Sweta Dugar

171 posts
I am a Chartered Accountant by profession. I specialise in personal taxes and corporate income tax matters. I am an avid reader and track developments in financial markets, economy and other market developments.

New stamp duty rates on the transfer of shares and mutual funds

With effect from 1 July 2020, the government implements changes in stamp…

IT rules specify allowances for employees choosing new tax regime

The new tax regime is effective from FY 2020-21. Employees choosing the…
TDS return

Tax Query: Are rental payments liable to tax deduction at source (TDS)?

I am salaried, and I pay rent of Rs 35,000 per month…

Government approves 2% interest subsidy on Shishu loans

As part of the COVID-19 relief measures, small borrowers holding Shishu loan…

Tax Query: How are the flexi pay components in my salary taxed?

My annual CTC package includes specific flexi pay components, apart from the…

Loan Moratorium: SC Adjourns Hearing on the Interest Charged on Deferred Interest

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a moratorium or deferment on…
Tax

Cost inflation index notified for FY 2020-21 for calculation of LTCG

The CBDT recently notified the cost inflation index at 301 for the…

Finance Ministry proposes decriminalising of minor economic offences

The Department of Financial Services, under the Ministry of Finance, is proposing…
Tax

Tax Query: Can I claim capital gains exemption on investments in bonds?

I had sold a piece of land under a sale deed registered…