PwC seeks extension of 15% corporate tax for new units

PwC seeks extension of 15% corporate tax for new units

PwC India has recommended the government extend the concessional corporate tax rate of 15% (ended in FY24) for new manufacturing units for a period of at least five years, to boost domestic manufacturing, and foster import substitution. This is a key ask of industry which the Centre should consider for the full Budget, PwC partners … Read more

Middle class bearing more weight of heavy taxation than corporates: Jairam Ramesh attacks Centre

Middle class bearing more weight of heavy taxation than corporates: Jairam Ramesh attacks Centre

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh targeted the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Centre on Sunday, over the recent tax collection data, and said that individuals are paying more tax than companies, and the middle class is bearing the weight of heavy taxation while Rs 2 lakh crore has been put in “pockets of billionaires” due to slashing of … Read more

Congress’ Jairam Ramesh targets Modi govt, says ‘Corporate tax cut gave Rs 2 lakh crore to billionaires’

Congress' Jairam Ramesh targets Modi govt, says 'Corporate tax cut gave Rs 2 lakh crore to billionaires'

The Congress party on Sunday said that personal income tax collections have far surpassed corporate tax collections. They have vehemently accused the government of allowing billionaires to benefit from over Rs 2 lakh crore in tax cuts, while the middle class continues to endure high taxation.This criticism came a day after data from the Central … Read more

Corporate tax cut enriched billionaires by Rs 2 lakh crore; middle-class hit by heavy taxes: Congress

Corporate tax cut enriched billionaires by Rs 2 lakh crore; middle-class hit by heavy taxes: Congress

NEW DELHI: With the personal income tax collections exceeding the corporate tax collections, the Congress alleged on Sunday that the corporate tax cut has put over Rs 2 lakh crore in the “pockets of billionaires,” while the middle class continues to bear the weight of heavy taxation.The opposition party’s attack on the government came a … Read more

Corporate tax cut put Rs 2 lakh crore in billionaires’ pockets: Cong

BY Agencies14 July 2024 5:36 PM GMT New Delhi: With the personal income tax collections exceeding the corporate tax collections, the Congress on Sunday alleged that the corporate tax cut has put over Rs 2 lakh crore in the “pockets of billionaires”, while the middle class continues to bear the weight of heavy taxation. The opposition … Read more

Income Taxes 2025: A Look at How This Year’s Election Could Affect Your Refund Amount Next Year

Income Taxes 2025: A Look at How This Year’s Election Could Affect Your Refund Amount Next Year

Vance CariagaJuly 9, 2024 at 7:19 PM Ridofranz / Getty Images/iStockphoto Federal income tax refunds have been remarkably consistent over the past decade or so, with average refunds tending to hover between about $2,750 and $2,900 from January through April each year. Given that track record, it’s unlikely that average refunds will fluctuate much no … Read more

Montana’s housing crisis is a warning for older homeowners across the country

Montana's housing crisis is a warning for older homeowners across the country

Economy Montana’s housing crisis is a warning for older homeowners across the country Eliza Relman 2024-07-10T09:56:03Z Share icon An curved arrow pointing right. Share Facebook Icon The letter F. Facebook Email icon An envelope. It indicates the ability to send an email. Email Twitter icon A stylized bird with an open mouth, tweeting. Twitter LinkedIn … Read more

MSP, loan waiver and crop insurance, crucial issues for farmers

MSP, loan waiver and crop insurance, crucial issues for farmers

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance faced huge setbacks in the Lok Sabha elections in the agrarian belts of the country. The BJP lost in at least 38 seats in five States where the farmers’ movement against the policies of the Narendra Modi government was strong. This government is a continuation of the first … Read more

Budget 2024: Industry players suggest govt to simplify tax system, give relief to middle class

Budget 2024: Industry players suggest govt to simplify tax system, give relief to middle class

Image Source : INDIA TV Budget 2024 Budget 2024: In the general budget for the fiscal year 2024-25, the focus should be on providing relief to taxpayers, especially those in the lower-income group, to boost consumption, Industry leaders suggested to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Sitharaman is set to present the full budget for 2024-25 on … Read more

The High Cost of Wealth Taxes

The High Cost of Wealth Taxes

Wealth Tax Impact: Details & Analysis | Tax Foundation Skip to content Colombia, Norway, Spain, and Switzerland. Countries have repealed their wealth taxes for a variety of reasons. They raise little revenue, create high administrative costs, and induce an outflow of wealthy individuals and their money. Many policymakers have also recognized that high taxes on … Read more