Gurukripas Guideline Answers to Nov 2016 Exam Questions

CA Inter (IPC) Taxation

Question No.1 is compulsory (4 5 = 20 Marks).
Answer any five questions from the remaining six questions (16 5 = 80 Marks). [Internal Choice in Q.No.7(a)]
Working Notes should form part of the answer.
Wherever necessary, suitable assumptions should be made and stated clearly by way of a Note.

Note: Page Reference Numbers are given from Padhukas Students Handbook on Taxation.
All questions pertaining to Income Tax have been solved based on the Law applicable for Assessment Year 20172018.
Modifications have been made to Questions, to reflect the rates and law applicable for Financial Year 20162017.

Question 1(a): Income Tax Taxation of Individuals Computation of Total Income 10 Marks
Mr. Raghuveer, a Resident Individual aged 35 years, furnished the following information from his Profit and Loss Account for
the year ended 31st March 2017:
(i) The Net Profit was ` 6,50,000.
(ii) The following Incomes were credited in the Profit & Loss Account:
(a) Interest on Government Securities ` 25,000.
(b) Dividend from a Foreign Company ` 18,000.
(c) Gold Coins worth ` 55,000 received as Gift from his father.
(iii) Depreciation debited in the books of a/c was ` 85,000. Depreciation allowed as per Income Tax Act, 1961 was ` 96,000.
(iv) Interest on Loan amounting to ` 68,000 was paid in respect of Capital borrowed for the purchase of the New Asset which
has not been put to use till 31st March 2017.
(v) General Expenses included:
(a) An expenditure of ` 20,500 which was paid by a Bearer Cheque.
(b) Compensation of ` 4,500 paid to an Employee while terminating his services in Business Unit.
(vi) He contributed the following amounts by Cheque:
(a) ` 45,000 in Sukanya Samridhi Scheme in the name of his minor daughter Alpa.
(b) ` 20,000 to the Swachh Bharat Kosh set up by the Central Government.
(c) ` 28,000 towards Premium for Health Insurance & ` 2,500 on account of Preventive Health Check up for Self and his wife.
(d) ` 35,000 on account of Medical Expenses of his father aged 82 years (no Insurance Scheme had been availed on the
health of his father).
You are required to compute the Total Income of Mr. Raghuveer.

Solution: Refer Page 14.10, Illustration 8

Assessee: Mr. Raghuveer Previous Year: 20162017 Assessment Year: 2017

2018 Computation of Taxable Income and Tax Liability

Particulars `
Deduction Addition
1. Profits and Gains of Business or Profession
from Profit to Profit
Net Profit as per Profit & Loss A/c 6,50,000
Interest on Government Securities (considered u/h Income from Other Sources) 25,000
Dividend from Foreign Company (considered u/h Income from Other Sources) 18,000
Gold Coins from Father (considered u/h Income from Other Sources) 55,000
Depreciation as per Books 85,000
Depreciation as per IT Act 96,000
Interest on Loan [Disallowed u/s 36(1)(iii)] [See Note 1] 68,000
General Expenses [Disallowed u/s 40A(3)] [See Note 2] 20,500
Compensation to Employees for Termination [For the business allowed u/s 37]
SubTotal (1,94,000) 8,23,500 6,29,500
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2. Income from Other Sources
Interest on Government Securities 25,000
Dividend from Foreign Company [See Note 3] 18,000
Gold Coin from Father (not taxable since, it is received from Relative) [Note 4] 43,000
GROSS TOTAL INCOME 6,72,500
Less: Deduction under Chapter VIA
(a) Sukanya Samridhi Scheme [u/s 80C] 45,000
(b) For Assessee and Spouse (Assuming Premium Payment by A/c Payee Cheque) [Preventive 25,000
Checkup is also included within the overall limit of ` 25,000] 80D
(c) Medical Expenses of Father (82 Yrs) (Assuming Payment by A/c Payee Cheque) 80D (max.) 30,000
(d) Contribution to Swachh Bharat Kosh [100% allowed without restriction] 80G 20,000 (1,20,000)
TOTAL INCOME 5,52,500
Notes:
1. As per Sec.36(1)(iii), Interest on Capital borrowed for the purchase of asset, paid from the date on which the capital
was borrowed upto the date such asset was first put to use, shall not be allowed as a deduction.
2. As per Sec.40A(3), Expenditure in respect of which aggregate payments made to a person in a day, in excess of
` 20,000, made otherwise than by way of Account Payee Cheque / Demand Draft is disallowed in full.
3. Dividend from Indian / Domestic Companies exempt from tax u/s 10(34). But Dividend from Foreign Company is
Taxable under the Head Income from Other Sources.
4. As per Sec.56, Gift received from a Relative (Father) is exempt from tax.

Question 1(b): Service Tax Banking Services 6 Marks

ET Bank Ltd furnishes the following information relating to the Services provided and the Gross Amount received. Compute
the value of taxable Services and Service Tax liability.
Particulars ` Lakhs
(i) Sale and Purchase of Forward Contract 25
(ii) Commission charged on Debt Collection Services 18
(iii) Margin earned on Reverse Repo transactions 5
(iv) Administrative Charges collected for extending Home Loans 12
Assume:
(a) ET Bank Ltd is not eligible for Small Service Provider exemption.
(b) Service Tax is not included in the above amounts and is to be charged separately.

