Excise department on luxury tax overdrive!

Are you planning to join a gymnasium to lose that stubborn fat? Or, indulging weekend relaxation at a premium spa is part of your routine? There are chances for a price hike, as most gymnasiums, health clubs, spas and hotels are likely to increase their costs to counter the imposition of luxury tax by the… Read More »

Extension of TDS deposit date – impact on deductor & deductee!

The governing body for controlling direct taxes, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued an order extending the last date for TDS deposits from October 7 to October 10, 2014. According to an official press release, the date has been extended considering the consecutive holidays owing to the festive season and weekend during… Read More »

RBI to redefine the term willful defaulters!

United Bank of India recently declared Kingfisher Airlines and three of its directors including Dr. Vijay Mallya as willful defaulters. With rising number of default on business loans, the Reserve Bank of India had earlier issued a circular  giving freedom to banks to declare all directors of a defaulting firm as willful defaulters especially in… Read More »