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.
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.
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"
GST council may propose a faster refund procedure, deferment of electronic way bill, further simplification of composition scheme
With recent rate cuts, November collections could be even less
Govt doesn't buy restaurants' input tax excuse and has swing into action and looking into profiteering complaints on social media against prominent restaurant and franchise chains.
A panel will draft direct tax legislation, keeping in mind the system in other countries, international best practices and economic needs of the country
'At the end of the day, we want to see maximum items out and only few items remaining in the 28 per cent slab.'
Rahul Gandhi, who is scheduled to again visit poll-bound Gujarat from Saturday, said the government can't break the back of small and medium businesses, crush the informal sector and destroy millions of jobs.
'Significant reductions in the compliance obligations mean businesses earlier struggling to comply will now have enough time to prepare and comply within the extended timelines.'
The GST Council's agenda includes trimming the number of items in the 28 per cent slab by 75 per cent, easier compliance for assessees and small taxpayers, and a presentation on bringing real estate under GST.
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