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What You Should Know About LRS

What You Should Know About LRS

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Keep track of your foreign remittances to avoid giving incorrect declarations as these could be held against you.

1% GST in cash: FinMin clarifies on why it was necessary

1% GST in cash: FinMin clarifies on why it was necessary

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

This provision is a very smart rule against fraudster and would not affect any genuine business entities or Ease of Doing Business in any manner, said a source.

Leave Encashment: What You Must Know

Leave Encashment: What You Must Know

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

'The number of leave accumulated sometimes goes up to 300.' 'The encashed amount is equivalent to almost 10 months' salary.'

Govt proposes compliance scheme for service tax defaulters

Govt proposes compliance scheme for service tax defaulters

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

Interest, penalty and other consequences will be waived.

Credit card spends overseas not to be included in LRS

Credit card spends overseas not to be included in LRS

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

The finance ministry on Friday amended the foreign exchange management rules to exclude international credit card spends from the purview of liberalised remittance scheme (LRS). The amendment to the Foreign Exchange Management (Current Account Transactions) Rules, 2000, will be effective retrospectively from May 16, the ministry said in a notification. "...the use of International Credit Card for making payment by a person towards meeting expenses while such person is on a visit outside India" will not be covered under LRS, the notification said while inserting Rule 7 in the FEM (CAT) Rules.

India, Finland officials discuss Nokia tax case

India, Finland officials discuss Nokia tax case

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Indian and Finnish finance ministry officials on Tuesday discussed Nokia's Rs 21,153 crore (Rs 211.53 billion) tax dispute case and reviewed the double taxation avoidance agreement.

FinMin worried over tax mop -up

FinMin worried over tax mop -up

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

Chidambaram to meet revenue boards on how to get much more and quickly; special audits and notices among measures likely.

Electoral Bonds: The Quid Pro Quo Factor

Electoral Bonds: The Quid Pro Quo Factor

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Which entrepreneur would willingly part with her or his hard-earned money for grasping, self-serving politicians? asks Debashis Basu.

Swiss banker gives details of super rich to WikiLeaks

Swiss banker gives details of super rich to WikiLeaks

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

A former Swiss banker on Monday handed over documents of 2,000 high net worth people from the United States, Britain and Asia to WikiLeaks that he claims would expose attempts by these business leaders and lawmakers to evade tax payments.

Made a Bitcoin fortune? Pay the tax now!

Made a Bitcoin fortune? Pay the tax now!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

Based on the holding period, the profit you make is liable to short-term or long-term capital gains tax, experts tell Tinesh Bhasin.

RBI to infuse Rs 480 bn; raps govt for cash crunch

RBI to infuse Rs 480 bn; raps govt for cash crunch

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

With the declining trend in inflation and amid reports of liquidity crunch, the Reserve Bank on Thursday announced pumping in Rs 48,000 crore (Rs 480 billion) into the system while keeping the key policy rates unchanged.

It's official, Biden vs Trump set for rematch

It's official, Biden vs Trump set for rematch

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Their rematch, long anticipated, but hardly clamoured for, is broadly expected to mirror the 2020 campaign, though Trump will run this time under the spectre of 91 felony charges.

'Karnataka does not survive on Centre's largesse'

'Karnataka does not survive on Centre's largesse'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

'Karnataka's finances are much healthier than the Union government's, which is indebted to nearly twice the extent of the state.'

Foreign carriers under lens for 'tax evasion'

Foreign carriers under lens for 'tax evasion'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

An inquiry has been initiated by Directorate General of Central Excise Intelligence officials against these airlines.

Guna: 13 dead as bus sans clearance catches fire after mishap

Guna: 13 dead as bus sans clearance catches fire after mishap

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

The private bus collided head-on with the dumper on Guna-Aaron road, the official said, adding that the injured were rushed to the Guna district hospital for treatment.

GST regime to have 8 forms for filing tax returns

GST regime to have 8 forms for filing tax returns

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

GST seeks to subsume many indirect taxes at the Central and state levels.

Ministry may dial Hutch on Vodafone tax demand

Ministry may dial Hutch on Vodafone tax demand

Rediff.com27 Mar 2012

A senior income tax department official in the know of the discussions to have taken place in the finance ministry said the ministry was looking into the issue as a possible option.

Applying For Home Loan? Read This!

Applying For Home Loan? Read This!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Enhancing your credit score is the key to improving loan eligibility and securing a favourable interest rate.

Service tax exemption for news agencies if...

Service tax exemption for news agencies if...

Rediff.com26 Feb 2010

News agencies, which fulfill certain criteria, are to be exempted from payment of service tax, Finance Minister Pranab Mukerjee said on Friday.

Barcelona pay 13.5 mn Euros in Neymar tax fraud case

Barcelona pay 13.5 mn Euros in Neymar tax fraud case

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

Barcelona have paid 13.5 million euros to the Spanish authorities after they were charged last week with tax fraud in the signing of Brazil forward Neymar, the club said on Monday.

