Taxes 2018

Budget 2018: LTCG from equities can't run for cover not even take shelter under NHAI bonds

Arun Jaitley feels need for humoring stock market by taxing STCG and LTCG there from at concessional rates of 15 percent and 10 percent respectively.

Budget 2018: Arun Jaitley has given only marginal relief on personal tax front to common man

Arun Jaitley had a little room to fulfill the widespread expectations of the common man from the Budget on the personal taxation front.

Budget 2018: Creating newer education vistas through technology in rural areas big message from Arun Jaitley

For years, Indian rural landscape has been bogged by issues like poverty, lack of learning infrastructure, lack of gender parity etc

Budget 2018: Reduction in corporate tax, long term gains tax will make investments in SME stocks lucrative

The value of these companies or SMEs will increase as the future earnings projections will go up because of the reduced tax

Budget 2018: Sensex slumps over 500 points, Nifty trades lower at 10,827 as long term capital gains tax returns

According to market observers, heavy selling pressure in consumer durables, banking, capital goods, auto and metals stocks added to downward trajectory of indices.

Budget 2018: FM Arun Jaitley reduces corporate tax rate to 25% for Rs 250 cr turnover

Lowering of corporate tax is in tune with Arun Jaitley's promise in 2015-16 Budget.

Budget 2018: Govt introduces long-term capital gains tax on equities

Presenting the Budget proposals for 2018-19, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said returns from the stock market are quite attracting and it was time to bring them under the ambit of capital gains tax

Budget 2018: Personal income tax unchanged; other key highlights of Arun Jaitley's fifth budget

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday did not provide any relief in the income tax rates for 2018-19.

Budget 2018: From standard deduction to health and education cess, how Arun Jaitley changed your money life

This standard deduction given in budget was in lieu of exemption in respect of transport allowance and reimbursement of miscellaneous medical expenses

Budget 2018: Eight measures Arun Jaitley should look into to provide relief to taxpayers

Hopefully the Budget will provide for an exclusive tax exemption of up to Rs. 20,000 for premiums paid towards a term insurance in addition to the current 1.5 lakh available for life.