Tax efficiency Tax efficiency Taxation Optimization in Capital Structure Decisions”: Tax planning, with reference to capital structure decisions, involves considering the tax implications of different financing options and structuring the capital of a company in a tax-efficient manner. Here’s a fresh perspective on tax planning with respect to capital structure decisions: Tax planning in capital… Read More »
Asset Depreciation: Can Assets Be Depreciated? When businesses or individuals purchase assets like machinery, equipment, or buildings, these assets typically wear down or lose value over time. This natural decline in value is recognized as depreciation. But, can all assets be depreciated? Let’s break it down. What is Depreciation? Depreciation is the accounting process of… Read More »
Considered Liquid Net Worth What Is Considered Liquid Net Worth? Liquid net worth is a key financial metric that helps measure your financial health by looking at how much money you can quickly access. It’s the portion of your wealth that can be easily converted into cash to cover expenses or emergencies. What Are… Read More »
How do I calculate the interest on GST liability The interest on GST liability is calculated at a specific rate on the amount of tax liability that is overdue or unpaid for a particular period. The interest rate is currently set at 18% per annum and is calculated on a monthly basis. To calculate the… Read More »
Accounting treatment of an asset When an asset has been fully depreciated but is still in use, it should be recorded on the balance sheet at its net book value, which is the original cost of the asset minus the accumulated depreciation. The accumulated depreciation account will continue to increase as depreciation is charged each… Read More »
Current assets to proprietor’s fund ratio The current assets to proprietor’s fund ratio is a financial metric used to assess the liquidity and financial health of a business. It measures the relationship between the current assets, which are assets that expect to convert into cash within one year, and the proprietor’s fund, which represents the… Read More »
Capital Gains and Capital Asset Capital Gains refers to the profit made by an individual or an entity when they sell a capital asset, such as property, stocks, or mutual funds, at a higher price than its purchase price. A capital asset is any asset that an individual or an entity owns for personal or… Read More »
Capital income Vs Capital Gains Capital gains and capital Income are two different concepts in the field of finance. It’s refers to any income earned from capital assets, such as interest income from bonds, dividends from stocks, or rental income from a property. Capital income is typically earned as a regular income stream and… Read More »
Section 112 Vs. 112A Income Tax Section 112 and Section 112A of the Income Tax Act, 1961 address the taxation of long-term capital gains from the sale of listed equity shares or equity-oriented mutual funds. However, there are several distinctions between these two sections Section 112 Vs. 112A Income Tax. Applicability: Section 112 covers all… Read More »
Intangible Assets Yes, assets can be intangible. In accounting and finance, assets can categorize into two main types: tangible assets and intangible assets. Tangible assets refer to physical assets that possess a physical form and can be perceived through touch or sight. Examples of tangible assets include buildings, machinery, vehicles, inventory, and land. On the… Read More »
