) in the hands of parents would be:
(A)₹ 1,15,000
(B)₹ 1,13,500
(C)₹ 53,500
(D)₹ 52,000
ICSI did not treat any of the given options as correct.
ICSI's note: None of the options are correct. As per section 56(2)(x), the aggregate value of amount exceeds Rs. 50000 is separately for each categeory i.e. money received in cash, moveble property as well as immovable property. In this case, Cash of Rs. 10000 is not taxable being not exceeds Rs. 50000. Further, gift in kind Rs. 45000 is also not taxable being not exceeds Rs. 50000. Gift received from relative (Grandparent) Rs. 60000 is not taxable as being section 56(2)(x) not applicable in this case.
December 2019Q. 281 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).
Ram has gifted on 11th May, 2018 an amount of ₹ 10,00,000 to his wife Sita without consideration and also for not to live apart. The gifted amount was invested by his wife in interest bearing security on which she earned interest of ₹ 1,00,000 on 1st January, 2019. The amount of interest of ₹ 1,00,000 was further invested by her in the business from which she earned a profit of ₹ 15,000 for the period ended on 31st March, 2019. Specify the income which is to be included in the hands of Ram in A.Y. 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).
Aiyer gifted 100 shares to his wife on 1st August, 2013. She received 200 bonus shares from the company in April, 2017. All the shares were sold to a friend for ₹ 1,50,000 in May, 2018. The 100 shares were originally acquired by Aiyer for ₹ 5,000. The capital gain on sale of shares in the month of May, 2018 shall be chargeable to tax :
(A)fully in the hands of Aiyer
(B)fully in the hands of Mrs. Aiyer
(C)for 100 shares in the hands of Aiyer and balance 200 shares in the hands of Mrs. Aiyer
(D)for 200 shares in the hands of Aiyer and balance 100 shares in the hands of Mrs. Aiyer
Answer: (C) for 100 shares in the hands of Aiyer and balance 200 shares in the hands of Mrs. Aiyer
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).
An employee director of a company was paid ₹ 5 lakh as a lump sum consideration for resigning from the directorship by XYZ Ltd. The amount so paid shall be treated in the accounts of the company as .............
December 2018Q. 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 2018 (A.Y. 2018-19).
State which out of the following gifts received during the year by Girish from different persons shall be subject to tax in the assessment year 2018-19 :
(i)Wrist watch of ₹ 75,000 given by a non-resident friend.
(ii)Cash of ₹ 51,000 given by elder brother.
(iii)Cash of ₹ 21,000 each given by 4 friends on his birthday.
(iv)Painting of ₹ 30,000 given by employer on his birthday.
December 2018Q. 2(d)3 marksSyllabus 2017Law changed
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(d)Vinod Kapoor gifted ₹ 8,00,000 to his wife Sunita Kapoor on 15th May, 2017. The amount of gift of ₹ 8,00,000 was invested by his wife in debentures of a company on 1st June, 2017 earning interest @ 12% p.a. Will the income of interest from the debentures purchased by Mrs. Sunita Kapoor from gifted money be clubbed with the income of Vinod Kapoor ?
As per the provisions of section 64(1)(iv) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, In computing the total income of any individual, there shall be included all such income as arises directly or indirectly to the spouse of such individual from assets transferred directly or indirectly to the spouse by such individual otherwise than for adequate consideration or in connection with an agreement to live apart. The amount of ₹ 8,00,000 was transferred by Mr. Vinod Kapoor to his spouse Ms. Sunita Kapoor, by way of gifts, without adequate consideration or to live apart, hence, the provisions of section 64(1)(iv) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 will be invoked. The provisions of clubbing of income will apply even if the form of assets is being changed by the transferee (spouse) of the receipt amount of gift which was in cash and converted into debentures.
In the present case, assets transferred in money and subsequently the form of assets is changed from money to debentures and therefore amount of interest income i.e. ₹ 80,000 on debenture will be clubbed with her husband income i.e. Mr. Vinod Kapoor.
Source: ICSI Guideline Answers, December 2018, Q. 2(d) (Syllabus 2017).
December 2024Q. 361 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
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Dividend received from domestic companies will be included in the total income of the shareholder and taxable at :
(A)18.5%
(B)5%
(C)Exempt
(D)Normal slab rate as applicable to assessee
Answer: (D) Normal slab rate as applicable to assessee
December 2024Q. 381 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
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December 2024Q. 1(d)2 marksSyllabus 2022Law changed
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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 :
(d)Compute the Income chargeable under the head of Income from Other Sources for G & Co. for the assessment year 2024-25.