Solution: See Page 23.28 Para 23.5.14

Computation of Taxable Value of Service and Service Tax Liability thereon

Nature of Activity ` Lakhs Remarks
Forward Contract is an agreement entered now, to purchase / sell the
1. Sale and Purchase of Forward
Nil currencies / commodities at a later date at predetermined price. It
Contract
amounts to mere transaction of sale of goods / money and not a service.
2. Commission Charged on Debt Interest excludes Service Fees and Other Charges for borrowings.
18.00
Collection Services Hence, Taxable.
3. Margin earned on Reverse Repo Reverse Repo rates represent Interest. It is included in Negative List,
Nil
transactions and not taxable.
4. Administrative Charges Collected Interest excludes Service Fees and Other Charges for borrowings.
12.00
for extending Home Loans Hence, Taxable.
Taxable Value of Services 30.00
Service Tax at 14% 4.20 30.00 14%
Swacch Bharath Cess @ 0.5% 0.15 30.00 0.5%
Krishi Kalyan Cess @ 0.5% 0.15 30.00 0.5%
Total ST and Cess Payable 4.50

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 Question 1(c): VAT Computation of ITC & VAT Payable 4 Marks
Nagarjuna Ltd of Tamil Nadu provides the following information for the month of December:
1. Purchase of Raw Materials from the Local Market (excluding VAT @ 4%) ` 45,00,000
2. Half of the goods manufactured from the above Raw Materials were exported at a Sale Price of ` 25,00,000. Remaining
goods were given on lease to Mr. X of Karnataka at a Deemed Sale price of ` 35,00,000 (excluding VAT @ 12.50%).

You may assume that exports are subject to Zero Rate of Tax, and Input Tax Credit of tax paid on Raw Material used in the
manufacture of leased goods is available immediately. Compute the amount of Net VAT Payable / Refund and Input Tax Credit
for the month of December.

Solution: See Page 27.35 Para 27B.4.1

Dealer: Nagarjuna Ltd Computation of VAT Liability Month: December

Particulars `
VAT on Output Sales (Deemed Sale Price of Leased Goods ` 35,00,000 12.50%) 4,37,500
Less: Input Tax Credit available on Raw Materials (` 45,00,000 4%)) (1,80,000)
VAT Liability / Payable 2,57,500
Notes:
1. It is assumed that Raw Material Purchases are made from Registered Dealers. Hence Input Tax Credit is available
at 4% on Purchase Value.
2. In case of Export Sale, VAT is not payable as the Rate of Tax is Zero. But Input Tax Credit is eligible on the Raw
Materials Purchased.

Question 2(a): Income Tax Capital Gains Conversion into Stock 54F Exemption, etc. 8 Marks
Mr. Anand Prakash, a Resident Individual, aged 55 years, purchased 10 Plots in the financial year 19931994 for `12 Lakh. On
1st April 2004, he started a business of Property dealing and converted all 10 plots as Stock in Trade of his business, and
recorded the cost at ` 40 Lakh in his books being the Fair Market Value on 1st April 2004.

On 31st March 2011, he sold all 10 Plots for ` 55 Lakh and purchased a Residential House Property for ` 50 Lakh. He has
constructed 2 rooms in this Residential House in June 2011 and has spent ` 8 Lakh.

He sold the above Residential House on 5th Feb 2017, for ` 73 Lakh. The valuation adopted by Stamp Valuation Authority for
the payment of Stamp Duty was ` 95 Lakh. On the request of Mr. Anand Prakash, A.O. made a reference to the Valuation
Officer. The Valuation Officer determined the value at ` 98 Lakh. Mr. Anand Prakash paid brokerage 1% of Sale Consideration.

Compute the Total Income and total Tax Liability of Mr. Anand Prakash for the Assessment Year 20172018.
(Cost Inflation Index: 199394: 244, 200405:480, 201011:711, 201112:785, 201620171125.)

Solution: Similar to Page 7.35 Illustration

Assessee: Mr. Anand Prakash Previous Year: 20102011 Assessment Year: 20112012
1. Transfer: Conversion of a Capital Asset into StockinTrade is a transfer, liable for Capital Gains.
2. Year of Taxation: Capital Gains shall be taxable as Income of previous year in which the converted stock is sold.
3. Year for Indexation: Indexation shall apply only on the basis of Year of Conversion.
4. Cost: Indexed Cost of Acquisition shall be ` 12,00,000 (being Cost of Purchase of Plots).

Particulars `
Profits and Gains of Business or Profession:
Business Income on Sale of Stock = Sale Value Less FMV on conversion = 55,00,000 40,00,000 A 15,00,000
Capital Gains:
Consideration for transfer = Fair Market Value on date of conversion = 40,00,000
Less: Indexed Cost of Acquisition
CII of Year of Conversion 480
[Cost of Acquisition ] (` 12,00,000 )
CII of Year of Acquisition 244 (23,60,656)
Long Term Capital Gain 16,39,344
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Less: Exemption u/s 54F
Entire Long Term Capital Gain is Exempt since the value of Investment in House Property is more than the
Net Consideration. Investment is made within 2 years from date of the transfer, hence, eligible u/s 54F. (16,39,344)
Taxable Long Term Capital Gain B NIL
Gross Total Income (A + B) (Rounded off) 15,00,000
Note: Tax Liability of this AY is not computed.

