Before we delve into the computations, let us first understand the various types of house properties and how the income from each is brought to tax under the head ‘Income from House Property’. Income tax classifies the properties in three ways: Self-Occupied House Property Let Out House Property Deemed to be Let Out Property Self-Occupied […]
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Before computing Income from House Property, it is essential to clearly understand the concepts of Gross Annual Value (GAV) and Net Annual Value (NAV). These two terms form the foundation of house property taxation, and most numerical problems begin with their correct determination. If you read this blog carefully, you will be able to understand:
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While residential status of an individual is based on physical presence, the residential status of a company, firm and HUF depends mainly on control, management or POEM. Company POEM = place where key management & commercial decisions are made Firm / AOP / BOI Even partial control in India makes it Resident HUF Control
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Foreign exchange quotation is the amount of currency that is exchanged for a unit of another currency. Foreign exchange quotations can be two types, they are: 1. Direct Quotation 2. Indirect Quotation Direct quotation: A direct quote expresses the price of one unit of foreign currency in terms of domestic currency. In other words, it
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Reserve is the term which refers to a sum or percentage of profit that a company retains or keeps aside at the end of a financial year towards meeting future contingencies that may occur. It is also used to strengthen the business. There are two types of reserves in an organisation A capital reserve is created
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The magic figures of the number of days used to determine residential status under the Indian Income Tax Act are extremely important. The sum and applicability of tax on a person, depends upon the Residential Status of such person. Residential status of a person is important in determining the scope of income on which income tax has to
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Direct tax is something that every earning individual faces in life. Even if you are not from a finance background, understanding the basics of direct tax helps you become a responsible taxpayer. In today’s session, let us navigate through the fundamentals of direct taxation to gain a clear, high-level understanding of the subject. Samit is
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The classroom was unusually quiet today. Students sat alert, notebooks open, eyes fixed on the smart board. The professor picked up the marker and wrote one word slowly: On the smart board, terms like Operating Leverage, Financial Leverage, Fixed Cost, Debt. “LEVERAGE” He turned to the class and said: Today, we are not just learning
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International Business (IB) refers to the exchange of goods, services, capital across national borders and technology. It involves the operations of MNCs, exports, imports, FDI and FPI. Each form creates different financial responsibilities: International business activities do not remain confined to corporate balance sheets; they directly affect a country’s foreign exchange inflows and outflows, and
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The balance of payments (BOP) summarizes the economic transactions of an economy with the rest of the world. This statement includes all the transactions made by individuals, corporates and the government and helps in monitoring the flow of funds to develop the economy. Whenever goods, services, capital, or investments move across countries, they leave a
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