CBDT exempts RBI from special norms on TDS, tax collected at source. Check details

CBDT exempts RBI from special norms on TDS, tax collected at source. Check details

The Union Finance Minister has noted that the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has exempted the Reserve Bank of India from the special provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961, regarding the tax deducted at source, and the tax collected at source for non-filers of an income-tax return. In a notification, the Finance Ministry … Read more

Old Tax Regime vs New Tax Regime: Here’s guide on which tax system to choose if your salary is Rs 80,000

Old Tax Regime vs New Tax Regime: Here’s guide on which tax system to choose if your salary is Rs 80,000

Since the Centre made the New Tax Regime the default tax system in 2023, there has been many reports on which tax system is better and what to choose. The government introduced a new tax regime, known as Section 115BAC, as an alternative to the old tax regime. This new regime was optional and started … Read more

Budget 2024: Will the government revise taxes on employee stock ownership plans? Here's what experts say

Budget 2024: Will the government revise taxes on employee stock ownership plans? Here's what experts say

Although Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will be presenting the Interim Budget ahead of the scheduled Lok Sabha elections in May, startups and experts feel that the government should offer clarity on ESOP taxation to benefit start-up employees. ESOPs (Employee Stock Ownership Plans) are employee incentives that companies use to attract, reward, and retain talent. … Read more

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman airs concern over rising crude oil price

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman airs concern over rising crude oil price

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday expressed concern over rising crude prices due to the Ukraine crisis and indicated that the central government is looking to tap alternative sources. At an interactive session organised by BJP‘s Karnataka unit, she was asked about the impact of rising crude prices and war in Ukraine on the … Read more