Computation of Income from Other Sources for the A.Y. 2024-25
Particulars
Amount
Income from winning of online games (Gross up) {70,000/70 * 100}
1,00,000
Dividend received from the share of Zeta Ltd
24,000
Income from Other Sources
1,24,000
Source: ICSI Guideline Answers, December 2024, Q. 1(d) (Syllabus 2022).
June 2024Q. 3(a)5 marksSyllabus 2022Law changed
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( a )Laxmi (age 68) is a resident and retired pensioner of State Government. Her Income details for the financial year 2023-24 are as under :
S. No.
Particulars
Amount (₹)
(i)
Pension from State Government
6,80,000
(ii)
Family pension (her husband died 3 years ago)
1,20,000
(iii)
Dividend from Indian companies
90,000
(iv)
Interest on moneys borrowed for investment in shares of Indian companies referred in (iii) above.
35,000
(v)
Consultant fee for portfolio investments in shares of Indian companies, which fetched dividend income
10,000
(vi)
Agricultural income from land located outside India
60,000
Compute Total Income of Laxmi for the assessment year 2024-25, on the assumption that she has opted the scheme of section 115 BAC.
Computation of Total Income of Ms. Laxmi for AY 2024-25
Particulars
Amount (Rs.)
Amount (Rs.)
Income from Salary
Pension from State Government
6,80,000
Less: Standard deduction (allowed under New Scheme)
(50,000)
6,30,000
Income from Other Sources:
Family pension (her husband died 3 years ago)
1,20,000
Less: Deduction u/s 57(iia) (allowed under New Scheme)
(15,000)
1,05,000
Dividend from Indian companies
90,000
Less: Interest on moneys borrowed for investment in shares of Indian companies referred above but limited to 20% of dividend income
(18,000)
Consultant fee for portfolio investment in shares fetching dividend income - not eligible for deduction
Nil
72,000
Agricultural income from land located outside India taxable
60,000
Total Income
8,67,000
Source: ICSI Guideline Answers, June 2024, Q. 3(a) (Syllabus 2022).
December 2023Q. 341 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
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Section 2(22)(e) of the Income Tax Act, which deems certain payments as dividend, is applicable to the shareholders of :
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Preeti employed in a public sector bank parked her savings in listed equity shares of Indian companies besides borrowing for the purpose of investment in those shares. For the year ended 31st March, 2023 she has received dividend of ₹ 4 lakh (gross) and interest payable on borrowing for the same period amounts to ₹ 1,70,000. How much of dividend is to be included in the total income of Preeti ?
December 2022Q. 271 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
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Surjeet, invested ₹ 22,00,000 in equity oriented mutual fund specified under section 10(23D), during the previous year 2021-22, he earned Dividend Income of ₹ 7,50,000 from above investment. For this Investment Purpose, he has taken loan from Axis bank and paid Interest of ₹ 2,20,000 during the previous year 2021-22. Income from other sources included in the hands of Surjeet for previous year 2021-22 would be :
December 2022Q. 451 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
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M Limited a domestic company received dividend ₹ 12 lakh from a specified foreign company, in which it holds 33% of equity share. The dividend so received by M Limited is :
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Section 2(22)(e) of Income Tax Act, 1961, which deems certain payments as dividend, is applicable only to the shareholders of .......................... .
(A)A Private company
(B)A widely held company
(C)A closely held company
(D)Nidhi company
ICSI accepted any of these answers: (A) A Private company; (C) A closely held company
ICSI's note: Section 2(22)(e) of the Income tax Act, 1961 is applicable for company in which public is not substantially interested. Section 2(18) defines the company in which public are substantially interested. Other than not covered in section 2(18) may be called closely held company which also includes private company. Therefore, the provisions are applicable to both private and closely held company. i.e. option A & C
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As per section 2(22A) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, Domestic Company means:
(i)An Indian Company or
(ii)any other Company
(iii)which makes the prescribed arrangements for the declaration and payment of dividends in India on which tax is deductible under Section 194 of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
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The deduction for interest expense under section 57 of the Income tax act from dividend income shall not exceed :
December 2021Q. 431 markMCQOld syllabusLaw changed
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Mr. Suyash, an individual received dividend of ₹ 15,00,000 as dividend income from listed domestic company for the Assessment Year 2021-22. What is the dividend amount chargeable to tax :
(A)₹ 5,00,000
(B)₹ 10,00,000
(C)₹ 15,00,000
(D)All dividend amount received by assessee is exempt from tax.
