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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.

HNIs curb flows to long-short AIFs as higher taxation pinches

Sebi data shows that commitments raised by category-III AIFs in September quarter were down 10% QoQ

GST Council to review revenue position, compensation cess on Dec 18

The last time GDP grew at a slower pace was in the fourth quarter of 2012-13, when it had expanded only 4.3 per cent

Even those not audited must deduct TDS if total payment exceeds Rs 50 lakh

The liability to deduct tax gets triggered when the amount paid to a resident, or even the aggregate of such amounts, exceeds Rs 50 lakh

Cabinet approves signing of pact with Chile to avoid double taxation

The agreement and protocol implement minimum standards and other recommendations of G-20 OECD Base Erosion Profit Shifting (BEPS) Project

Non-telcos have more to worry about AGR bill, may owe upto Rs 2.27 trillion

Payouts related to AGR by non-telcos to far exceed demand made on telecom operators, including those that have either shut down or sold off