Non-resident Indians (NRIs), particularly those residing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), enjoy significant tax benefits on their investments in mutual funds (MFs) in India. These benefits stem from a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) signed between India and the UAE, providing relief from capital gains taxation. However, navigating these benefits requires a thorough understanding...
Finance Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Interim Budget 2024-25 in Parliament on Thursday, February 1, coinciding with the commencement of the Budget Session. This budget holds significance as it is an interim one, being presented just before the Lok Sabha Elections. The budgetary allocations and policy directions reflect a strategic approach toward fostering growth, social...
Recent successes in state elections, setting a positive backdrop, have now focused attention on India’s upcoming Interim Budget for 2024. Rather than grand populist gestures, there’s an expectation of a shift towards policy continuity and sustainable growth. This blog explores the diverse expectations from Budget 2024, delving into key areas poised to shape the economic...
NRIs need to carefully consider the total Indian income and plan their travel itinerary based on the amendment for their period of stay. The positive aspect is that in most cases, NRIs can continue to visit India for up to 181 days in the financial year and even in other cases where the period of stay in India is 120 days up to 181 days (and also for 365 days or more in preceding 4 years) or...
What is tax planning? Tax planning is the analysis of an individual’s financial situation from a tax efficiency point of view so as to plan an individual’s finances in the most optimized way. It allows an individual to make the best use of various taxes. Income tax planning involves planning under various provisions of the Indian taxation laws. In India, tax planning offers...
Nowadays, you must be hearing people investing in international equities. Also, many advisors might be talking to you about investing in international markets and get some global exposure. You must be hearing terms like “overseas investments”, “international equity” and “Global Diversification”. In the last year during the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of folios in mutual fund schemes that...
Tax saving without investing? Seems like a dream, isn’t it? But yes, it’s true! There are certain exemptions and certain deductions which you can claim and gain the tax savings without investing a penny. Generally, these will come in the form of a loss from a certain head of income or certain expenses. So why wait? Let’s see what all is there in store for you. Housing loan benefit...
With the tax return filing season around the corner, many of you must be planning your taxes or reviewing your tax status. After putting so much effort in earning money, who likes paying taxes on their incomes? No one does, right?. But, like it or not, as per the current tax regulations, if your income is anywhere above Rs. 5 lakhs in a financial year, you would have to pay taxes. However,...