This document outlines income tax rates for various types of individuals and entities in India. It provides income tax slabs and rates for:
1) Resident individual/HUF/AOP/BOI between the ages of 60-79 years and 80+ years. Tax rates range from nil for income up to Rs. 30,000-50,000 to 30% for income over Rs. 10,00,000.
2) Firms, LLPs, and local authorities which are all taxed at a flat rate of 30% on total income.
3) Domestic and foreign companies which are taxed at 30% and 40% respectively.
It also defines key tax terms
The document discusses various aspects of income tax in India such as residential status, types of income, tax rates, deductions, and allowances. It provides definitions for key terms, outlines the process for determining residential status, and specifies tax treatment and exemptions for different types of income like salary, gratuity, pension, and perquisites. The document also details income tax slabs and surcharge rates for individuals, HUFs, firms, and companies.
This document provides an overview of tax deductions available under Sections 80C to 80U of the Indian Income Tax Act. It explains that these deductions are intended to incentivize taxpayers to engage in socially desirable activities and investments. The key deductions covered include those for life insurance premiums (Section 80C), pension contributions (Section 80CCC), medical insurance (Section 80D), treatment of disabled dependents (Section 80DD), tuition fees (Section 80E), interest on education loans (Section 80E), rent payments (Section 80GG), among others. Eligibility conditions and calculation of allowable deductions for each section are described.
- Individuals and companies with total income exceeding the maximum taxable limit must file an income tax return by the due date, which is July 31 for most assessees and September 30/November 30 for some.
- Those holding overseas assets or accounts must also file a return even if income is below the taxable limit. Late or revised returns can be filed within 1 year with penalties for failure to file on time.
- The return must be verified digitally in most cases. It must be signed by the individual, partner, director or other authorized person depending on the entity. Strict documentation and procedures must be followed for e-filing.
The document discusses key aspects of income from business and profession under the Income Tax Act in India. It defines business, profession, and vocation. It outlines essential features of a business like regular transactions, profit motive, use of labor and skill. It also discusses what constitutes a business under section 2(13) and explains concepts like trade, commerce, and manufacture. The document then covers important points about income from business like the business must be carried out by the assessee during the previous year, and income includes losses. It also discusses the cash and mercantile systems of accounting and conditions for claiming depreciation.
This document outlines the tax deduction at source (TDS) compliance process in India. It applies to all corporate and government deductors who are required to get their accounts audited. The key steps are: 1) apply for and obtain a TAN number; 2) deduct tax from applicable payments like salaries, interest, rent, etc. at the time of payment or credit; 3) deposit the deducted tax with the government treasury by the due dates; 4) file quarterly electronic TDS returns; and 5) issue TDS certificates to deductees. Failure to comply can result in penalties like interest charges, fines, and in severe cases, imprisonment.
This document outlines the different heads of income under which a person's taxable income is classified and assessed in India. The key heads of income are: salary, house property, profits from business/profession, capital gains, and other sources. It provides details on what constitutes income from each of these heads, such as the types of allowances and deductions included in salary income or the conditions for business/profession income to be taxed.
This document provides an overview of various deductions that can be claimed under sections 80C to 80U of the Indian Income Tax Act of 1961. It explains key deductions such as those for approved savings and investments of up to Rs. 1.5 lakhs under section 80C, contributions to pension schemes under 80CCD, medical and education expenses under 80D, 80DD, 80E, and donations to certain funds under 80G. It also outlines eligibility criteria and limits for claiming these common tax deductions in India.
The document discusses exempted incomes under the Indian Income Tax Act of 1961. It covers:
1. Types of exempted incomes such as agricultural income, income of a partner from a firm, life insurance proceeds, interest from certain bonds.
2. Sections of the act that provide exemptions including sections 10, 11, 12, 13, which deal with incomes excluded from total income.
3. Classification of exempted incomes such as those absolutely exempt for all assessees, employees, and institutions. Detailed lists and explanations of exempted incomes are provided for each classification.
The document outlines the five heads of income that are specified under section 11 of the Pakistan Income Tax Ordinance of 2001. These five heads are: 1) salary, 2) income from house property, 3) income from business or profession, 4) capital gains, and 5) income from other sources. Any income earned by a person during the tax year must be classified under one of these five heads to determine tax liability and calculate tax payable.
1) The document discusses the residential status of individuals in India for tax purposes, including the definitions and tests for being a resident, ordinarily resident, not ordinarily resident, and non-resident.
2) It provides examples of how to determine an individual's residential status based on the number of days spent in India in the relevant year and over the last few years, as well as examples of applying the tests.
3) Residential status is important for determining the scope of an individual's global income that is taxable in India.
The presentation discusses the key provisions and procedures related to Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) in India. It explains that TDS is a form of advance tax collection where the onus is on the payer to deduct tax and deposit it with the government. It outlines the TDS process flow and key sections related to TDS for salaries, interest, rent, professional fees, and other payments. It provides thresholds limits for deducting TDS and due dates for payment. The presentation emphasizes best practices for TDS compliance to avoid penalties.
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Only taxable persons whose aggregate turnover does not exceed Rs. 50 lacs in a financial year will be eligible to opt for payment of tax under the composition scheme.As per Section 16, Goods and/or services on which composition tax has been paid under Section 8 is not eligible for input tax credit.