Assessee: Mr. Anand Prakash Previous Year: 20162017 Assessment Year: 20172018
Particulars `
Sale Consideration (Note) 95,00,000
Less: Expenses (Brokerage at 1% on 73,00,000) (73,000)
Net Consideration 94,27,000
Less: Indexed Cost
CII of Year of Transfer 1125
(a) Cost of Acquisition: Cost of Acquisition = 50,00,000 (79,11,392)
CII of Year of Acquisition 711
CII of Year of Transfer 1125
(b) Cost of Improvement: Cost of Improvement = 8,00,000
(11,46,497)
CII of Year of Improvement 785
Long Term Capital Gain 3,69,110
Tax on Long Term Capital Gain @ 20%, after Basic Exemption Limit [3,69,110 2,50,000] 20%] (R/Off) 23,820
Notes:
1. U/s 50C, where the value declared by Assessee is less than Stamp Duty Authority Value, value adopted by Stamp Duty
Authority shall be treated as Sale Consideration for the purpose of Capital Gains.
2. Where the value determined by the Valuation Officer exceeds the value adopted by the Stamp Valuation Authority, the
Capital Gain shall be computed based on the value adopted by Stamp Duty Authority only.
3. Tax Liability of Mr. Anand Prakash for AY 20172018 is computed, assuming no other Income reported by the Assessee.

Question 2(b): Service Tax Mode of Collection 5 Marks

Purve Sainik Security Service Ltd providing the security services, entered into a contract with Women Welfare Mandal, for
exhibition of Jewellery held between 22nd August 2016 to 26th August 2016. Contract was signed on 5 th August 2016 and the
Company received an advance of ` 5,00,000 by an Account Payee Cheque on signing date. On 22 nd Aug 2016, the Company
received ` 6,00,000 by Credit Card and on 26th August 2016, ` 4,00,000 by Pay Order.
Determine the value of Taxable Service and the Service Tax liability payable by Purve Sainik Security Service Ltd. Assuming
the above Company is not eligible for SSP exemption and Service tax has been charged separately at the applicable rate.

Solution: Similar to Page. 24.5 Illustration [M 13]

Computation of Taxable Value of Service and Service Tax Payable

Assessee: Purve Sainik Security Service Ltd Financial Year: 20162017
Particulars ` Reasons
Advance received is taxable, since Service Tax is leviable on services
(a) Advance Received 5,00,000
agreed to be provided also.
(b) Amount received by Credit Card 6,00,000 Money includes Pay Order also.
(c) Amount received by Pay Order 4,00,000 Money includes Credit Card also.
Taxable Value of Services 15,00,000
Service Tax @ 14% 2,10,000
SBC at 0.5% 7,500
KKC at 0.5% 7,500
Service Tax and Cess Payable 2,25,000

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Question 2(c):CST Meaning of Sale 3 Marks
Compute the Taxable Turnover and Tax Liability of M.R. Saket under CST Act, assuming that VAT Rate within the State is 4%.
Total InterState Sales during the Financial Year 20162017 were ` 25,00,000 inclusive of CST. The Sales do not include
the following
(i) Goods worth ` 50,000 provided as Free Samples to Mr. C of Ludhiana.
(ii) Sale of goods amounting to ` 1,50,000 to Mr. Sam, a Foreign Tourist.
(iii) Despatch of goods worth ` 2,00,000 to Mr. Sakets branch located in another State.
(iv) Hypothecation of the goods worth ` 12,00,000 for a Working Capital Loan from SBI amounting to ` 10,00,000.

Solution: See Page. 27.6 Point H

Computation of Taxable Turnover and the Tax Liability under CST

Assessee: M.R.Saket Financial Year: 20162017
Particulars `
Gross Turnover (inclusive of CST) 25,00,000
4
Less: CST at 4%=25,00,000 (assumed that Sales not covered by C Form, applicable rate is VAT Rate) (96,154)
104
Taxable Turnover 24,03,846

Notes:
1. Goods provided as Free Samples are not considered as Sales as they are not sold by the Dealer.
2. Sale of Goods to Foreign Tourist, is considered as within the State. So, State VAT will be applicable on that Sales, and
not CST.
3. In case of despatch of Goods to Branch Located in another State, the Dealer who sent the goods (i.e. Principal) is
required to obtain a declaration from the Agent / Branch in Form F, to avail exemption. It is assumed that this
exemption is availed.
4. Hypothecation of Goods is not considered as Sale. Sale excludes hypothecation / mortgage, etc.

Question 3(a)(i): Income Tax NonResident Scope of Income 4 Marks

Mr. Rajnesh, a Citizen of India, was serving in the Ministry of Finance in India and transferred to High Commission of Australia
on 15th March 2016. He did not come to India during the Financial Year 20162017. His Income during the Financial Year 2016
2017 is given here under:
Particulars `
Salary from Govt. of India 7,20,000
Foreign Allowances from Govt. of India 6,00,000
Rent from a House situated at London, received in London 3,60,000
Interest accrued on National Saving Certificate during the year 20162017 45,000
Compute the Gross Total Income of Mr. Rajnesh for the Assessment Year 20172018.

