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Rajesh M. Kayal

The writer is a chartered accountant.

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Kamaldeep Singh Brar

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Mahender Singh Manral

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An income tax lesson for GSTSubscriber Only

October 28, 2022 04:15 IST

Rajesh M Kayal writes: Faceless regime for direct taxes has delivered benefits. GST's drawback is that it remains face-to-face

Fri, Oct 28, 2022

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A blind watchdog: Auditors must do better to prevent fraud, financial crimeSubscriber Only

February 15, 2020 01:30 IST

The government should think of a better alternative to the ICAI and SEBI. There should be an entirely new regulatory body to protect against frauds of the sort we have been discussing. It is well said that prevention is better than cure.

Sat, Feb 15, 2020

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For faceless tax scrutiny to be successful, tax rules ought to be drafted with claritySubscriber Only

July 26, 2019 00:31 IST

Unfortunately, in our Indian tax system, legal disputes ensue because tax laws are not drafted with clarity and are hence misused by tax officers. Such litigation adds to cases in the country’s already overburdened courts.

Fri, Jul 26, 2019

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A RERA for the shareholderSubscriber Only

July 31, 2018 00:12 IST

High-profile corporate scandals have brought into public consciousness the commonplace subject of corporate governance reforms. A separate act and regulations like RERA Act 2016 are required to protect equity capital investors in the stock market.

Tue, Jul 31, 2018

Not so easy business

Ease of doing investment for NRIs: Need for improved compliance, easy tax system in IndiaSubscriber Only

November 24, 2017 02:20 IST

The RERA may improve ease of doing business in India. The Act will improve governance, bring more transparency and accountability in realty sector.

Fri, Nov 24, 2017

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Foreign assets or investments: Comply with Indian tax statutesSubscriber Only

September 08, 2017 01:51 IST

One must not only declare all foreign assets but also all overseas income, including income from house property

Fri, Sep 08, 2017

New Indirect Tax Regime: Demerits remain, implementation will hold the key to GST successSubscriber Only

June 02, 2017 02:44 IST

Compliance is the biggest concern under GST, its cost may be too high as taxpayers will have to file separate returns for IGST, CGST & SGST

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

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Many a slipSubscriber Only

April 15, 2017 01:28 IST

Systemic glitches impede government attempts to rid economy of black money

Sat, Apr 15, 2017

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We are all accountableSubscriber Only

January 06, 2017 00:20 IST

Blame the nation as a whole for the poor implementation of demonetisation

Fri, Jan 06, 2017

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A taxman more friendlySubscriber Only

November 18, 2016 00:02 IST

Rules should be drafted with clarity to avoid harassment of taxpayers.

Fri, Nov 18, 2016

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For a less taxing regimeSubscriber Only

May 30, 2016 00:28 IST

Make I-T laws less subjective, fix accountability of officers.

Mon, May 30, 2016