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  recent updates in GST Indian taxation: Introduction of electronic invoicing for B2B transactions: From August 1, 2023, businesses with a turnover of more than Rs. 5 crore will be required to use electronic invoices for B2B transactions. This will help to improve the accuracy of tax collection and prevent fraud. Launch of the 'mera bill mera adhikaar' scheme: This scheme, which was launched in September 2023, encourages consumers to demand invoices for goods and services they purchase. Consumers who participate in the scheme can win prizes worth up to Rs. 1 crore. Extension of the composition scheme: The composition scheme, which allows small businesses to pay a fixed tax rate, has been extended to businesses with a turnover of up to Rs. 1.5 crore. This will help to reduce the compliance burden on small businesses. Introduction of a new anti-profiteering mechanism: A new anti-profiteering mechanism has been introduced to prevent businesses from increasing prices after the impl

  recent updates in Indian taxation: Introduction of two income tax regimes: The Finance Act, 2023 introduced two income tax regimes, the new tax regime and the old tax regime. The new tax regime has a simplified structure with five tax slabs, while the old tax regime has seven tax slabs. The taxpayer can choose the regime that gives them the most benefit. Increase in basic exemption limit: The basic exemption limit under the new tax regime has been increased from ₹2.5 lakh to ₹3 lakh. This means that taxpayers earning up to ₹3 lakh will not have to pay any income tax. Reduction in surcharge and cess: The surcharge and cess for taxpayers in the highest tax bracket have been reduced from 37% to 25%. This means that taxpayers earning more than ₹5 crore will now pay a tax of 39% instead of 42.74%. Introduction of tax deduction for leave encashment: A tax deduction of ₹25 lakh has been introduced for leave encashment for non-government employees. This means that taxpayers can now deduct up

  Here are some popular tax-saving options along with explanations and real-life examples: Section 80C Deductions: Under Section 80C, you can claim deductions up to Rs. 1.5 lakh per financial year. Some popular investment options include: Employee Provident Fund (EPF) : Contributions made towards EPF are eligible for 80C deductions. For example, if your annual basic salary is Rs. 6 lakh, and you contribute 12% (Rs. 72,000) to EPF, you can claim a deduction of up to Rs. 72,000 under Section 80C. Public Provident Fund (PPF) : Investments in PPF also qualify for 80C deductions. The maximum annual contribution is Rs. 1.5 lakh. 5-year Fixed Deposits : Investments in certain 5-year fixed deposits with banks are eligible for deductions. Section 80D Deductions (Health Insurance Premium): You can claim deductions for premiums paid for health insurance policies for yourself, your spouse, children, and parents. For example, if you pay a health insurance premium of Rs. 20,000 for your family, you

  Question 1: What are the prerequisites for filing of Form 3CEB? Resolution: The following are the prerequisites for filing of Form 3CEB: • Taxpayer and CA are registered on the e-Filing portal with valid user ID and password • Status of PAN of taxpayer and CA is active • Taxpayer has assigned CA for form 3CEB • CA and Taxpayer have a valid and active Digital Signature Certificate. Question 2: What is the process to submit Form 3CEB? Resolution: Following are the steps to file form 3CEB: • Step 1: Taxpayer needs to add Chartered Account to whom he/she wants to assign the form. Taxpayer may add CA by navigating through Authorised Partners → My Chartered Accountant → Add CA. Alternatively, taxpayer may navigate through e-File → Income Tax Forms → File Income Tax Forms → Form 3CEB. • Step 2: After successfully adding CA, taxpayer needs to assign Form 3CEB. Taxpayer is requested to navigate to e-File → Income Tax Forms → File Income Tax Forms and select Form 3CEB. Form can be assigned to

  Rates for tax deduction at source *   [For Assessment year 2023-24] Particulars TDS Rates (in %) 1. In the case of a person other than a company   1.1 where the person is resident in India-   Section 192 :  Payment of salary Normal Slab Rate Section 192A :  Payment of accumulated balance of provident fund which is taxable in the hands of an employee. 10 Section 193 :  Interest on securities   a) any debentures or securities for money issued by or on behalf of any local authority or a corporation established by a Central, State or Provincial Act; 10 b) any debentures issued by a company where such debentures are listed on a recognised stock exchange in accordance with the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956 (42 of 1956) and any rules made thereunder; 10 c) any security of the Central or State Government; [i.e. 8% Savings (Taxable) Bonds, 2003 and 7.75% Saving (Taxable) Bonds, 2018] 10 d) interest on any other security 10 Section 194 :  Income by way of dividend 10 Section 194A