This is a presentation made by me to a batch of Indian tax officers at their training academy on 28th May 2012. It is on the head of income called "Income from Other Sources"
1) Income from salary includes any remuneration received for services rendered to an employer.
2) Key allowances like DA, HRA are fully taxable while some allowances receive partial exemptions.
3) Perquisites provided by employers are also taxed, including rent-free housing, cars, interest-free loans, etc. Valuation methods differ based on type of perquisite.
The document discusses key aspects of income from business and profession under the Income Tax Act of 1961 in India. It defines business and profession, outlines the basis of charge for income from business/profession, and describes various deductions that are allowed under sections 30-37 of the Act such as rent, repairs, insurance, depreciation, bad debts, and more. It provides explanations and conditions for claiming many of these deductions.
The document discusses various types of income that are exempt from income tax under the Income Tax Act in India. It provides details on exemptions for agricultural income, HUF income, partner's share of profit, leave travel concession, pension, leave salary, voluntary retirement compensation, house rent allowance, special allowances like transport allowance, interest income from certain securities, income of employee welfare funds, income of the Employee State Insurance Fund, and a minor child's income. It also discusses tax exemptions that apply specifically for salaried employees, such as exemptions on pension income, leave encashment, gratuity payments, and certain allowances.
The document summarizes various penalty provisions under the Income Tax Act of India. It discusses penalties for failure to furnish returns on time, concealment of income, penalties where search and seizure operations have been conducted, penalties for failure to deduct tax at source, maintain books of accounts, and pay advance tax. It also outlines the conditions for waiving or reducing penalties and the time limits for imposing penalties.
In the day to day operations of the business, it is essential to have grip on Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) which acts as a means to collect tax at the inception of the income itself and Tax Collected at Source (TCS) where a seller collects a certain amount of tax from the buyer at the time of sale. In this webinar we will be learning the applicability, non-applicability, prevailing rate of tax and other related provisions of the Income-tax Act with respect to TDS and TCS
TDS stands for tax deducted at source, where any person making certain types of payments is required to deduct tax from the payment and deposit it with the government. The key points covered are:
- Common sections related to TDS include 192 (salaries), 193 (interest), 194A (other interest), 194C (contractors), among others.
- Rates and thresholds vary based on the type of payment and recipient. Rates are typically 10-20% and thresholds are amounts like Rs. 30,000 for contractors.
- The payer is responsible for depositing the TDS, issuing certificates to payees, and filing annual returns. Payees can claim credit for TDS against
The document provides a history of income tax law in India and definitions of key concepts in income tax. It discusses how income tax was first introduced in 1860 and the various acts passed until the current Income Tax Act of 1961. It defines important terms like assessee, person, income, agricultural income, assessment year, and previous year. It also outlines what constitutes taxable income and exemptions under the law.
The document discusses income from house property under the Indian Income Tax Act. It defines key terms like house property, annual value, basis of charge, and ownership.
Some key points covered are:
- House property means any building owned by the assessee, including residential or commercial properties.
- The basis of charge is the annual value of the property, defined as the expected rental income.
- For a property to be counted as house property, it must consist of a building and land, and the assessee must own it and not use it for their own business.
- Deemed ownership provisions attribute ownership to certain relatives or in cases of transfer without adequate consideration.
- The annual value
TDS stands for Tax Deduction at Source. It is a mechanism for collecting income tax in India whereby the tax is deducted at source from payments like salary, interest, rent, etc. at the time of payment/credit. The payer has to deduct tax as per rates specified in the Income Tax Act 1961 from the payments, deposit the deducted tax with the government, file quarterly TDS returns, and issue annual TDS certificates to the payee. The payee can then claim credit for the TDS while filing their income tax return. The document outlines the basics of TDS, rates of deduction for different types of payments, due dates for depositing deducted taxes, filing returns and issuing certificates
The document provides definitions and concepts related to income tax in India. It defines key terms like assessee, assessment, person, income, direct tax, indirect tax. It explains the types of taxes and why taxes are levied. It describes the procedure for computing total income which involves determining residential status, classifying income under different heads, setting off losses, deductions and arriving at tax payable.
- Clubbing of income provisions allow the income of one person to be taxed in the hands of another person if certain conditions are met (Sections 60-64).
- Key situations include transfer of income without asset transfer, revocable transfers of assets/income, income of a spouse from the other spouse's business, income from assets transferred to a spouse or minor children, and income of HUF property.
- The objectives are to prevent tax avoidance by transferring income/assets to family members while still enjoying the benefits. Income is clubbed and taxed in the transferor's hands in many situations.
Every assessee earning more than the basic exemption are eligible to seek deduction from Gross Total Income by way of deductions allowed for investments or payments made, under Chapter VI-A of the Income Tax Act. Chapter VI-A helps an assessee to reduce the overall tax burden to the extent of investment and expenses made within the ambit of law and fulfilemt of prescribed conditions. In this Webinar, we shall be focusing on the provisions of Chapter VI-A which are essential for Individuals, HUF and Firms for the purpose of claiming deductions against their total income.
The document summarizes various tax deductions available under the Indian Income Tax Act, including:
1. Deductions for life insurance premiums, contributions to provident funds, pension schemes, National Savings Certificates, ELSS mutual funds, tuition fees, and investments in specified infrastructure projects (Section 80C).
