1. Introduction: Registration requirement under GST is to enable the Government to manage the tax collection and data analytics purposes. Registration is the most fundamental requirement for identification of tax payers ensuring tax compliance. To maintain uniformity in tax gathering procedures, assessment and to keep track of returns filing, proceedings and closure of proceedings, the […]
Whether Circular No. 26/26/2017 stating that GSTR-3B can be corrected only in the month in which errors have been noticed is in line with the statutory provisions of the CGST Act, 2017 (‘Act’)
Below are discussed some important aspects of GST and its feasibility under the novel WFH culture as a contingent and a temporary alternative to the conventional work system, for tax personnel associated with GST :
Avoidance of Tax by Certain Transactions in Securities- Section 94 of Income Tax Act,1961 A bond washing transaction is a transaction where some securities are sold some time before the due date of Interest and reacquired after the due date is over. This practice is generally adopted by persons in the higher income group to […]
25 Important Income Tax (Direct Tax) changes applicable from 1st April 2020 onwards (Financial Year 2020-21 – Assessment Year 2021-22) 1. New Tax Regime applicable to Individuals, HUFs: A new concessional/ alternate tax regime under Section 115BAC of the Income Tax Act,1961 has been laid out wherein SIX different slab rates have been prescribed subject […]
Section 163 of Finance Act 2016: This chapter extends to the whole India except J&K. Section 165 (1) of Finance Act 2016: Charge of Equalisation Levy (EL) Equalisation Levy @ 6% applicable if payment for specified services (#) received / receivable by Non-resident from- a) A person resident in India & carrying Business or Profession […]
INCOME TAX REFUND: The pending income tax refunds to charitable trusts and non-corporate businesses and professions including proprietorship, partnership and LLPs and cooperatives shall be issued immediately. Note: NOT CORPORATE ENTITIES e.g. PRIVATE LIMITED COMPANY ETC Limit of Amount- All Pending Income Tax Refund upto Rs. 5,00,000/- (Rupees Five Lakh Only). DUE DATE: Sl. No […]
Eligibility of deductions under Chapter VI-A while opting for Concessional Tax Regime Background The Taxation Laws (Amendment) Act 2019 (‘TLAA’) introduced new section 115BAA for Concessional Tax Regime (‘CTR’), which provides for reduced tax rates with effect from FY 2019-20. Tax rates under the CTR for the existing domestic Companies is @ 22% plus surcharge […]
Modes of investment or deposits by a Charitable or Religious Trust or Institution as per provisions of Section 11(5) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 Surplus fund of the Charitable entities should be invested as per forms and modes prescribed under section 11(5) of Income Tax Act. Investment in shares by a charitable Trust As […]
After Central Governments announcement of Rs.20 lakh crore Package to boost economy post Lockdown period, TDS Rates are reduced by 25% except TDS on Salaries. Government has mentioned it as 50,000 crore package. But in my opinion, its can’t be taken as package as there is neither outgo of fund from Government’s Treasury nor tax […]
