Recently, pursuant to “Clean Note Policy”, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to withdraw the ₹ 2,000 denomination banknotes from circulation. While ₹ 2000 banknotes continue to be legal tender till 30 September 2023, RBI has directed banks to provide deposit / exchange facilities for ₹ 2000 notes until 30 September 2023. Depositing ₹ 2000 banknotes in Banks or adopting innovative strategies to get away from ₹ 2000 banknotes may invite tax implications and attention of the income-tax authorities. This brief note on key tax considerations on adopting workarounds for ₹ 2000 banknotes.

Jatin Banka

jatin.banka@atharvadvisors.in
+91 99745 999888

Jatin has over 8 years of experience in advising clients on tax and regulatory domain. Prior to co-founding Atharv Advisors, he was associated with Dhruva Advisors, a boutique tax and regulatory consulting firm in India, EY and KPMG, one the largest global accounting firms.

Experience
- He has rich experience in advising on complex corporate and international tax issues, structuring cross-border investments, advice on tax incentives, due diligence and handled tax litigations across all forums.
- Jatin caters to clients across industries ranging from Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, Automobiles, Technology, Start-ups and owner managed, entrepreneurial businesses, including SMEs.
Education
- Chartered Accountant with All India 37th Rank
- Diploma in International Taxation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
- Bachelor of Commerce from Ahmedabad University
Others
- He is the member of Direct Tax & International Tax Committee of Ahmedabad Branch of WIRC of ICAI.
- He serves as Committee Member at Chartered Accountant Association Ahmedabad.

Jalaj Banka

jalaj.banka@atharvadvisors.in
+91 96875 56661

Jalaj has over 9 years of experience in advising clients on tax and regulatory domain. Prior to co-founding Atharv Advisors, he was associated with Aurtus Consulting and Dhruva Advisors, which are one of leading boutique tax and regulatory consulting firms in India.

Experience
- He has worked on numerous corporate reorganizations, regulatory issues, and tax litigation matters. His area of expertise also includes devising family succession structures, advising on domestic / international tax issues and structures for inbound and outbound investments.
- Jalaj caters to clients across industries ranging from Manufacturing, Textile, Chemicals, Technology, Start-ups.
- He has authored several books and articles on professional subjects like international taxation, BEPS, and estate and succession planning.
Education
- Chartered Accountant
- Diploma in International Taxation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
- Diploma in International Financial Reporting from ACCA
- Bachelor of Commerce from Ahmedabad University