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Rationalizing Taxation of Buyback Transactions Ahead of Budget 2025

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Rationalizing Taxation of Buyback Transactions Ahead of Budget 2025

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  • The Finance Act of 2024 altered the tax treatment of buyback transactions, taxing proceeds as dividend income instead of buyback distribution tax.
  • Dividend tax rates for resident shareholders can reach up to 39%, while non-residents are taxed at a concessional rate of 5% to 15%.
  • Tax experts noted that the current classification leads to unfair taxation, treating capital receipts as dividend income, especially if buybacks are funded through share premium or other securities.
  • The Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry recommends categorizing buyback proceeds correctly to prevent taxation on notional dividend income when shareholders incur losses.
  • Experts urge that buybacks should be taxed only on legitimately distributed profits, calling for revisions in the upcoming Budget 2025.

For more details, visit the original article at Times of India.

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