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Taxmen clear the air on TDS levy on cryptos

Taxmen clear the air on TDS levy on cryptos

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued detailed guidelines on facilitating tax deducted at source (TDS) on virtual digital assets (VDA) or crypto assets, under which date of transfer and mode of payment will have to be specified. From July 1, TDS of 1 per cent will be levied on payments towards virtual digital assets or cryptocurrencies beyond Rs 10,000 in a year, as the Finance Act 2022 has introduced Section 194S in the income tax (I-T) Act. The department has explained different scenarios through six questions to remove difficulties.

FAQ: What is a potency test?

FAQ: What is a potency test?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

A senior doctor explains the procedure.

FAQ: What is One Rank, One Pension?

FAQ: What is One Rank, One Pension?

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Here are some frequently asked questions about the one rank, one pension scheme

FAQs: Buying mutual funds online

FAQs: Buying mutual funds online

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

Here's what you must know about buying and selling of mutual funds online.

US work visa FAQs answered

US work visa FAQs answered

Rediff.com6 Aug 2009

US Consular Officers hosted a chat with readers to address their queries and doubts. The transcript.

US study visa FAQs answered

US study visa FAQs answered

Rediff.com13 Jul 2009

Vice Consuls from the US Consulate General, Mumbai hosted a chat on July 10, 2009. For those of you who missed the chat, here's the unedited transcript.

Government Cracks Down On FCI Racket

Government Cracks Down On FCI Racket

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

'The corruption charges in FCI are not the first and won't be the last.'

FAQ: Why is Article 370 so contentious?

FAQ: Why is Article 370 so contentious?

Rediff.com29 May 2014

Wondering what Article 370 is all about and why it is it so contentious? Read this FAQ.

3G spectrum? An FAQ

3G spectrum? An FAQ

Rediff.com12 Dec 2007

Confused about what is 3G spectrum? Read on...

FAQ: All about the VVIP helicopter scam

FAQ: All about the VVIP helicopter scam

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

A Rs 36 billion deal for helicopters to ferry VVIPs that ran into rough weather ... A controversy that now threatens to park itself at the doorsteps of the Congress party... Nitin Gokhale, NDTV's Security & Strategic Affairs Editor, tells us what the controversy is all about.

Study abroad FAQs: How to pick the right college

Study abroad FAQs: How to pick the right college

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

International education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on how to pick the right international education.

FAQ: What are Swiss bank accounts?

FAQ: What are Swiss bank accounts?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2011

This article aims at shattering some myths surrounding Swiss bank accounts by answering some very basic questions.

Countdown to CAT 2010: FAQs answered!

Countdown to CAT 2010: FAQs answered!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2010

As the final countdown to CAT 2010 begins, Vinayak Kudva of IMS Learning Resources tackles some of the most frequently asked questions during this stage.

Interest waiver: Banks start crediting accounts

Interest waiver: Banks start crediting accounts

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Banks have started refunding borrowers the compound interest charged on specified loan accounts during the moratorium period. Last week, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had asked all lending institutions, including non-banking financial companies, to ensure that the scheme of waiver of interest on interest for loans up to Rs 2 crore for the six-month moratorium period is implemented by November 5.

Agri loans not entitled for interest waiver, says govt

Agri loans not entitled for interest waiver, says govt

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

Agriculture and allied activity loans are not eligible for the interest on interest waiver announced by the government last week, the finance ministry has clarified.

FAQs on fringe benefit tax

FAQs on fringe benefit tax

Rediff.com31 Aug 2005

FAQ on Leave Travel Allowance

FAQ on Leave Travel Allowance

Rediff.com14 Jun 2005

FAQ: Income tax & real estate

FAQ: Income tax & real estate

Rediff.com2 Feb 2005

What are the tax implications when you invest in real estate or any immovable property? Read on to find out.

FAQs: Income tax & home loans

FAQs: Income tax & home loans

Rediff.com27 Jan 2005

Tax benefits can be claimed on both the principal and interest components of the home loan as per the Income Tax Act. These deductions are available to assesses, who have taken a loan to either buy or build a house.

Study Abroad FAQs: Which specialisation should I choose?

Study Abroad FAQs: Which specialisation should I choose?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Collegepond.com, a career guidance company responds to student queries on international admissions.

MFs' exit load, late payment charges on credit card attract GST

MFs' exit load, late payment charges on credit card attract GST

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

In a set of FAQs on applicability of Goods and Services Tax on banking, insurance and stock brokers sectors, the revenue department has clarified that transactions relating to securitisation, derivatives, future and forward contracts are exempt.

