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Thickening tangle of TDS/TCS requirements tests taxpayers' patience, but the taxman is loving it
The number of entries that require TDS or TCS is steadily rising. This is something that businesses and individuals find cumbersome. Finance ministers continually add to this list, posing compliance challenges and financial costs. Taxmen, however, love it and argue that TDS and TCS help them gather data crucial for tracking evasion.
Will ITR filing deadline be extended beyond July 31, 2024? ICAI writes to tax department with 9 issues regarding Form 26AS, TIS, AIS, e-filing income tax return forms
Will the ITR filing deadline be extended? Various associations of chartered accountants have contacted the tax department to highlight the challenges faced by taxpayers and professionals when using the e-filing ITR portal.
Poor middle class is getting taxed more: The gold standard demands 10% tax slab to start from Rs 10 lakh today
Since, budget of 2005-06, gold rose more than 10 times in last 19 years but tax slabs have not changed much. Basic income tax exemption limit of Rs 1 lakh in the year 2005-06 was worth 145 gm of gold then. However, at Rs 2.5 lakh basic exemption limit, it is worth a tiny 34 gm now. So, poor people are getting taxed with unchanged rates not factoring adverse impact of inflation. At gold standard the tax slab of 10% should start from Rs 10 lakh in 20024 which is worth 145g gold.
3 ELSS or tax-saving mutual fund turn Rs 1.5 lakh lumpsum investment into Rs 1 crore in 25 years
An analysis revealed that certain ELSS funds multiplied a Rs 1.5 lakh lumpsum investment to Rs 1 crore over 25 years. Investors can explore the details of these high-performing tax-saving schemes for potential wealth creation.
Middle class bearing more weight of heavy taxation than corporates: Jairam Ramesh attacks Centre
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Centre for slashing corporate tax rates, claiming that individuals are paying more tax than companies. Ramesh highlighted that income tax collections stood at Rs 3.61 lakh crores and gross corporate tax collections were Rs 2.65 lakh crores from April 1 to July 1, 2024. He also criticised the 2019 move to reduce corporate tax rates, which he claimed did not trigger private investment as anticipated.
Direct tax mopup 20% bigger in FY25 on income tax boost
Direct tax collections have seen a significant increase of nearly 20% to ₹5.74 lakh crore in FY25 so far, with personal income tax flows driving the surge. The government may have more fiscal flexibility in the upcoming budget presentation. Corporate profits are also on the rise, reflected in the advance tax collections. These positive trends could impact the fiscal deficit in the budget for this fiscal year.
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Budget 2024 needs to decide if faceless assessment is revolutionising tax landscape or creating hurdles?
Union Budget 2024 Tax: The eagerly awaited Union Budget 2024 in India brings focus to refining the faceless assessment scheme, crucial for taxpayers and corporates. Despite challenges faced in implementation, such as unwarranted additions and arbitrary disallowances, the scheme aims to streamline tax assessments. Reforms and corrective actions are needed for a more effective and fair tax system, fostering business growth and economic development.
India's net direct tax collection jumps 19.54% this fiscal year till July 11
India's net direct tax collection increased by 19.54% in FY25 to Rs 5.74 lakh crore, compared to Rs 4.80 lakh crore in FY24. Total refunds issued in FY 2024-25 reached Rs 70,902 crore, a 64.49 per cent increase. The total gross direct tax collection rose by 23.24 per cent to Rs 6,45,259 crore. Direct tax categories such as corporate tax, income tax, and securities tax also saw impressive growth rates.
Budget 2024 Expectations: US-India forum seeks tax parity, duty relaxation on exports
Budget Expectations: The US-India Tax Forum urges tax parity, corporate tax reform, and customs duty adjustments for Budget 2024-25. Essential proposals include capital gains tax changes, infrastructure investment, and sustainable development. The 350-member Forum stresses TDS/TCS tech use and ease of business. FM Nirmala Sitharaman will present her sixth Budget on July 23, during the Parliament session from July 22 to August 12.
All that SaaS; AI woes
Happy Friday! Goldman Sachs is likely to increase its stake in SaaS startup MoEngage. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
South India's data centre market to witness 65% capacity growth by 2030
South India's data center market is experiencing significant growth, particularly in key cities like Chennai, Bangalore, and Hyderabad. The region is expected to significantly impact the global data centre landscape with an anticipated 65% increase in capacity by 2030. The combined installed data center capacity in these cities is around 200 MW, with 190 MW currently under construction and 170 MW in the planning stages.
S&P 500 tops 5,600 as Wall Street's record-breaking rally keeps rolling
Nasdaq and S&P 500 hit records, driven by Nvidia, Apple gains. Powell's rate cut remarks, Taiwan Semiconductor's AI narrative influenced markets. Micron, AMD surged. Investors await U.S. inflation data. S&P sectors rose, tech leading. Intuit dropped; Illumina gained. Dow Jones rose. Second-quarter earnings, light trading volume noted. Comprehensive key points summarized.
Are businesses ready for stricter tax compliance and transformation? PwC India study raises questions
PwC India highlights tax challenges and AI's transformative role. Enhanced transparency and detailed disclosures build trust, notes Sanjay Tolia. Gautam Mehra urges future-fit tax functions. Jitendra Verma suggests better integration with tax departments for efficiency. These transformations ensure fair tax payment as authorities leverage tech to combat evasion.
