Direct Taxes (including International Taxation) | By ALOK PATNIA | May 30, 2011
Most of the people eagerly wait for their tax refund cheque after filing the income tax return. But now are the days gone when you will h...
Direct Taxes (including International Taxation) | By ALOK PATNIA | May 27, 2011
If Interest free or concessional loan is given to an employee (or to any member of his household) is chargeable to tax as a perquisite to...
Direct Taxes (including International Taxation) | By ALOK PATNIA | May 27, 2011
The Income Tax Department has now provided the facility to check the tax credit statement (Form 26AS) online and take corrective measures...
Direct Taxes (including International Taxation) | By ALOK PATNIA | May 27, 2011
Taxable perquisites include the value of rent free accommodation or accommodation at concessional rent provided to an assessee by his emp...
Direct Taxes (including International Taxation) | By ALOK PATNIA | May 27, 2011
The Income Tax Act, 1961 (the Act) contains specific provisions regarding taxing of capital gains arising out of sale of property. It is ...
Direct Taxes (including International Taxation) | By ALOK PATNIA | May 27, 2011
‘ For perquisites taxable in the hands of the employee for the purpose of taxation, the employee is the “assesseeâ€. As a genera...
Direct Taxes (including International Taxation) | By ALOK PATNIA | May 26, 2011
Method of valuation of rent free residential accommodation is governed by Rule 3 of the Income Tax Rules. However, in case the accommodat...
Direct Taxes (including International Taxation) | By ALOK PATNIA | May 26, 2011
Capital gains from Shares is the gain or profit arising from the sale or transfer of shares effected during the accounting year under con...
Direct Taxes (including International Taxation) | By ALOK PATNIA | May 26, 2011
As per Section 112(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (the Act), in case of long term capital gain (LTCG) (other than LTCG on equity shares a...
Direct Taxes (including International Taxation) | By ALOK PATNIA | May 26, 2011
Every salaried individual is entitled to perquisites or perks. It is defined as any casual emolument, fee or profit, attached to an offic...
Direct Taxes (including International Taxation) | By ALOK PATNIA | May 26, 2011
Income from House property is computed by taking what is called Annual Value. From this, deduct Municipal Tax paid and you get the Net ...
Direct Taxes (including International Taxation) | By ALOK PATNIA | May 25, 2011
Filing of return is the constitutional duty of every individual as it earns the dignity of consciously contributing to the development of...