December 2021Q. 101 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
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Certain income derived and earned by a Sikkimese individual are being exempt as per section 10(26AAA) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Find which out of the following income, would be exempt in the hands of a Sikkimese individual in A.Y. 2021-22 :
December 2021Q. 291 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
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Geeta aged, 66 years received dividend of ₹ 15,00,000 from ABC Ltd in P.Y. 2020-21. Share of the company were purchased by her by taking loan of ₹ 50,00,000 from a financial institution. Interest paid on loan so taken for the purpose of making investment in the shares of ABC Ltd for the year was of ₹ 6,00,000. State the income which would be subject to tax under other sources in the hands of Geeta for A.Y. 2021-22 :
December 2020Q. 461 markMCQOld syllabusLaw changed
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As per section 115BBD where the total income of an Indian company includes any income by way of dividends declared, distributed or paid by a specified foreign company, such income of divided shall be chargeable to tax at the rate of ________ with applicable surcharge and cess.
December 2020Q. 301 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
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Identify out of the following income which shall be chargeable to tax as income under the head - Income from Other Sources :
(i)Income of Dividend
(ii)Income from composite hiring of building with machinery
December 2020Q. 411 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
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DLF Limited, an Indian domestic company received an amount of ₹ 15 lakh as dividend declared and distributed on 18.11.2019 by John Miller Inc of UK in which it holds 30% in nominal value of equity share capital. Indian company has paid interest of ₹ 5 lakh on the amount invested in the shares of John Miller Inc. The tax payable (rounded off in nearby two decimal points) on the amount of dividend received by the Indian company in assessment year 2020-21 shall be ----
December 2019Q. 241 markMCQOld syllabusLaw changed
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Ghosh having 25% of the share capital in Ghosh Mfg. Industries (P) Ltd. took loan of ₹ 3,50,000 on 15-9-2018 from the company. He repaid ₹ 1 lakh on 20-3- 2019. The company has accumulated profit of ₹ 8 lakh as on 1-4-2018. It earned profit in the previous year 2018-19 also. The amount assessable as deemed dividend in the hands of Ghosh would be :
(A)₹ 1,50,000
(B)₹ 2,50,000
(C)₹ 3,50,000
(D)NIL
ICSI accepted any of these answers: (C) ₹ 3,50,000; (D) NIL
ICSI's note: Any income by way of dividends referred to in section 115-O is exempt u/s 10(34) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Dividend includes deemed dividend u/ s 2(22) (e) also as per section 115-O. Though the dividend is chargeable to tax in the hands of Mr. Ghosh but by virtue of exemption granted u/s 10(34) the same is exempt. The question is required to compute amount assessable as deemed dividend may be referred to as value of deemed dividend chargeable to tax i.e. 350000 or taxable value of deemed dividend i.e. Nil.
December 2019Q. 361 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
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Total income of XYZ Limited includes the income of dividend of ₹ 10 lakh paid by a U.K. base foreign company in which XYZ Limited holds 30% of the equity share capital. The dividend income so received by the company from the U.K. base foreign company in A.Y. 2019-20 shall be :
(A)Taxable @ 15% of such income
(B)Not taxable being exempt u/s 10(34)
(C)Taxable at the normal rate applicable on domestic company
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When an Indian company holds 30% of the nominal value of equity capital of a foreign company, the amount of dividend received from the foreign company in the hands of Indian company is :
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Dividend distribution tax by a domestic company under section 115-O shall be paid within _______ days of declaration of dividend.
December 2018Q. 281 markMCQOld syllabusLaw changed
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DJPA, LLP, resident in India has received dividend of ₹ 15 lakh from R Ltd., an Indian company, on which the company R Ltd. had paid Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT) under section 115-O of the Income-Tax Act, 1961. The amount of tax payable by DJPA, LLP in respect of such dividend income for A.Y. 2018-19 shall be :
December 2018Q. 601 markMCQOld syllabusLaw changed
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The provisions of ‘‘deemed dividend’’ under section 2(22)(e) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, in respect of advances or loans to shareholders, or any payment on behalf of shareholders or any payment for the individual benefit of a shareholder are applicable to :
December 2025Q. 3(a)5 marksSyllabus 2022Law changed
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( a )Vikram, a resident individual aged 45 years, received the following incomes during the previous year 2024-25 :
S. No.
Particulars
Amount (₹)
(i)
Dividend from Indian Company
8,40,000
(ii)
Income from winning a TV game show (gross)
35,000
S. No.
Particulars
Amount (₹)
(iii)
Winnings from online card games (net of TDS at 30%)
1,40,000
(iv)
Family Pension after death of his father
1,80,000 p.a.
