Chartered Accountant India,Chartered Accountants India,Chartered Accountant in India

1. Last date of filing the belated return is 31st March 2008 and beyond which the return would attract a penalty of Rs. 5,000/-

2. For the Assessment Year 2008-09 last date for filing the return of Income is 30th September for the assessee whose accounts are audited or the assessee is a Company. In other cases 31st July.

3. Income Tax Rate for the Assessment Year 2008-09 (For Individual Man and HUF) * 1.1 Lakh to 1.5 : 10% * 1.5 to 2.5 : 20% * 2.5 to above : 30% Except (For Individual Woman) * 1.45 to 1.5 : 10% (For Senior Citizen) * 1.95 to 2.5 : 20% + Education Cess 2% + S.H.E.C 1% (Surcharge 10% if income is more than 1 crore)

4. Firms and Domestic Company : 30% + Education Cess 2% + S.H.E.C 1% (Surcharge 10% if income is more than 1 crore)

5. Banking Cash Transaction Tax has been withdrawn after 31st March 2009.

6. Interest on borrowed capital paid during the previous year for a residential house is deductible upto Rs. 1,50,000 ( One Lakh Fifty Thousand Only ).

Wealth Tax
» 1% of the amount by which net wealth exceeds Rs. 15,00,000/-.

Gift Tax
» No tax if gift is upto Rs. 50,000/- from any person.

Service Tax
» Upto Rs. 10 Lakhs there is no service tax liability.

» The annual turnover limit for obtaining registration has been increased from 7 lakh to 9 lakh w.e.f. 1st April, 2008.

Sales Tax
» C.S.T. Reduced to 2% from 3% w.e.f. Ist June, 2008

Direct Taxes
» Short-term capital gains tax hiked to 15% o Securities Transactions Tax unchanged.

» Threshold exemption limit increased from 1,10,000 to 1,50,000 o Exemption limit for women increased to 1,80,000 o Exemption limit for senior citizens up from 1,95,000 to 2,25,000. New Tax Slabs for Assessment Year 2009-10.

» 1.5 lakh to 3 lakh: 10% o 3 lakh to 5 lakh: 20% o 5 lakh and above: 30% Indirect Taxes.

Raj Group of Companies established in 1997, has a proud and successful history. Commencing operations as a Chartered Accountant, the group has developed and diversified over the years and now started to provide the services relating to Consultancy, Finance and Insurance. The Raj Group gives their success credit to their philosophy of believing in people, innovation and providing quality services. Raj Group feels strongly about offering a friendly and professional service while maintaining professional ethics and quality standards. In this group, all companies, firm and trust consist the Chartered Accountants, Company Secretary, Advocates and other Professionals who have good experience in their field.

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