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Insurance Calculator to be launched on TaxSavers

March 1st, 2010

New Delhi; Many people often remain confused if they have correct life insurance coverage or not. While it is pointless to have too small a coverage as it would not be of any help to an individual’s family members. Dumping a huge amount of money in insurance is also not a very good option as it will result into wastage of precious money.

In order to solve this confusion of its members, Taxsavers.in, India’s first ever website catering exclusively to Tax Savings is all set to launch an insurance calculator in its new segment, Insurance and Taxes. This calculator can be used to estimate how much insurance cover is needed by an individual to help his family lead a comfortable life, if something were to happen to him.

The Insurance page will have an instructions guide alongside the insurance calculator giving details of how to use the calculator. There will be three steps to get results from this calculator. In the first step an individual will have to determine his goals and the time period. The second step will be making assumptions of his expenses and current loan status if any. And finally, depending upon the existing inflation rate, the calculator will provide a graphical presentation of the amount of sum assurance required by an individual.

A person can also move the slider of the inflation chart to see how rise or fall in inflation would impact the amount of insurance cover needed by him.

The aim of a life insurance is to insure a person’s life against the risks that can confront him everyday. Besides life insurance premium paid by an individual also qualifies for deduction under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act. Taxsavers.in has come up with this concept of Insurance calculator keeping all this in mind. So make the most of this opportunity by logging on taxsavers.in.

About TaxSavers.in:
TaxSavers.in is a New Delhi based financial services company currently serving all over India. Lloyds Ventures, owner of TaxSavers.in and his team of professionals have provided quality accounting, tax saving and consultation services for our valued clients.

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TaxSavers, to e-mail exclusive income tax guides to all its members

February 20th, 2010

New Delhi; In its latest move, taxsavers, India’s first website catering exclusively to Tax Savings is all set to send exclusive tax guides to all its subscribers through e-mails. This tax guide will consist of all the basic details related to filing of an income tax return.

The highlight of this twenty page tax guide will be its sections like, ‘how to file an income tax return, how to track best mutual funds available in the market, apart from information about various other tax saver products available in the market.

Taxsavers focuses on every individual who is able to file an income tax return. This tax guide has been launched to fulfill the needs of the people who are planning to file their income tax returns this year. This guide will also be useful for middle age business men who constantly seek information regarding the best tax saver investment funds.

The best part of this tax guide is that it has extensive coverage of each and every topic that an individual can come across while filing an income tax return. This guide has been prepared by an extensive research done by a team of retired income tax officials who also work as the panel for taxsavers. This team of income tax expert people also provides answers to an individual on the discussion forum which is another major feature of the website.

The target of taxsavers by sending these tax guides personally to the members of taxsavers is to facilitate them and provide ample knowledge so that they do not have any difficulty while filing an income tax return. The various sections in the tax guide have been nicely segmented which makes it easy for a viewer to skip to a topic of his interest rather than reading the entire thing.

After this the next move of taxsavers will be sending personalized e-newsletters to all its subscribers which will contain latest knowledge of tax saving equipments. So stop thinking and be a part of this revolution by just logging on to taxsavers.in.

About TaxSavers.in:
TaxSavers.in is a New Delhi based financial services company currently serving all over India. Lloyds Ventures, owner of TaxSavers.in and his team of professionals have provided quality accounting, tax saving and consultation services for our valued clients.

Contact:
TaxSavers.in
New Delhi, India,
support@taxsavers.in
Phone No. +91-11-43208800
More Information URL:http://www.taxsavers.in/

Statutes-On-Corporate-Securities Laws

November 23rd, 2009

Case Laws-Direct Tax Laws -From Itat

Tribunal is not empowered to review its order in garb of rectification u/s 254(2) – The Tribunal has got the power of rectifying a mistake which is apparent from the record itself and even an error of judgment is outside the ambit of section 254(2) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 – Kailashnath Malhotra v. JCIT [MA No. 246/Mum/2007]

