News for 'tax-experts'

At Rs 83,346 crore, October's GST collection is lowest

At Rs 83,346 crore, October's GST collection is lowest

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

With recent rate cuts, November collections could be even less

With FII money taking wings, govt bends backwards to woo them

With FII money taking wings, govt bends backwards to woo them

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Breather for FIIs: MAT assessments, fresh notices put on hold.

Beware of fake income tax e-mails

Beware of fake income tax e-mails

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

If you receive an email claiming to be from the income tax department that there's an outstanding tax demand that you need to pay immediately, don't get alarmed. Get cautious.

'Pay tax on any income earned by non-working spouse and kids'

'Pay tax on any income earned by non-working spouse and kids'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

Tax expert Anil Rego answers readers' questions about how Finance Minister Piyush Goyal's Budget affects you.

DON'T CHEAT while filing IT returns

DON'T CHEAT while filing IT returns

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

If your case is picked up for random scrutiny, any of the tricks that you or your financial advisor may have used to avoid tax will be easily detected.

Will GST make Life simple? Not a chance!

Will GST make Life simple? Not a chance!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

'In practice, GST will increase the pain of compliance, if not the cost, a lot.' 'It also has clauses that offer scope to create a single market for corruption,' warns Devangshu Datta.

Fresh Panama Paper leaks: Accused deny allegations

Fresh Panama Paper leaks: Accused deny allegations

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

The Panama Paper leaks were originally revealed by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists on April 4, 2016, following which, the government had set up the MAG to probe the matter.

Modi's plan to promote tax-friendly environment in limbo

Modi's plan to promote tax-friendly environment in limbo

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

Only 300 assessees came forward with disputed tax liabilities amounting to Rs 10,000 crore

Buying a house jointly with spouse? Define ownership first!

Buying a house jointly with spouse? Define ownership first!

Rediff.com8 May 2018

Define ownership proportionately at the time of registration to ensure that you don't face problems on taxation front.

5 tips to save tax and create wealth

5 tips to save tax and create wealth

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Don't let income tax come in the way of your long-term financial planning, says Ashish Vohra, Senior Director and Chief Distribution Officer, Max Life Insurance

Investors get tax relief on investment gains

Investors get tax relief on investment gains

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Once the income has been classified as either business income or capital gains, be consistent.

GST timeline: Twists and turns along the way

GST timeline: Twists and turns along the way

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday approved the biggest tax reform since Independence.

Is your 'Made in India' smartphone in danger?

Is your 'Made in India' smartphone in danger?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

India has been able to attract 40 global smartphone makers to the country -- creating at least 50,000 jobs. But GST could hurt that, discovers Ayan Pramanik.

Tax benefits, duty cuts top India Inc's Budget wish-lists

Tax benefits, duty cuts top India Inc's Budget wish-lists

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

New government should consider reforming taxation rules.

Donald Trump may have avoided paying tax for up to 18 years

Donald Trump may have avoided paying tax for up to 18 years

Rediff.com2 Oct 2016

The revelation that he declared a USD 916 million threatened to put the 70-year-old tycoon's tax records at the centre of the presidential campaign.

GST rollout: Lack of clarity on 'supply rules' remains a barrier

GST rollout: Lack of clarity on 'supply rules' remains a barrier

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

For supply rules, the location decides where goods or services will be taxed.

Not including petroleum against spirit of GST, say experts

Not including petroleum against spirit of GST, say experts

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

The constitution amendment Bill on a national GST is likely to be tabled in the current session of Parliament. However, the government is not confident of passing the Bill this session.

Foreign investors jittery over taxes in India, Modi must act fast

Foreign investors jittery over taxes in India, Modi must act fast

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

It is welcome that the government tried to make its intentions clear last week - especially as risk concerns return to global markets.

How well is GST really doing?

How well is GST really doing?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Is the curated and limited data put out by the central government sufficient enough to pass a judgement on the trend in GST collections, particularly that of the Centre?

I-T probe into alleged tax evasion by Adani

I-T probe into alleged tax evasion by Adani

Rediff.com21 May 2014

This will add to the woes of the conglomerate that had received a show-cause notice from the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) last week for alleged over-valuation of imported machinery by Rs 2,000 crore.

How to protect your assets from spouse's bad loans

How to protect your assets from spouse's bad loans

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

If the spouse is the guarantor of husband's business loans, banks can hold her liable for default. Here are ways to ring-fence her assets.

Modi will have to handle expectations of diverse groups

Modi will have to handle expectations of diverse groups

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

There are millions of taxpayers, all of whom are susceptible to this frustrating situation.

India's 'tax woes' continue; another controversy surfaces

India's 'tax woes' continue; another controversy surfaces

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Business subsidies may attract tax

Now, 35 foreign private equity firms in tax soup

Now, 35 foreign private equity firms in tax soup

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Face Rs 1,000-cr minimum alternate tax demand

'Google tax' looms large: Online products may cost more

'Google tax' looms large: Online products may cost more

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Court cases likely over interpretation of the new levy proposed in the Budget for digital economy.

Buses & pick-up vans escape cess under GST

Buses & pick-up vans escape cess under GST

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

No mention of cab aggregators in GST bills

Should you file tax return even without taxable income?

Should you file tax return even without taxable income?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Yes, if you are planning to apply for a loan or want to claim refund

Budget: Arun Jaitley could squeeze business to balance books

Budget: Arun Jaitley could squeeze business to balance books

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

The corporate income tax breaks make up a relatively small part of $80 billion in business giveaways.

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.

Seven note ban tricks and one lesson

Seven note ban tricks and one lesson

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

The government has provided no official explanation behind the note ban that is backed by hard data, says Debashis Basu.

Getting SMEs ready for GST

Getting SMEs ready for GST

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

Barely 10% of small businesses are in a GST-ready position, say experts

GST regime: Five ways how doing business will be different

GST regime: Five ways how doing business will be different

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

With the implementation of the goods and services tax less than 75 days away -- assuming July 1 as the roll-out date -- Sudipto Dey provides a guide to how businesses can navigate the transition.

India to tax investments through Mauritius from April 2017

India to tax investments through Mauritius from April 2017

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Under the amended treaty with Mauritius, for two years beginning April 1, 2017, capital gains tax will be imposed at 50 per cent of the prevailing domestic rate.

Black money disclosure to be online

Black money disclosure to be online

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

The government notified the compliance window under the Act.

How to get your financial life on track

How to get your financial life on track

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Let us take a look at some of the steps that are involved in getting your finances in order.

Compliance window for black money in July

Compliance window for black money in July

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Notification, FAQs likely after FM Jaitley returns from the US

Taxing times for Kingfisher Airlines staff continue

Taxing times for Kingfisher Airlines staff continue

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

I-T department raises tax demand on them for unpaid tax deducted at source

Money tips if you just started earning

Money tips if you just started earning

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

It is important to celebrate when your first paycheck arrives, but is equally important to ensure that you take the time to learn some very important personal finance lessons, so that you can put your salary to work for you and grow a savings corpus.

Foreign investors cry foul over Indian tax surprise

Foreign investors cry foul over Indian tax surprise

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

The exemption from MAT does not apply retroactively.

Selling property? Expect a letter from the I-T dept

Selling property? Expect a letter from the I-T dept

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

The government can seek details from sellers such as sources of funds while buying.