Page 21 - Taxation

Why high cigarette taxes hurt the economy

Loss of jobs due to increase in smuggling and counterfeiting is not on the radar of policy makers

Banks, depositors, taxpayers

Depositors are a subset of taxpayers. A depositor also pays tax. So what he gains as a depositor he may well be losing as a taxpayer

Planning to buy FAANG stocks? Cube Wealth, Vested make your job easier

Since the US and India have DTAA, you will pay tax only once. Dividend income, however, is taxed at 25% in the former

Budget disappointing; but fiscal, taxation measures welcome: EAC member

India's GDP growth is expected to slip to a decadal low of 5 per cent this fiscal, pressured by domestic factors like drop in consumption, as well as global issues

A remittance tax

Compliance burden should not be increased

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