Tag Archives: #TaxAwareness

How do you know if a company is GST registered?

Verifying GST Registration of a Company Verifying GST registration of a company, Statutory audit and tax audit are two distinct types of audits conducted for different purposes. Statutory audit: A statutory audit is perform to ensure that a company’s financial statements provide an accurate and fair view of its financial position and performance. It is… Read More »

What are the types of GST?

Types of GST In India, there are primarily four types of Goods and Services Tax (GST): State Goods and Services Tax (SGST): Levied by state governments on the supply of goods and services within the state. Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST): Levied by the central government on the supply of goods and services within… Read More »

What are the benefits of filing Income Tax Return?

The benefits of filing Income Tax Return The benefits of filing Income Tax Return provides several benefits, including: Avoiding Penalties: Timely filing of ITR helps you avoid penalties and interest on unpaid taxes. Carry forward of losses: If you have incurred losses from business, profession, or capital gains, filing ITR allows you to carry forward… Read More »

Which allowances are taxable under the Income Tax rules of India?

Taxable allowances Taxable allowances, Under the Income Tax regulations in India, certain allowances are subject to taxation. Some of the commonly taxable allowances include: Dearness Allowance (DA): DA is an allowance provided to employees to offset the impact of inflation. It is fully taxable. House Rent Allowance (HRA) HRA is an allowance provided by employers… Read More »

Why is the filing of income tax returns mandatory?

Filing income tax returns   Filing income tax returns is mandatory for several reasons: Legal Requirement The law mandates individuals and entities to file income tax returns within the specified due dates. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in penalties and legal consequences. Income Assessment Filing tax return allows the tax authorities to… Read More »

What is a tax exemption?

What is a tax exemption?   A tax exemption refers to the exclusion of certain income, investments, or expenses from being subject to taxes. Governments grant tax exemptions to encourage specific activities or provide benefits to particular groups of taxpayers. For instance, in India, under Section 80TTA of the Income Tax Act, the interest earned… Read More »

What is the difference between TDS and Form -16?

Difference between TDS and Form-16 Difference between TDS and Form-16,  Tax Deducted at Source and Form 16 are related to each other, but they are different concepts. Tax is the tax amount that is deduct by the person responsible for making the payment (the deductor), at the time of making the payment, from the income… Read More »

What is the difference between tax avoidance vs tax evasion?

What is Tax Avoidance?   Tax avoidance involves legally structuring one’s financial affairs to reduce tax liabilities while staying within the law. It involves using various strategies and methods to take advantage of deductions, credits, exemptions, and other provisions in the tax code to reduce the amount of taxes owed. Characteristics of Tax Avoidance: Legal… Read More »