(v)
Interest on compensation from a government authority for compulsory acquisition of land
1,20,000
(vi)
Rental income from letting out plant and machinery (not business asset)
2,40,000
Compute the Income chargeable under the head “Income from Other Sources” for Vikram for the Assessment Year 2025-26 considering that he has opted the benefit of default tax regime under section 115BAC.
Computation of Income from Other Sources of Vikram for A.Y. 2025-26
Particulars
Amount (₹)
Dividend from Indian Company
8,40,000
Income from winning a TV game show
35,000
Winnings from online card games (Gross value is taxable) (1,40,000 x 100/70)
2,00,000
Family pension after death of his father 1,80,000 Less: Allowed Deduction (under new scheme) (25,000) (1/3rd of Family Pension amount received or; ₹ 25,000, whichever is lower)
1,55,000
Interest on compensation from a government authority for 1,20,000 compulsory acquisition of land Less: 50% deduction is allowed under Section 57(iv) (60,000)
60,000
Rental income from letting out plant and machinery (not business asset) (Taxable under other sources)
2,40,000
Total Income from Other Sources
15,30,000
Source: ICSI Guideline Answers, December 2025, Q. 3(a) (Syllabus 2022).
December 2024Q. 161 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
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A person won a third prize in lottery for ₹ 10,000 during the Financial Year 2024-25. How much amount of TDS will be deducted in this case ?
December 2024Q. 311 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
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Mr. J, an employee of X Ltd, attained 60 years of age on 15.05.2023. He is resident in India during F.Y. 2023-24 and earned salary income of ₹ 5 lakhs (computed). During the year, he earned ₹ 7 lakhs from winning of lotteries. What shall be his advance tax liability for A.Y. 2024-25, if all tax deductible at source has been duly deducted and remitted to the credit of Central Government on time ? Assume that he does not opt to pay tax under section 115BAC.
(A)₹ 2,20,000 + Cess ₹ 8,800 = ₹ 2,28,800, being the tax payable on total income of ₹ 12 lakhs
(B)₹ 2,10,000 + Cess ₹ 8,400 = ₹ 2,18,400, being the tax payable on lottery income of ₹ 7 lakhs
(C)₹ 10,000 + Cess ₹ 8,800 = ₹ 18,800, being the net tax payable on salary income, since tax would have been deducted at source from lottery income
December 2024Q. 3(c)5 marksSyllabus 2022Law changed
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( c )Particulars of income received by Anuradha for the year ended 31st March, 2024 are as follows :
S. No.
Particulars
Amount (₹)
(i)
Amount received from LIC as a death benefit of her husband’s insurance policy
6,25,000
(ii)
Winning from Horse race (gross)
70,000
(iii)
Amount Received from online lotteries (net)
1,05,000
(iv)
Diamond Jewellery received as gift from her father’s sister on her 50th Birthday
75,000
(v)
Family pension received from the Government of Rajasthan (' 3,000 per month)
36,000
(vi)
She has taken a house on rent for ₹ 30,000 per month. Half portion of this house was used for own residential purpose and half of this house was sub-let on a monthly rent of ₹ 20,000 per month.
From the above information, compute income from other sources of Anuradha for the assessment year 2024-25, assuming that she has opted to pay tax under section 115BAC.
Computation of Income from Other Sources of Anuradha for the A.Y. 2024-25
Particulars
Amount
Amount received from LIC as a death benefit of her husband's insurance policy {Exempt u/s 10(10D)}
Nil
Winning from Horse race (gross)
70,000
Winning from online lotteries (Rs. 1,05,000/70 X 100)
1,50,000
Dimond Jewellery received as Gift from her father's sister (Father's sister is relative hence gift from relative is exempt)
Nil
Family Pension Received (Rs. 3,000 x 12) Rs. 36,000 Less: Exempt u/s 57(iia) (W.N. 1) Rs. (12,000) (1/3 of pension or Rs. 15,000 whichever is lower)
24,000
Rent received from Sub-letting of house property Rs. 2,40,000 Less: Rent paid for half portion Rs. (1,80,000) (Rs. 30,000 * 12 * ½)
60,000
Income from other sources
3,04,000
Working Note 1: As per latest amendment by Finance Act, 2023 Standard Deduction on family pension under the new tax regime is allowed subject to 15,000 or 1/3rd of the pension amount, whichever is lower.
