First there was 10% tax on equity share and equity oriented mutual funds schemes (ELSS is an equity oriented scheme) and now the recent increase in the PPF rates accompanied with meltdown in the equity market has created a perception that PPF has become a better tax saving product than ELSS. Is it really so? Let us […]
The recent increase in the interest rates on small savings schemes for the current quarter will sooner than later force the banks to increase interest rates offered by them on fixed deposits. With the imminent increase in the fixed deposits interest rates by the banks, the fixed deposits will become a more attractive investment product specially for senior citizens. Let us see how.
Generally Salaried are entitled to various tax benefits and investment avenues to save tax which are not available to self employed. However the government has tried to do the balancing act at some places by providing tax benefits/investment avenue to self employed as well which are not identically similar but are somewhat similar. Let us discuss some of thsse benefits/investment avenues.
Section 80C of Income Tax Act, 1961 allows you deduction upto Rs. 1.50 lakhs in respect of certain items of investments and expenses. These deductions are subject to some restrictions with respect to the persons for whom you can claim these and the lock in period for which you need to hold the investments. Let […]
Law Commission has suggested for abolition of the Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) as a tax entity. This has stirred a hornet’s nest in the country. Let us discuss in detail what is the exact proposal and what are the consequences if the suggestion finds place in the law book.
Your spouse not only helps you in meeting your social and personal but also helps you in saving income tax as well. There are certain tax benefits by way of which you can enhance you tax savings through your spouse. Let us discuss some of important provisions. Expenses incurred for your children As per the […]
Article discusses Expenses incurred by An Assessee for his Sibling for which he can claim Tax Benefit under Income Tax Act, 1961 and includes Tax Benefit in respect of Leave Travel Assistance (LTA), Interest on education loan, Medical expenses incurred for medical treatment of siblings with disability and Exemption of gifts received. Sibling relationships…outlast marriages, […]
Almost all of you must have heard the stories of many drivers, office assistants and secretaries of Infosys becoming millionaire. This all could become possible due to a system of making such stakeholders as stockholder of the Company by granting them what is generally known as ESOP( Employee Stock Options Plan).
There is a misconception among people that an HUF can come into existence only if it owns any assets. An HUF and HUF assets are two different concepts. It is not necessary that an HUF should have an asset for coming into existence. There may be situation where an HUF exists on the basis of existence of persons but it may not own any asset.
After my article on tax benefits available to a Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) some of my friends have requested me to write more on the legal aspect of the HUF. This article deals with the legal aspect of an HUF.
