Income Tax dept relaxes assessment and scrutiny norms for start-ups

In cases where start-ups are recognised by the DPIIT but scrutiny involves wider issues, the I-T dept has asked its field formations not to pursue the issue of angel tax during assessment proceedings

The income tax (I-T) department has relaxed its assessment and scrutiny norms for start-ups.

In a circular it directed its officers not to raise additional tax demands for start-ups recognised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).

This will be done in cases where scrutiny is limited to Section 56 (2) (viib) of the Income Tax Act, or what is called in popular parlance angel tax.

Angel tax refers to income tax payable on capital raised by unlisted firms by issuing shares where the share price is considered more than the fair market value.

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