Archive for January, 2010

G.S.R. (E).- In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Government, on being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby exempts iron ore fines falling under Heading No. 11 of the Second Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), Full Article

Notification No. 147/2009-Customs Central Government, on being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby makes the following further amendment in the Notification No. 79/2008-Customs, dated the 13th June, 2008, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) vide number G.S.R. 458(E), namely :-In the said notification, for the figures and words 5% ad valorem, the figures and words 10% ad valorem shall be .. Full Article

Tax Guru Team wishes all its visitors, subscribers, panel writers, team members and your loved ones a very happy, healthy, peaceful and prosperous new year 2010. Thanks to all for making the website a big hit within first year of its launch. We are determined to serve you better in future. Suggestions for improvement are welcome. Full Article

After much wait, the new perquisite rules have now been notified last month, which are effective retrospectively from April 1, 2009. By and large, the perquisite rules in respect of rent-free accommodation are similar to the erstwhile rules. Nevertheless, the following points merit attention: Full Article

The government’s tax collections could take a Rs 10,000-crore hit this year due to the setting up of the income-tax dispute resolution panel (DRP) for settling transfer pricing disputes. Such a dispute arises when there is a disagreement between the government and the taxpayer, especially a foreign company, in determining the tax liability of its subsidiary. Full Article