The DTC proposes to increase the limit of income exempt from tax to `2 lakh from the current `1.6 lakh for individual and to `2 lakh from `1.9 lakh for working women. This will result into a minimum saving of `4,000 per annum for individuals and `1,0
My Greetings to all fellow Indians on the 64th Independence Day. I had the privilege of hoisting the National Flag at the ICWAI, H.Q, Kolkata in the presence of Council Members and officials of Kolkata Office. I am also happy to note that similar cel
That the First Party has appointed the Second Party to manage, sale and supervise preparation of items in accordance with the policies of Second Party through their agents, supervisors, employees and representatives.
I had the privilege of appearing in some cases under SARFAESI Act, 2002 both for the Banks and also for the debtors/guarantors. No citizen is allowed to say that they will take loan, execute documents and will not repay the loan to the Bank taking a
The Government of India has notified ESIC Amendment) Act 2010 vide official gazette dated 25 May 2010. The Employees State Insurance Act, ESI Act for short, was enacted by the Government of India in 1948. The Government of India through notification in Official Gazette dated 25 May 2010 has enacted The Employees’ State Insurance (Amendment) Act, 2010 to amend the earlier ESIC Act, 1948.
Monday’s announcement of the new Direct Taxes Code (DTC) proposals is among the two far-reaching reforms that will help India sustain high growth rates. For the capital markets, the Bill is positive, says Rakesh Arora, associate director, Macquarie Research. “Lower tax liability for companies at about 10 per cent and no changes in capital gains tax for foreign institutional investors (FIIs) are beneficial for the capital markets and ensure greater investor interest.”
If the Direct Taxes Code Bill does not undergo further changes, employees in the lower tax bracket will get more retirement benefits, provided they opt for a higher basic salary. “Contributions made towards retirement benefits are linked to the basic salary. And the Bill has removed the existing cap on employers’ contribution towards the superannuation fund,” says Mayur Shah, associate director, Ernst & Young.
Sale proceeds of carbon credits will not escape tax when the new Direct Taxes Code comes into effect from April 1, 2012. This is because the DTC Bill 2010 has explicitly stated that money received or receivable from transfer of carbon credits will be treated as business income and taxed accordingly. Such a provision if enacted will remove the current uncertainty surrounding the taxation of carbon credits, say tax experts.
TAXATION OF EMPLOYMENT INCOME AND DEDUCTIONS: There is an increase in exemption limit for medical reimbursement from Rs 15,000 to Rs 50,000. On making contributions to any approved fund for himself/spouse/child, an individual is allowed a deduction of up to Rs 100,000 from his taxable income. A further deduction of up to Rs 50,000 in aggregate is allowed for contributions to specified life insurance/health insurance plans or incurring tuition fees for children.
Corruption in the corporate world, the ones like the Satyam scam that shook the Indian corporate sector, cannot be eliminated using any accounting standards nor by an accountant as it happens due to the greed of the people at the helm and not due to any procedure, ICAI President Amarjit Chopra said today.
