Tax deduction TDS stands for Tax Deducted at Source, is an Indian taxation mechanism that involves the deduction of income tax at the source of payment. Under this system, a person or entity making certain types of payments such as salary, commission, rent, or fees require to deduct a percentage of the payment as tax… Read More »
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 »
Capital gain tax in India Capital gains tax is a tax levied on the profit realized from the sale of an asset. In India, capital gains tax is divided into two categories – short-term capital gains and long-term capital gains. Short-term capital gain tax in India is applicable when an asset sell within 2 years… Read More »
Types of GST GST (Goods and Services Tax) is a value-added tax that is levied on the consumption of goods and services in India. It was introduced on July 1, 2017, and replaces a number of other indirect taxes such as the central excise duty, service tax, and value-added tax (VAT). In India, the GST… Read More »
What is meant by net proceeds in taxation In the context of taxation, net total proceeds represent the total revenue obtained from a specific transaction or event, taking into account all applicable expenses, taxes, and deductions. To visit https://www.gst.gov.in/ For instance, let’s consider the scenario where an individual sells a property for Rs. 50 lakhs.… Read More »
Net taxable income Net Taxable income represents the portion of income that is liable to taxation after considering all eligible deductions and exemptions. It is the income remaining after deducting allowable expenses like contributions to provident fund, investments in specified tax-saving schemes, medical expenses, and more from the gross income. To visit https://www.gst.gov.in/ To calculate… Read More »
Section 112 Vs. 112A Income Tax Section 112 and Section 112A of the Income Tax Act, 1961 address the taxation of long-term capital gains from the sale of listed equity shares or equity-oriented mutual funds. However, there are several distinctions between these two sections Section 112 Vs. 112A Income Tax. Applicability: Section 112 covers all… Read More »
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 »
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 »