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A look at proposed changes in tax laws that could boost the stock market

The abolition of the DDT is one of the long-pending demands of market players as it leads to double taxation

In a bonanza for stock markets, govt may scrap DDT, review LTCG slabs

The LTCG was introduced in the 2018 Budget after more than a decade with a tax of 10 per cent on an amount above Rs 1 lakh

Top 10 biz headlines: Realty, exports boost this week, DDT may go & more

From govt readying a package to help boost exports and real estate to the Direct Taxes Code panel recommending abolishing of dividend distribution tax, here are the top business headlines on Wednesday

Prefer short-duration bond funds to credit-risk funds for safer investment

However, SEBI does not specify the credit profile of the funds

Reader's Corner: After LTCG tax, will realty replace equity as asset class?

For long-term wealth creation, equity remains the best compared to all other asset classes

Reader's corner: Is LTCG on amalgamation of MF schemes exempt from tax?

For debt-oriented funds, the gain will be long term if the period of holding is over 36 months

Has LTCG tipped the balance in favour of Ulips?

In a toss-up between mutual funds and Ulips, the latter seems to be gaining the edge

TDS deduction on capital gains: Play by different rules once you turn NRI

A person moving abroad needs to be aware of the changed taxation and investment norms that apply to him once he becomes an NRI, and comply with them

Improve relationship with tax payers by not delaying refunds

The government is depending on this initiative in a big way to remove the friction that exists in the relationship between the tax department and tax payers presently

Stock brokers seek status quo on long-term capital gains tax

LTCG are profits on sale of shares on a stock exchange platform after a holding period of at least a year