New vs Old Tax Regime The new tax regime under the Income Tax Act in India, introduced in the Union Budget 2020-21, offers taxpayers an alternative tax structure with lower tax rates but without various deductions and exemptions available under the old tax regime. New tax regime: 1. Lower Tax Rates: The new tax regime… Read More »
TaxPlanning V/s TaxEvasion TaxPlanning V/s TaxEvasion are separate concepts with distinct consequences: Tax Planning: Tax planning refers to the legal and strategic arrangement of financial affairs to minimize tax liabilities within the boundaries of the law. It involves taking advantage of available tax deductions, exemptions, credits, and incentives to optimize your tax position.… Read More »
Amalgamation of companies Amalgamation of companies “Tax Planning in Company Amalgamations”: Tax planning, within the context of amalgamation of companies, refers to the strategic approach of structuring the transaction in a way that minimizes the tax implications for the participating companies and shareholders. Here’s a unique perspective on tax planning with reference to company amalgamations:… Read More »
Tax planning and management Distinguishing Between Tax Planning and Tax Management: Tax Planning: Tax planning involves the strategic analysis and decision-making process aimed at minimizing tax liabilities while remaining compliant with tax laws. It focuses on utilizing available tax incentives, deductions, credits, and exemptions to optimize tax outcomes. Key characteristics of tax planning include: For… Read More »
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 does tax planning include It involves the strategic management of financial affairs to minimize tax liability within the framework of applicable tax laws. It is a legitimate practice that aims to optimize one’s tax position by utilizing legal provisions, exemptions, deductions, and incentives provided by tax authorities. This typically includes the following aspects: 1.Understanding… Read More »
Managerial Decisions Tax planning, within the context of managerial decisions, refers to the strategic consideration of potential tax implications when making business decisions and integrating tax-efficient strategies into the decision-making process. Here’s a unique perspective on tax planning with reference to managerial decisions: Tax planning involves a proactive and holistic approach to evaluate the… Read More »
How LLP can save tax Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) can potentially benefit from specific tax advantages and strategies, subject to the jurisdiction and individual circumstances in place. These advantages and strategies have the potential to contribute to tax savings. Here are some potential ways which can explain How LLP can save tax: Pass-through… Read More »
ITR filing for freelancers ITR filing for freelancers, Freelancers in India are typically classified as self-employed individuals, and they are required to file their income tax return (ITR) using the appropriate ITR form based on their income and nature of work. Here are some key points to consider for ITR filing for freelancers: Choose the… Read More »
ITR Filing Important ITR filing is important for several reasons: 1. Legal Requirement: It is a legal obligation imposed by the Income Tax Act, 1961 for individuals and entities meeting certain income criteria to file their income tax returns. Failure to comply with this requirement may attract penalties and legal consequences. 2. Income Verification:… Read More »