Income from convention centre run by a hotel company is exigible to expenditure tax – For the purpose of Expenditure Tax Act, 1987 the convention centre managed by a hotel is an exteasion of the hotel itself and therefore, rent collection from the convention centre shall be exigible for the levy of expenditure tax – Mfar Hotels Ltd. v. ACIT [ETA No. 01(Coch)/2008]

Unilateral remission or cessation of any liability by assessee will amount to obtaining of benefit for purpose of section 41(1) – Where the assessee-company has not only written off the trading liability in its books of account but also offered the same as its income in the return on the ground that it has ceased to exist, the said liability written off by the assessee is liable to be added to the total income u/s 41(1) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 – Aey Gee Bros v. ITO [IT Appeal No. 6472/Mum/2006]

ACIT or DDIT can act as AO of an assessee only when they are conferred with such jurisdiction by CBDT – The authorities mentioned in the definition of AO in section 2(7A) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 must be assigned the jurisdiction by the CBDT under the provisions of section 120 to act as an Assessing Officer; only in that circumstances that Assistant Commissioner or Dy. Director of Income-tax, other authorities mentioned in the definition u/s 2(7A) can act as Assessing Officer – Rajeev Mewara v. Income-tax Officer [ITA No. 234/Ind/2007]

Service Tax -From Cestat

Reimbursable expenses is not includible in value of taxable services - Louis Berger International Inc. v CCE [Appeal No. E/205/08]

Availability of benefit of Notification No. 9/2003-ST to a Vocational Training Institute -The exemption under Notification No. 9/2003-ST dated 20-6-2003 is extended only to such vocational training institutes which impart skills which enable the trainees to obtain employment or undertake self-employment like in the case of a typewriting institute – Bio Campus GVK Bio Sciences (P.) Ltd. v. CCE [STA No. 42/2006]

Admissibility of Cenvat Credit on tippers – The provisions of rule 2(a) and 2(k) of the Cenvat Credit Rules specifically exclude motor vehicles i.e. tippers from the benefit of the credit either as capital goods or inputs, but for the specific situations as indicated therein – Ganta Ramanaiah Naidu v. CCE [Appeal No. ST/ 575/08]

Leviability of service tax on service of money transfer rendered from India to outside India – It is possible that export of service may take place even when all the relevant activities take place in India so long as the benefits of these services accrue outside India – Muthoot Fincorp Ltd. v. CCE [Appeal No. ST/493, 298/08]

Leviability of service tax on ERP implementation services under management consultancy service - Once a particular service is excluded from the scope of service tax where it normally is supposed to fall then it cannot be taxed under some other category – IBM India Pvt. Ltd. v. CCE [Appeal No. ST/422/07; ST/512 & 513/08]

Scope of ‘port service’ rendered by a C&F agent and steamer agent of a port area – The registration certificate or licence issued by the Port authorities for conducting business as a steamer agent or a C&F agent cannot be considered as the authorization envisaged in the definition of ‘port service’ – S. S. Maritime v. CCE [Appeal No. ST/206/08]

Corporate Laws

Competition Appellate Tribunal (Salaries and Allowances and Other Terms and Conditions of service of the chairperson and other members) Second Amendment Rules, 2009 – Amendment in rules 4, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14 and 19 – Notification No. G.S.R. 827(E), dated 16-11-20009

Prevention of Money-laundering (Maintenance of Records of the Nature and Value of Transactions, the Procedure and Manner of Maintaining and Time for Furnishing Information and Verification and Maintenance of Records of the Identity of the Clients of the Banking Companies, Financial Institutions and Intermediaries) Amendment Rules, 2009 – Amendment in rules 2,3,5,6,7,8,9 & 10 – Notification No. G.S.R. 816(E), dated 12-11-2009

Securities Laws

Section 4 of the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956 – Grant of recognition to Stock Exchanges – Renewal of recognition to Inter-Connected Stock Exchange of India Ltd, Navi Mumbai – Notification No. LAD-NRO/GN/2009-10/21/183195, dated 16-11-2009

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Quarterly Tax Filing Services offerings by HAS

July 25th, 2009

The preparation of tax documents and filing of tax returns is a difficult process and requires specialized handling. Specialized help is generally exclusive and can burn the compartment of taxpayers if availed of. Taxpayers can also arrange tax files on their own but there are menaces of committing errors when a large number of deductions and exemptions are taken into contemplation. As a result, taxpayers seek specialized help even though it is exclusive. In recent times however, some tax experts and tax company have started offering tax filing services.

