The Hindu Business Line : Saturday, March 15, 2008

INCOME TAX
Scale down ad hoc TDS rates
The Finance Bill, 2008 proposes a steep reduction in income-tax rates especially for those whose total income does not exceed Rs 5 lakh. Curiously, the ad hoc tax deduction at source (TDS) rates has not been reduced concomitantly as ... More

Senior citizens not cared for enough
When Dr Manmohan Singh was Finance Minister, he realised the problems of senior citizens (persons of 65 years and more) in the country and decided to put surplus money in their pockets by giving them tax breaks. In his 1992-93 Budget speech, he ... More

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