Source: ICSI Guideline Answers, December 2024, Q. 3(c) (Syllabus 2022).
June 2024Q. 491 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
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During the Financial Year 2023-24 Mr. K won a lottery for ₹ 5,00,000, from this lottery income he deposited ₹ 1,50,000 in PPF. He does not have any other Income. How much tax is to be paid during the assessment year 2024-25 ?
December 2023Q. 51 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
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The effective rate of tax on winning from lotteries under Section 115BB is :
December 2022Q. 461 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
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Deepika won ₹ 8,500 from Rajasthan Patrika Crossword Puzzle. Determine the amount of Tax to be deducted as per section 194B of Income Tax Act, 1961.
December 2021Q. 701 markMCQOld syllabusLaw changed
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Total income of Mr. K is ₹ 5,80,000 for the financial year 2020-21 (Including ₹ 80,000 for salary after standard deduction and ₹ 5,00,000 for lottery winninggross). what will be tax liability for the Assessment Year 2021-22 ?
December 2021Q. 131 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
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Compute the gross total income (GTI) of Prashant, Resident of Mumbai for the A.Y. 2021-22, from the information given below by taking that Prashant has not opted to pay tax on his income as per section 115 BAC of the Act :
Particulars Amount ( ₹ )
Share of profit from a partnership firm
(Prashant is a sleeping partner in the firm and share of profit includes amount of ₹ 2,00,000 of long-term Capital
gain on transfer of plot of land)
4,45,000.00
Salary received from a private limited company engaged in cultivation and manufacture of coffee in the state of Kerala
5,00,000.00
Interest on accumulated balance of PPF Account
1,25,000.00
Amount received on winning from Maharashtra State Lottery
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).
Shivsagar (age 64) is a retired pensioner with pension of 3,20,000 received during the previous year 2020-21. He has lottery winning of 6 lakhs on 23.03.2021. Compute his income tax liability 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).
Padmaja has following income/loss for the previous year ended 31.03.2021 : (i) income from lottery winning of ₹ 7,00,000; (ii) loss from non-speculation business of ₹ 3,00,000; and (iii) dividend from Indian companies of ₹ 50,000. What is her total income chargeable to tax for the assessment year 2021-22 ?
December 2020Q. 291 markMCQOld syllabusLaw changed
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Ratan Lal, aged 55 years, resident in India having during the previous year 2019-20 income of winnings from races : ₹ 20,000 (expenditure incurred : ₹ 200), Short Term Capital Gain : ₹ 1,75,000 (applicable STT paid) Interest on Bank Fixed Deposits : ₹ 2,31,000 and had made contribution in public provident fund: ₹ 1,14,000. Total income of Ratan Lal for assessment year 2020-21 shall be __________
December 2018Q. 491 markMCQOld syllabusLaw changed
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State whether tax is required to be collected at source (TCS) under the provision of section 206C of Income Act, 1961 by a person making .............
(A)Payment of dividend
(B)Winning from horse races
(C)Sale of motor vehicle of the value exceeding ₹ 10 lakh by a dealer to the customer
(D)Payment to non-resident
Answer: (C) Sale of motor vehicle of the value exceeding ₹ 10 lakh by a dealer to the customer
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 2026 (A.Y. 2026-27).
(i)On 10th January 2026, Amit (a bank employee) received ₹ 6,00,000 towards interest on enhanced compensation from State Government in respect of compulsory acquisition of his land effected during the financial year 2021-22.
Out of this interest, ₹ 2,50,000 relates to the financial year 2022 - 23; ₹ 1,85,000 to the financial year 2023- 24; and ₹ 1,65,000 to the financial year 2024- 25. He incurred ₹ 50,000 on 25th October, 2025 by way of legal expenses to receive the interest on such enhanced compensation.
Explain how much of interest on enhanced compensation would be chargeable to income tax for the assessment year 2026-27, with legal provision as per Income Tax Act, 1961 ?
Section 145B provides that interest received by the assessee on enhanced compensation shall be deemed to be the income of the assessee of the year in which it is received, irrespective of the method of accounting followed by the assessee and irrespective of the financial year to which it relates.
Section 56(2)(viii) states that such income shall be taxable as ‘Income from other sources.
50% of such income shall be allowed as deduction by virtue of section 57(iv) and no other deduction shall be permissible from such Income.
Therefore, legal expenses incurred to receive the interest on enhanced compensation would not be allowed as deduction from such income.
