News for 'income disclosure'

Simplified ITR forms to be notified by next week

Simplified ITR forms to be notified by next week

Rediff.com22 May 2015

The ITR forms were put on hold by the ministry last month.

Spot the difference between Indian taxmen and their global peers

Spot the difference between Indian taxmen and their global peers

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

India's new tax policy which makes it mandatory to disclose foreign is not so common in developed countries.

BJP MPs endorse PM's 'crusade'; Modi says it's just the beginning

BJP MPs endorse PM's 'crusade'; Modi says it's just the beginning

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

Demonetisation is not the end but the beginning of a "long, deep and constant" battle against black money and corruption and will benefit the poor and the common man, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said as the BJP parliamentary party passed a unanimous resolution endorsing his "great crusade".

Do we need a black money amnesty scheme?

Do we need a black money amnesty scheme?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

Sukumar Mukhopadhyay, former member, Central Board of Excise and Customs, and Govindrao Adik, MP and General Secretary, NCP, debate the pros and cons of offering amnesty to tax evaders.

Govt backtracks, to drop bank details and foreign trips from tax form

Govt backtracks, to drop bank details and foreign trips from tax form

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

There has been criticism of the new tax forms with experts and consultants saying government was seeking too much data. They felt that the addition of new information would make the process of filing returns difficult.

Directors' salaries under I-T scanner in new transfer pricing rules

Directors' salaries under I-T scanner in new transfer pricing rules

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

Directors that are shareholders will also face more problems.

You will need to prove how you got the gold

You will need to prove how you got the gold

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

The onus to explain that the gold jewellery was inherited or bought from known sources of income would be on the owner.

'US policy normalisation has implications for risk assets'

'US policy normalisation has implications for risk assets'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

'Any normalisation exercise will bring its share of volatility.'

New 1-page IT return introduced, e-filing starts Saturday

New 1-page IT return introduced, e-filing starts Saturday

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

The Income Tax Return Form-1 (Sahaj) will replace the 7-page form, removing a plethora of columns on deductions from income claimed.

This is Chidambaram's 'Nawaz Sharif' moment: Sitharaman

This is Chidambaram's 'Nawaz Sharif' moment: Sitharaman

Rediff.com13 May 2018

Chidambaram mocked her with a tongue-in-cheek tweet.

116 ex-babus urge PM to provide free vaccination to all citizens

116 ex-babus urge PM to provide free vaccination to all citizens

Rediff.com21 May 2021

The central government should provide for free vaccination to all Indian citizens and greatly ramp up RT-PCR testing in both rural and urban areas, a group of former civil servants said on Thursday in an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

'Ban on tax evasion probe details not advisable'

'Ban on tax evasion probe details not advisable'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

Acknowledging that the investigation wing of the Income Tax Department was exempted from the purview of Right To Information Act, the CIC said such blanket ban would 'dis-enthuse' whistle-blowers which may not be in the 'best interest of state revenues'

Deposited black money after Nov 8? Pay 50% tax. If not, 85%

Deposited black money after Nov 8? Pay 50% tax. If not, 85%

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

Nearly three weeks after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced junking high denomination 500 and 1000 rupee notes, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley introduced a bill to amend the income tax law.

Black money: 2-month 'short' compliance window likely

Black money: 2-month 'short' compliance window likely

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

A 'trend analysis' has shown that the target base for the special exercise would not be very large.

Sebi to refer DLF lapses to ministry, I-T department

Sebi to refer DLF lapses to ministry, I-T department

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

According to sources familiar with the development, Sebi has decided to make references to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and the Department of Revenue, citing violations of the Acts these bodies govern.

DeMo@1: I-T to probe 80K people for cash deposit of over Rs 10 lakh each

DeMo@1: I-T to probe 80K people for cash deposit of over Rs 10 lakh each

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

This is the new addition to the tax data, which had identified over 600,000 people for scrutiny over huge inconsistencies in the cash deposits

'Confused: Family floater or individual health insurance?'

'Confused: Family floater or individual health insurance?'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

Roopam Asthana, CEO and whole-time director, Liberty General Insurance Ltd, answers your queries on HEALTH and AUTO insurance.

No amnesty for bank deposits linked to money laundering: CBDT

No amnesty for bank deposits linked to money laundering: CBDT

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

Any bank account suspected to have been "misused" for money laundering or shell company operations won't be exempted from probe under 'Operation Clean Money' despite having low deposits, the CBDT said on Tuesday.

