Clarifications on computation of book profit for the purposes of levy of MATunder section 115JB of the Income-tax Act, 1961

Central Government notified the Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) which are converged with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) vide Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015. Consequently, the Finance Act, 2017, has amended the provisions of section 115JB of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (‘the Act’) for Ind AS compliant companies w.e.f. 1st day of April, 2017 (A.Y. 2017-18). The Central Board of Direct Taxes ('the Board ') has received representations from various stakeholders seeking clarifications on certain issues arising therefrom. The matter was referred to an expert committee. The Committee after duly considering the representations from stakeholders has recommended issuance of clarifications by way of FAQs for these issues. The matter has been considered by the Board and the following clarifications are issued:

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