Computation of interest on enhanced compensation taxable as “Income from other sources” A.Y 2026-27
Particulars
Amount (₹)
Interest on enhanced compensation taxable u/s 56(2)(viii) The principal amount of enhanced compensation is taxed under the head "Capital Gains," whereas only the interest on it is taxed as "Other Sources”
6,00,000
Less: Deduction under section 57(iv) (50% x ₹ 6,00,000) ₹ 50,000 spent by Amit on legal expenses is not deductible. The 50% statutory deduction is intended to cover all types of expenses incurred to earn this interest.
(3,00,000)
Taxable interest on enhanced compensation
3,00,000
Source: ICSI Guideline Answers, June 2026, Q. 4A(i) (Syllabus 2022).
June 2025Q. 4A(i)5 marksSyllabus 2022Law changed
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(i)On 9th January, 2025, Amit (a bank employee) received ₹ 6,00,000 towards interest on enhanced compensation from State Government in respect of compulsory acquisition of his land effected during the financial year 2016-17.
Out of this interest,
-₹ 2,50,000 relates to the financial year 2017-18;
-₹ 1,65,000 to the financial year 2018-19; and
-₹ 1,85,000 to the financial year 2019-20.
He incurred ₹ 50,000 by way of legal expenses to receive the interest on such enhanced compensation. Explain with relevant provisions of Income Tax Act, 1961 how much of interest on enhanced compensation would be chargeable to tax for the assessment year 2025-26 ?
Section 145B of the Income Tax Act, 1961 provides that interest received by the assessee on enhanced compensation shall be deemed to be the income of the assessee of the year in which it is received, irrespective of the method of accounting followed by the assessee and irrespective of the financial year to which it relates.
Section 56(2)(viii) states that such income shall be taxable under the head ‘Income from other sources.
50% of such income shall be allowed as deduction by virtue of section 57(iv) and no other deduction shall be permissible from such Income.
Therefore, legal expenses incurred to receive the interest on enhanced compensation would not be allowed as deduction from such income.
Computation of interest on enhanced compensation taxable as
“Income from other sources” for the A.Y 2025-26
Particulars
Amount (₹)
Interest on enhanced compensation taxable u/s 56(2)(viii)
6,00,000
Less: Deduction under section 57(iv) (50% x ₹ 6,00,000)
(3,00,000)
Taxable interest on enhanced compensation
3,00,000
Source: ICSI Guideline Answers, June 2025, Q. 4A(i) (Syllabus 2022).
December 2023Q. 241 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
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Interest on securities shall be taxable under Income from other sources :
(A)On Due basis
(B)On Receipt basis
(C)As per the direction of the Assessing Officer
(D)On the basis of method of accounting regularly employed by the assessee
Answer: (D) On the basis of method of accounting regularly employed by the assessee
December 2023Q. 381 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).
In case of issue of shares at premium by listed companies, Share Premium is :
(A)Considered as an Income under the Head Capital Gain
(B)Considered as an Income under the Head Income from Other Sources
(C)Considered as an Income Under the Head Profits and Gains from Business/ 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 June 2023 (A.Y. 2023-24).
Raj sold a vacant land for ₹ 8 lakh to Mukesh on 5th December, 2022. The guideline value of the land was ₹ 9, 60,000. Raj and Mukesh are no t relatives. What is the tax implication of the transaction in the case of Raj and Mukesh under the Income Tax Act, 1961?
(A)₹ 9,60,000 will be taken as deemed sale consideration in the hands of Raj and ₹ 1,60,000 is taxable under section 56(2) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 in the hands of Mukesh
(B)₹ 9, 60,000 will be taken as deemed sale consideration in the hands of Raj. ₹ 1, 10,000 is taxable under section 56(2) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 in the hands of Mukesh
(C)No amount will be taken as deemed sale consideration in the hands of Raj but ₹ 1,60,000 is taxable under section 56(2) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 in the hands of Mukesh
(D)No tax implication in the hands of both Raj and Mukesh
Answer: (A) ₹ 9,60,000 will be taken as deemed sale consideration in the hands of Raj and ₹ 1,60,000 is taxable under section 56(2) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 in the hands of Mukesh
December 2021Q. 161 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).
Mr. A, an individual derived income of ₹ 1,00,000 from illegal activities related to the business during the financial year 2020-21. He has incurred expenses of ₹ 50,000 to earn above income. What is the tax treatment of the above transaction for the assessment year 2021-22?
