Tax & Accounting

India’s Black Money Act: Liability and Compliance

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India’s new Black Money Act has taken a tough stance against tax avoidance. This article explains who is liable, how the tax is computed, associated penalties and procedures for availing of the voluntary compliance program.

Ind-AS 108: Accounting for Operating Segments Gets Overhaul

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Ind-AS will bring Indian companies in line with accounting standards used globally, but segment disclosures will include potentially sensitive information.

India, U.S. Sign Tax Information Agreement for FATCA

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The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) will affect U.S. persons and Indian financial institutions in India. Learn more about FATCA and how it impacts you here.

Determining Tax Liability for Foreign Nationals Working in India

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In general, foreign nationals working in India are liable for Indian income tax. They may also be liable for capital gains tax on disposal of capital assets in India. Whether an individual is liable to pay Indian income tax is dependent on the foreign national’s physical presence in India, regardless of citizenship or the purpose of the stay.

Understanding India’s Late Filing Deadline for 2013-2014 Tax Returns

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As foreign direct investment into India continues to grow, many individuals are asking themselves what their responsibility is in regards to filing an Indian tax return. Because Indian penalties are strict for late or non-filing, and because certain limitations exist for late-filed returns, it is important to know the filing rules and apply them in a timely manner.

Tax Residency in India Set for POEM Test

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The new tax residency test for companies doing business in India is a business-friendly gesture, but some foreign investors are concerned. The law as written leaves too much uncertainty in implementation.

Ind-AS: Preparing for India’s New Accounting Standards

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Foreign companies establishing a presence in India will encounter a host of considerations that do not exist in their home country. Of these, interpreting and understanding India’s idiosyncratic system of accounting standards can be an especially difficult challenge. In this article, we compare these standards to international norms.

India’s Finance Act 2015: What You Need to Know

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The Finance Act 2015 addresses several areas of concern for foreign investors, but falls short of clarity in many respects. Foreign companies doing business in India should not lose sight of the remaining questions when approaching corporate tax planning.

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