Value Research Online

Tax Deducted at Source

Fri, 10 Oct 2003 10:15:00 +0530

Is the prize money received in a game show, a contest or the interest paid on auto loan subjected to TDS deduction. Read ahead to know the legalities of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) >

Educational Loan & Tax Liabilities

Fri, 03 Oct 2003 15:27:00 +0530

Can the payment towards educational loan be allowed as deductible expense and does the inheritance of house make one liable for capital gains? Our tax experts provide the answer to this very common query.>

Setting off Business Loss Against Salary

Thu, 04 Sep 2003 10:42:00 +0530

Is it possible to set off a business loss against salary? What should one do with the retirement benefits to get maximum returns while at the same time lowering the tax liability? This time we examine the tax implications of these issues.>

Taxation of Gifts & Arrears

Thu, 28 Aug 2003 11:10:00 +0530

Often we wish to invest for our children's education and marriage. This time we unfold the tax implication of making investments in the name of children. And also whether can one claim tax rebate for arrears invested in tax-saving schemes>

Foreign Currency Loans

Wed, 13 Aug 2003 12:53:00 +0530

Do you need to know the tax issues involved in taking a foreign currency loan from relatives abroad or those concerning purchase of property in India by NRIs? This tax advice tells you about the legalities involved in two transactions>

Non-Resident (External) Account

Tue, 12 Aug 2003 15:44:00 +0530

What are the legalities involved for NRIs planning to invest in fixed deposits in a Non Resident (External) account in India? Read ahead to know the nitty-gritty.>

Long-term Loss Vs Short-term gain

Mon, 17 Mar 2003 11:08:00 +0530

Have you been struggling to find out how and in what manner you can offset capital losses against capital gains. Here is a straightforward guide that unfolds the complicated tax laws in a simple manner

Mutual Funds & Bonus Issue

Sat, 15 Mar 2003 10:40:00 +0530

Have you invested in a mutual fund that issued bonus units? Here is a briefing about the tax implications of a bonus issue and how you can use it to your advantage.>

Tax-Saving: En route Mutual Funds

Sat, 15 Mar 2003 10:39:00 +0530

Apart from the good, old and long-trusted saving vehicles such as PPF, insurance, NSCs etc, tax-saving mutual funds are also a good option. But before you take the plunge, read the pros and the cons first.>

What's Dividend Stripping?

Thu, 13 Mar 2003 10:56:00 +0530

Your mutual fund declares a dividend and its NAV falls. You can sell it and claim a capital loss and, hence, save tax. This what dividend stripping is all about. Easier said than done, because the trick lies in how do you time your entry into the fund, which is about to declare a dividend.>

Indexation Benefits

Wed, 12 Mar 2003 11:48:00 +0530

Inflation actually erodes returns on all your investments. While paying taxes one should know how much return has actually been eaten up by inflation. Indexation helps you understand this and reduces the tax burden.>

Smart Tax Guide

Tue, 11 Mar 2003 10:12:00 +0530

Should you invest in equities or equity funds? What is a dividend tax?…the list of tax queries could go on. With the financial year coming to an end, we try to answer some tax questions that are top-of-the-mind for most people around this time.>

The Tax Axe

Thu, 20 Feb 2003 11:20:00 +0530

The Kelkar report on direct taxation, if implemented, will bring huge, unneeded complexities to the operations of mutual funds.>

Depreciation, a Tax Planning Tool

Thu, 30 Jan 2003 11:40:00 +0530

If I use my personal car in my agency commission business, can I charge depreciation on it?>

Exchange one Asset with Another

Thu, 23 Jan 2003 12:49:00 +0530

My father purchased some shares of a company in 1997 and gifted the same to my wife and me. As we are constructing a house, these shares were sold for utilisation of sale proceeds in the construction. Are we liable for any gift tax or capital gain tax on such a sale?>

Tax Benefits on Housing Loan

Wed, 15 Jan 2003 12:05:00 +0530

We booked two flats and took two separate loans to part finance purchase of flats. Now that the concession in the rate of interest is being taxed as a perquisite, will you suggest that we sell one flat and repay the entire loan?>

Kelkar recommends sweeping changes in fund taxation

Sat, 28 Dec 2002 13:10:00 +0530

The Kelkar Task Force's recommendations could bring about sweeping changes that impact mutual fund and their investors.>

Convert Stocks into Investment

Thu, 19 Dec 2002 10:48:00 +0530

Planning to convert your business activity of trading in shares into investments. Read on to know the tax implications>

Transfer of Property

Thu, 12 Dec 2002 11:04:00 +0530

Find out the legalities, the tax implication on the transfer of immovable property to your family members.>

Long Term Capital Gains

Thu, 05 Dec 2002 11:01:00 +0530

A simple concise guide on how to minimize the tax liability on your long-term capital gains>