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    • Explained: Tax implications for NRIs who want to sell property in India

      The tax implications in case of sale of residential property in India by a non-resident is same as that for a resident individual i.e. capital gain, if any, will attract tax in India.

    • Budget 2017: Do not tax long term capital gains, says Motilal Oswal AMC

      So net net imposing taxes on capital gains from equity investing is taxation at multiple levels for investors; on tax paid profit generation which is what drives the markets.

    • How to earn better post tax returns using bond funds

      This article explains how bond funds can be used to optimise post tax returns on fixed income portfolios.

    • Holding period of a house and its impact on income tax benefits

      Income tax laws mandate a minimum holding period, before an owner sells his/her residential house, to avail of tax benefits. Let us analyse the various provisions, under the Income Tax Act, to understand the &#82

    • Budget 2016: Service tax on mutual fund distributors must be abolished

      Instead of cutting MF advisors hands by levying more taxes, support them by helping them reach the common man.

    • Why you should go for long term equity MF Investments

      Long term investments means the gains are long term in nature and do not attract tax. This means you not only save on taxes but also get to ride short term volatility in the equity markets.

    • QFIs may soon be exempted from withholding tax on cap gains

      Currently FIIs enjoy an exemption from withholding tax on short term capital gains. So, the tax that they pay is not as TDS but it is as an advance tax. The same treatment is going to be extended to QFIs which will now not have to pay TDS, but can pay the advance tax.

    • Budget may cut withholding tax on debt instruments: Sources

      In the upcoming Budget the Finance Minister P Chidambaram may rationalize the withholding tax on debt instruments.

    • Understanding Long term and Short term Capital Gains

      With complex capital gains tax structure, it's wise to first make yourself aware on the net returns i.e. post tax returns you will earn, whenever you intend to make any investment. This article shows how long term and short term capital gains are derived and how it can help in reducing your taxability.

    • International Eq Funds - Go global to diversify portfolio

      For most investors, portfolio diversification is one that includes securities or mf across asset classes however International Equity Funds are often overlooked. Analyzing the performance, Crisil Research recommends these funds to investors to enhance returns, diversification, risk reduction.

    • What are short term Capital gains?

      Short term Capital gains, if the assets like shares and securities, are held by the assessee for a period not exceeding 12 months or 36 months in the case of other assets.

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