The GoM will meet on Saturday to finalise single-stage, simplified, return filing under the GST; report will be placed before GST Council on March 10.
Overseas funds have been spooked by several policy measures taken by the government in the past few years
Even as the government's move to hike import duties on 45 items is seen as a sign of protectionism, the prime minister was himself involved in the process.
The existing double taxation avoidance agreements will not be covered by the proposed change, implying that in order to tax Facebook, Google and the like, India will require to renegotiate tax treaties.
'The introduction of a tax on LTCG will be a deterrent for foreign investors and could potentially result in a movement of trading activity away from India to other offshore jurisdictions such as Singapore, which offer better tax rates and sophisticated financial products.'
Income tax department sends out notices to cryptocurrency investors on suspicion of tax evasion.
Newspaper readership was 50 per cent in the 16-19 year age group, the highest in any age segment, followed by 42 per cent each in the 12-15 years and 20-29 year age group.
India and Singapore had in 2013 amended the DTAA to help exchange banking and tax-related information more effectively.
Agriculture implements that are currently taxed up to 18 per cent may come under the 12 per cent or the 5 per cent bracket.
There have been demands from a section of stakeholders that the long-term capital gains tax on equities be reimposed.
The government had breached its fiscal deficit target given in the Budget for 2017-18 in November itself, touching 112 per cent of the limit.
Top firms get GST notices on credit claims on Friday; replies sought within hours.
Capital gains tax is no longer exempt even for investors coming via Mauritius, hence FPIs are now classifying it as interest income to save on taxes.
In absolute terms, the year closed with the market capitalisation of all BSE-listed companies rising by Rs 45.5 lakh crore to Rs 152 lakh crore, or an increase of 42.8 per cent, compared to the closing value on December 30, 2016, says Pavan Burugula.
The improving earnings and economic outlook has titled the scales back in favour of Indian equities this year, reports Pavan Burugula.
The benchmark indices have rallied 28 per cent this year, while the broader market has outperformed
Short-term capital gains tax of 30% is likely to be levied if bitcoin is held for less than three years and 20% if held for longer than 36 months.
'Our stable outlook currently points to the fact that the ratings are likely to remain stable for the next couple of years.'
The Income Tax Act might be amended to give effect to "jurisdiction-free assessment"
They are making switch to the high-growth alternative investments fund industry, reports Pavan Burugula.