Personal interview FAQs and their answers

Personal interview FAQs and their answers

Rediff.com25 Jun 2009

Here are top 10 most commonly asked questions during an interview and how to answer them impressively.

Data related to payments to be stored only in India: RBI

Data related to payments to be stored only in India: RBI

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

The central bank had advised all system providers to ensure that within a period of six months, the entire data relating to payment systems operated by them is stored in a system only in India.

FAQ: All about the trust vote

FAQ: All about the trust vote

Rediff.com18 Jul 2008

One of the country's foremost constitutional lawyers and former solicitor-general Harish Salve took time off his busy schedule to demystify the trust vote, exclusively for rediff.com

FAQ: What is the Mullaperiyar dam issue?

FAQ: What is the Mullaperiyar dam issue?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2011

The flame over the age-old Mullaperiyar dam row has once again reached Parliament's doorsteps. None of the two conflicting parties -- namely governments in Tamil Nadu and Kerala -- seem to be in a mood to back off, and the controversy is set to become an additional headache for the already cornered UPA government at the Centre. Rediif.com tries to explain the different contours of the issue.

FAQ: What is the Mullaperiyar dam issue?

FAQ: What is the Mullaperiyar dam issue?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

The flame over the age-old Mullaperiyar dam row has once again reached Parliament's doorsteps. None of the two conflicting parties -- namely governments in Tamil Nadu and Kerala -- seem to be in a mood to back off, and the controversy is set to become an additional headache for the already cornered UPA government at the Centre. Rediif.com tries to explain the different contours of the issue.

FAQ: How media in India is regulated

FAQ: How media in India is regulated

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

Here we present a FAQ on the present model of regulation of different forms of media.

Housing fund not for projects under litigation: Govt

Housing fund not for projects under litigation: Govt

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

The finance ministry also said the maximum funding will be Rs 400 crore for any single project that will be seeking assistance from the 'special window' for completion of the 1,508 projects comprising about 4.58 lakh units.

FAQ: What the big Iran deal is all about

FAQ: What the big Iran deal is all about

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

After 20 months of hectic negotiations, Iran and six major powers have reached a historic deal to limit Teheran's nuclear programme in return for lifting of sanctions. Let's understand closely what the deal is all about.

GST: E-tailers, taxi aggregators will have to register

GST: E-tailers, taxi aggregators will have to register

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

The FAQ also clarified that companies, including Titan, which supplies watches and jewels through their own websites will not be considered as e-commerce operators

FAQ: What is NSCN-K? Who is SS Khaplang?

FAQ: What is NSCN-K? Who is SS Khaplang?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Rediff.com gives you a lowdown on the NSCN-K.

FAQ: Just what are NEFT and RTGS?

FAQ: Just what are NEFT and RTGS?

Rediff.com31 May 2011

These facilities can only be used for transferring money within the country.

FAQ: All you need to know about UK polls

FAQ: All you need to know about UK polls

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Here's what you must know in the lead-up to the biggest political event of the past five years, and why it matters

FAQ: Why is land acquisition so controversial?

FAQ: Why is land acquisition so controversial?

Rediff.com12 May 2011

The government's acquisition of land for projects has been facing protests across the country, the violence in Uttar Pradesh being only the latest. As people's power collides with public projects, MR Madhavan explains what land acquisition is all about

FAQ: What's net neutrality? How does it affect you?

FAQ: What's net neutrality? How does it affect you?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Rediff.com gives you a lowdown on the net neutrality issue that is today part of the national discourse.

Yahoo trips over FDI rule for digital media, shuts news ops in India

Yahoo trips over FDI rule for digital media, shuts news ops in India

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Yahoo has shut down its news websites in India due the new foreign direct investment (FDI) rules that limit foreign ownership of media companies that operate and publish digital content in India.

Vaccination for COVID-19 will be voluntary: Govt

Vaccination for COVID-19 will be voluntary: Govt

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

The ministry further stated that it was advisable to receive a complete schedule of the anti-coronavirus vaccine irrespective of past history of infection with COVID-19 as this will help in developing a strong immune response against the disease.

1 month to CAT 2010: FAQs answered!

1 month to CAT 2010: FAQs answered!

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

Vinayak Kudva, IMS Learning Resources, addresses some of the most frequently asked questions CAT candidates have in the last month of prep.

FAQs: All you need to know about the GRE

FAQs: All you need to know about the GRE

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

The Graduate Record Examination is an important test for admission into masters and doctoral programmes in the US.

FAQs on new Post Office Bill

FAQs on new Post Office Bill

Rediff.com20 Apr 2006

Here are answers to some of the frequently answered questions on the new Post Office Bill.