Solution: Similar to Page. 4.4 Illustration [N 11]

Assessee: Mr. Rajnesh Previous Year: 20162017 Assessment Year: 20172018

Particulars Amount Amount
Income from Salary
Salary from Government of India (Note 2) 7,20,000
Foreign Allowance 6,00,000
Less: Exemption u/s 10(7) (Note 2) (6,00,000) Nil 7,20,000
Income from House Property (Note 3) NIL
Income from Other Sources:
Interest accrued on National Saving Certificate (Note 4) 45,000 45,000
Gross Total Income 7,65,000

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Note:
1. Individual, being Indian Citizen, leaving India for employment outside India during the Previous Year and who did not
stay for a period of 182 days or more during the previous year is a NonResident. In this case, Mr. Rajnesh is outside
India for the entire Previous Year 20162017, therefore he is a NonResident.
2. Salary paid by the Indian Government is deemed to accrue or arise in India. Hence, it is taxable in India. Foreign
Allowance received is exempt u/s 10(7).
3. For NonResident Assessee, the Income accruing or arising outside India and also received outside India, is
not taxable. So, Rent from a House situated at London received in London is not taxable in India.
4. Interest accrued on National Saving Certificate is deemed to accrue or arise in India, and taxable in India.

Question 3(a)(ii): Income Tax Deemed Dividend 4 Marks

Mr. Rakesh has 15% Shareholding in RSL (P) Ltd and has also 50% Share in Rakesh & Sons, a Partnership Firm.
The Accumulated Profit of RSL(P) Ltd is ` 20 Lakh. Rakesh & Sons had taken a Loan of ` 25 Lakh, from RSL (P) Ltd. Explain,
whether the above loan is treated as Dividend, as per the provisions of Income Tax Act, 1961.

Solution: Refer Provisions in Page 8.11 & [M 11] Illustration in Page 8.13.
1. Principle u/s 2(22)(e): Loan / Advance paid by a Company in which the Public are not substantially interested, is
taxable as Deemed Dividend, to the extent the Company possesses Accumulated Profits, if such payment is made to
(a) A Shareholder, who is the Beneficial Owner of Shares carrying not less than 10% voting power.
(b) Any concern in which such Shareholder is a Member or Partner, having beneficial entitlement not less than 20% of
such Concerns Income.

2. Analysis:
(a) RSL(P) Ltd is a Company in which Public are not substantially Interested.
(b) This Company has Accumulated Profit of ` 20 Lakh.
(c) Rakeshs Shareholding in RSL(P) Ltd > 10%.
(d) Rakeshs Share in the Partnership Firm > 20%.
(e) Hence, all conditions given in the principles above are attracted.

3. Conclusion: Of the Loan of ` 25 Lakh, ` 20 Lakh shall be treated as Deemed Dividend u/s 2(22)(e).

Question 3(b): Service Tax Renting of Immovable Property 5 Marks

Mr. Dhingra rendered the following services by renting his properties located in Gujarat for various uses:
(i) Land Let out to Jumbo Circus ` 1,50,000
(ii) A building let out to Singhania Classes for providing coaching to CA Students ` 5,00,000
(iii) A Vacant land used for Horticulture ` 3,00,000
(iv) A building let out to EXIM Ltd for use, as a corporate office ` 8,00,000
Determine the value of Taxable Services and Service Tax Liability. Assume Mr. Dhingra is not eligible for Small Service
Provider exemption, and the above mentioned amounts are exclusive of Service Tax.

Solution: Refer Provisions in Page.23.20 Para 23.5.9

Particulars Taxable ` Reasons

(i) Land let out to Jumbo Circus Yes 1,50,000 Not covered under Negative List, Hence, taxable.
(ii) A building let out to Singhania Classes Yes 5,00,000 Letting out of Immovable property for Commercial
for providing coaching to CA Students Purposes, Taxable.
(iii) A vacant land used for Horticulture No NIL Not taxable, as it is covered under Negative List.
(iv) A Building let out to EXIM Ltd for use, Yes 8,00,000 Letting out of Immovable property for Commercial
as a Corporate Office Purposes, Taxable.
Taxable Value of Services 14,50,000
Service Tax @ 14% 2,03,000
SBC at 0.5% 7,250
KKC at 0.5% 7,250
Service Tax and Cess Payable 2,17,500

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Question 3(c): CST Meaning of Turnover / Sale Price. 3 Marks
The Inter State Sales of Mr. Raghav are ` 60,00,000 (inclusive of CST for the F.Y. 20162017) and the Inter State Sales include
(i) Excise Duty ` 6,00,000.
(ii) Deposits for Returnable Containers & Packages ` 10,00,000.
(iii) Freight (not shown separately in Invoice) ` 2,00,000.
Compute the Taxable Turnover and CST payable, assuming Rate of CST is 2% and all the transactions / sales were covered by
valid C Form.

