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Shakira, Pique reach agreement on child custody

Shakira, Pique reach agreement on child custody

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

According to local newspaper La Vanguardia, the agreement specifies that their sons, Milan, 9, and Sasha, 7, will move to Miami with their mother.

'I earn Rs 30k per month. Help me save and invest'

'I earn Rs 30k per month. Help me save and invest'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

rediffGURU Hemant Bokil answers your personal finance queries

GST evasion of Rs 55,575 cr detected in last 2 years

GST evasion of Rs 55,575 cr detected in last 2 years

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

GST authorities have detected GST fraud of Rs 55,575 crore over the last two years and arrested over 700 persons for causing loss to the exchequer, an official said on Thursday. Over 22,300 fake GST identification numbers (GSTIN) were detected by the officers of the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI). The government on November 9, 2020, launched a nationwide special drive against unscrupulous entities for availing and passing on Input Tax Credit (ITC) fraudulently by issuing fake/bogus invoices, thereby evading Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Barcelona charged with corruption; Neymar undergoes surgery

Barcelona charged with corruption; Neymar undergoes surgery

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Prosecutors sue Barcelona for allegedly buying refereeing favours

Vivo PMLA case: Delhi court sends four accused to 3-day ED custody

Vivo PMLA case: Delhi court sends four accused to 3-day ED custody

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested four persons including the MD of the Lava International mobile company and a Chinese national as part of its ongoing money-laundering probe against Chinese smartphone-maker Vivo, official sources said on Tuesday. They identified the four as Hari Om Rai, the MD of Lava International company, Chinese national Guangwen Kyang, chartered accountant Nitin Garg and a person called Rajan Malik. They have been taken into custody under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

Rs 2,000 crore loans to Go First are now NPA: Central Bank of India

Rs 2,000 crore loans to Go First are now NPA: Central Bank of India

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Central Bank of India classified its loans to Go First as non-performing assets (NPAs) in the July-September quarter (second quarter, or Q2) of 2023-24 (FY24). The no-frills carrier has been under insolvency proceedings since May 2023 and ceased operating flights on May 3 this year. The public sector lender's exposure, including government-guaranteed emergency credit to the ailing airline, amounts to about Rs 2,000 crore.

Home Loans: To Top Up Or Not To Top Up?

Home Loans: To Top Up Or Not To Top Up?

Rediff.com6 May 2024

The home loan top-up, a kind of secured multipurpose personal loan, is on the regulator's radar, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

India, France to check offshore tax evasion

India, France to check offshore tax evasion

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

India has been spearheading the campaign at international fora for automatic exchange of information with a view to check tax evasion.

Filing taxes on your own is easier than you think!

Filing taxes on your own is easier than you think!

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

Tax payers need not dread filing returns as the process can be simplified.

Finland Wants Indian Techies!

Finland Wants Indian Techies!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

In the last 12 months, over 7,500 Indians have applied for a resident permit.

I-T portal marred with another glitch; Infosys directed to fix issue

I-T portal marred with another glitch; Infosys directed to fix issue

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

The Income Tax Department on Tuesday said software services provider Infosys has been directed to look into the issue relating to malfunction of search option on the e-filing portal. After many users complained of issues while accessing the I-T portal and reported that it was hacked on Tuesday, which also happens to be the first launch anniversary of the portal, the department said Infosys is resolving the issue on priority. "Issue relating to the search functionality of the e-filing website has come to our notice.

ASK MF GURU: 'I want a corpus of Rs 10 crores in 10 years'

ASK MF GURU: 'I want a corpus of Rs 10 crores in 10 years'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

'To achieve a corpus of Rs 10 crores in the coming years, I would suggest you increase your SIP, advises Nikunj Saraf, vice president, Choice Wealth.

Jaitley unlikely to re-impose Inheritance tax

Jaitley unlikely to re-impose Inheritance tax

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is unlikely to heed economists' suggestion that an inheritance tax be introduced in Budget 201415 as an additional revenue stream.

Jaitley unlikely to re-impose Inheritance tax

Jaitley unlikely to re-impose Inheritance tax

Rediff.com5 Jul 2014

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is unlikely to heed economists' suggestion that an inheritance tax be introduced in Budget 201415 as an additional revenue stream.

Agassi wins plea against British tax ruling

Agassi wins plea against British tax ruling

Rediff.com19 Nov 2004

The former world No.1 had appeal against a ruling that athletes and other professional entertainers are liable to tax on sponsors' payments while working in Britain.

Don't plan to file income tax this year? Beware!

Don't plan to file income tax this year? Beware!

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

With digital technology, the I-T department's ability to catch tax evaders has increased many times.

US expands investigations against offshore tax evasion

US expands investigations against offshore tax evasion

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

Since 2009, the Department has publicly charged 73 account holders and 35 professionals with violations arising from their offshore banking activities, and 72 individuals have plead guilty or were convicted at trial.

Tax-efficient returns from idle funds

Tax-efficient returns from idle funds

Rediff.com30 Jan 2007

Banks and mutual funds are devising novel methods to grab your deposits.

Jobless In US, Indian Techies Face Uncertain Future

Jobless In US, Indian Techies Face Uncertain Future

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Those on H-1B visas have to find a new job within 60 days or head back to India.

