AS INTRODUCED IN LOK SABHA ON 28TH FEBRUARY, 2013 Bill No.18 of 2013 – THE FINANCE BILL, 2013 A BILL to give effect to the financial proposals of the Central Government for the financial year 2013-2014 Finance Bill Chapter I Preliminary Chapter II Rates of Income Tax Chapter III Income Tax Wealth Tax Chapter IV […]
In a constrained economy, there is little room to raise tax rates or large amounts of additional tax revenues. Equally, there is little room to give away tax revenues or the tax base. It is a time for prudence, restraint and patience.
The Finance Bill 2013-14 proposes reduction in the rates of Securities Transaction Tax (STT) in respect of certain transactions. Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on transactions in specified securities was introduced vide Finance (No.2) Act, 2004.It is proposed to amend section 98 of the Finance (No.2) Act, 2004 to reduce STT rates in the taxable securities […]
No Change in the Normal Rates of Excise Duty and Service Tax Peak Rate of basic Customs Duty for Non-Agricultural Products also Untouched There is no change in the peak rate of basic customs duty of 10% for non-agricultural products. Presenting the Union Budget in Lok Sabha today, the Finance Minister announced that there will […]
Tax Deduction at Source (TDS) on transfer of certain immovable properties (other than agricultural land) There is a statutory requirement under section 1 39A of the Income-tax Act read with rule 11 4B of the Income-tax Rules, 1962 to quote Permanent Account Number (PAN) in documents pertaining to purchase or sale of immovable property for […]
In order to encourage substantial investment in plant or machinery, it is proposed to insert a new section 32AC in the Income-tax Act to provide that where an assessee, being a company,— (a) is engaged in the business of manufacture of an article or thing; and
Expanding the scope of deduction and its eligibility u/s. 80CCG The existing provisions of section 80CCG, inter-alia, provide that a resident individual who has acquired listed equity shares in accordance with the scheme notified by the Central Government, shall be allowed a deduction of fifty per cent of the amount invested in such equity shares […]
The Union Budget for 2013-14 aims at ‘higher growth leading to inclusive and sustainable development.’ With this as mool mantra, the Finance Minister Shri P Chidambaram has sought to increase allocation to key areas and provide incentives for investments and savings while containing the fiscal deficit to 4.8% of GDP. Presenting the Union Budget in […]
PM: Given the challenges facing our economy, the Finance Minister has done a commendable job. India needs to create jobs for our growing labour force to the extent of about 10 million persons every year. To do that, we need to accelerate the tempo of our growth.
20% Withholding Tax Rate on profits distributed by unlisted companies to shareholders through buy-back of shares Existing provisions of Section 2(22)(e) provide the definition of dividends for the purposes of the Income-tax Act. Section 115- O provides for levy of Dividend Distribution Tax(DDT) on the company at the time when company distributes , declares or […]