Solution: Similar to Page. 27.17 Illustration

Particulars `
Sales Turnover 60,00,000
Less: Excise Duty (` 6,00,000) forming part of Sale Price not to be deducted Nil
Deposit for Returnable Containers & Packages (Note 1) (10,00,000)
Freight (not shown separately in Invoice) (Note 2 ) Nil
Sales Turnover including CST 50,00,000
Rate of Tax Aggregat of sale price 2
Less: CST thereon = = 50,00,000 = CST Payable 98,040
100 Rate of Tax 102
Taxable Turnover under CST 49,01,960
Note:
1. Amount collected as deposit against return of Empty Bottles held as not a sale. [United Breweries Ltd vs State
of Andhra Pradesh (1997) 105 STC 177(SC).
2. Freight cannot be excluded from Taxable Turnover, if it is not separately shown in the Invoice.

Question 4(a): Income Tax Taxability of Various Receipts 42=8 Marks

State with reasons whether the following receipts are Taxable or not under the provisions of IncomeTax Act, 1961
Issue Reference
(1) Mr. Suri received a sum of ` 5,00,000 as compensation, from Yatra Foundation, towards See Page 3.7
the loss of property on account of Flood Disaster. Refer Sec. 10(10BC)
(2) Mr. Suman received an advance of ` 3 Lakhs on 06062016 to transfer his Residential
House Property. Since the transfer was not effected during the previous year due to
See Page. 8.2 Para 8.1.1
failure in negotiations, he deducted the advance money forfeited from the Cost of
Acquisition of the Property.
(3) Mr. Federer, a NonResident residing in Sweden, has received rent from Mr. Nadal, also a
NonResident residing in France in respect of a property taken on lease at Mumbai. Since See Page. 2.12
this income is received outside India from a NonResident, Federer claims that his Refer Sec.9(1)(i)
income is not chargeable to tax in India.
(4) TDS is not applicable in respect of payment of ` 1,00,000 to Mr. Pandey, a Resident, being Similar to Page 18.8
Interest on Recurring Deposit with SBI. Illustration 3

Solution:
Answers / Reasoning
Disaster Compensation received / receivable from Central or State Govt or Local Authority is exempt u/s 10(10BC). In
(1)
this case, since Yatra Foundation is not covered in the above, the receipt is taxable in Suris hands.
As per Sec. 51, Advance Forfeited on failed negotiation for transfer of Capital Asset is chargeable to tax as Income from
(2)
Other Sources. It should not be reduced from the Cost of Acquisition.
As per Sec. 9(1)(i), if the Source of Income, directly or indirectly, through or from a Property, Asset in India, it shall be
(3)
deemed to accrue or arise in India. Hence, the Rent is taxable in India, in this case.
TDS is required to be deducted u/s 194A, if aggregate amount of interest credited or paid on Time Deposits >
(4) `10,000. Time Deposits shall include Recurring Deposits also. Since the payment made exceeds the specified limit,
TDS is applicable. The Income is also taxable in the Receivers Hands under Income from Other Sources.

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Question 4(b): CENVAT Eligible Credit 5 Marks
Compute the CENVAT Credit available to M/s. Shine Enterprises Ltd, in respect of the following Services availed by it, in the
October, duly mentioning why CENVAT Credit is available.
Nature of Service availed Service Tax Paid (`)
(a) Market Research Services 2,00,000
(b) Service of General Insurance taken for Motor Vehicles which are not Capital Goods 52,000
(c) Credit Rating Services 1,09,000
(d) Health & Fitness Centre Service for the personal use of the Managing Director of the Company 72,000
(e) Repairs & Renovation Services for Office Premises 1,40,000

Solution: See Page. 26.5 Para 26.1.6

Particulars Eligible ` Reasons
(a) Market Research Services Yes 2,00,000 It is included as Input Services.
(b) Service of General Insurance taken for Motor No Specifically excluded from Input
Nil
Vehicles which are not Capital Goods Services, except for certain persons.
(c) Credit Rating Services Yes 1,09,000 It is included as Input Services.
(d) Health & Fitness Centre Service for the personal No Specifically excluded from Input
Nil
use of the Managing Director of the Company Services.
(e) Repairs & Renovation Services for Office Premises Yes 1,40,000 Premises of Output Service Provider
Total CENVAT Credit Available 4,49,000

Question 4(c): Excise Scope of Levy 3 Marks

Examine the validity of the following Statements under Central Excise Act, 1994 and under Central Excise Rules, 2002
(i) Goods subjected to NIL Rate duty are not excisable goods.
(ii) XYZ Ltd, Manufacturer of Khandasari Molasses, claims that it is not liable to pay Excise Duty on the Molasses produced.

Solution: See (i) Page. 19.9 Para 19.5.2 Pt 4, (ii) Page.19.5 Para 19.4.2
(i) Goods mentioned as Nil Rate Duty: Once an item is mentioned in the Tariff, it will be Excisable Goods, even if duty
Rate is Nil, since Nil Rate is also a rate of duty. Hence the given Statement is Not Valid.
(ii) Person liable to pay duty: Person who procures molasses for use in the manufacture of any commodity, whether or
not excisable, is liable to pay duty. In the given case, XYZ Ltd, produces Molasses (not procures) and is hence not
liable for duty. The given Statement is Valid.