Panama papers expose: DLF, Apollo, Indiabulls deny charges

Panama papers expose: DLF, Apollo, Indiabulls deny charges

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

The list includes Gautam Adani's brother Vinod Adani among others.

When you should disclose jewelry, cash in your tax returns

When you should disclose jewelry, cash in your tax returns

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Those earning over Rs 50 lakh a year need to disclose all jewellery and cash in their returns, says Tinesh Bhasin.

It's difficult to escape the taxman now!

It's difficult to escape the taxman now!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

With big data analyses, your investments, spends and big purchases are being tracked more closely now by the income tax department.

In Sebi's Fire: Vivek & Roopa Kudva

In Sebi's Fire: Vivek & Roopa Kudva

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

After Chanda and Deepak Kochchar, the Kudvas are the second power couple in the financial world to come under the regulatory glare.

Sebi tightens norms for mutual funds

Sebi tightens norms for mutual funds

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Coming down heavily on MF players who in recent past chose to use shareholder fund to buy out debt of bleeding invested companies, Sebi said MFs can't have standstill agreements with companies and will take action against fund houses for such deals.

Insurance: 5 factors to watch out for

Insurance: 5 factors to watch out for

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

Raise the amount of life cover you own if your liabilities and responsibilities have increased during the year, says Arvind A Rao.

NRIs watch out: Stricter norms for you!

NRIs watch out: Stricter norms for you!

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

NRIs could run into difficulties if they possess discontinued currency notes amounting to a high value.

All about tax planning in the context of Panama Papers

All about tax planning in the context of Panama Papers

Rediff.com2 May 2016

It is important to clarify that availing of an exemption is neither evasion nor tax planning.

Facebook delivers stellar Q4, profit crosses $1 billion

Facebook delivers stellar Q4, profit crosses $1 billion

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Facebook said its daily active users were 1.04 billion on an average for December 2015, an increase of 17 per cent year on year.

6 ways filing IT returns has become more complicated

6 ways filing IT returns has become more complicated

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

New ITR form may be simpler, but some changes could stump you.

'Float scheme to get back $2 trillion of black money stashed abroad'

'Float scheme to get back $2 trillion of black money stashed abroad'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

The amnesty scheme is a 'practical and pragmatic' approach to bring back the black money stashed abroad, the chairman of Assocham's Legal Affairs Council R K Handoo said on the sidelines of the release of a study on black money in New Delhi on Friday.

New ITR form: More pain for salaried employees

New ITR form: More pain for salaried employees

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

The new ITR forms have shifted the entire onus on the taxpayers to prove their claim for deductions, expenses or exemptions.

The carrot for tax compliance

The carrot for tax compliance

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

Experts say only three per cent individuals pay taxes.

Companies to see different method of computing taxes from current FY

Companies to see different method of computing taxes from current FY

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

ICDS is silent on the prudence aspect of accounting standards.

Covid-19 surge makes corporate India nervous about Q1

Covid-19 surge makes corporate India nervous about Q1

Rediff.com13 May 2021

Since April, India has seen multiple strains of the coronanavirus sweep the nation, upending life and businesses alike. Out-of-home retail and discretionary categories such as durables, auto, fashion, lifestyle, hospitality, food services, travel, and tourism have been the worst-hit as Covid cases remain high, leaving state governments with no option but to curtail mobility and economic activity.

Governments should not become trigger-happy about lockdowns

Governments should not become trigger-happy about lockdowns

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Sure we understand that isolating affected communities is part of the pandemic protocol, but we don't wish our life and freedom to be tossed aside at the slightest excuse, states Shyam G Menon.

Where are the real reforms, Mr Jaitley: ADR on political funding

Where are the real reforms, Mr Jaitley: ADR on political funding

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

The Association for Democratic Reforms slams the Budget proposals on political funding, says they lack teeth and show the "lack of political will" in proposing real reforms.

Amnesty for bullion holders

Amnesty for bullion holders

Rediff.com8 Feb 2005

YES bank's new CEO has his plate full

YES bank's new CEO has his plate full

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

For the near term, Gill will have to improve relations with the Reserve Bank of India, which have been strained in recent times. He will also need to strengthen the bank's asset quality and improve governance standards and internal processes.

Black money holders have to pay high penalty after 4-month window

Black money holders have to pay high penalty after 4-month window

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

The compliance window is proposed to be open from June 1 to September 30, 2016 and the payment can be made within two months of declaration.