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Sushil Modi to head Group of Ministers to examine modalities for ‘calamity tax’ under GST
The Government of India (GoI) has recently constituted a 7-member ministerial panel headed by Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Modi to examine modalities for revenue mobilisation in case of natural calamities and disasters. The panel would submit its report to ..
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) launches ‘GST Verify’ app to protect interest of consumers
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has launched a mobile app ‘GST Verify’ to protect interest of consumers. It is an android app to verify if the person collecting GST from the consumer is eligible to collect ..
S Ramesh takes charge as new chairman of Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs
S Ramesh, a 1981 batch officer of the Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Central Excise), has taken over charge as the new chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), the apex policy-making body for indirect taxes. ..
S Ramesh appointed as new chairman of Central Board of Indirect taxes and Customs (CBIC)
S Ramesh has been appointed as the new chairman of Central Board of Indirect taxes and Customs (CBIC). He will succeed Vanaja N. Sarna on July 1. The CBIC is the apex body for administering the levy and collection of ..
Property Tax in India
The term ‘property’ stands for tangible real estate owned by a person. It includes houses, office places, rented out properties etc. Taxes are the primary source of income of the government and they determine the kind and amount of resources ..
Capital Gains versus Capital Receipts
Capital gain refers to the gain or profit from the sale of property or an investment. Investment may be in shares, equity, gold, real estate or valuables like paintings {a prelims question was asked if investment in paintings is a capital gains tax} ..