(A)₹ 50,000 chargeable to tax in income from other sources
(B)₹ 50,000 chargeable to tax in income from business and profession
(C)₹ 1,00,000 chargeable to tax in income from business and profession
(D)It is not chargeable to tax as the person who carried on the illegal activities is punishable under the appropriate law
ICSI accepted any of these answers: (B) ₹ 50,000 chargeable to tax in income from business and profession; (C) ₹ 1,00,000 chargeable to tax in income from business and profession
ICSI's note: Option B is correct if expenses would be considered as legal expenses. Option C is correct if expenses would be considered as illegal expenses.
December 2021Q. 251 markMCQOld syllabusLaw changed
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As per section 56(2)(viii) Income by way of Interest received on compensation referred to in clause (1) of section 145B shall be chargeable to tax under.
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 income is not chargeable under the head ‘‘income from other sources’’ ?
(A)Income from undisclosed sources
(B)Directors’ sitting fees received from company
(C)Working partner salary received from partnership firm
(D)Agricultural income from land situated outside India in the case of resident of India
Answer: (C) Working partner salary received from partnership firm
December 2020Q. 311 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).
A flat in Jaipur was booked by Aditi for ₹ 30 lakh with UDB Builders on 01.09.2017 and an amount of ₹ 10 lakh was paid by account payee cheque. The possession of flat was given by the builder on 13.01.2020. The Stamp Valuation Authority have determined the value of the flat on the date of booking at ₹ 35,00,000 and on the date of possession given by the builder after execution of conveyance deed at ₹ 45,00,000. Find out the amount if any, chargeable to tax in respect of this flat in the hands of Aditi in the A.Y. 2020-21 under the head ‘Income from other sources’.
December 2019Q. 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 2019 (A.Y. 2019-20).
Priti (age 61) a Chartered Accountant retired from SCG & Co. (a partnership firm) on 31-3-2018. As per the deed of retirement, she is eligible for a sum of ₹ 20,000 every month in consideration for not practicing the profession of chartered accountancy for the next 5 years. The receipts is :
(A)Taxable under the heat ‘other sources’
(B)Taxable under the head ‘profits and gains of business or profession’
(C)Not taxable receipt
(D)Taxable as capital gain
Answer: (B) Taxable under the head ‘profits and gains of business or profession’
December 2018Q. 1(b)4 marksSyllabus 2017Law changed
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(b)State how the following incomes will be chargeable to tax and if taxable, also the head of income :
(i)Mr. Balu, employed in a private company, let out a vacant land to X & Co. LLP for a monthly rent of ₹ 30,000.
(ii)A professor in an engineering college, earning income by way of examinership fee for valuation of answer-books.
(iii)Salary received by a Member of Parliament.
(iv)Salary received by a person as working partner in a partnership firm.
(i)Income from letting out of vacant land is chargeable to tax under the head “Income from Other Sources” under section 56 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. While computing Income, deduction u/s 57 will be allowed from such Rent. Therefore, monthly rent received of ₹ 30,000 from vacant land is taxable under the head “Income from Other Sources” in the hands of Mr. Balu.
(ii)Examiner-ship Fees for valuation of answer-books received by a professor is chargeable to tax under the head “Income from Other Sources” as the income earned by the professor is not in the course of employment.
(iii)Salary received by Member of Parliament is taxable under the head “Income from Other Sources” and not under the head salaries as Member of Parliament is not an employee of the Government. He is only an elected representative of the people. Daily Allowance or any allowance received under the Members of Parliament (Constituency Allowance) Rules, 1986, by Member of Parliament is exempt u/s 10(17) of Income Tax Act, 1961.
(iv)Salary paid to a working partner by a firm is nothing but appropriation of profits. Any salary, bonus, commission, or remuneration by whatever name called due to or received by partner of a firm shall not be regarded as salary but has to be charged as income under the head Profit and Gains from Business & Profession u/s 28 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. It is because of the fact that the relationship between the firm and its partner is not of employer and employee.
Salary to working partner is allowed as deduction to the Firm subject to Section 40(b) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 which in turn depends upon specified % of book profits. So, the amount of taxability in hands of the working partner depends upon deduction allowed to the firm. Therefore, the amount of salary taxable in hands of working partner shall be the amount allowed as deduction to the firm.
Source: ICSI Guideline Answers, December 2018, Q. 1(b) (Syllabus 2017).
June 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 June 2023 (A.Y. 2023-24).
Laxmi received 30,000 per month by way of family pension (consequent to demise of her husband, who died in April, 2019). She has opted for section 115BAC of the Income Tax Act, 1961 for the assessment year 2023-24. How much of her family pension is includible in her total income?