Question 5(a)(i): Income Tax Agri & Business Income 4 Marks

Mr. Kamal grows Paddy and uses the same for the purpose of manufacturing of Rice in his own Rice Mill. The Cost of
Cultivation of 40% of Paddy Produce is ` 7,00,000 which is sold for ` 15,00,000, and the Cost of Cultivation of balance 60% of
Paddy is ` 12,00,000 and the Market Value of such Paddy is ` 24,00,000. To manufacture the Rice, he incurred ` 2,00,000 in the
manufacturing process on the balance (60%) Paddy. The rice was sold for ` 30,00,000.
Compute the Business Income and Agriculture Income of Mr. Kamal.
Solution: See Page. 13.4 Para 13.3.1
Assessee: Mr. Kamal Previous Year: 20162017 Assessment Year: 20172018
Particulars ` `
1. Agricultural Income:[40%] Sale Value of Paddy 15,00,000
Less: Cost of Cultivation (7,00,000)
Balance Agricultural Income [Exempt u/s 10(1)] 8,00,000
Agricultural Income 40% 6,00,000
2. Business Income 60%:
Sale Value of Rice 30,00,000
Less: Cost of Paddy [Market Valued Paddy is taken for computing Business Income as u/r 7 (24,00,000)
Less: Further Processing Cost [Note: These are processing Costs, not Agri. Operations] (2,00,000)
Business Income 4,00,000

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Question 5(a)(ii): Income Tax LTC Exemption Twins 4 Marks
Compute the amount of LTC Exemption in the following cases with reference to the provisions under Income Tax Act, 1961:
(a) Mr. Suresh went on a holiday on 09/09/2016 to Mysore with his wife and 3 children one daughter born on 02/02/2010 and
twin sons born on 05/05/2012. The Total Cost of Travel was ` 80,000. The ticket cost for Mr. Suresh and his wife was
` 50,000 and for all three children was ` 30,000. The Employer reimbursed total ticket cost ` 80,000.
(b) In the above case (a), if among his 3 children the twin sons born on 02/02/2010 and the daughter was born on 05/05/2012,
what shall be the exemption?

Solution: Similar to Page. 4.27 Illustration [M 13]

Computation of Leave Travel Assistance exempt u/s 10(5)
Assessee: Mr. Suresh Previous Year: 20162017 Assessment Year: 20172018
Case 1:
Particulars `
Maximum Exemption is Cost of Travel on the shortest route
(a) For Spouse and Assessee 50,000
(b) For Children when first child is there, and second children are twins, then the Twin Children are considered
30,000
as one child, and hence exemption is available for all 3 Children in this case.
Total Amount exempt 80,000

Case 2:
Particulars `
Maximum Exemption is Cost of Travel on the shortest route
(a) For Spouse and Assessee 50,000
(b) For Children if the First Child is Twin sons, and Second Child is a Daughter, the exemption is not available
30,000 20,000
to Daughter, as the twin sons are considered as two children. So, the exempted amount is ( 2]
3
Total Amount exempt 70,000
Note: LTA Exemption can be claimed as the Assessee has gone to a place in India.

Question 5(b): Customs Duty Payable & CENVAT Eligible 5 Marks

Shanti Ltd imported an equipment in the month of May whose Assessable Value was US $ 18,000.
(i) From the following additional information, compute the duty payable
(a) Date of Entry Inward was 9th May. Basic Customs Duty on that date was 20% and Exchange Rate notified by CBEC
was US $ 1 = `60.
(b) Date of Bill of Entry was 13th May. Basic Customs Duty on that date was 10% and Exchange Rate notified by CBEC
was US $ 1 = `65.
(c) Additional Duty payable u/s 3(1) of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 was 12.5%.
(d) Additional Duty Payable u/s 3(5) of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 was 4%.
(e) Education Cess was 2% and Secondary & Higher Education Cess was 1%.
(ii) How much CENVAT Credit can Shanti Ltd avail?

Solution: Similar to Page. 21.12 Illustration

Particulars Computation `
Assessable Value in Indian Rupee (based on Date of B/E) ` 65 $18000 11,70,000
Add: Loading /Handling Charges @1% 1% on 11,70,000 11,700
1. Assessable Value for Customs [AV] 11,81,700
2. Basic Customs Duty [See Note] [BCD] 10% of 11,81,700 1,18,170
3. Additional Customs Duty Under Sec. 3(1) [ACD u/s 3(1)] 12.5% of (AV + BCD) 1,62,484
4. Total Customs Duty = BCD +ACD U/s 3(1) (2+3) 2,80,654
5. Customs Education Cess @ 2% 2% on 2,80,654 5,613
6. Customs SHEC @ 1% 1% on 2,80,654 2,807
7. Total Duty before ACD u/s 3(5) (4+5+6) 2,89,074

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 Particulars Computation `
8. Special Additional Customs Duty @ 4 %, i.e. ACD u/s 3(5) 4% of (1+7)
58,831
= 4% of [AV + BCD + ACD u/s 3(1) + EC + SHEC]
9. Total Duty Payable 3,74,905
10. CENVAT Credit can be availed = ACD u/s 3(1) + ACD u/s 3(5) (1,62,484+ 58,831) 2,21,315
Note: Rate of Duty on the date of filing B/E or Date of Entry Inward, whichever is later, should be considered.

