What is CMA Final Paper 15 about?

CMA Final Paper 15, titled Direct Tax Laws and International Taxation (DIT), is a Group III paper under ICMAI Syllabus 2022. Section A covers advanced direct tax laws (about 60%) and Section B covers international taxation such as DTAA, transfer pricing, GAAR and BEPS (about 40%).

How is CMA Final Paper 15 weighted between the two sections?

Section A: Direct Tax Laws carries approximately 60% of the marks and Section B: International Taxation carries approximately 40%, for a paper of 100 marks attempted in 3 hours.

What is the passing requirement for Paper 15?

A candidate must score at least 40% in Paper 15 and at least 50% in aggregate across the group to pass, subject to ICMAI's exemption and set-off rules for the CMA Final.

Is Paper 15 an MCQ exam?

The ICMAI Paper 15 examination is primarily a written/descriptive exam of 100 marks. ICMAI also publishes an official objective question bank, and MCQ practice is widely used to master the law before the descriptive exam.

Which assessment year applies to Paper 15?

Paper 15 content is updated each exam term for the applicable assessment year and the latest Finance Act. Candidates should confirm the assessment year and amendments notified for their specific term.

What topics fall under Section B International Taxation?

Section B covers Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (Sections 90/90A/91, OECD and UN models), transfer pricing (arm's length price, methods, APA, safe harbour, thin capitalisation, documentation), GAAR, BEPS measures, and taxation of non-residents.

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100

Marks in Paper 15

ICMAI Syllabus 2022

3 hrs

Exam Duration

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60%

Section A Direct Tax Weight

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40%

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40% / 50%

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CMA Final Paper 15 (Direct Tax Laws and International Taxation, DIT) is a Group III written exam of 100 marks in 3 hours under ICMAI Syllabus 2022. Section A on Direct Tax Laws carries about 60% and Section B on International Taxation about 40%. Section A covers assessment of individuals, non-residents, companies, firms and trusts, return and assessment procedure, appeals and revision, penalties, business restructuring, tax planning, ICDS, and the Black Money Act, 2015. Section B covers DTAA (Sections 90/90A/91 and OECD/UN models), transfer pricing, GAAR, BEPS, and non-resident taxation. The paper is updated each term for the applicable assessment year and the latest Finance Act; the pass mark is 40% in the paper and 50% aggregate in the group.

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1A resident domestic company opts for the concessional tax regime under Section 115BAA for AY 2025-26. What is the effective tax rate (including surcharge and health & education cess)?

A.25.168%

B.30.00%

C.17.16%

D.34.944%

Explanation: Section 115BAA gives domestic companies a base rate of 22%, a flat surcharge of 10% (irrespective of income), and 4% health & education cess. This works out to 22% × 1.10 × 1.04 = 25.168%.

2Under Section 115BAB, a new domestic manufacturing company set up and registered on or after 1 October 2019 and commencing manufacturing by 31 March 2024 is taxed at what base rate on its eligible manufacturing income?

A.22%

B.15%

C.25%

D.30%

Explanation: Section 115BAB prescribes a concessional base rate of 15% for eligible new domestic manufacturing companies, plus a flat 10% surcharge and 4% cess, giving an effective rate of 17.16%.

3Income earned by a non-resident from operating ships under Section 44B is computed on a presumptive basis as what percentage of the specified receipts?

A.5%

B.10%

C.7.5%

D.20%

Explanation: Section 44B deems 7.5% of the aggregate of amounts received/receivable in India and outside India for the carriage of passengers, livestock, mail or goods shipped at any Indian port to be the profits of a non-resident shipping business.

4For a partnership firm assessed under the Income-tax Act for AY 2025-26, what is the rate of income tax (before surcharge and cess) on its total income?

A.25%

B.Slab rates applicable to individuals

C.22%

D.30%

Explanation: A partnership firm (and LLP) is taxed at a flat 30% on its total income. A surcharge of 12% applies where total income exceeds Rs. 1 crore, plus 4% health & education cess.

5Remuneration paid to working partners of a firm is deductible under Section 40(b) only if it is authorised by the partnership deed and within the prescribed limits. On the first Rs. 6,00,000 of book profit (or in case of loss), the maximum deductible remuneration (per Finance Act, 2024 limits) is:

A.90% of book profit or Rs. 1,50,000, whichever is higher

B.Rs. 1,50,000 or 90% of book profit, whichever is lower

C.60% of book profit

D.Rs. 3,00,000 fixed

Explanation: Under the revised Section 40(b) limits (Finance Act, 2024), on the first Rs. 6,00,000 of book profit or in case of loss, deductible remuneration is the higher of Rs. 1,50,000 or 90% of book profit; on the balance, 60% is allowed.

6Under Section 11, a charitable trust must apply at least what percentage of its income to charitable or religious purposes in India to claim exemption, with the balance permitted to be accumulated?

A.75%

B.85%

C.90%

D.100%

Explanation: A trust must apply at least 85% of its income for charitable/religious purposes during the year. Up to 15% can be accumulated or set apart without conditions, and further accumulation requires compliance with Section 11(2).

7The Alternate Minimum Tax (AMT) under Section 115JC applies to non-corporate assessees claiming specified deductions, levied at what rate on adjusted total income (before surcharge and cess)?

A.15%

B.9% for units in IFSC

C.18.5%

D.20%

Explanation: AMT under Section 115JC is levied at 18.5% of adjusted total income for non-corporate assessees. A reduced rate of 9% applies to a unit located in an International Financial Services Centre deriving income solely in convertible foreign exchange.

8Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) under Section 115JB is computed at 15% of book profit. Companies opting for which sections are exempt from MAT?

A.Section 115BAC

B.Section 44AD only

C.Section 80-IA only

D.Sections 115BAA and 115BAB

Explanation: Domestic companies that opt for the concessional regimes under Sections 115BAA or 115BAB are not liable to MAT under Section 115JB, and the corresponding MAT credit lapses.

9MAT credit under Section 115JAA, being the excess of MAT paid over normal tax, can be carried forward and set off for a maximum of how many assessment years?

A.15 years

B.10 years

C.8 years

D.Indefinitely

Explanation: MAT credit under Section 115JAA may be carried forward and set off against normal tax liability for up to 15 assessment years immediately succeeding the year in which the credit became allowable.

10A belated return of income under Section 139(4) for AY 2025-26 can be filed at any time before:

A.31 March 2025

B.31 December 2025 or completion of assessment, whichever is earlier

C.31 July 2025

D.30 September 2026

Explanation: A belated return under Section 139(4) may be furnished up to three months before the end of the relevant assessment year (i.e., 31 December 2025 for AY 2025-26) or before completion of the assessment, whichever is earlier.

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