Most important income tax changes applicable from April 1

Income Tax: Get Notified with the changes 

With the tax proposals in the Budget 2017 turning into  law, we are all set to file our income tax returns . Below are 10 most important income-tax changes affecting you; thereby lets plan to save more!

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  •  With a deviation in tax rate from 10 per cent to 5 per cent for total income between Rs 2.5 lakh and Rs 5 lakh, there is tax saving of up to Rs 12,500 per year and Rs 14,806 (including surcharge and cess) for those with income above Rs 1 crore.
  • 2. Tax rebate is descreased to Rs 2,500 from Rs 5,000 per year for tax payers with income up to Rs 3.5 lakh (earlier Rs 5 lakh). Due to the combined effect of change in tax rate and rebate, an individual with taxable income of Rs 3.5 lakh will now pay tax of 2,575 instead of 5,150 earlier.
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  • Extra charge at 10 for each penny of expense collected on rich citizens, with pay between Rs 50 lakh and Rs 1 crore. The rate of surcharge for the super rich, with income above Rs 1 crore, will remain 15 per cent.
  • Having period for immovable property to be considered “long term” decreased to 2 years from 3. This will ensure immovable property held beyond 2 years is taxed at reduced rate of 20 per cent and eligible for various exemptions on reinvestment.Income tax Bangalore
  • Long haul capital increases expense will bring about a lower payout attributable to valuable corrections. The base year for indexation of cost (adjustment of inflation) has been shifted to April 1, 2001, from April 1, 1981. This means lower profits on sale.
  • Further, charge exception will be accessible on reinvestment of capital picks up in told redeemable bonds (notwithstanding interest in NHAI and REC bonds).
  • A simple one-page tax return form is to be introduced for individuals with taxable income up to Rs 5 lakh (excluding business income).
  • Delay in documenting expense form for 2017-18 will draw in punishment of Rs 5,000 if recorded by Dec 31, 2018 and Rs 10,000 if recorded later.Such charge will be restricted to Rs 1,000 for little nationals with wage up to Rs 5 lakh.

  • Deduction for first-time investors in listed equity shares or listed units of equity oriented fund under the Rajiv Gandhi Equity Savings Scheme is withdrawn from 2017-18. On the off chance that an individual has as of now guaranteed derivation under this plan before April 1, 2017, he/she should be permitted to profit a conclusion for the following two years.

  • Day and age for modification of government form sliced to one year (from 2 years) from the finish of the pertinent FY or before fruition of evaluation, whichever is prior.

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specifically tailored for doctors, lawyers, architects, photographers, trainers, and similar professionals

As a professional or small business owner in Bangalore, managing finances and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements can be overwhelming. At Certicom, our experienced Chartered Accountants (CAs) provide customized financial solutions tailored to your specific needs.

DUAL BENEFITS for Professionals

Our expert CAs assist professionals such as doctors, lawyers, architects, photographers, and trainers in maximizing their financial benefits:

  1. Individual Benefits: Claim deductions under Section 80C, NSS, and other applicable benefits on salary income.
  2. Corporate Advantages: Avail depreciation, rent, miscellaneous expenses, and other business-related benefits on business income.

Business Expense Management

Ensure you’re claiming all eligible business expenses with the help of our experienced team:

  1. Office Rent
  2. Travel and Conveyance
  3. Depreciation on Assets
  4. Payroll and Salary Payments to Staff

TDS Compliance

Our experts handle TDS compliance, ensuring:

  1. TDS Deduction: Deduct TDS for payments above ₹30,000 to individuals and ₹75,000 to companies.
  2. Applicable TDS Rates: Ensure compliance with the appropriate TDS rates (1%, 2%, 10%).
  3. Avoid Penalties: Prevent expenses from being added back to income due to non-deduction of TDS.

Service Tax Registration and GST Migration

We help with comprehensive service tax and GST-related services:

  1. Service Tax Registration (mandatory for revenues > ₹10 lakhs)
  2. Quarterly or Half-Yearly Service Tax Returns Filing
  3. GST Migration and Readiness
  4. Registration + Return Filing (Starting from ₹10,000)

Presumptive Taxation

Take advantage of the simplified taxation scheme for small businesses and professionals:

  1. Small businesses with turnover up to ₹2 crores (6% taxable income)
  2. Professionals with receipts up to ₹50 lakhs (50% taxable income)

Registration and Compliance

Our team can help with all your registration and compliance needs:

  1. PAN, TAN, Shops, and Establishment Registration
  2. Service Tax Registration
  3. GST Migration and Compliance

No Books of Accounts Required

Our services include tax return filing, eliminating the need to maintain books of accounts.

Contact Certicom today to discover how our customized CA compliance solutions can support the growth of your profession or small business.

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Aadhaar not yet linked with PAN? Its Important.

Aadhaar and PAN: The government of India has decided to make Aadhaar number compulsory for the filing of Income Tax returns and linking it with Permanent Account Number (PAN) before 1st of July 2017.

        Here are simple steps to link :

  • Every tax payers have to first register themselves on the Income tax e-Filing portal.
  • After registration, login to the portal using your credentials i.e. the log-in ID, password, and date of birth.
  • A pop-up window will appear, prompting you to link.
  • Once you enter the details the same will be verified. If details match, enter the Aadhaar card number and click on the “link now” button
  • You will get the message that your linking has been successfully linked to your PAN card.

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