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GST Council Exempts Gene Therapy, Cuts Tax Rate For Rice Kernels
Jaisalmer (Rajasthan): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced that the Goods and Services Tax Council has approved the reduction of GST on rice kernels to 5 per cent and exempted life-saving gene therapy from tax.
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Telangana EV Policy 2024: Here's Everything You Need to Know
Telangana's new EV Policy 2024, announced by Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, offers 100% road tax and registration fee exemptions for EVs until 2026, removing previous caps on eligible vehicles. This move, alongside plans for better charging infrastructure and phasing out diesel buses, supports Hyderabad's goal of reducing air pollution. Citizens are ur...
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UAE Scraps Value Added Tax on Crypto Transactions, Binance Foresees Rapid Growth in Web3 Businesses
The UAE has exempted some crypto transactions from value added taxes (VAT). This essentially means that the five percent VAT that the UAE previously levied on crypto transfers and conversions now stands cancelled. This move is being implemented retrospectively covering crypto transactions from as far back as January 1, 2018.
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Finance Ministry Exempts Aadhaar Body UIDAI From Payment Of Income Tax
The finance ministry has exempted the income of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) from payment of income tax for five years till fiscal 2027-28.
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Why People In This Indian Hill Paradise Need Not Pay Income Tax
As the rest of India scrambled to meet the July 31 deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR), one state remained blissfully exempt from the tax frenzy - Sikkim.
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How To Maximise Your Tax Savings With The New Tax Regime
The Indian tax system for FY 2024-2025 maintains existing income tax slabs, allowing taxpayers to choose between old and new regimes.
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World Bank Asks Pakistan To Bring Tax Reforms, Remove Sales Tax Exemptions
The World Bank has asked the Pakistani government to make tax reforms and remove the exemptions on duties and sales tax, Pakistan-based ARY News reported.
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"No New Change In Tax Regime": Government Explains What Changes From Today
In a detailed note, the ministry explained that the new tax regime has low rates but fewer exemptions and deductions.
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Recovery Of Rs 135 Crore From Congress As Per Income Tax Laws: Report
The Congress lost income tax exemption in 2018-19 due to extensive use of cash in the electoral process, sources said, justifying that Rs 135 crore tax recovery from the party was consistent with the provisions of the Income Tax Act.
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Interim Budget 2024: How To Calculate Taxes Under Old And New Tax Regimes
With the Interim Budget just days away, all eyes are on Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for tax waivers or enhancement of income tax exemption limits.
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New Guidelines For Tax Exemptions On High-Premium Life Insurance Policies
The Income Tax department has prescribed a mechanism for calculating income proceeds from life insurance policies where aggregate annual premium exceeds Rs 5 lakh.
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Israel Follows UK to Exempt Foreigners from Paying Taxes on Crypto Gains: Details
Israel aims to paint its picture as a pro-crypto nation to attract investors to engage with its economy. To do so, the country is mulling if Israel should exempt foreigner residents from paying taxes on incomes derived from the sale of crypto assets.
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GST Council Likely To Exempt IGST On Cancer Drug Import, 5% For F&B At Multiplexes
The GST Council at its next meeting on Tuesday is likely to exempt cancer medicine Dinutuximab imported by individuals from tax, decide on applicability of GST on food or beverages served in multiplexes and come out with a clear definition of utility vehicles for levying a 22 per cent cess, sources said.
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Tax-Free Leave Encashment Limit After Retirement Raised To Rs 25 lakh
In line with the Budget announcement, the finance ministry on Thursday hiked the tax exemption limit for leave encashment upon retirement for private sector salaried employees to Rs 25 lakh.
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Centre Proposes Changes To Tax On Angel Investors In Unlisted Entities
The Income Tax Department on Friday proposed to exempt Sebi-registered FPIs, pension funds and SWFs from the purview of angel tax.
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GST Council Exempts Gene Therapy, Cuts Tax Rate For Rice Kernels
Jaisalmer (Rajasthan): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced that the Goods and Services Tax Council has approved the reduction of GST on rice kernels to 5 per cent and exempted life-saving gene therapy from tax.
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Telangana EV Policy 2024: Here's Everything You Need to Know
Telangana's new EV Policy 2024, announced by Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, offers 100% road tax and registration fee exemptions for EVs until 2026, removing previous caps on eligible vehicles. This move, alongside plans for better charging infrastructure and phasing out diesel buses, supports Hyderabad's goal of reducing air pollution. Citizens are ur...
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UAE Scraps Value Added Tax on Crypto Transactions, Binance Foresees Rapid Growth in Web3 Businesses
The UAE has exempted some crypto transactions from value added taxes (VAT). This essentially means that the five percent VAT that the UAE previously levied on crypto transfers and conversions now stands cancelled. This move is being implemented retrospectively covering crypto transactions from as far back as January 1, 2018.
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Finance Ministry Exempts Aadhaar Body UIDAI From Payment Of Income Tax
The finance ministry has exempted the income of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) from payment of income tax for five years till fiscal 2027-28.
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Why People In This Indian Hill Paradise Need Not Pay Income Tax
As the rest of India scrambled to meet the July 31 deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR), one state remained blissfully exempt from the tax frenzy - Sikkim.
-
How To Maximise Your Tax Savings With The New Tax Regime
The Indian tax system for FY 2024-2025 maintains existing income tax slabs, allowing taxpayers to choose between old and new regimes.
-
World Bank Asks Pakistan To Bring Tax Reforms, Remove Sales Tax Exemptions
The World Bank has asked the Pakistani government to make tax reforms and remove the exemptions on duties and sales tax, Pakistan-based ARY News reported.
-
"No New Change In Tax Regime": Government Explains What Changes From Today
In a detailed note, the ministry explained that the new tax regime has low rates but fewer exemptions and deductions.
-
Recovery Of Rs 135 Crore From Congress As Per Income Tax Laws: Report
The Congress lost income tax exemption in 2018-19 due to extensive use of cash in the electoral process, sources said, justifying that Rs 135 crore tax recovery from the party was consistent with the provisions of the Income Tax Act.
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Interim Budget 2024: How To Calculate Taxes Under Old And New Tax Regimes
With the Interim Budget just days away, all eyes are on Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for tax waivers or enhancement of income tax exemption limits.
-
New Guidelines For Tax Exemptions On High-Premium Life Insurance Policies
The Income Tax department has prescribed a mechanism for calculating income proceeds from life insurance policies where aggregate annual premium exceeds Rs 5 lakh.
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Israel Follows UK to Exempt Foreigners from Paying Taxes on Crypto Gains: Details
Israel aims to paint its picture as a pro-crypto nation to attract investors to engage with its economy. To do so, the country is mulling if Israel should exempt foreigner residents from paying taxes on incomes derived from the sale of crypto assets.
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GST Council Likely To Exempt IGST On Cancer Drug Import, 5% For F&B At Multiplexes
The GST Council at its next meeting on Tuesday is likely to exempt cancer medicine Dinutuximab imported by individuals from tax, decide on applicability of GST on food or beverages served in multiplexes and come out with a clear definition of utility vehicles for levying a 22 per cent cess, sources said.
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Tax-Free Leave Encashment Limit After Retirement Raised To Rs 25 lakh
In line with the Budget announcement, the finance ministry on Thursday hiked the tax exemption limit for leave encashment upon retirement for private sector salaried employees to Rs 25 lakh.
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Centre Proposes Changes To Tax On Angel Investors In Unlisted Entities
The Income Tax Department on Friday proposed to exempt Sebi-registered FPIs, pension funds and SWFs from the purview of angel tax.
