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Changes required for DTC(Direct Tax Code) 3.0 for FY 2013-14
Posted by:V.K. sharma, September - 10 - 2012Filing income tax return is very easy. Even a ordinary person can also file his income tax return. Government has proposed DTC three years but it was never applied in its original form. There are still certain points required to be changed in it. Some of the changes needed are listed below:
1. Exemptions and deductions
Original DTC proposal
Most exemptions and deductions were not available.
Revised DTC
All the sections of the Income Tax Act are still exist.
Changes Required in DTC 3.0
The average private-sector employee gets 20-30 % of his net take-home salary as tax-free reimbursement. Every month, millions of Indians fill out fictitious bills to claim tax-free reimbursements and allowances. Doing away with these exemptions and deductions will simplify the tax structure and plug tax leakages.
2. Tax slabs
Original DTC proposal
No tax on income up to 2 lakh; up to 10 lakh taxed at 10%; up to 25 lakh at 20%; and 30% tax on income beyond 25 lakh.
Revised DTC
Brought down tax slabs. Basic exemption of 2 lakh; up to 5 lakh at 10%; up to 10 lakh at 20%; and over 10 lakh at 30%.
Changes Required in DTC 3.0
If exemptions and deductions are removed, the tax slabs must also be raised to cushion the taxpayers from the impact. The change will not hit the income tax collections because of the higher income in the tax net.
3. Real estate
Original proposal Of DTC
Removed tax benefits on home loans. Rent presumed at 6% of value. Standard deduction reduced to 20% of rental income.
Revised DTC
Reinstated home loan benefits and did away with 6% presumptive rent. No change in reduction of standard deduction.
Changes Required in DTC 3.0
Any change in tax benefits should be from prospective effect . It would be unfair for existing borrowers if the rules are changed midway. The presumptive 6% rent checks tax leakage and should be reinstated.
4. Capital gains
Original proposal Of DTC
Removed all distinction . All gains were to be uniformly taxed as income. Tax could be deferred by investing in Capital Gains Savings Scheme.
Revised DTC
50% of the long-term capital gains on equities to be tax-free and balance to be taxed at marginal rate. Capital Gains Savings Scheme shot down.
Changes Required in DTC 3.0
The original proposal had simplified the tax structure but the revised bill introduced a complex calculation. A uniform tax on all gains, be it from equity, debt or gold (short- or long-term ), will simplify things.
5. Life insurance
Original proposal Of DTC
Tax benefits only if the cover is 20 times the annual premium.
Revised DTC
No change, but later hinted at lower limit of 10 times the annual premium.
Changes Required in DTC 3.0
Life insurance is the favorite tax-saving option for a lot of Indians. The original proposal had sharpened the focus on life cover offered by an insurance policy. This might make it difficult for people above 40 years to claim tax benefits on life insurance policies, but it will also make people buy life insurance for the right reasons and encourage longer terms.
6. Tax-saving limits
Original proposal Of DTC
Higher annual tax-saving limit of 3 lakh for an individual.
Revised DTC
Retained the limit, but included in it the home loan benefit of 1.5 lakh. It also set a sub-limit of 50,000 for life and medical insurance.
Changes Required in DTC 3.0
It’s a throwback to the Section 88 era, when the government decided how one should split tax-saving investments. The sub limits should be removed and the allocation of 3 lakh should be left to the taxpayer.
7. Retirement planning
Original proposal Of DTC
One umbrella Retirement Benefit Account (RBA) for all retirement savings of an individual.
Revised DTC
Dropped the RBA because it was difficult to build and maintain such a huge data base for individuals.
Seventh Change Required in DTC 3.0
The RBA can allow the investor to switch between options without any tax implications and withdraw only after he is 60. This flexibility can be an impetus for retirement savings. The excuse given in the revised draft is not tenable.
source TOI, sep10,2012

How to file income tax Offline : How to file Income tax Online : A to Z of filing Income Tax return
Posted by:V.K. sharma, July - 15 - 2012Filing Income tax is on main priority these days for every one as 31st July 2012 is the last date for many people but there are many cases as well where ITR can be filed by 31st March 2013.
For Saving taxes under Section 80 (C) &Section 80 (D) Call 99100-39879 Services only in Delhi NCR
For Saving taxes under Section 80 (C) &Section 80 (D) Call 99100-39879 Services only in Delhi NCR
Why filling return is important what are benefits/losses of filing ITR’s? What is refund? Do I have to attach any document along ?

For Saving taxes under Section 80 (C) &Section 80 (D) Call 99100-39879 Services only in Delhi NCR
Which form is required to file ITR? There are many forms like ITR 1, ITR 2, ITR 3, ITR 4, ITR 4S or SUGAM.

For Saving taxes under Section 80 (C) &Section 80 (D) Call 99100-39879 Services only in Delhi NCR
When you have learned which form is to be filled you can download them by clicking on their names.
ITR-1 SAHAJ, ITR-2, ITR-3, ITR-4, ITR-4S SUGAM.
What all you need to file ITR ?

For Saving taxes under Section 80 (C) &Section 80 (D) Call 99100-39879 Services only in Delhi NCR
Now Follow the procedure to file ITR Online.

For Saving taxes under Section 80 (C) &Section 80 (D) Call 99100-39879 Services only in Delhi NCR
While filing ITR people often make mistakes, Top 5 mistakes to be careful about are :

Sample illustration showing how to fill ITR 1 form with the help of Form 16


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