Circular No. 2/2002, dated 15 February 2002, issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes
Deep discount bonds
A deep discount bond is a bond that is sold at a price significantly lower
INTEREST ON NATIONAL SAVINGS CERTIFICATES
National Savings Certificates (NSCs) are a popular investment option in India. They are offered by
Sum received under a life insurance policy (sec56 (2))
Section 56(2) of the Income-tax Act, 1961, deals with the taxation of any sum received
Sum received by a unit holder from a business trust (sec56 (2))
Section 56(2)(xii) of the Income-tax Act, 1961, provides that any sum received by a unit
Compensation on termination of employment (section56 (2))
Compensation on termination of employment (section 56(2)) is any amount received by an employee from
Advance money (section56 (2))
Advance money under Section 56(2) of the Income-tax Act, 1961, refers to any sum of
Interest on compensation (sec56 (2))
Interest on compensation (Section 56(2)) is any interest received on compensation or enhanced compensation referred
Share premium in excess of fair market value (Section 56(2)(viib)
Share premium in excess of fair market value (Section 56(2) (vii) of the Income Tax
The receipt of shares by a firm or a closely held company
The receipt of shares by a firm or a closely held company from any person