2. Additional deductions for contributions to pension funds (Section 80CCC) and the pension scheme of the Central Government (Section 80CCD).
3. Deductions for medical insurance premiums (Section 80D), dependent relatives with disabilities (Section 80DD), medical treatment costs (Section 80DDB), loan interest for higher education (Section 80E), donations to certain funds and institutions (Section
This document outlines various tax deductions available under Section 80 of the Indian Income Tax Act. It lists the codes for different tax deductions (e.g. 80C, 80D, 80DD, etc.) and provides a brief description of eligibility requirements and calculation of deduction amounts for key deductions related to investments, medical expenses, disability, education loans, donations, business profits and income from patents/royalties.
This document outlines the different heads of income under which a person's taxable income is classified and assessed in India. The key heads of income are: salary, house property, profits from business/profession, capital gains, and other sources. It provides details on what constitutes income from each of these heads, such as the types of allowances and deductions included in salary income or the conditions for business/profession income to be taxed.
This document provides an overview of various deductions that can be claimed under sections 80C to 80U of the Indian Income Tax Act of 1961. It explains key deductions such as those for approved savings and investments of up to Rs. 1.5 lakhs under section 80C, contributions to pension schemes under 80CCD, medical and education expenses under 80D, 80DD, 80E, and donations to certain funds under 80G. It also outlines eligibility criteria and limits for claiming these common tax deductions in India.
The document discusses exempted incomes under the Indian Income Tax Act of 1961. It covers:
1. Types of exempted incomes such as agricultural income, income of a partner from a firm, life insurance proceeds, interest from certain bonds.
2. Sections of the act that provide exemptions including sections 10, 11, 12, 13, which deal with incomes excluded from total income.
3. Classification of exempted incomes such as those absolutely exempt for all assessees, employees, and institutions. Detailed lists and explanations of exempted incomes are provided for each classification.
The document outlines the five heads of income that are specified under section 11 of the Pakistan Income Tax Ordinance of 2001. These five heads are: 1) salary, 2) income from house property, 3) income from business or profession, 4) capital gains, and 5) income from other sources. Any income earned by a person during the tax year must be classified under one of these five heads to determine tax liability and calculate tax payable.
1) The document discusses the residential status of individuals in India for tax purposes, including the definitions and tests for being a resident, ordinarily resident, not ordinarily resident, and non-resident.
2) It provides examples of how to determine an individual's residential status based on the number of days spent in India in the relevant year and over the last few years, as well as examples of applying the tests.
3) Residential status is important for determining the scope of an individual's global income that is taxable in India.
The presentation discusses the key provisions and procedures related to Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) in India. It explains that TDS is a form of advance tax collection where the onus is on the payer to deduct tax and deposit it with the government. It outlines the TDS process flow and key sections related to TDS for salaries, interest, rent, professional fees, and other payments. It provides thresholds limits for deducting TDS and due dates for payment. The presentation emphasizes best practices for TDS compliance to avoid penalties.
Composition levy GST ( Composition Scheme GST )CA-Amit
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Only taxable persons whose aggregate turnover does not exceed Rs. 50 lacs in a financial year will be eligible to opt for payment of tax under the composition scheme.As per Section 16, Goods and/or services on which composition tax has been paid under Section 8 is not eligible for input tax credit.
This is a presentation made by me to a batch of Indian tax officers at their training academy on 28th May 2012. It is on the head of income called "Income from Other Sources"
1) Income from salary includes any remuneration received for services rendered to an employer.
2) Key allowances like DA, HRA are fully taxable while some allowances receive partial exemptions.
3) Perquisites provided by employers are also taxed, including rent-free housing, cars, interest-free loans, etc. Valuation methods differ based on type of perquisite.
The document discusses key aspects of income from business and profession under the Income Tax Act of 1961 in India. It defines business and profession, outlines the basis of charge for income from business/profession, and describes various deductions that are allowed under sections 30-37 of the Act such as rent, repairs, insurance, depreciation, bad debts, and more. It provides explanations and conditions for claiming many of these deductions.
The document discusses various types of income that are exempt from income tax under the Income Tax Act in India. It provides details on exemptions for agricultural income, HUF income, partner's share of profit, leave travel concession, pension, leave salary, voluntary retirement compensation, house rent allowance, special allowances like transport allowance, interest income from certain securities, income of employee welfare funds, income of the Employee State Insurance Fund, and a minor child's income. It also discusses tax exemptions that apply specifically for salaried employees, such as exemptions on pension income, leave encashment, gratuity payments, and certain allowances.
The document summarizes various penalty provisions under the Income Tax Act of India. It discusses penalties for failure to furnish returns on time, concealment of income, penalties where search and seizure operations have been conducted, penalties for failure to deduct tax at source, maintain books of accounts, and pay advance tax. It also outlines the conditions for waiving or reducing penalties and the time limits for imposing penalties.
In the day to day operations of the business, it is essential to have grip on Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) which acts as a means to collect tax at the inception of the income itself and Tax Collected at Source (TCS) where a seller collects a certain amount of tax from the buyer at the time of sale. In this webinar we will be learning the applicability, non-applicability, prevailing rate of tax and other related provisions of the Income-tax Act with respect to TDS and TCS
TDS stands for tax deducted at source, where any person making certain types of payments is required to deduct tax from the payment and deposit it with the government. The key points covered are:
- Common sections related to TDS include 192 (salaries), 193 (interest), 194A (other interest), 194C (contractors), among others.
