Understanding the Tax Implications on benefits obtained from the remission or cessation of liabilities in Clause 95 of the Income Tax Bill, 2025 Vs. Section 59 of the Income-tax Act, 1961

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....lysis of Clause 95, followed by a comparative analysis with Section 59 of the Income-tax Act, 1961, highlighting their objectives, implications, and potential areas for reform. Objective and Purpose Clause 95 of the Income Tax Bill, 2025, aims to ensure that any benefit, whether in cash or otherwise, obtained due to the remission or cessation of a liability for which a deduction has been previously allowed, is taxable in the year the benefit is received. The legislative intent behind this provision is to prevent tax evasion by ensuring that taxpayers cannot permanently avoid taxation on liabilities that have effectively been forgiven or ceased. Similarly, Section 59 of the Income-tax Act, 1961, serves a comparable purpose. It applies the ....

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..... Section 59 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 1. Application of Section 41(1): Section 59 applies the provisions of Section 41(1) to income computed u/s 56, ensuring that the remission or cessation of liabilities is treated similarly across different income heads. This application underscores the principle that forgiven liabilities should not escape taxation. 2. Historical Amendments: Over the years, Section 59 has undergone amendments, with certain sub-sections being omitted to streamline the provision. These historical changes reflect the evolving tax policy landscape and the need to adapt statutory provisions to contemporary tax challenges. 3. Interpretative Challenges: The provision, while straightforward in its application, may encounte....