Budget focus? AIM for 3 sectors; Adani Enterprises good proxy for airport & data centre plays: Deven Choksey
Deven Choksey forecasts significant growth in shipbuilding industry over the next five years, highlighting the potential entry of major players like Adanis. Budget expected to support FMCG sector with focus on rural development. Overall positive outlook for various sectors. Budget is going to focus on three areas-- A for agriculture, I for infrastructure, and M for manufacturing. We should look at each of these three areas.
ET Explainer: What is angel tax and why has DPIIT sought its removal?
Angel tax refers to the income tax levied by the government on funding raised by unlisted companies, or startups, if their valuation exceeds the company's fair market value. Angel tax was first introduced in the 2012 Union Budget by then finance minister Pranab Mukherjee under the UPA-II regime to arrest the laundering of funds.
You won’t get any income tax refund unless you verify your ITR; here’s how to verify ITR online, offline
Income tax return verification: You filed income tax return will be cancelled if you don't verify it within 30 days of filing of ITR. There are multiple ways to verify an filed ITR including a offline process. Read below to find out various ways of verifying a income tax return (ITR) online and offline.
Ajay Bagga on Trump's influence and sectoral performance in Indian markets
The Chairman of Elyments Platforms highlights the slowdown in the US economy, noting softer labor markets and slowing wage growth. Despite market expectations of rate cuts in September and December, Fed officials remain cautious, waiting for more data. Bagga also discusses the potential impact of a likely Trump victory in the upcoming elections on global markets, emphasizing increased borrowing costs, lower taxes, and tighter immigration policies.
ITR filing: How to calculate taxable income for salaried, professional, freelancers and others
ITR filing: If you are a salaried individual then you need to know how to calculate taxable income for salary, professional, capital gains and other incomes. Once you have calculated the gross total income from various heads of income, you can claim deductions to reduce your net tax payable. Read here to know more.
Is Wall Street factoring in a rate cut by year-end? Geoff Dennis answers
I think July is a tough call now, although the payroll numbers on Friday will give us another clue on that. But I think they will cut twice before the end of the year, probably in September and December.
ITR filing: Comparison of ITR filing charges across different websites: Cleartax, TaxBuddy, Tax2Win, KoinX, TaxNodes, TaxSpanner
ITR filing charges: This article compares the price of filing ITR across different third party websites like Clear, TaxBuddy, Tax2Win, KoinX, TaxNodes, Quicko and others. Filing of ITR is always free on the income tax department's e-filing ITR portal, however if you need any specialised assitance then you either need to hire a CA or use any of the third party websites.
India's strong growth leading to trend of 'reverse flipping' for startups
Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal stressed how India's growth rate is nearly double that of other emerging market economies. He was speaking at an event in Singapore organised by the commerce ministry to showcase various investment opportunities in India.
SAS India business to grow faster than other markets, top executive says
The company aims to upgrade its 400-odd customers to its generative AI platform SAS Viya over the next one year, Riad Gydien, executive VP and chief sales officer at SAS, told ET.
India utilised 99.9% of its capex target in FY24
India has used Rs 9,48,506 crore in its capital expenditure in FY24, up from the revised estimate of Rs 9,49,555 crore. The government plans to narrow its fiscal deficit to 5.1% in FY25 from 5.8% in FY24. Private capex is expected to be an important driver of growth and job creation. India's GDP growth was 7.8% in Q4 of FY24, and the overall growth rate is now estimated to be 8.2%.
CBDT brings new update in income tax AIS; now you can check the status of correction request; Here's how it works
Annual Information Statement (AIS): The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has updated the functionality of AIS which can be found on the compliance portal. Now after you put in a correction request, you will be able to see whether the reporting source took any action at all. CBDT says this makes the system more transparent.
New functionality in AIS rolled out for taxpayers
CBDT introduces AIS feature for real-time taxpayer feedback on transactions, enhancing data accuracy, compliance, and taxpayer services, covering tax deductions and financial data sources.
Data sharing among authorities, taxpayers can help improve I-T dept AIS functionality: Deloitte
Information about the taxpayer relating to specified financial transactions such as cash deposit/ withdrawal from bank accounts, sale/purchase of immovable property, time deposits, credit card payments, purchase of shares, debentures, foreign currency, mutual funds, buyback of shares, cash payment for goods and services etc.
Supreme Court asks Centre to furnish data on notices, arrests done under GST Act
The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to provide information on notices and arrests made under the Goods and Services Tax, expressing concern over potential harassment. Justices are reviewing petitions challenging GST Act provisions, seeking clarity on arrest powers to prevent citizen mistreatment. Data on arrests and notices for defaults of Rs 1-5 crore in the last three years is required. The Court aims to protect citizens from undue hardship and may amend ambiguous provisions.
View: Prioritise data-driven analysis, not polemics, to guide discussions on income and wealth inequality
The article explores income and wealth inequality, taxation on the rich, and India's tax/GDP ratio. It questions if India's tax rate is low and analyzes wealth concentration trends and market efficiency, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive understanding of the data and perspectives.
India to remain global growth driver in foreseeable future: IMF executive director
Krishnamurthy V Subramaniam, Executive Director of the IMF, predicts India will remain a key driver of global growth, citing consistent 7%+ growth post-COVID. He forecasts 8% growth in Q4, considering the global economic situation. The IMF revised India's 2024 growth projection to 7.8%. Subramaniam highlights India's digital infrastructure as a model for the Global South, emphasizing its role as a public good. He dismisses critics of India's GDP growth, citing statistical experts' trust in the numbers. Subramaniam also addresses Thomas Piketty's report on income inequality, presenting contrasting data.
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