- Rates and thresholds vary based on the type of payment and recipient. Rates are typically 10-20% and thresholds are amounts like Rs. 30,000 for contractors.
- The payer is responsible for depositing the TDS, issuing certificates to payees, and filing annual returns. Payees can claim credit for TDS against
The document provides a history of income tax law in India and definitions of key concepts in income tax. It discusses how income tax was first introduced in 1860 and the various acts passed until the current Income Tax Act of 1961. It defines important terms like assessee, person, income, agricultural income, assessment year, and previous year. It also outlines what constitutes taxable income and exemptions under the law.
The document discusses income from house property under the Indian Income Tax Act. It defines key terms like house property, annual value, basis of charge, and ownership.
Some key points covered are:
- House property means any building owned by the assessee, including residential or commercial properties.
- The basis of charge is the annual value of the property, defined as the expected rental income.
- For a property to be counted as house property, it must consist of a building and land, and the assessee must own it and not use it for their own business.
- Deemed ownership provisions attribute ownership to certain relatives or in cases of transfer without adequate consideration.
- The annual value
TDS stands for Tax Deduction at Source. It is a mechanism for collecting income tax in India whereby the tax is deducted at source from payments like salary, interest, rent, etc. at the time of payment/credit. The payer has to deduct tax as per rates specified in the Income Tax Act 1961 from the payments, deposit the deducted tax with the government, file quarterly TDS returns, and issue annual TDS certificates to the payee. The payee can then claim credit for the TDS while filing their income tax return. The document outlines the basics of TDS, rates of deduction for different types of payments, due dates for depositing deducted taxes, filing returns and issuing certificates
The document provides definitions and concepts related to income tax in India. It defines key terms like assessee, assessment, person, income, direct tax, indirect tax. It explains the types of taxes and why taxes are levied. It describes the procedure for computing total income which involves determining residential status, classifying income under different heads, setting off losses, deductions and arriving at tax payable.
- Clubbing of income provisions allow the income of one person to be taxed in the hands of another person if certain conditions are met (Sections 60-64).
- Key situations include transfer of income without asset transfer, revocable transfers of assets/income, income of a spouse from the other spouse's business, income from assets transferred to a spouse or minor children, and income of HUF property.
- The objectives are to prevent tax avoidance by transferring income/assets to family members while still enjoying the benefits. Income is clubbed and taxed in the transferor's hands in many situations.
Every assessee earning more than the basic exemption are eligible to seek deduction from Gross Total Income by way of deductions allowed for investments or payments made, under Chapter VI-A of the Income Tax Act. Chapter VI-A helps an assessee to reduce the overall tax burden to the extent of investment and expenses made within the ambit of law and fulfilemt of prescribed conditions. In this Webinar, we shall be focusing on the provisions of Chapter VI-A which are essential for Individuals, HUF and Firms for the purpose of claiming deductions against their total income.
The document summarizes various tax deductions available under the Indian Income Tax Act, including:
1. Deductions for life insurance premiums, contributions to provident funds, pension schemes, National Savings Certificates, ELSS mutual funds, tuition fees, and investments in specified infrastructure projects (Section 80C).
2. Additional deductions for contributions to pension funds (Section 80CCC) and the pension scheme of the Central Government (Section 80CCD).
3. Deductions for medical insurance premiums (Section 80D), dependent relatives with disabilities (Section 80DD), medical treatment costs (Section 80DDB), loan interest for higher education (Section 80E), donations to certain funds and institutions (Section
This document outlines various tax deductions available under Section 80 of the Indian Income Tax Act. It lists the codes for different tax deductions (e.g. 80C, 80D, 80DD, etc.) and provides a brief description of eligibility requirements and calculation of deduction amounts for key deductions related to investments, medical expenses, disability, education loans, donations, business profits and income from patents/royalties.
This document provides summaries of deductions that can be claimed under Chapter VI-A of the Income Tax Act, specifically Sections 80C to 80U.
It summarizes 20 deductions that can be claimed under Section 80C for amounts paid towards life insurance, contributions to provident funds, tuition fees for children, home loans, equity investments, and more. Sections 80CCC and 80CCD provide deductions for contributions to pension plans. Section 80D allows deductions for medical insurance premiums paid. Section 80DD allows deductions for maintenance of a handicapped dependent.
The document outlines deductions allowed under Section 35 of the Income Tax Act for expenditures related to scientific research. It details that assessees can claim deductions for both revenue and capital expenditures related to in-house scientific research or research outsourced to other agencies. It also specifies the treatment for deductions related to the sale of assets used for scientific research, either sold unused or after use for business purposes. Finally, it discusses unabsorbed capital expenditures on scientific research that can be deducted up to the extent of profits with any unclaimed amounts carried over to future years.
This document discusses various tax deductions available under Sections 80C, 80CCC, 80CCD, 80GG, 80EE, and 80TTA of the Indian Income Tax Act. It provides details on the maximum deductions allowed, eligible investments and expenses, requirements that must be met to claim the deductions, and changes to the deductions for the financial years 2014-15 and 2015-16.
