Probable Reasons as to why the new Rs. 2,000 notes are being issued and actions already being taken before demonetization:
Articles discusses recent Demonetisations of the Higher Denomination Notes (Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000) by Government of India – synopsis, consequence and duties
Guidelines for replacement of existing Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes with new notes and to understand the procedure of scheme and relevant provisions of Income Tax.
Generation of black money and its stashing abroad in tax havens and offshore financial centres have dominated discussions and debate in public fora during the last two years. Members of Parliament, the Supreme Court of India and the public at large have unequivocally expressed concern on the issue, particularly after some reports suggested estimates of such unaccounted wealth being held abroad. The Finance Minister, while responding to an adjournment motion on the ‘Situation Arising out of Money Deposited Illegally in Foreign Banks and Action Being Taken against the Guilty Persons’ in the Lok Sabha on 14 December 2011 gave an assurance that a white paper on black money would be prepared. This document is being presented to Parliament as a result.
I am talking about the reports and memes which say that you will have to pay almost 95% tax on the old cash you deposit in banks. Some in social media even interpreted that the 200% penalty is on the income, thus you need to pay more than your income.
The ban of Rs.500/1000 note in India is creating havoc in the Indian markets. Everybody is either rushing towards banks or towards jeweler market to safeguard the black money.
Withdrawal of Legal Tender Character of existing ₹ 500/- and ₹ 1000/- Bank Notes in terms of which the banks are required to report daily position on exchange of SBN to RBI.
On-a-days lot of messages are been circulated on social media that cash deposited in a bank may attract tax and penalty of 200%, I have tried to explain the provisions of Income Tax Act 1961 in this respect.
Central Government vide Notification No. S.O. 3408(E) dated 08.11.2016 specified that bank notes shall not be ceased to be legal tender, with effect from the 9th November, 2016 until the 11th November, 2016, to the extent of transactions specified below, namely:— (a) for making payments in Government hospitals for medical treatment and pharmacies in Government […]
A lot of small businessmen, housewives, artisans, workers may have some cash lying as their savings at home, will the income tax department ask questions if the same is deposited in banks?
