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What is a Financial Year? Table of Contents Introduction A financial year is a 12-month period used for accounting and financial reporting purposes. It is the timeframe during which a company records its financial transactions, prepares its financial statements, and calculates its taxes. The financial year does not necessarily coincide with the calendar year. In…

Deferred Tax- Meaning, Expense, Examples, Calculation Table of Contents Introduction Deferred tax is a provision that companies make to account for the difference between the tax they owe based on financial accounting principles and the tax they would owe based on tax accounting principles. This difference arises because financial accounting principles and tax accounting principles…

Section 80G – Donations Eligible Under Section 80G Table of Contents Introduction Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961, provides for income tax deductions for donations made to certain eligible organizations. This section allows individuals and companies to claim a deduction of up to 100% of the donated amount, subject to certain conditions. To…

Section 80EE- Income Tax Deduction for Interest on Home Loan Table of Contents Introduction Section 80EE of the Income Tax Act, 1961, is a tax deduction provision that allows first-time homebuyers to claim an additional deduction of up to Rs. 50,000 for the interest paid on a home loan taken between April 1, 2016, and…

Section 194J – TDS for Professional or Technical Services Table of Contents Introduction Section 194J of the Income Tax Act, 1961, deals with the deduction of tax at source (TDS) for professional or technical services. This section applies to payments made to professionals or technical service providers, such as architects, engineers, lawyers, and chartered accountants,…

Section 194H – TDS on Commission and Brokerage Table of Contents Introduction Section 194H of the Income Tax Act, 1961, deals with the deduction of TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) on commission or brokerage paid to a resident. This section came into effect from July 1, 2018, and applies to all payments made after this…

What is a Fiscal Deficit Table of Contents Introduction A fiscal deficit is a situation where a government spends more money than it earns in a given period, usually a year. It means that the government needs to borrow money to finance its activities and pay its bills. A fiscal deficit can have positive or…

What is Reverse Repo Rate? Table of Contents Introduction The reverse repo rate, also known as the repurchase rate, is an important tool used by central banks to control the money supply in an economy and maintain price stability. It is the rate at which commercial banks can park their excess funds or surplus liquidity…

What is Professional Tax? Table of Contents Introduction Professional tax is a direct tax that applies to individuals earning an income by way of employment, practising their profession, or trading. A practicing professional includes a lawyer, teacher, doctor, chartered accountant, etc. The tax is deducted from the individual’s monthly salary by their employer and is…

What are Capital Gains? Table of Contents Introduction Capital gains are the profits that are realized by selling an asset, such as stocks, bonds, or real estate. Capital gains are generally associated with investments, due to their inherent price volatility. Capital gains are taxed differently depending on how long you hold the asset before selling it. Short-term…

What is Direct Tax? Table of Contents Introduction A direct tax is a tax that a person or organization pays directly to the entity that imposed it, such as the government. Examples of direct taxes in India include income tax, corporate tax, capital gains tax, and securities transaction tax. Direct taxes are essential sources of revenue for…

What is Form 16? Table of Contents Introduction As the deadline for filing taxes approaches, the Income Tax department may send you email reminders to file your taxes on time. It is convenient to file your taxes online, and this is the current way of doing it. When filing your taxes, you will likely need…

Table of Contents What is Tax deduction at source (TDS) TDS stands for Tax Deducted at Source. It is a procedure implemented by the Indian government to collect taxes at the source of income. A certain percentage of tax is deducted by the payer at the time of making payments to the receiver, and this amount…