The real story behind delayed tax refunds

The real story behind delayed tax refunds

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Prompt refunds have been made for small amounts. For larger amounts, time has been sought till March 2018

New tax code: More money, fewer exemptions!

New tax code: More money, fewer exemptions!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2009

Interest payment on home loans could become fully taxable. Perks to be included in salary income and taxed.

I-T's record recovery of Rs 1 trn contributes 10% to direct tax collection

I-T's record recovery of Rs 1 trn contributes 10% to direct tax collection

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Besides selling movable and immovable assets to make recoveries, taxmen filed prosecution cases against those not paying the demand.

Pay your taxes through any bank account

Pay your taxes through any bank account

Rediff.com24 Jul 2008

Tax payers can now deposit income tax from the bank accounts of any person in addition to credit and debit cards, the Central Board of Direct Taxes said.

Income Tax dept to block PAN, LPG subsidy of defaulters

Income Tax dept to block PAN, LPG subsidy of defaulters

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

In order to cripple and check the activities of wilful tax defaulters, the Income Tax department has decided to "block" Permanent Account Number (PAN) of such entities, get their LPG subsidy cancelled and take measures to ensure that they are not sanctioned loans.

Now on all private banks can collect tax, pay pension

Now on all private banks can collect tax, pay pension

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

The finance ministry on Wednesday allowed all private sector banks to participate in government-related business, like collection of taxes. pension payments and small savings schemes. At the moment, only few large private sector are allowed to conduct government-related business.

Firms irked by RBI's order to store payments data in India

Firms irked by RBI's order to store payments data in India

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

While most banks in India store all this data on Indian servers in their core banking systems, the current directive addresses new-age payment and fintech companies operating in the space

I-T officials can't reopen KVSS settlements: SC

I-T officials can't reopen KVSS settlements: SC

Rediff.com6 Dec 2002

Restraining the Income Tax authorities from going back on their promises, the Supreme Court has categorically ruled that they cannot reopen the tax payments settled under the Kar Vivad Samadhan Scheme, 1998.\n\n\n\n\n\n

I have paid advance tax: FM, tells others to follow

I have paid advance tax: FM, tells others to follow

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

Finance Minister P Chidambaram wants tax payers to pay advance income tax in time like he did.

Exporters want Budget to address slow tax refunds

Exporters want Budget to address slow tax refunds

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

With exporters' claim for over five months still pending, liquidity has been wiped out and the process of finalising new contracts has been held up.

India, US sign FATCA to fight tax evasion

India, US sign FATCA to fight tax evasion

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

FATCA will facilitate flow of financial information between countries.

10 things to know while filing income tax returns

10 things to know while filing income tax returns

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

In order to avoid late payment, interest and penalty know these things before filing income tax returns...

DTC: Your dividend income will be taxed

DTC: Your dividend income will be taxed

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

Individual taxpayers may see a slight dent in their profits earned on investments in mutual funds or life insurers' investment offering.

'How can I build a corpus of Rs 2 cr in 2 years?'

'How can I build a corpus of Rs 2 cr in 2 years?'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

rediffGURU Ramalingam Kalirajan answers your personal finance queries.

E-way bills likely to fall to 5-month low amid lockdown

E-way bills likely to fall to 5-month low amid lockdown

Rediff.com11 May 2021

E-way bill generation, which is related to paying Goods and Services Tax (GST) and a key high-frequency indicator of economic activity, may have fallen to a five-month low in April as more cities experience lockdowns due to a surge in Covid-19 cases. In April e-way bill generation may decline to 55-58 million, which is the lowest since at least November. On the higher side, it is a 17 per cent decline over March.

No taxing time for real estate: Govt

No taxing time for real estate: Govt

Rediff.com4 Mar 2010

The government has said the net impact of the service tax on real estate construction would be only 3.3 per cent, since construction attracts service tax only on 33 per cent of the value.

8 STUPID MISTAKES to avoid while filing TAX return

8 STUPID MISTAKES to avoid while filing TAX return

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

Avoid these common mistakes to have hassle-free filing of tax returns.

Taxing times ahead as govt ups scrutiny

Taxing times ahead as govt ups scrutiny

Rediff.com31 Jan 2009

Faced with the prospect of missing the direct tax collection target because of the economic slowdown, the Income Tax department has sharply increased fresh tax demands to Rs 1,24,000 crore from companies and individuals in the current fiscal, a 130 per cent increase over fresh demands raised last year.

Will Vasundhara Endorse Gehlot's Schemes

Will Vasundhara Endorse Gehlot's Schemes

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

The scarcity of resources is particularly evident in the case of Rajasthan compared to many other states.

REIT tax clarity to benefit real estate

REIT tax clarity to benefit real estate

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Real estate sector cheers reforms in the Budget.