Scared of filing income tax return? Here's help

Scared of filing income tax return? Here's help

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

You don't need to be intimidated by the thought of filing tax returns

BCCI paid Rs 50 crore as income tax last month

BCCI paid Rs 50 crore as income tax last month

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

The Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) paid a whopping Rs 50 crore as income tax for the year 2013-14, its monthly disclosure on spending has revealed. Giving details of spendings exceeding Rs 25 lakh on its official website, the BCCI also revealed that it paid service tax of Rs 2.74 crore. India's Under-19 and A team coach Rahul Dravid was paid half of his professional fees during the month gone by and the figure for that stood at Rs 1.30 crore. Besides, the Assam Cricket Association was paid Rs 3.37 crore as part of its annual dues for the year 2014-15.

2023: Despite Meagre Returns, Stay Put In ELSS

2023: Despite Meagre Returns, Stay Put In ELSS

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

These funds can fetch double-digit returns over the long term which debt tax-saving products can't.

French football clubs to strike over wealth tax

French football clubs to strike over wealth tax

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

French soccer clubs will stage a strike at the end of next month in protest at a controversial super tax on player salaries in an escalation of a row over president Francois Hollande's tax policy.

Budget at a glance

Budget at a glance

Rediff.com15 Mar 2003

Who all need to file income tax return by August 31, 2015

Who all need to file income tax return by August 31, 2015

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

Due date is closing in and taxpayers shall pay tax and file their return well in time to avoid any interest or penalties.

How Budget Will Benefit Homebuyers

How Budget Will Benefit Homebuyers

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Capital gains exemption limit and a steep reduction in the highest surcharge will empower the masses with enhanced liquidity flow that can be invested in real estate, points out Dhaval Ajmera.

'We are not going back to licence raj'

'We are not going back to licence raj'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

'I'm pitching India for the strengths we offer, including the English language, engineers, doctors, nurses, professionals, innovative talent of startups.'

How to pay tax and claim deductions for joint home ownership

How to pay tax and claim deductions for joint home ownership

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

If a couple is registered as joint owners of a property, the tax authorities expect both of them to show their income or capital gains from the house in their tax returns, says Arvind Rao, a chartered account and certified financial planner

CA, CS handling client money in PMLA ambit; FinMin notifies rules

CA, CS handling client money in PMLA ambit; FinMin notifies rules

Rediff.com5 May 2023

To further tighten its control of practising accountants, the Centre has brought within the ambit of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) their "financial transactions" such as operating and managing their client firms and trusts, and buying and selling business entities. The Union finance ministry issued a gazette notification on this on Wednesday. Under the new rule, chartered accountants, company secretaries, and cost and works accountants carrying out such transactions (on behalf of their clients) will now be required to go through the Know Your Company (KYC) process before commencing work.

Missed ITR Deadline? Here's HELP!

Missed ITR Deadline? Here's HELP!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

Mihir Tanna, Associate Director, S K Patodia & Associates, will answer your personal income tax queries.

'Govt paid Rs 164.5 cr to Infosys for new I-T portal'

'Govt paid Rs 164.5 cr to Infosys for new I-T portal'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

The government paid Rs 164.5 crore to Infosys to build the new income tax e-filing portal between January 2019 and June 2021, Parliament was informed on Monday. "The contract for Integrated e-filing & Centralized Processing Centre (CPC 2.0) Project was awarded through an open tender published on Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP) to Infosys Ltd, the Managed Service Provider on the lowest cost basis.

Self-Employed? Planning Retirement?

Self-Employed? Planning Retirement?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

The self-employed should invest in the National Pension System, a government-backed, low-cost retirement avenue where they can choose the mix of debt and equity that is right for them.

Abolish social security tax for pros: India to US

Abolish social security tax for pros: India to US

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

India on Friday asked the United States to move ahead with an agreement which would exempt professionals from payment of security taxes to mitigate the impact of a visa fee hike last year.

FM announces revamped credit guarantee scheme for MSMEs

FM announces revamped credit guarantee scheme for MSMEs

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

In her Budget 2023-24 presentation, she also said the Centre will launch the 'Dekho Apna Desh' initiative to promote domestic tourism.

How to plan investments that go beyond tax savings

How to plan investments that go beyond tax savings

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

Aurangabad-based financial planner Anirudha Hatwalne laments that youngsters do not plan their finances. And, their only worry is about saving taxes at the end of the year.

GST fraud probe into BharatPe finds deals with non-existent vendors

GST fraud probe into BharatPe finds deals with non-existent vendors

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

An audit conducted by professional services firm Alvarez and Marsal confirms fintech firm's dealings with fake or non-existent vendors.

Tax sops for small I-T payers, hike in super-rich surcharge

Tax sops for small I-T payers, hike in super-rich surcharge

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

The Budget has levied a pollution cess on petrol, diesel cars and SUVs and offered a one-time compliance window for domestic black money holders slapping a tax and penalty of 45 per cent.

From Kerala to Turkey: How I Made It

From Kerala to Turkey: How I Made It

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

'Everybody thought I was crazy to quit my job and jump into entrepreneurship.'