Question 5(c): Excise Valuation 3 Marks

Maruti Ltd, a manufacturer of Cars, sold a car to S.K. Enterprise Ltd at a price of ` 4,50,000 excluding Taxes and Duties. It also
charged the following additional amounts for providing extra benefits:
Description `
(i) Assembly of Music System 15,000
(ii) Design and Engineering Charges 25,000
(iii) Outward Freight and Handling Charges from Factory to Depot 2,500
(iv) Special Accessories to beautify the Car 18,000
Determine the total amount of Central Excise Duty payable as per Central Excise Act, 1944, with explanation and reason.

Solution: See Principles in Page 20.14 See Para 20.5.3, Illustration.

Particulars ` Reason
Total Invoice Price 4,50,000 Price excluding Taxes and Duties.
Assembly of Music System Nil They are optional, and do not provide any value addition.
Essential for the purpose of Manufacture, i.e. in connection
Design and Engineering Charges 25,000
with manufacture.
Outward Freight and Handling Charges from 2,500 Costs incurred from the Factory Gate to the Place of Removal
Factory to Depot are includible in Transaction Value.
Special Accessories to beautify the car Nil They are optional, and do not provide any value addition.
Assessable Value 4,77,500
Excise Duty at 12.50% 59,688

Question 6: Income Tax Theory Questions Various Topics 4 Marks

Issue Reference
6(a) Discuss the provision under Income See Page 12.9 Para 12B.1.1, Page 12.13, Para 12B.2.3
Tax Act for Payment of Advance Tax in Hint: Advance Tax is to be paid for Capital Gains also. But, Interest u/s 234C
case of Capital Gain. is not leviable, if shortfall of Payment of Advance tax is due to Capital Gains,
and payment is made before 31st March.
See Page. 17.9 Para 17.2.1
6(b)(i) Specify the persons who are General: Managing Director.
authorized to verify u/s 140, the Return of MD not able to Sign or there is no MD: Any other Director.
Income filed u/s 139 of the Income Tax Act, Company not Resident in India: Holder of a valid Power of Attorney.
1961 in case of a Company. Company is in Liquidation or Receiver is appointed: The Liquidator.
Management taken over by Government: The Principal Officer

Question 6(b)(ii): Income Tax Sec. 80JJAA Deduction 4 Marks

Mr. Satya is a manufacturer of goods in a Factory located in Navi Mumbai. On 1 st April 2016, there were 120 workmen engaged
in his factory. Due to increase in demand of his products, he employed 140 New Workmen during the Previous Year 20162017
which included
(a) 15 Casual Workmen
(b) 25 Contract Labourers
(c) 40 Workmen employed on 20th April 2016
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(d) 35 Workmen employed on 1st May 2016
(e) 25 Workmen employed on 5th August 2016

Compute the deduction under Sec.80JJAA, if available to Mr. Satya, for Assessment Year 20172018, if Wages are paid to each
Worker @ ` 3,000 per month. His profit from the manufacture of goods for Assessment Year 20172018 is ` 5.50 Lakhs.

Solution: Similar to Page.11.40 Illustration

Assessee: Mr. Satya Previous Year: 20162017 Assessment Year: 20172018

Computation of Deduction u/s 80JJAA

Particulars Result Reason
Casual Workmen Nil Not Eligible Since they do not participate in RPF
Workmen employed through Contract Labour Nil Not Eligible Since they do not participate in RPF
Regular Workmen employed on
All conditions for New Employee u/s 80JJAA satisfied.
20.04.2016 40
01.05.2016 35 All conditions for New Employee u/s 80JJAA satisfied.
05.08.2016 Nil Additional Employee does not include Employee employed
for a period less than 240 days during PY.
Additional Employees 75
Additional Employee Cost ` 27,00,000 ` 3,000 75 Employees x 12 months
Deduction u/s 80JJAA ` 8,10,000 ` 27,00,000 30%

Students Note: Latest Amendment in Sec.80JJAA: If the Assessee is engaged in the Business of Manufacturing of
Apparel, Employee employed for a period of less than 150 days during the Previous Year, shall not be considered as
Additional Employee. [Note: For other types of Business, time period limit is 240 days.]

Question 6(c): Service Tax Return 5 Marks

Mr. Abhishek, a Taxable Service Provider, filed his Service Tax Return for the half year ended 30 th September 2016 on 0112
2016. He seeks your advice on the following issues:
(i) Is he liable for any Late Fees for the delayed filing of Half Yearly Return? If yes, how much?
(ii) Can he Revise such Belatedly filed return? If yes, what will be the last date of filling the same?

