Income Tax Articles

Annuities and Taxes: How Annuities are Taxed and Tax Strategies for Annuity Holders

Suhasini 30 May 2023 at 11:06

In this article, we'll dive into the details surrounding taxation strategies for annuity holders and explain why understanding these strategies is essential when investing in an annuity. We'll also discuss how different types of annuities can impact your taxes and what you need to know about filing taxes on your investments when using them for retirement planning purposes.

TDS on ESOP prerequisite by eligible startups

Affluence Advisory 30 May 2023 at 08:55

Income-tax Act, 1961 permitting deferral of the timing of TDS deduction on ESOP prerequisite from the employees.

Taxation Rules for Leave Encashment - Brief Overview

CS Lalit Rajput 27 May 2023 at 15:56

Leave encashment is a process in which an employee receives monetary compensation in exchange for unused or accumulated leave days. In many organizations, emplo..

Enhanced Tax Exemption on Leave Encashment: Non-Government Salaried Employees in FY 2023-24

CA Rakesh Ishi 26 May 2023 at 13:27

The Finance Ministry recently announced a significant increase in the tax exemption limit for leave encashment on retirement for non-government salaried personnel. The limit has been raised from ₹3 lakh to ₹25 lakh, effective from April 1st, 2023.

Statutory Tax Compliance Tracker - June 2023

CS Lalit Rajput 26 May 2023 at 10:11

1. Compliance requirement under Income Tax Act, 1961 Sl. Compliance Particulars Due Dates 1 Due date for deposit o..

Can you get Tax Deductions for Both HRA and Home Loan Interest Simultaneously?

Tarun Kumar Madaan 26 May 2023 at 08:59

House Rent Allowance (HRA) is an allowance employers provide to cover the expenses of rented housing for employees. The Income-tax Act allows for an exemption on HRA if an employee resides in a rented house. Additionally, the Act permits a deduction on the interest paid by an individual taxpayer on a home loan.

CBDT launches Tax Calculator for FY 2023-24

Rashmi 25 May 2023 at 09:01

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has introduced a new Income tax calculator for the financial year 2023-24. This calculator is designed to be user-friendly and helps individuals and businesses calculate their tax obligations more easily.

An Overview of Trusts

Mohd Zain 25 May 2023 at 09:01

A Trust is not a separate legal entity, therefore the tax law uses the concept of the representative assessee to tax the trust as given under section 160 of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

Comprehensive Guide to Gold Purchases, Possession Limits and Taxation in India

Rashmi 24 May 2023 at 08:54

Considering the cash transaction limits under income tax laws, transactions in cash above Rs 2 lakh in a single day are not permitted. Section 269ST of the Income Tax Act, 1961, prohibits cash transactions exceeding Rs 2 lakh in a single day or in aggregate from a person.

Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) and its taxability

Affluence Advisory 23 May 2023 at 14:59

ESOP are employee benefit plans that offer employees ownership interest in the organization they work. In other words, ESOP are the right / option given to eligible employees by the employers to buy equity shares of the company at a predetermined rate within a stipulated time.