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 legal heir of the deceased who receives family pension is entitled to take deduction from such family pension (where option u/s 115BAC is not exercised) received to the extent of :
(A)Allowed a standard deduction of 1/3rd of such pension subject to maximum of ₹ 20,000
(B)Allowed a standard deduction of 1/3rd of such pension or 15,000 whichever is less
(C)Allowed a standard deduction of 1/3rd of such pension or ₹ 12,000 whichever is less
(D)No deduction is allowed
Answer: (B) Allowed a standard deduction of 1/3rd of such pension or 15,000 whichever is less
December 2024, Q. 43 · Which of the following income is agricultural income ? (Ch. 3)
June 2024, Q. 1(c) · Compute the total income of Bajrang for the assessment year 2024-25, on the assumption that he has not opted the scheme of section 115 BAC. (Ch. 11)
June 2024, Q. 4A(iii) · Mrs. Tina is an Indian citizen and holder of Indian passport. (Ch. 2)
June 2024, Q. 25 · Pension and family pension of notified gallantry award winners is : (Ch. 4)
December 2023, Q. 25 · Mr. Mithun employed in a Firm where he is regularly receiving consolidated salary of 25,000 per month during the year 2022-23 and also recei… (Ch. 4)
December 2021, Q. 5 · Pankaj Kumar, a citizen of India having salaried employment received amount of dividend of ₹ 42,725 from a Canadian Company credited in his … (Ch. 2)
December 2021, Q. 36 · Xavier, citizen of India a resident individual engaged in salaried employment in Ahmedabad purchased 3000 shares on 03.07.2020 in CD Ltd, @ … (Ch. 7)
June 2021, Q. 46 · For computing the book profit under section 115JB which of the following is not added back to the profits ? (Ch. 12)
June 2021, Q. 31 · Dr. Kumar gifted a property fetching monthly rental income of ₹ 1,00,000 to his son’s wife Divya on 31.05.2020 by executing a gift settlement deed. (Ch. 9)
June 2021, Q. 32 · Minor Shruti (age 13) has following incomes; (i) Net income from Dancing ₹ 75,000; (ii) Interest on bank fixed deposits ₹ 62,000 and (iii) C… (Ch. 9)
December 2020, Q. 4 · Radhika during the previous year 01.04.2019 to 31.03.2020 received (1) Dividend from XYZ Ltd of UK, a Foreign Company of ₹ 12,00,000 (2) Agr… (Ch. 2)
December 2020, Q. 5 · Incomes not actually received by the assessee during the relevant assessment year are also included in the total income as income deemed to … (Ch. 2)
December 2020, Q. 34 · Where the net result for any assessment year in respect of any source falling under any head of income is a loss; the assessee is entitled t… (Ch. 9)
December 2020, Q. 39 · Shanti Nagar Co-operative Society had derived the following income during the previous year 1.4.2019 to 31.3.2020 : (Ch. 11)
December 2019, Q. 43 · Annamalai has income from business of ₹ 5,50,000 and loss from horse race of ₹ 60,000 of the previous year 2018-19. (Ch. 9)
June 2019, Q. 1(d) · Discuss giving reason regarding admissibility or otherwise of the following expenditures while computing income under the head Income from B… (Ch. 6)
June 2019, Q. 2(d) · A gifted debentures of Ria Ltd., to a girl B in March, 2015. (Ch. 9)
June 2019, Q. 2A(iii) · Shashi Bhushan has submitted details of the following income/loss as computed below, for the previous year 2018-19 : (Ch. 9)
June 2019, Q. 3(c) · (i) Discuss whether the following payments are subject to Tax Deducted at Source (TDS). (Ch. 13)
June 2019, Q. 63 · A non-resident is not required to furnish return of income under section 139(1) if his total income during the previous year consists of: (Ch. 13)
December 2018, Q. 14 · Kapoor gifted ₹ 10,00,000 to his wife Sunita Kapoor on 15th May, 2017. (Ch. 9)
December 2018, Q. 39 · Which of the undermentioned incomes of a Co-operative Society is not eligible for deduction under section 80 P of the Income Tax Act, 1961 w… (Ch. 11)
December 2018, Q. 42 · Income Tax Act, 1961 distinguished a closely held company from widely held company significantly from the viewpoint of : (Ch. 9)
December 2018, Q. 43 · While calculating Book Profits under section 115 JB of Income Tax Act, 1961, which of the following is not to be added ? (Ch. 12)