This section provides a summary of deductions available under Section 80 of the Income Tax Act. Some key deductions include:
- Section 80C allows deduction up to Rs. 1.5 lakh for life insurance premiums, PPF contributions, tuition fees, housing loan repayments, and others.
- Section 80D allows deduction up to Rs. 25,000/year for medical insurance premiums.
- Section 80G allows a 50% deduction for donations to certain funds and institutions.
The document outlines various other deductions available under Section 80 related to pension funds, employment of new workers, offshore banking income, and more.
This document summarizes various tax deductions available under the Indian Income Tax Act. It discusses deductions available under sections 80C, 80CCC, 80CCD, 80D, 80DD, 80DDB, 80E, 80G, 80GG, 80GGA, 80U, and recently introduced sections 80TTA and 80CCG. Key deductions include those for life insurance premiums, PF contributions, home loan repayment, medical expenses, donations, tuition fees, and investments in specified savings instruments to encourage personal savings. The aggregate deduction under sections 80C, 80CCC and 80CCD cannot exceed Rs. 100,000.
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This document discusses various deductions that can be made under Chapter VI of the Income Tax Act of 1961 when computing total income in India. It explains the meaning of gross total income and how deductions are allowed from it. It then provides details on deductions that can be claimed under sections 80C, 80CCC, 80CCD, 80D, 80DD, 80DDB, 80E, 80G, 80GG, 80GGA, 80GGB for investments made in specified savings instruments, insurance premiums paid, contributions to pension funds, medical expenditures, education loans, donations to charitable funds, house rent paid and contributions to political parties respectively. It discusses the eligibility criteria and limits or amounts that can be claimed as deductions under these
The document summarizes various tax deductions available under Sections 80C to 80U of the Indian Income Tax Act. It provides details of eligible investments and amounts for common deductions such as life insurance premiums (Section 80C), contribution to pension plans (Section 80CCC), medical insurance premiums (Section 80D), medical expenditures (Section 80DDB), education loans (Section 80E), and disability (Section 80U). The aggregate amount of deductions cannot exceed the taxpayer's gross total income.
Deductions from Gross Total Income under sections 80C to 80U are intended to incentivize taxpayers and encourage certain economic activities. They reduce gross total income to arrive at total taxable income. Key deductions include those for investments/payments toward life insurance, retirement funds, tuition loans, medical expenditures, housing rent, and disability. The total deductions cannot exceed gross total income. Deductions require proof of qualifying expenditures/investments and are subject to specific limits and conditions in each section.
This document discusses various tax deductions available under sections 80C to 80U of the Indian Income Tax Act of 1961. It provides an overview of the basic rules for deductions, categories of deductions including those for savings, personal expenditures, socially desirable activities and disabled persons. It then examines key deductions in further detail such as those under sections 80C for certain investments/payments, 80D for medical insurance premiums, 80DD for dependent relatives with disabilities, and 80U for individuals with disabilities. Deductions are permitted to incentivize certain economic activities and are subtracted from gross total income to arrive at total taxable income.
The document discusses various tax deductions available under sections 80C to 80U of the Indian Income Tax Act of 1961. It provides an overview of the basic rules for deductions, categories of deductions, and specifics on popular individual deductions such as those for savings and investments (80C), pension contributions (80CCC), medical insurance premiums (80D), medical expenditures (80DDB), education loans (80E), rent payments (80GG), and disability (80U). Deductions are intended to incentivize certain economic and social objectives and are subject to limits and eligibility conditions.
This document summarizes various tax deductions available under sections 80C to 80U of the Indian Income Tax Act of 1961. It discusses deductions available for investments, medical expenses, education loans, rent payments, and for persons with disabilities. Key deductions include up to Rs. 1,00,000 under section 80C for investments, Rs. 15,000/10,000 under section 80D for medical insurance, and a fixed deduction of Rs. 50,000/75,000 under section 80U for persons with/severe disabilities. The aggregate of deductions cannot exceed total gross income.
The document outlines Indian income tax rates, deductions, and exemptions for individuals. It provides tax rates for different income brackets for general individuals, resident women under 65, and residents aged 65 and above. It also summarizes common deductions like HRA exemption, medical reimbursement, interest on home loans, capital gains tax, and deductions under Chapter VI-A of the Income Tax Act. Penalties for late filing and payment of taxes are also mentioned.
The document summarizes key aspects of the Indian Union Budget and Direct Tax Codes, including:
1) The Union Budget is presented annually by the Finance Minister and outlines government revenues, expenditures, and key tax proposals. Gross tax receipts are estimated at Rs. 9,32,440 cr for 2011-12 with a fiscal deficit of 4.6% of GDP.
2) The Direct Tax Code proposes to replace the existing Income Tax Act and removes many tax saving schemes. It introduces new schemes like the National Pension Scheme and standardizes tax slabs for individuals.
