Page 21 - Taxation

Unbelievable but true that only 2,200 had declared earnings of Rs 1 cr: PM

Previous governments hesitated to touch Indis's taxation system, the current dispensation was making it more citizen centric, PM Modi said.

FM Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget goal: Lower rates, simple structure

The FM disagreed with experts who termed the new tax regime complex and unavailing saying it would benefit some taxpayers, if not all

Budget 2020: The focus is on simplifying GST and preventing evasion

The direct tax proposals aim to accelerate economic momentum and ease of living for taxpayers, though the key will lie in smooth administration

Budget 2020: Need for an independent council to mediate with taxpayers

It is important to introduce an efficient dispute resolution mechanism to ease the pain of an overburdened dispute resolution machinery

Budget 2020: Abolition of DDT may broaden capital market investor base

However, on Saturday, the stock markets did not react positively, contrary to the government's expectation

Budget 2020: Startups, investors unimpressed with ESOP tax relaxation

ESOPs are a key instrument to attract and retain talent in startups.

Calibrating the policy mix

The right fiscal-monetary-external balance must be achieved to nurture and harness a nascent recovery

Who gains and who loses if FM changes tax norms in the coming Budget

Based on market intelligence, we outline three scenarios that may pan out in the Budget proposals this year, and assess their impact on your pocket

GST arrest provisions: Need for an urgent review

What GST urgently deserves is a re-orientation, for which a leaf out of the 'nudge theory' in behavioural economics may definitely help

Concessional tax rate on debt puts foreign funds on sticky wicket

Experts believe the lower tax rate is a significant contributor in making India's debt market attractive to overseas investors

Allcargo acquires nearly 13% stake in Gati in first of three-phased buyout

Several taxpayers complained of technical glitches on filing returns on social media

'Very difficult' talks with US over tech tax, says France as deadline looms

The negotiating deadline coincided with a scheduled meeting on the topic at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos from Tuesday to Friday this week.

Govt likely to abolish dividend distribution tax in upcoming Budget

Tax may be imposed on shareholders getting dividends

Digital on-boarding key to retail growth, says Pine Labs' Kush Mehra

Fintech companies will need to design solutions with merchants in focus to encourage faster adoption, he says

Budget 2020: Why govt must look beyond taxes, do more with its money

Though non-tax revenues, including borrowings, account for 40% of the Budget, there seems to be little focus on boosting these or reducing borrowings by saving on expenditure, writes T N Ninan

Govt taking steps to simplify taxation; curb harassment of taxpayers: FM

Based on suggestions received from various stakeholders, the government is taking steps towards simplification of taxation system, she added

The 2020 Budget speech

The finance minister will present her first full Budget on February 1. This is the speech I wish to hear

US companies bring $1 trillion home after changes in international tax law

Even so, the total remains well short of the $4 trillion President Donald Trump said would return as a result of the 2017 tax law

Indexation benefit to advance tax: Expert answers all taxation queries

If you receive Rs 30 lakh in cash during marriage, is it taxable? Read to find out

Budget 2020: Banks, NBFCs suggest ways on taxation, improving credit growth

For the last three PSBs, the govt should run these under a public-private partnership model, said a senior banker.