Self-Assessment Tax: A Guide for Every Taxpayer

Introduction: At the conclusion of each fiscal year, taxpayers are required to review their financial records to ascertain any outstanding taxes, which must be settled subsequent to TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) and advance tax payments. This outstanding tax, referred to as self-assessment tax, necessitates computation and prompt payment by the taxpayer to evade penalties. […]

Section 115BA: Everything you need to know

Introduction: While conducting market research and business planning is an important step, understanding tax obligations from the outset is equally important. It is particularly important to familiarize yourself with Section 115BA of the Income Tax Act as it sets out the tax structure of businesses like yours. Section 115BA of the Income Tax Act, introduced […]

Section 115AD: Taxation for Foreign Investors

Introduction: Several provisions and rules are connected with Section 115AD of the Income Tax Act. The most recent amendment to section 115 AD, which took effect from FY 2021–2022 and applies to the assessment year 2022–2023, introduces appropriate changes in the tax treatment of foreign institutional investor income derived from banks or securities of capital […]

Section 17:Understanding Employee Benefits

Introduction: Section 17 of the Income Tax Act delineates the comprehensive classification of employee benefits offered by an employer into three distinct components: salary, perquisites, and profits in lieu of salary. This section acquaints you with the intricacies of each of these segments. In this article, we will examine the complexities of Section 17 of […]

Standard Deduction: What You Need to Know

Introduction: The Income Tax Act not only stipulates taxation on citizens’ income but also presents numerous avenues for claiming deductions and rebates, which are contingent upon how taxpayers allocate their earnings.  One such deduction available to individual salaried employees is the standard deductions. It is important to note that salaried individuals and pensioners can pay […]