Solution: Similar to Page. 25.31 Illustration

Principle: Due date for filing ST Returns for the halfyearly period ending 30th September 2016 is 25th October 2016.
Answer
Yes. Mr. Abhishek is liable for late fee, for belated filing of Service Tax Returns. Period of Delay = 35 Days [25 th Oct
(i) 2016 to 01st Dec 2016) i.e.37 days, hence he is liable to pay ` 1,700. (For delay beyond 30 days, Late Fee = ` 1,000
+ ` 100 for every day from 31st day).
Yes, He can revise such belatedly filed Return. He can file his Revised Return within 90 days from the date of filing the
(ii)
Original Return, to rectify mistakes or omissions if any. [i.e 01st March 2017, in this case.]

Question 6(d): Customs Act Levy 3 Marks

Examine the validity of the following statements under the provisions of Customs Act, 1962
(i) Customs Duty is not attracted on goods jettisoned from the vessel to save the vessel from Sinking.
(ii) Customs Duty is not attracted for any imported goods pilfered before unloading.

Solution: See Page. 21.4 Para 21.3.1 & Para 21.3.2

Question Answer
If it is proven to the satisfaction of the officer that such goods are entitled to be admitted duty free,
Jettisoned Goods then no duty is leviable thereon. Otherwise, Jettisoned Goods shall be dealt with, as if they were
imported into India. [Sec.21]
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 Question Answer
The Statement is valid. Customs Duty is not attracted on goods pilfered before unloading. [Since there
Pilfered Goods
is no Import at all.]

Question 7(a)(i): Income Tax TDS on PF withdrawal 4 Marks

Discuss the provisions, relating to the premature withdrawal from Employees Provident Fund, u/s 192A, for AY 20172018.

See Page 18.3 Para 18.1.2

Question 7(a)(ii): Income Tax Return of Income 4 Marks

Issue Reference
See Page 17.5 Para 17.1.5
(1) Mr. Kamal filed his Return of Income for the
Assessment Year 20152016 on 30032017. Hint: Belated Return can be revised. The condition for Revised Return is
that the Original Return should have been filed within the due date u/s
Can he revise such Return of Income? If so
139(1), or 139(4). So, even Belated Return can be revised, to rectify an
Why?
omission or wrong statement in the Original Return filed.
(2) Mr. Atal, a Super Senior Citizen, has See Page 17.1 Para 17.1.1
reported a Gross Total Income ` 5,60,000 Hint: Individuals have to file their Return, if the Total Income before
and the deductions eligible under Chapter giving exemption u/s 10(38)/10A/10B/10BA or Deductions under Chapter
VIA amounting to ` 70,000 for the Previous VIA exceeds the maximum amount not chargeable to tax. Hence, Mr.
Year 20162017. Is he liable to file his Return Atal has to file his Return of Income for the AY 201718, as his Gross
of Income u/s 139(1) for the Assessment Total Income exceeds the maximum amount not chargeable to tax of `
Year 20172018? If so why? 5,00,000.

Question 7(a)(iii): Income Tax Advance Tax 4 Marks

Mr, Barun provides you the following information and requests you to determine the Advance Tax Liability with due dates for
the Financial Year 20162017.
Estimated Tax Liability for the Financial Year 20162017 ` 65,000
Tax Deducted at Source for this year ` 5,000

Solution: See Page. 12.9 Para 12B.1.1

Advance Tax Payable = (65,000 5,000) ` 60,000

st th
1 Installment: 15 June 2016 = 15% of ` 60,000 ` 9,000
2nd Installment: 15th September 2016 = 45% of ` 60,000 ` 27,000 (Cumulative) (18,000 Incremental)
3rd Installment: 15th December 2016 = 75% of ` 60,000 ` 45,000 (Cumulative) (18,000 Incremental)
4th Installment: 15th March 2017 = 100% of ` 60,000 ` 60,000 (Cumulative) (15,000 Incremental)

Question 7(b): Service Tax Aggregator 4 Marks

Explain the manner in which Service Tax is payable by an aggregator.
Aggregator: A Person, who owns and manages a Web Based Software Application, and by means of the Application and a
Communication Device, enables a Potential Customer to connect with Persons providing Service of a particular kind under
the Brand Name or Trade Name of the Aggregator. [Rule 2(1)(aa) of STR]
Nature of Services Person liable to pay ST
Services involving Aggregator in any manner & such Aggregator
is located in India Aggregator
does not have physical presence in the Taxable Territory, but has a
Person representing the Aggregator
Representative.
has no physical presence or any Representative in the Taxable Territory Person appointed by him for paying ST

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Question 7(c): CENVAT Place of Removal 4 Marks
Decide with reasons whether the following places can be treated as Place of Removal in terms of Rule 2(qa) of CENVAT
Credit Rules, 2004.

Solution: See Page. 20.11 Para 20.4.2

Issue Answer Reasons

(i) Warehouse of XYZ Ltd wherein the
Covered under Rule 2(qa) CENVAT Credit Rules, 2004 &
Excisable goods have been permitted to be Yes
Sec.4(3)(c) of Central Excise Act 1944.
deposited without payment of duty
Port / ICD / CFS, where Shipping Bill is filed by the
(ii) Customs Port from where goods are directly
Manufacturer Exporter and Goods are handed over to the
exported by the Manufacturer Exporter to Yes
Shipping Line is considered as Place of Removal.
his Foreign Buyer.
[C.No.999/6/2015CX dt.28.02.2015]

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