Tax changes from October 1: In her first Budget presentation under the Modi 3.0 government, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced significant alterations to the taxation system, particularly affecting investors and shareholders. Among the key changes announced was the hike of the securities transaction tax (STT) on Futures & Options (F&O) of securities to 0.02% and … Read more
NPS Vatsalya vs mutual funds: The NPS Vatsalya scheme was floated earlier this week, which is one-of-a-kind scheme where parents can start saving for their minor children much before they enter into their adult life. The NPS Vatsalya is a long-term pension scheme proposed during the full Union Budget 2024, following the third-term victory of the … Read more
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will formerly float the NPS Vatsalya scheme on September 18, 2024, almost two months after announcing it in the Union Budget 2024. The scheme, which is an extension of the existing National Pension Scheme, is focused on children and the investment made in this account will be to ensure long-term wealth. … Read more
Union Budget taxation: Specified Mutual Fund refers to a type of mutual fund, regardless of its designation, that has a predetermined maturity date. In this fund, a maximum of 35% of the total capital is invested either directly or indirectly in the equity shares of companies within the domestic market. For the Specified mutual fund … Read more
The NPS Vatsalya scheme, announced in the Union Budget 2024, is expected to be officially unveiled by the latter part of September. Positioned as a modified iteration of the National Pension System (NPS) for government and private emplpoees, NPS Vatsalya is envisaged to serve as a pivotal financial instrument, providing parents with a reliable avenue … Read more
ITR 2024: Those who missed filing their income tax returns by July 31, 2024, still have an option to file it by December 31, 2024, for the financial year 2023-2024 / Assessment Year 2024-2025. The belated return is filed under Section 139(4) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The belated return will attract interest under sections … Read more
National Pension System: This year in the Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman brought in many tax changes in the existing structure that would affect all taxpayers. She brought in major change to the Capital Gains Tax regime affecting all asset classes. On the other hand, the Budget proposed liberalised tax slabs and rates, and hiked … Read more
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said the Centre has decided to Securities Transaction Tax (STT) as it helps the government trace big-ticket spending. Speaking in the Raja Sabha on whether STT should be removed as capital gains tax has been restructured, FM Sitharaman said: “A member of the House spoke of STT rates and … Read more
Former Infosys CFO TV Mohandas Pai has questioned the income tax department’s assumptions about property price growth in India. “Can @IncomeTaxIndia please explain how they assumed property prices go up 12-16% per year? RBI says NO, citizens need this answer,” he wrote on X. Pai pointed to a significant disconnect between the tax department’s projections and … Read more
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued a clarification regarding Section 230 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 over reports that claimed a mandatory tax clearance was needed before leaving the country. Responding to the reports, which created a significant stir, the CBDT said Section 230 does not mandate every individual domiciled in … Read more