Government has no plan to impose any tax on agriculture income: FM Jaitley
Jaitley said that as per the constitutional allocation of powers, the central government has no jurisdiction to impose tax on agricultural income.
Apr 26, 2017, 13:53 PM IST
Bring agriculture income under tax net, says NITI Aayog member
NITI Aayog member Bibek Debroy on Tuesday made a strong case for removal of exemptions on personal income tax and bringing agriculture under the tax net with a view to increasing the resources of state.
Apr 25, 2017, 19:16 PM IST
Finmin rejects Apple demands on tax; firm's manufacturing line this year
The Finance Ministry has rejected iPhone maker Apple's demand for tax exemptions for setting up a manufacturing unit in India saying that the decision will have to be taken up by the GST Council.
Apr 12, 2017, 19:21 PM IST
Budget 2016 to focus on reducing exemption, manufacturing
In order to attract foreign investment, Adhia said there was a need to do away with multiplicity of central and state government levies and the only solution to this is GST.
Feb 17, 2016, 16:54 PM IST
CBDT proposes roadmap for elimination of tax exemption
Preparing the ground for gradual reduction of corporate tax to 25 percent from 30 percent.
Nov 20, 2015, 21:57 PM IST
Policymakers need to change regulatory mindset: FM Jaitley
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday said policymakers need to change their regulatory mindset asserting that role of state should be minimised and government monopoly must end wherever possible.
Sep 12, 2015, 20:36 PM IST
Corporate tax exemptions with sunset clauses may not be renewed
In order to phase out exemptions and move to lower corporate tax rate, the CBDT is considering not to renew tax exemptions after expiry of sunset clause.
Sep 10, 2015, 19:54 PM IST
Budget 2015: Tax exemptions for middle class
Increase in the limit of deduction in respect of health insurance premium from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000.
Feb 28, 2015, 13:26 PM IST
Seeking doubling of tax exemptions for differently-abled: Min
Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Thaawar Chand Gehlot on Saturday said that his ministry has requested finance ministry to consider doubling the tax exemptions for differently-abled persons.
Jul 05, 2014, 15:52 PM IST
