ESOP Taxation in India: All You Need to Know
Have you ever wondered what those three letters—ESOP—mean? They’re more than just a corporate buzzword. ESOP stands for Employee Stock Ownership Plan, a brilliant way for companies to reward their employees by giving them a slice of the business they’re building together. Sounds exciting, right? But here’s the catch: while ESOPs are a fantastic opportunity, they come with...
Why UAE NRIs Don’t Pay Capital Gains Tax On Mfs In India
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...
Union Budget 2024: Tax Benefits Extended, Slabs Unchanged, Capex Boosted – Exploring Key Announcements
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...
Budget 2024 Date, Time and Expectations
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...
NRI Taxation and Latest Amendment on Residential Status
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...
TO AVOID UNNECESSARY TAXES, IT PLANNING.
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...
Should you invest international funds?
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...
Save Tax Without Investing More! How?
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...