If the fiscal deficit target of 4.9% of GDP has to be met for 2024-2025, which the government must in view of the uncertainties and challenges emerging both domestically and globally, the finance ministry may see in the composition of the current year's capex a sliver of hope, notes A K Bhattacharya.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the Congress party, accusing it of repeatedly "wounding" the Indian Constitution. He claimed that the Congress, driven by its "lust for power," has consistently undermined the principles of the Constitution. Modi, however, praised India's democratic journey since its independence, highlighting the country's strong democratic roots and its unwavering commitment to its founding principles. He underscored the importance of unity for India's future development and emphasized that the Constitution is the bedrock of that unity.
For a working couple, an efficient tax plan can be achieved by jointly making use of their dual income to invest, and the income tax rules to their advantage. Here are six smart tips from Investment Yogi, to help couples save more and maximise wealth.
In an hour-long chat on Thursday, direct tax expert Vikas M Gandhi offered some valuable tips.
'Compare the new slabs with the previous years to understand if your tax liability will increase or decrease after the Budget.'
In an hour-long chat on rediff.com on Thursday, direct tax expert Vikas M Gandhi replied to many such readers' queries.
Direct tax expert Vikas M Gandhi offers some valuable tips.
Direct tax expert Vikas M Gandhi offers some valuable tax-saving tips.
Direct tax expert Vikas M Gandhi offers some valuable tax-saving tips.
The draft Direct Taxes Code unveiled by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday proposes raising the tax exemption limit on savings to Rs 3 lakh.
ELSS are mutual funds that invest in the stock market and give the tax benefit under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act.
The United Kingdom extracted USD 64.82 trillion from India over a century of colonialism between 1765 and 1900 and USD 33.8 trillion of this went to the richest 10 per cent -- enough money to carpet London in notes of 50 British pound almost four times over.
Ramalingam Kalirajan explains the pros and cons of both investment types.
Many people invest in insurance with a view to saving taxes. So what are the tax rebates available to an individual in respect of premium paid on life insurance policies?
The two leaders had a complex relationship yet formed a partnership and even after their parting of ways, the two admired each other in their efforts for India's freedom.
If tax planning is high on investors' agenda, small savings instruments emerge as a natural choice.
Anamika Pareek explains the advantages of investing in tax-saving options like the equity-linked savings schemes.
Ahead of the Union Budget 2023, insurers are hoping that the Centre will act on their recommendations, which includes increasing the limit for tax deduction under 80D of the Income Tax Act. Also among them are issuance of long-term bonds, tax incentives for home insurance premiums, and a separate section to claim deduction for term-insurance premium, among others. These suggestions would help improve the penetration of insurance in the country.
The National Pension System (NPS) added 21.5 per cent fewer fresh subscribers under the corporate segment in 2023 compared to the preceding year. Government officials and experts attribute it to the higher exemption limit of income tax of Rs 7 lakh announced in the FY24 Budget that no more requires employees under this income bracket to opt for NPS for tax-saving purposes. Data collated from the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) reveals that the corporate component is voluntary in nature and saw 158,212 new subscribers in 2023 compared to 201,517 during 2022.
Ensure the employer has all relevant documents. Else, your pay will take a serious hit in the next two months.
If saving taxes is a cause for concern, filing tax returns is an equally worrying thing for most taxpayers. Thanks to the complex system of tax filing, with its various forms and exclusions that invariably change every financial year, taxpayers are left in the lurch! Here's a simple ready reckoner that takes you through the steps to file tax.
If you like the safety of a steady predictable income, every month, quarter or year, then there are a number of tax-saving instruments available for you. In fact, most of the tax-saving paper you could buy earlier was in this category. For those who are uncomfortable with fluctuating incomes that market-linked instruments give, these are the products for you.
'We do not believe in fire sale. We don't do it.'
'A mid-year review makes the end-of-year financial review manageable and less stressful.'
Form 16 contains details of salary income, deductions, and exemptions.
Loss incurred in F&O transaction is considered as speculation loss and this can be carried forward to subsequent years, provided you file your return within the due date, says direct tax expert Vikas Gandhi.
Clawing the economy back to an 8 per cent growth path will require bringing savings and investment rates closer to 35 per cent on a sustained basis, which were 30.2 and 29.6 per cent, respectively, in FY22, according to a report. As per India Ratings, a large part of investments will have to be in infrastructure, which can help revive private investments by easing supply constraints and offset the weakening of external demand due to global headwinds. Higher investments will have to be accompanied by higher domestic savings to keep the savings-investments gap under check.
The Income-Tax (I-T) department has issued around 8,000 notices to salaried employees, self-employed individuals, and companies who made significant donations to charitable trusts. The department suspects potential tax evasion, as records of these donations do not correspond with the income and expenses of those making them. Sandeep Bajaj, managing partner, PSL Advocates & Solicitors, says, "Notices were issued for donations made during the assessment years of 2017-18 through 2020-21."
ELSS, or tax savings funds, are diversified equity funds that offer a benefit under Section 80C. Here's how to make sure you invest smartly.
In financial year 2010-11, the likes of Larsen & Toubro, India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited, Power Finance Corporation and IDFC issued these in tranches.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, along with her team of bureaucrats, delved into the fine print of the 2024-25 Budget documents in a press conference, detailing the government's road map on bringing down the debt-to-GDP ratio and bold tax measures.
Direct tax expert Vikas Gandhi offers some valuable tips.
Sandeep Shanbhag offers tips on post Budget taxation rates.
The Income-Tax (I-T) Department nowadays provides pre-filled forms to make the filing of income-tax return (ITR) easier. Nonetheless, you must have a number of documents handy at the time of filing return so that you can cross-check the data in the pre-filled form. "Filing ITR doesn't require you to upload any document. But in case an assessing officer makes an inquiry, you will need to present documents and certificates as proof," says Deepak Jain, chief executive, TaxManager.in.
In the face of tax blow, brokerages remain sanguine about the prospects of asset management companies (AMCs). A sharp correction in the shares of AMCs over the past three months factors in most of the negatives and turned valuations attractive, observe analysts. In its latest report, Kotak Institutional Equities (KIE) has upgraded HDFC AMC to 'add' (from 'reduce') and reprised 'add' and 'buy' ratings on the rest of the listed AMCs - Nippon, UTI, and Aditya Birla Sun Life.
Mihir Tanna, Associate Director, S K Patodia & Associates, will answer your personal income tax queries.
Interest accrued on PPF account is exempt from tax.
The first step in tax saving through family tax planning is to adopt the concept of divide and rule. The simple rule is that each family member must have his or her independent source of income so as to legally become an independent tax payer under the provisions of the income tax law. Under the income tax law it is not possible to arbitrarily divide one's income amongst different members of the family - and then pay lower tax in the names of different family members.
The criteria for filing returns when you possess phone or house previously existed. However, there is no such requirement now. Irrespective of what you own, you are required to file return only if your total income exceeds the exemption limit, says tax expert Vikas Gandhi.
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