Can IT Freelancers/Professionals opt for Presumptive scheme of Income tax?

Presumptive scheme under Income tax is a popular scheme used by Businesses & Professionals. This scheme essentially reduces the burden of Income tax compliance on Micro & Small businesses & Professionals. Presumptive scheme for specified professionals was introduced in 2016. Presumptive scheme allows the taxpayer to presume their income as a certain % of their Gross… Continue reading

How to save tax efficiently for salaried Individuals

Who doesn’t want to pay less tax? So, in this article we are discussing about how a salaried Individual can save tax through tax planning. Salaried Individuals have comparatively limited options available when it comes to saving tax. Nevertheless, if we utilize what we have efficiently, a significant amount of tax saving can be achieved…. Continue reading

Income Tax Implication on F&O (Futures & options) transactions & Intra-day trading

This article is about how trading in derivatives(F&O) and intra-day trading is to be treated under the Income tax, i.e. the income tax implications on F&O (future & options) trading We will briefly discuss the following: 1. Basic understanding of the concept 2. Computation of income- F&O & intra-day trading 3. Calculation of turnover- F&O… Continue reading

How & Why to recognize your Business as a Startup

The article explains What is a startup, Process of recognition of a startup, Benefits of recognition as a startup which includes Income tax deduction under Section 80 IAC, an exemption under section 56 of Income Tax Act (Angel Tax Exemption), Intellectual Property Right (IPR) benefits, Relaxation under public procurement norms, Self-certification under labour and environmental… Continue reading