3) Various incomes are exempted from tax under different sections of the Income Tax Act like receipts from Hindu Undivided Fam
This document discusses various tax deductions provided under sections 80C to 80U of the Indian Income Tax Act of 1961. It provides an overview of the basic rules for deductions, categories of deductions including those for savings, personal expenditures, socially desirable activities and disabled persons. It then examines several specific deductions in more detail, including those for life insurance premiums (80C), pension contributions (80CCC, 80CCD), medical insurance/expenses (80D, 80DD, 80DDB), education loans (80E), rent paid (80GG), and disability (80U). Deductions aim to incentivize certain economic activities and are subtracted from gross total income to arrive at total taxable income. The total deductions
This document discusses various tax deductions available under sections 80C to 80U of the Indian Income Tax Act of 1961. It provides an overview of the basic rules for claiming deductions and categorizes the deductions into encouraging savings, personal expenditures, socially desirable activities, and support for physically disabled persons. Several specific deductions are then described in more detail such as 80C for investments and savings, 80CCC for pension contributions, 80CCD for central government pension schemes, 80D for medical insurance premiums, and 80U for persons with disabilities. The conclusion reiterates that deductions are subtracted from gross total income to arrive at total income which is taxable.
Income under the head of House property
2.Income under the head of profit and gain of business or profession
3.Income under the head of Capital Gain
4.Income under the head of Income from other sources
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Under Section 80C, individuals can claim a tax deduction of up to Rs. 1,50,000 for amounts paid towards life insurance premiums, provident funds, eligible investments and more. Section 80CCC provides an additional deduction of up to Rs. 1,50,000 for contributions to certain pension plans. Section 80CCD allows deductions of up to Rs. 1,50,000 for contributions to Central Government pension schemes.
This document discusses various tax saving instruments available to individuals in India under the Income Tax Act. It provides details on deductions that can be claimed under sections 80C, 80CCC, 80CCD, 80CCG, 80D, 80DD, 80E, 80EE, 80G, 80TTA, and 80U for investments/payments made towards life insurance, pension funds, equity savings schemes, health insurance, education loans, home loans, donations, interest on savings accounts, and disability. The conclusion states that while tax saving instruments help reduce tax liability, it is not possible for high income individuals to bring their taxable income down to zero even with maximum deductions.
Section 80G allows tax deductions for donations made to certain funds and charitable institutions. It allows deductions without any limit (no limit donations) as well as deductions with certain limits (with limit donations). No limit donations include donations to various government funds and select charitable institutions, and are eligible for a 100% or 50% tax deduction depending on the fund/institution. With limit donations include other charitable donations and are eligible for a 100% or 50% tax deduction subject to a limit of 10% of gross total income.
This document provides an overview of tax deductions available under Sections 80C to 80U of the Indian Income Tax Act. It discusses various deductions aimed at encouraging savings (Section 80C), payments towards pension funds (Section 80CCC), contribution to new pension schemes (Section 80CCD), and limits on aggregate deductions (Section 80CCE). It also covers deductions for certain personal expenditures like medical insurance premiums (Section 80D), medical expenditures for disabled dependents (Section 80DD), repayment of education loans (Section 80E), and rent paid (Section 80GG). The document explains eligibility criteria and computation of allowable deductions for each section.
The document provides information on income tax rates and slabs for the financial year 2013-2014 in India. It also discusses various tax deductions that can be claimed under sections like 80C, 80D, 80DD, 80E, 80G, 80U, HRA exemption, home loan interest deduction, LTA exemption and more. It emphasizes the importance of financial planning, setting financial goals, asset allocation, retirement planning, building a balanced investment portfolio, and getting suitable insurance covers. The key advice includes starting investments early, systematic investing, maintaining an emergency fund, and reviewing one's portfolio periodically.
2. (I) (a) Individual/HUF/AOP/BOI and every artificial judicial person
2
Level of Total Income Rate Of Income Tax
Where the total income does not
exceed Rs 2,50000
NIL
Where the total income does exceed
Rs 2,50000 but does not exceed Rs
5,000,00.
10% of the amount by which the total
income exceeds Rs 2,50000.
Where the total income does exceed
Rs 5,000,00. but does not exceed Rs
10,000,00.
Rs 25000 plus 20% of the amount by
which the total income exceeds Rs
5,000,00.
Where the total income does exceed
Rs 10,000,00.
Rs 1,25000 plus 30% of the amount by
which the total income exceeds Rs
10,000,00.
3. (b) Resident Individual of age of 60 years or more but less than 80 Years at
any time during the financial year
3
Level of Total Income Rate Of Income Tax
Where the total income does not
exceed Rs 30,0000
NIL
Where the total income does exceed
Rs 30,0000 but does not exceed Rs
5,000,00.
10% of the amount by which the total
income exceeds Rs 30,0000.
Where the total income does exceed
Rs 5,000,00. but does not exceed Rs
10,000,00.
Rs 20000 plus 20% of the amount by
which the total income exceeds Rs
5,000,00.
Where the total income does exceed
Rs 10,000,00.
Rs 1,20000 plus 30% of the amount by
which the total income exceeds Rs
10,000,00.
4. (c) For Resident Individual of age of 80 years or more at any time during the
financial year
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Level of Total Income Rate Of Income Tax
Where the total income does not
exceed Rs 50,0000
NIL
Where the total income does exceed
Rs 50,0000 but does not exceed Rs
10,000,00.
20% of the amount by which the total
income exceeds Rs 50,0000.
Where the total income exceeds Rs
10,000,00.
Rs 1,00000 plus 30% of the amount by
which the total income exceeds Rs
10,000,00.
