Page 4 - Taxation Laws

Should violations of tax, anti-corruption laws be subject to surveillance?

Interceptions in India today are authorised by eight central enforcement agencies for a spectrum of issues

Best of BS Opinion: J&K occupying public discourse, but what about economy?

The opinion pages set out some of the critical issues that policy-makers need to confront, says Kanika Datta

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

Govt mulls more steps to boost market sentiment, may scrap DDT, rejig LTCG

Officials believe DDT is acting as a hindrance to the inflow of foreign investment in the country; govt has been discussing the matter with regulators

Kind employers may offer gifts, but onus lies on employees to pay tax on it

Gifts from an employer to employee is taxable as perquisites if their value is more than Rs 5,000.

Direct Taxes Code panel for status quo on LTCG tax, STT; wants DDT to go

Suggests rejig of 20% and 30% slabs of personal income tax

Where angel investors fear to tread: The law that's taxing Indian start-ups

Despite relaxations and guidelines announced by DIPP and CBDT over the last couple of years, valuation mismatch continues to divide tax authorities, investors and the start-up community

Readers' Corner: How are dividends of debt and equity mutual funds taxed?

When dividend is reinvested, it becomes eligible to be allowed as a deduction under Section 80C of the Act

Readers' Corner: Taxation

There should not be any problem so long as as you are using the correct applicable form

Cong may seek debate on tax Bill in RS

Govt sources said they have reached out to the Opposition parties to have a discussion in the Upper House this week