This book describes and analyses the tax system and the tax structure developments in India since Independence in 1947 focusing on post-1991 reforms. It places current developments in the field of taxation in perspective. The book is divided into seven parts dealing with the following subjects: pre-Independence tax system, post-Independence tax policy, central and state tax revenue, structure of central taxes, structure of state taxes, federal aspects of Indian taxation, and international aspects of Indian taxation. Part VIII consists of time series tax statistics of India 1950-51 to 2013-14/2015-16.

Studies the evolution of GST in India since the Report of the Indirect Taxation Enquiry Committee of 1977.

Tax practitioners are unfamiliar with tax theory. Tax economists remain unfamiliar with tax law and tax administration. Most textbooks relate mainly to the US, UK or European experiences. Students in emerging economies remain unfamiliar with their own taxation history. This textbook fills those gaps. It covers the concept of taxes in regards to their rationale, principles, design, and common errors. It addresses distortions in consumer choices and production decisions caused by tax and redressals. The main principles of taxation—efficiency, equity, stabilization, revenue productivity, administrative feasibility, international neutrality—are presented and discussed. The efficiency principle requires the minimisation of distortions in the market caused by tax. Equity in taxation is another principle that is maintained through progressivity in the tax structure. Similarly, other principles have their own ramifications that are also addressed. A country’s constitutional specification of tax assignment to different levels of government—central, state, municipal—are elaborated. The UK is more centralised than the US and India. India has amended its constitution to introduce a goods and services tax (GST) covering both central and state governments. Drafting of tax law is crucial for clarity and this aspect is addressed. Furthermore, the author illustrates different types of taxes such as individual income tax, corporate income tax, wealth tax, retail sales/value added/goods and services tax, selective excises, property tax, minimum taxes such as the minimum alternate tax (MAT), cash-flow tax, financial transactions tax, fringe benefits tax, customs duties and export taxes, environment tax and global carbon tax, and user charges. An emerging concern regarding the inadequacy of international taxation of multinational corporations is covered in some detail. Structural aspects of tax administration are given particular attention.

Taxes are a crucial policy issue, especially in developing countries. Just recently, proposals to raise middle-class taxes toppled the Bolivian government, and plans to extend or increase the value-added tax caused political unrest in Ecuador and Mexico. Despite the impact of tax policy on developing countries, a comprehensive study has yet to be written. Treating Argentina, Brazil, India, Kenya, Korea, and Russia as key case studies, this volume outlines the major aspects of current tax codes and explores their economic and political implications. Examples of both the poorest and wealthiest developing countries, Argentina, Brazil, India, Kenya, Korea, and Russia uniquely demonstrate the diverse fiscal problems of tax reform. Each economy relies heavily on indirect and corporate income taxes, though recently some have reduced their tariff rates and have switched from excise to value-added taxes. There is a large, informal economy in most of these countries, and tax evasion by firms is a significant concern. As a result, tax revenue remains low, even though rates are as high as those in developed economies. Also, unconventional methods to collect revenue have been implemented, including bank debit taxes, state ownership of firms, and implicit taxes on individuals in the informal sector. Exploring these and other concerns, as well as changes in tax law, administration, and fiscal pressures, this comprehensive anthology clarifies the current landscape of tax administration and the economic future of the world's poorer economies.

Tax revenues pay for many public services, including roads, health care, and education. However, it has become a contentious political issue of public debate. In this volume, Stephen Smith explains its history and its main principles; arguing that we'd all benefit from an understanding of the role of taxation in society.

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This book explains basics of Indian Income tax law. The law that has its effect on each and every individual and entity in India. This book is for knowledge of common man. In this book simple and easy to understand languages is used, so that it could guide non-professionals also. Appropriate Tables, Charts and Diagrams etc are used to make this book more reader friendly. Easy to understand illustrations are given to explain complex topics. This book Explains following topics in detail: 1. Vision of This Book 2. Categorization of Income 3. Residential Status of Individuals and Tax Liability 4. Financial Year and Assessment Year Concept 5. Understanding Forms of Income Tax Returns 6. Salary Income 7. House Property Income 8. Agriculture income and its Taxation 9. Capital Gains and Exemptions 10. Income from Other Sources 11. Deductions from Income 12. Tds, Interest on Late Payment of Tax, Self Assessment Tax, Regular Assessment Tax 13. Clubbing of Income 14. Carry forward and set off of losses 15. Preparing Computation of Income 16. Due dates of Income Tax 17. Assessment, Intimation and Re-Assessment 18. Appeals in General Physical copy of the book is also available at pothi.com. Please give it a try.