Income Tax - Let me begin by describing the meaning of a Mutual Fund. It is a financial product that pools money of different individuals and invests on their behalf into various assets such as equity, debt or gold as per the objective of the scheme. Based upon the investor’s financial goals and risk appetite, there are several funds to choose from....
Income Tax - Section 80C replaced the existing Section 88 with more or less the same investment mix available in Section 88. The new section 80C has become effective w.e.f. 1st April, 2006. Even the section 80CCC on pension scheme contributions was merged with the above 80C. However, this new section has allowed a major change in the method of prov...
Income Tax - The Income Tax Act provides that on determination of the gross total income of an assessee after considering income from all the heads, certain deductions therefrom may be allowed. These deductions detailed in chapter VIA of the Income Tax Act must be distinguished from the exemptions provides in Section 10 of the Act. While the former ar...
Income Tax - DEDUCTION IN RESPECT OF LIFE INSURANCE PREMIA, DEFERRED ANNUITY, CONTRIBUTIONS TO PROVIDENT FUND, SUBSCRIPTION TO CERTAIN EQUITY SHARES OR DEBENTURES, ETC. [SEC. 80C, APPLICABLE FROM THE ASSESSMENT YEAR 2006-07] - SECTION 80C 1. Under section 80C, deduction would be available from gross total income. 2. Only an individual or a Hindu...
Income Tax - The deduction of Rs. 20000 under Section 80CCF for investment in infrastructure bonds was extended to A.Y. 2012-13 in last year budget to promote investment in infrastructure sector for its growth and development. But this time Mr. FM was silent on its continuance or otherwise. The lack of clarity on its scraping is a major concern. Vie...
Income Tax - Interest amount for the purpose of TDS be increased from Rs. 10,000/- to Rs. 25,000/- on fixed term deposits with banks, tax exemption of Rs. 20,000/- under section 80CCF for investing in Infrastructure Tax Free Bonds be reintroduced, bringing more transparency in gold and real estate transactions at par with equity transactions, to bring...
Income Tax - The Indian economy is on a robust growth trajectory and the best way to be a part of Indias growth story is to invest in its lifeline – its infrastructure. L&T Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd. has played an important role in financing projects, funded through long term investment instruments for Infrastructure development and constru...
Income Tax - IFCI is in the process of raising more than Rs 100 crore from tax saving infrastructure bonds to fund infra projects. According to the offer document, the issue comprises of Rs 100 crore plus unspecified green shoe option. These bonds are of two maturities - 10 years with coupon of 9.09% and 15 years with coupon of 9.16%, it said....
Income Tax - Infrastructure Development Finance Company (IDFC) today demanded that the Government raise the income tax-saving cap of Rs 20,000 for more retail participation in infrastructure funding. At present, subscription to long-term infrastructure bonds by an individual or Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) not exceeding Rs 20,000 in a fiscal year is ...
Income Tax - The state-owned Indian Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL), is offering an unique feature for investors in its current infrastructure bond offering that allows an applicant to choose apply for five bonds of the same series or five Bonds ac...
Notification No. 77/2010-Income Tax - (11/10/2010) - Notification No. 77/2010-Income Tax In exercise of the powers conferred by section 80CCF of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the Central Government hereby notifies the following bonds that shall be subject to the following conditions, as long-term infrastructure bonds for the purposes of the s...
Notification No. 48/2010-Income Tax - (09/07/2010) - Notification No. 48/2010-Income Tax In exercise of the powers conferred by section 80CCF of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the Central Government hereby specifies bonds, subject to the following conditions, as long-term infrastructure bonds for the purposes of the said section namely :-...