The Gujarat VAT Amendment Act of 2009 has introduced a new provision for obtaining Tax Deduction Account Number (TDN) by the person who awards works contracts exceeding Rs.1 crore. Let us revisit the provisions of TDS on Works Contracts under the Gujarat VAT laws through the following FAQs: 1. Who
Higher Support for Market and Product Diversification 1. Incentive schemes under Chapter 3 have been expanded by way of addition of new products and markets. 2. 26 new markets have been added under Focus Market Scheme (FMS). 3. Incentive available under FMS raised from 2.5% to 3%. 4. Incentive available
MCA plans system in 2 months to detect fraud in early stages According to an official of the ministry of corporate affairs, who did not wish to be identified, a seven-member internal committee headed by an additional secretary of the ministry of corporate affairs (MCA) has been working to evolve
New Draft Direct Taxes Code released As promised by the finance minister in his Budget Day speech in July, the New Draft Direct Taxes Code was released for public discussion on August 12. The stated intent is to fulfil the long-standing and ambitious plan of simplifying the country’s complex direct
What pinches is the value you actually pay above the final price of a work of art. Let us for the moment ignore whether these are good times or bad times for buying art. Instead, let’s ask: What is the art you buy really worth? Or, put another way —
Recently The VAT Department has issued one circular that if any Monthly, Quarterly or Annual Returns are pending since 01.04.2006, and if the dealer submits such pending returns on or before 30.09.2009, the Department will levy penalty as per old Rules i.e. Rs.100/- per month. After 30.09.2009, penalty will be
As informed to you through our Circular dated 27-Jul-09, the Gujarat VAT (Amendment) Bill, 2009 (No. 18/2009) is enacted w.e.f. 1-Aug-09. In continuance thereof, your attention is further drawn to the following Amendments & Notifications: 1. Penalty for late submission of return is prescribed as under. (A) Penalty for Return
In the referred Bill, following important amendments are proposed which are likely to come into force w.e.f. 01/08/2009: Entry No. 9 of Schedule II for Brass Parts & Entry No. 18 of Schedule II for (i) Chemicals of All types & (ii) Solvent are deleted. Hence the said items will