The rate rationalisation this time will impact over 420 goods covering a vast range of sectors. The first two exercises to revamp the GST regime were much smaller in both range and impact.
Even without entering the debate on marriage equality, India’s laws are already punishing same-sex couples in small and large ways that are rarely discussed.
The tax officials will, of course, have a better understanding of what the revenue implications will be. But let them at least start thinking about expanding the definition.
Attempts are being made to link TCS with the tax deducted from taxpayers’ salaries. The CEA also backs the govt’s rationale for raising TCS rate to 20%
Prior to the clarification, all such non-medical, non-educational transactions would've attracted 20% TCS from 1 July. Govt imposing TCS on foreign credit card spends was widely criticised.
The total collection for 2022-23 fiscal year stands at Rs 18.10 lakh crore, 22 per cent higher than the previous year. The average gross monthly collection for the year is Rs 1.51 lakh crore.
Pakistan finance minister's support for Shehbaz Sharif govt's call to tax the rich is a relief to those who were promised it during Imran Khan's reign.
In 'Her Stories: Indian Women Down the Ages’, Deepti Priya Mehrotra recounts women from Indian history whose contributions have been all but forgotten.
SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.
Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.
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