Role of a CA in Tax planning

Jignesh (Service) (66 Points)

19 January 2009  

With the advent of internet - there seem to be a plethora of articles / facilities on Tax planning. For example online tax submission, articles on tax savings, clarity on tax planning etc..

An individual can thus do self study and further file returns as also plan tax savings accordingly, whereas earlier he / she had to depend on a CA for guidance.

What value ad can a CA bring in now for an individual / rather let me ask do we really need a CA. If so why ?