Indirect and Direct Tax Indirect and Direct tax is a type of tax that is imposed on the income or wealth of an individual or entity. It is called “direct” because the tax is levied directly on the person or entity that is liable to pay it. The tax liability cannot be shifted to… Read More »
Legal barter transaction Legal barter transaction, Yes, GST (Goods and Services Tax) may be levy on a legal barter transactions done between two companies. According to the GST Act, any supply of goods or services made for a consideration in the course of business or commerce is taxable, including barter transactions. The value of… Read More »
Advantages and disadvantages 1.Fairness: Direct taxes are base on a persson’s income or wealth, so those who earn more pay more, which is seen as fair. 2.Progressive: Direct taxes are design to be progressive, meaning that the tax rate increases as the income or wealth of the taxpayer increases, which helps to reduce income inequality.… Read More »
Long-term capital asset In income tax, Long-term capital asset refers to any asset that is held by an individual or a company for a period of more than 36 months before being sold. The sale of such assets generates long-term capital gains or losses, which need to tax at a different rate than short-term capital… Read More »
International Taxation International taxation, Taxability of non-resident individual with active business in India If an individual who was a resident of India for 5 years and running a proprietorship business in India becomes a non-resident, the taxability of their business income in India will depend on the source of the income and the residential status… Read More »
What are the taxes that you pay on dividends and how do they work in India? Introduction Dividends are a common source of passive income for investors. However, like any other income, they are subject to taxation. In India, the taxation of dividends has evolved over the years, with significant changes introduced in recent budgets.… Read More »