5. Other Types Of Assesse
(ii) Co-operative Society: - There is no change in the rate structure as
compared to assessment year 2015-16.
(iii) Firm/Limited Liability Partnership: -
The rate of tax for AY 2016-17 is 30% on the whole of the total incomeof the
firm. The rate would apply to LLP also.
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Level of Total Income Rate of Income Tax
Where the total income does not exceed
Rs 10000.
10% of total income.
Where the total income does exceed Rs
10000 but does not exceed Rs 20000.
Rs 1000 plus 20% of amount by which
the total income exceeds Rs 10000.
Where the total income exceeds Rs
20000.
Rs 3000 plus 30% of amount by which
the total income exceeds Rs 20000.
6. (iv) Local Authority: -The rate of tax for local authority is 30% on the whole of
the total income of the local authority.
(v) Company: -
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In the case of a domestic company. 30% of Total Income.
In the case of companies other than
domestic company.
40% of Total Income.
7. Basic Terminology Used
i. Previous Year: - As per the income tax act 1961, previous year means
the financial year immediately preceding the assessment year.
ii. Assessment Year: - Assessment year is basically a 12 months period
starting from April 1, during which an assesse is required to file the
return of income (ITR) and the ITO has to initiate assessment
proceedings for income as per ITR and tax thereon. Since Income Tax
is on income of a financial/ previous year or period, so tax filings and
assessment can start thereafter. Probably, thats why its called
assessment year/ period.
iii. Surcharge: - An additional tax i.e. not included in the existing tax which
is chargeable when the total income exceeds Rs 1crore.
iv. Co-operative Society: - A co-operative is an autonomous association of
people united voluntarily to meet their common economic, social, and
cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly owned and
democratically controlled business.
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8. V Circular: - It is internal memorandum or note of the ministry/department
which may clarify certain aspect of law. It may be superseded by yet another
circular or amendment.
VI Notification: - It is a public notification in official gazette. In various
enactments we see phrases such as as may be prescribed. These are later
notified through notification. Notifications are integral part of enactment.
VII Amendment: - Change in legal document made by adding, altering, or
omitting a certain part or term. Amended documents when properly executed
retain the legal validity of original documents.
VIII Official Gazette: - It is a public journal and it prints official notices from
the government. It is strictly in accordance with the government policies and
decisions. It is published weekly by department of publication , ministry of
urban development.
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9. Sections Providing Deductions From Tax
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Section Deduction in respect of.
80C Life Insurance Premium , Contribution to PF, Subscription to certain equity
shares or debentures etc.
80CCC Contribution to certain Pension Fund.
80CCD Contribution to Pension Scheme of CG.
80CCE Limit on deduction under above section.
80CCG Investment made under equity saving scheme.
80D Medical Insurance Premium.
80DD Maintenance including medical treatment of dependent who is person with
disability.
80DDB Medical Treatment.
80U In case of person with disability.
80E Interest on loan taken for higher studies.
80EE Interest on loan taken from residential house property.
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Section Deduction in respect of.
80GGA Certain donations for scientific research or rural development.
80GGB Contribution given by companies to political parties or electoral trust.
80GGC Contribution given by any person to political parties or electoral trust.
80JJAA Employment of new workmen.
80LA Certain incomes of offshore banking unit & International Financial Service
centre.
80QQB Royalty Income etc of authors for certain books other than text books.
80RRB Royalty on Patents.
80TTA Interest on Deposits in Saving Accounts.
11. Overlook on Few Important Sections
Section 80C: - Deductions under this section shall be allowed to individual
or HUF.
Eligible Amount: - Any sum paid or deposited by the assesse-
1. As life insurance premium to keep in force the insurance on life of (a)self
, spouse and any child in case of individual and (b) any member in case
of HUF.
2. A five year term deposit in an account under the post office time deposit
Rules 1981.
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Policy Issued before 1st April 2012 20% of actual capital sum assured.
Policy Issued after 1st April 2012 10% of actual capital sum assured.
Policy Issued on or after 1st April
2013- In case of person with
disability or person with severe
disability or suffering from disease or
ailment
15% of actual capital sum assured.
12. 3. A subscription to any notified bonds of National Bank for Agriculture and
Rural Development(NABARD).
4. A Term Deposit(Fixed Deposit) for 5 years or more with any scheduled
bank in accordance with a scheme framed by central government.
5. Tuition fees( excluding any payment towards any development fees or
donation or payment of similar nature), to any university, college, school or
other educational institution situated within India for the purpose of full time
education of any two children of individual.
6. Subscription to National Saving Certificates(NSC).
7. Any sum deposited in a 10 years or 15 years account under the post
office saving bank rules 1959 in the name of self, and as a guardian of
minor in case of individual and in name of any member in case of HUF.
8. Any contribution by any individual to statutory provident fund.
9. Any contribution to public provident fund in the name of self, spouse and
any child in case of individual.
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13. Extent of deduction: - 100% of amount invested or Rs 1,500,00 whichever is
less.
Section 80D: - Deduction in respect of Medical Insurance Premium (Individual
& HUF)
a) Up-to Rs 25000 to an assesse being an individual in respect of-
(1) Health Insurance premium, paid by any mode, other than cash, to effect or
to keep in force an insurance on the health of assesse or his family(spouse and
dependent children);
(2) Any contribution made to the central government health scheme or any
other notified scheme.
