The said LTCG from sale of shares shall be taxable at 20%, plus 4% health and education cessWith effect from 1 April 2018, LTCG arising on the sale of listed shares in India that are held for more than 12 months before sale, are taxable
3 min read4 Mar 2019If the government is really keen that business should grow, it should encourage investment in companies, rather than deter such investments by uncertain tax laws
4 min read28 Feb 2018In case of inheritance, the holding period of land is taken from the acquisition date by the owner who actually acquired it
3 min read11 Apr 2017The gains, if any, resulting from the sale of aforesaid inherited land shall be taxable in the hands of each of the family members under the head 'capital gains'
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2 min read24 Oct 2007The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared