Dividend policy Tax planning with reference to dividend policy involves structuring the payment of dividends in a tax-efficient manner. Here are some key tax planning considerations in relation to dividend policy: Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT): In certain jurisdictions, companies are required to pay DDT on the distribution of dividends. Tax planning can involve… Read More »
What are dividends Dividends refer to the portion of a company’s profits that are distributed to its shareholders as payments. They are usually paid out in cash or additional shares of stock. Shareholders receive it based on the number of shares they own in the company. These are a way for companies to share their… Read More »
Heads of income Under the concept of total income, there are various heads or categories of income that are considered for the purpose of computing an individual’s or a business’s overall income. The specific heads of income may vary depending on the tax laws and regulations of a particular country. However, the common heads of… 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 »
Drawbacks of a single member LLC Drawbacks of a single member LLC, In India, the taxation of dividends received by shareholders has undergone changes. Previously, dividends were subject to Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT), which was levy on companies distributing dividends. However, effective April 1, 2020, DDT was abolish, and the taxation of dividend income shifted… Read More »
What is the rate of TDS deduction on dividend income The rate of TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) deduction on dividend income in India depends on the type of recipient and the amount of dividend income received. For resident individuals, Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs), and firms, there is no TDS on dividend income up to… Read More »
What is company limited by shares A company limited by shares is a type of company structure in which the shareholders’ liability has limited to the amount of money they have invested in the company. This means that the shareholders are not personally liable for any debts or liabilities incurred by the company beyond their… Read More »