(3) Any payment made on account of preventive health check of the assesse
and his family.
In case any of the above person is of the age of 60 years or more than the
deduction has been raised to Rs 30000.
(b) An additional deduction of Rs 25000 is provided to an individual to keep in
force insurance on the health of his or her parent or parents.
In case any of the above person is of the age of 60 years or more than the
deduction has been raised to Rs 30000.
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14. For Super Senior Citizens: - As a welfare mechanism for the super senior
citizens who are unable to get health insurance coverage, Section 80(D) has
been amended to provide that deduction of up-to Rs 30000 would be allowed
in respect of any payment made on account of medical expenditure in respect
of a very senior citizen, if no payment has been made to keep in force an
insurance on the health of such person.
Maximum Rs 5000 allowed as deduction for aggregate of preventive health
check up expenditure subject to overall limit of Rs 25000 or Rs 30000 as the
case may be.
Example: - Mr Arjun(52 years old) furnish the following particulars: -
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S. No Particulars Amount(Rs)
1. Premium paid for insuring the health of
Self
Spouse
Dependent son
Mother
10,000
8,000
4,000
18,000
2. Paid for preventive health check up of
15. Compute the deductions available to Mr. Arjun under Section 80D for the AY 2016-17.
Solution: -
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Self
Spouse
Mother
2,000
1,500
4,000
3. Incurred medical expenditure of Rs 25,000 and Rs 15,000 for his mother, aged 80
Years and father aged 85 Years. Both mother and father are resident of India.
S.No Particulars Amount(In Rs)
1. Premium paid for insuring the
health of
Self
Spouse
Dependent Children
10,000
8,000
4,000
Total 22,000
Preventive Health Check up of
Self
Spouse
2000
1500
Total 3500 25,500
Maximum Deduction 25,000
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Aggregate deduction is restricted to 25,000
2. In respect of payment of life
insurance premium of
Mother 18,000
Preventive Health check up of
Mother (Rs 4000 but restricted
to only Rs 2000;being Rs 3000
is utilised earlier by Mr Arjun).
2000
Medical Expenditure incurred for
his father aged 85 Years.
15000
Total Deduction 35000
Amount of deduction restricted to 30000
Total Deduction under 80 D 55,000
17. Section 80DD: - Deduction in respect of maintenance including medical
treatment of dependant who is a person with disability: -
i. Section 80DD provides for a deduction of Rs 75,000 to an individual or
HUF who is resident in India, who has incurred-
(a) Expenditure for the medical treatment(including nursing), training
and rehabilitation of a dependent, being a person with disability or,
(b) paid any amount to LIC or any other insurer in respect of a scheme
for the maintenance of a disabled dependent.
If the dependent is suffering from severe disability the deduction under
section 80DD is Rs 1,25000.
Section 80 U: - It provides for the deduction of Rs 75,000 to an individual
being a resident who at any time during the previous year is certified by the
medical authority to be a person with disability. If the person is suffering from
severe disability then deduction available under this section is Rs 1,25000.
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18. Section 80DDB: -Deduction in respect to medical treatment, Etc
Where an assesse who is a resident in India has, during the previous year
actually paid any amount for the medical treatment of such disease or
ailment as may be specified in the rules made in this behalf by the board-
(a) For himself or a dependent, in case the assesse is an Individual.
(b) For any member of a HUF, in case the assesse is Hindu Undivided
Family.
The assesse shall be allowed a deduction of the amount actually paid or a
sum of Rs 40000 whichever is less in the year in which such amount was
actually paid.
Further, in order to remove hardship this section has been amended to
provide that assesse will be required to obtain a prescription for such
medical treatment from a specialised doctor for availing this deduction. The
requirement; that such specialist should be working in a government hospital
has been removed.
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19. (c) A higher deduction of up to Rs 60000 is allowed, where the expenditure is
in respect of senior citizen i.e. residential individual who is of the age of Rs
60 years or more at any time during the relevant financial.
(d) Further it has been provided to provide for higher limit of deduction of up
to Rs 80000 for the expenditure incurred in respect of medical treatment of
himself or a dependent being a very senior citizen.
Section 80TTA: - Deduction shall be available on Interest earned by the
assesse on its saving account in: -
Bank
Cooperative Banks
Post Office
However no deduction shall be available in respect of fixed deposits.
Amount of deductions: -
(i) In case where the amount of such income does not exceed in aggregate
Rs 10000, the whole of such amount , and
(ii) In any other case Rs 10000.
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20. Section-80E: - Deduction in respect of Interest on loan taken for Higher
Education.
(1) In computing the total income of an assesse, being an individual, there
shall be deducted any amount paid by him in previous year, out of his
income chargeable to tax, by way of interest on loan taken by him from any
financial institution or any approved charitable institution for the purpose of
pursuing his higher education or for the purpose of higher education of his
relative.
(2) The deduction specified in sub section(1) shall be allowed in computing
the total income in respect of assessment year and 7 assessment years
immediately succeeding the initial assessment year or until the interest
referred to in subsection (1) is paid by assesse in full, whichever is earlier.
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21. Topic For Our Next Interaction Would be-
TAX- Present & Future
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