Increase in the limit of deduction of Mediclaim- In view of continuous increase in medical expenditure, it is proposed to increase the limit of deduction under section 80D from Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 25,000. In case of senior citizens, the limit of deduction is proposed to be increased from Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 30,000.
Comment on Shell’s wins of transfer pricing tax dispute in Bombay HC The aggressive approach of tax authorities and the earlier government in case of Vodafone and Shell led to erosion of confidence of global investors. In this context, the favourable decision of H’ble Bombay High Court in case of Shell India Markets Private Limited […]
Recently, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted on black money submitted its first report to the Supreme Court wherein indications are that certain changes like disclosure of foreign travel in a year in income tax return have been suggested. Over the past decade, Indians undertaking foreign visits have increased manifold due to holidaying, medical treatment, education […]
At present, the General Anti-Avoidance Regulations (GAAR) in India are set to kick in effective April 1, 2015. The Budget 2014 which was expected to recast and defer GAAR has remained silent. However, the subsequent announcement by the Finance Minister to revisit GAAR provisions in its current form and the effective date of its implementation […]
1.0 DIRECT TAXES No change in the tax rates. No change in applicable Surcharge and Education Cess. Personal income tax exemption limit increased by Rs. 50,000 i.e. from Rs. 2,00,000 to Rs. 2,50,000 in the case of individual taxpayers who are below the age of 60 years. Similarly, the exemption limit in case of senior […]
The change in the political landscape and resurgent optimism in the Indian economy has created widespread expectations from the Budget 2014 with focus on: Improving investment climate by reducing legislative uncertainty caused by retrospective amendments and aggressive approach of tax authorities
The two most awaited mega tax reforms, the introduction of a comprehensive Goods and Services Tax (GST) in lieu of multiple indirect taxes and the Direct Tax Code (DTC), have been on the anvil for some time. The Interim Budget 2014 has not spelt out any definitive timeline for introduction of GST and DTC but only requested the political parties to resolve to pass the said laws.