The Process – Tax Return Filing

Simply gather all your information for the financial year and send it to our office. We will prepare the return for you. Sometime, we require some additional information in order to optimize the result for your tax return. If necessary, we also help you to collecting any additional information that may be required to achieve the best results. Once the return has been prepared, we will send it to you for approval.

Our tax return filing focuses on the following areas:

•   Personal

•   Business

•   Sole Proprietorship

•   Independent Contractor

•   Partnership

•   C and S Corporations

Our accounting employees consisting agreement accountants and Commerce graduates with deep industry knowledge and widespread business information, are listening carefully on your needs to deliver incorporated text filing solutions.

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Income tax rebate Ontario Canada

July 2nd, 2009

Income taxes are among the largest expenses you pay during your life. Canadian citizens may very well pay almost as much as half their annual income back to the government each year. Fortunately there are many tools you can use to manage your finances in a way that you with significant savings and reduce your taxes dramatically.

A large part of the tax savings strategies to disseminate your earnings through your inner family network and hence to the benefits of lower tax brackets. In this group of instruments you will find some very interesting possibilities such as:

* Family Loan Structuring & Accounts
* Private & marriage RRSP Contributions
* Claiming deductions Home & Home Office Costs
* RESP Contributions
* Medical Contributions
* Using family
* Donations to Charity

From 2009 there is a new tool in operation to as Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA). It is similar to an RRSP account, but with some important differences. For example, withdrawals are not taxable and do not affect other government benefits. On the other hand, deposits are not deductible. There is a maximum limit of $ 5000 savings per year, which translates to significant savings in the span of several years.

Life Insurance also offer significant advantages and may provide useful tools for reducing your taxes and pave the way for maximizing welfare.

There are some advantages of its use over other forms of investment, for example traditional RRSP accounts and other assets such as stocks.

* No risk: the minimum guaranteed rate policies profitable under all circumstances. Life therefore useful if one of your primary long-term investment tools.
* No Probate fees because it is a liquid asset, it is one of the best ways to wealth to the next generation in your family. In the event of your death, they do not have to pay any additional fees Probate and there is no tax liability. In provinces such as Ontario, this can amount to very large amounts – you will be able to avoid unnecessary costs.
* You pay no taxes on income. Depending on your insurance, your savings grow tax sheltered and you can also use the accumulation of funds to compensate for your future premiums with pre-tax dollars instead of after tax dollars.
* Cash values within the policy can be consulted at any time within certain limits by means of a policy loan or partial surrender. Often, these financial instruments, the equivalent of a tax-free income stream. However, be sure to understand that straight withdrawals are subject to taxes. Consult your advisors first in each case.
* Donations and charity in the form of life insurance are tax deductible. These are little known options that may involve the transfer of ownership to the charity, naming the organization as the policy or the replacement of the donated assets to a new insurance that will not affect the legacy you want to leave. These options allow you to give all future gifts of substantial quantities at modest costs in the present.

These instruments are well known to most people speculate tax cuts and often recommended first. When using them, you know what the expected amount of income tax you pay for to see what options are most effective in your individual case. You can use online tools such as Canadian income tax calculator.

To conclude, it is important to understand that taxes are a complicated matter, and they deserve professional attention. Be sure your options with independent advisers first and only informed decisions.For more information about Income tax rebate ontario canada visit
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Essential tax tips for individual investor

June 16th, 2009

Nobody welcomes taxes but it is inevitable. You can work out for minimizing the tax. Applying a few simple tax principles saves you a lot of money.

Reinvested dividends increase investment in a fund and sizably reduce your taxable gain (or increase your capital loss). Forgetting to ensure the reduction in taxable income could cost you quite a bit in the long run. Hence, record reinvested dividends accurately and review the tax rules every time the tax season is around.

