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1983 (11) TMI 90 - AT - Income Tax

Issues:
1. Assessment of income based on previous year for tax liability determination.
2. Interpretation of Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement clauses.
3. Validity of the Commissioner's order under section 263.

Analysis:

Issue 1: Assessment of income based on previous year
The case involved a dispute regarding the assessment of income for tax purposes based on the previous year. The assessee claimed that the previous year for tax assessment should align with the calendar year due to the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement between India and Germany. The Commissioner, however, held that the income should be assessed based on the financial year, setting aside the ITO's orders. The argument centered around the determination of the previous year for tax liability, with the assessee contending that the calendar year should be considered for assessment.

Issue 2: Interpretation of Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement clauses
The interpretation of the clauses in the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement was crucial in determining the tax liability of the assessee. The agreement specified that the previous year for assessment in both countries should be the same. The agreement aimed to prevent double taxation and ensure that income taxed in one country was not taxed in the other. The argument revolved around the residency status of the assessee in India and Germany based on the duration of stay and tax liability implications under the agreement.

Issue 3: Validity of the Commissioner's order under section 263
The validity of the Commissioner's order under section 263 was challenged by the assessee. The Commissioner had set aside the ITO's orders, directing the assessment of the entire income under the head 'Salaries' for a specific assessment year. The assessee raised various arguments challenging the Commissioner's decision, including the absence of an employer-employee relationship, the relevance of maintaining separate books of account, and the tax implications under the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement.

In conclusion, the Appellate Tribunal held that there was no error in the ITO's orders regarding the assessment of income based on the previous year. The Tribunal emphasized the importance of aligning the previous year for assessment in both countries as per the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement. The arguments presented by the assessee regarding the tax liability determination and the interpretation of relevant clauses in the agreement were considered, leading to the setting aside of the Commissioner's orders under section 263.

 

 

 

 

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