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LTC (Leave and Travel Concession)

Are legal, consultants, and professional fees tax deductible for businesses

Introduction One of the most important sorts of payments made by a corporate organization is professional fees or fees for technical services. Professional fees include, but are not limited to, payments given to doctors, lawyers, chartered accountants, engineers, etc. Such payments made to residents are governed by Section 194J.   When certain payments are made …

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GST audit

What exactly is a GST audit?

According to Section 35 (5) of the CGST Act, registered taxpayers in India with an aggregate turnover of more than 2 crores in a fiscal year (FY) must have their accounts book audited by an authorised Cost Accountant or a Chartered Accountant. A copy of the GST audit report, financial statements, and reconciliation statement must …

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Income Tax Act Section 196D

Income Tax Act Section 196D

Introduction Foreign investments are critical to an economy’s viability, and India, as a developing economy, has become a popular destination for prospective investors from around the world. One major factor attracting foreign investors is the rapid growth of the equity markets. Section 196D of the Income Tax Act has been added by the government to …

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GST Clarification

GST Clarification

Introduction Every business with a turnover that exceeds a certain threshold must register for GST. During the registration process, business details such as statutory information, address of the business, nature of goods and services, and so on are required. While the registration may be approved within 7-10 days, the tax officer may require clarification before …

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