When stock markets are bumpy, bonds seem to be the safest option to invest in. Report the interest income on your tax return. You may not have to pay tax on all the interest you receive. Municipal bonds and short term government debts can also be a convenient harbor for your money and offers considerable tax advantages.

For those investors that have small time businesses on their own, you have an opportunity to write off some operating expenses. For example, business trips that require you to travel, accommodation, meals etc. can be written off within specified limits. If you travel frequently and forget to include these personal expenses, it cost you sizeable dollars in lost tax savings.

Making stock purchases through a tax-deferred account can save a lot of money for you and give you the benefit of flexibility. You are not taxed until the point where you withdraw when you are taxed at the rate of your income tax bracket. Individual Retirement Account (IRA) and Simplified Employment Pension (SEP) plans are the most common plans.

Match the sale of your profitable investments and the ones in which you have incurred loss in the same year. Capital losses can be used against capital gains, and short-term losses can be deducted from short-term gains. If you incur excess loss, you can apportion it over the future years. Close out of losing investments and match your capital gains with offsetting losses to reduce your tax burden by a significant extent.

You incur expenses on broker while purchasing stock – fee, transferring fee incase of changing brokers. Add on this expense to the cost of your investment. While calculating return, deduct this amount because these are direct expenses you have incurred out of your pocket towards acquiring investments. The impact of brokerage fees can be substantial if you put together all of the fees on all your investments together. Hence, account for them and claim every expense when filing taxes.

Short-term capital gains (less than one year) are subject to higher tax rates than long-term ones. It can prove very beneficial to hold onto your stocks for at least a year. The savings can be more worth it.

Shrewd tax management where you take advantage of every tax avoidance opportunity that applies to your situation will make you a winner. You have to ensure that you do not overlook any expenses or other income-reduction techniques that can reduce your taxable earnings. Start early and plan your investments well. Don’t wait until the last minute to file your taxes. Be systematic and proactive.

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Income Tax Tips: Saving Money while Earning Big

June 3rd, 2009

An income tax is the tax charged on the financial income of individuals, corporations and other legal entities. There are various income tax systems in the financial market. The tax is categorized as progressive or regressive. Income tax charged on individuals is based on their total income which the one charged on the corporate is on the net income. The first step in paying out your income tax is to have some incoming income. Afterwards you need to get your financial information organized. Having done this, you will then have to file your income tax with the relevant income tax organization. This is normally quite difficult for the majority of us and we need the assistance of a tax professional to aid us. They come in many shapes and with different ways of filling for the income tax but the choice as to who can do the filling to suit your needs is up to you.

Income tax time or closing dates is a hectic time for any business. The business man is supposed to ensure the all receipts and all documents concerned are quite in order and are availed to the income tax professional. This aids in knowing the kind of expenses and savings they made over the year or over the income tax duration. Moreover this helps in tax saving in the next financial year with the proper tax modifications. What an individual or a corporation should be aware of is that the income tax they pay makes all the difference, thus no mistake should occur while they are at it.

While paying out the income tax, one should make use of the tax credits as they usually lowers the tax amounts to be paid in a particular tax duration to the IRS. For example if your kid is in a college, then you should claim for an education tax credit. The tax savings you make here can be used to open an education saving accounts for your kid.

Before you pay out your income tax, especially corporate income tax, itemize all your tax deductions. If you have a home office or you make some payments to a charitable organization, one should be able to itemize their tax returns rather than taking the standardized deductions. The entire process is time consuming but with the help of a qualified and a competent tax professional, it can be quite rewarding as you will save enough money while you are at it. You will be able to know exactly what tax you are supposed to pay thus paying less at the end of a particular tax year.

Lastly, one can make use of their tax status to pay less tax. For example if you are married you can opt to file your income tax jointly thus reducing the standard tax amount. In fact an individual filling status determines the kind of tax exemptions they will get. If you file as a single person the tax will be more than is the case for a married person.

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