RBI’s Inflation Indexed National Savings Securities – FAQ’s

The Government of India has decided to issue Inflation Indexed National Savings Securities which is aimed at an alternative instruments to hedge the rate of inflation. This issue is intended for Retail Investors and are linked to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) (Base : 2010=100). The FAQs of Inflation Indexed National Savings Securities are given

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TNVAT-Clarification Circular issued regarding Annexure V to Form I

The Government of Tamilnadu had amended the Form I by introducing Annexure – V in respect of ITC Claimed and carried forward. In view of the various representations received from various trade & industries, the Commissioner of Commercial Taxes has issued certain clarifications with regard to filing of Form I along with Form I. The

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Statutory Obligations for the month of December 2013

The following are the Various Statutory Obligations for the month of December 2013. Payment of Advance Tax The last date for Payment of Advance Tax (3rd Instalment in case of Companies & 2nd Instalment in case of Non Companies) for the A.Y.2014-15 is 15th December 2013. Click here to make Advance Tax Payment online. Click here to download Challan for

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Important amendment to TNVAT Act regarding ITC Reversal

The Tamilnadu Government has made few important amendments in TNVAT Act with regard to reversal of Input Tax Credits in respect of Inter-state sales and Stock Transfers outside the State. These amendments were carried out by enacting a Tamilnadu VAT (Fifth Amendment) Act, 2013 (Amendment Act) on 8th November 2013. The effective date for these

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New Clarifications for VCES 2013 issued

The Service Tax Department has issued a new Circular No 174/9/2013 – ST dtd 25th November 2013 , regarding the new Voluntary Compliance Encouragement Scheme 2013 (VCES 2013). The unresolved issues raised by assessees have been clarified in this circular. The Circular is reproduced below :- [gview file=”http://bssridhar.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/25112013_ST_Circular-No174_2013_st.pdf”]  

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CBDT Technically Extends last date for tax audit to 31st October 2013

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the due date of filing of Audit Report & Income-tax returns where the same where required to be filed on or before 30th September 2013 to 31st October 2013. In its order under Section 119 of the Income-tax Act, 1961  (Order No F.No.225/117/2013/ITA.II dtd 24th October

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PAN of Landlord Mandatory for Claiming HRA (For rent exceeding Rs. 1 Lakh p.a)

The Income-tax Department has issued a new circular No 8/2013 dtd 10th October 2013. This circular provides the procedures to be followed for Tax Deduction at Source on Salaries during the year 2013-14 In this circular, the Income-tax Department has provided as follows :- 1) Where the House Rent Allowance (HRA) amount is than Rs

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Draft Safe Harbour Rules notified

The Central Board of Direct Taxes has notified the much awaited “Safe Harbour Rules” which are applicable in case of  transactions entered into associate enterprises in respect of which Transfer Pricing regulations apply. The draft rules as notified is reproduced below :- [gview file=”http://bssridhar.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/14082013_DraftSafe_14082013.pdf”] Courtesy :- www.incometaxindia.gov.in  

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Procedure and Criteria for Selection of Scrutiny of IT Cases for the year 2013-14

The Central Board of Direct taxes (CBDT) has prescribed the procedure and criteria for selection of scrutiny cases  under compulsory manual during the financial year 2013-2014 . The guideline prescribed by the Income-tax department is reproduced below :- [gview file=”http://bssridhar.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/07082013_Scrutiny_Cases_06082013.pdf” save=”1″] Courtesy :- www.incometaxindia.gov.in

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