Explain briefly the provision of General Anti Avoidance Rule ('GAAR') in the following independent cases: (c) Impermissible avoidence agreement is the substance of GAAR. Mention in brief what are the constituents of impe
CS Professional · Advanced Tax Laws · PYQS · June 2022
Explain briefly the provision of General Anti Avoidance Rule ('GAAR') in the following independent cases: (c) Impermissible avoidence agreement is the substance of GAAR. Mention in brief what are the constituents of impermissible avoidence agreement.
Answer & Explanation:
Section 96 of the income tax Act, 1961 refer to and defines an "Impermissible Avoidance Arrangement" - An impermissible avoidance arrangement means an arrangement, the main purpose of which is to obtain a tax benefit, and: It creates right, or obligation, which are not ordinarily created between person dealing at arm's length; It result, directly or indirectly, in the misuse, or abuse, of the provision of this Act; Lacks commercial substance or is deemed to lack commercial substance under section 97, in whole or part: or is entered into, or carried out, by means, or in a manner, which are not ordinarily employed for bona fide purpose.
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