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 »
Is money transfer taxable in India Not all payment or transfer of money is taxable within India. The taxability of payment or transfer of money depends on the nature and purpose of the payment. For instance, if an individual receives salary income, then it is taxable under the head ‘salary’ and the employer is required… Read More »
Can I add a new HSN code addition after GST registration When a business registers under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India, it’s required to declare its goods and services using HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) codes for goods and SAC (Services Accounting Codes) for services. These codes are critical for tax compliance… Read More »
The Advantage of Section 194J Tax Deduction Scheme Over Section 192 The Advantage of section 194J tax deduction scheme over Section 192: Tax deduction at source (TDS) is an important aspect of the Indian tax system, aimed at ensuring timely collection of taxes. While both Section 194J and Section 192 are key sections of the… 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 Advantages and disadvantages Advantage of Direct Taxes: 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… 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 »
Standard Deduction in income tax The meaning of “standard deduction” in the context of income tax rules, refers to a fixed amount of deduction that is applicable to the gross income of salaried individuals, regardless of the actual expenses incurred. The purpose of the standard deduction is to reduce the tax liability and provide relief… Read More »
Understanding One Time Tax “One Time Tax” does not have a universally defined meaning and can vary depending on the context. However, in general terms, understanding One Time Tax typically refers to a tax that levy only once on a specific transaction or event. For instance, during the purchase of a property, you may encounter… Read More »
Under 18 and taxes in India? Under 18 and taxes in India: Yes, even if you are under 18 years old, you may still be required to pay tax in India if you have income that is taxable. The Income Tax Act, 1961, does not provide any exemption from tax liability based on… Read More »
