Direct Taxes Law & Practice is a comprehensive and authoritative commentary on direct tax law, recognized for over two decades as a trusted resource for tax professionals. This professional edition is designed to explain the complexities of direct tax law and equip practitioners to apply these provisions effectively in real-world scenarios. The book is essential for those who need to understand the intricacies of the law. It is tailored for experienced tax practitioners, chartered accountants, legal professionals, tax officers, and others; this book is particularly beneficial for those involved in the practice of Income-tax, International Tax, Transfer Pricing, and other areas of direct tax. It provides a thorough and up-to-date resource that is both practical and analytical. The compendious and complex nature of direct tax law presents significant challenges for practitioners who must understand the theoretical aspects and apply these laws in practice. This book is invaluable in providing: • Familiarity with the key provisions of direct taxes • Awareness of the nature, scope, and implications of these provisions • Up-to-date Knowledge of how statutory provisions have been interpreted by various courts, ensuring that practitioners are well-equipped with the latest legal perspectives The Present Publication is the Latest Edition for Assessment Years 2024-25 & 2025-26, authored by Dr Vinod K. Singhania & Dr Kapil Singhania, incorporating all the amendments made by the Finance (No. 2) Act 2024. The salient features of this book are as follows: • [Thoroughly Revised] The text has been updated and revised to enhance readability, ensuring that complex topics are presented in a user-friendly manner, making it an essential companion for practitioners who require quick, reliable information • [Lucid & Precise Explanations] The treatment of each topic is clear, to the point, and painstakingly arranged in numbered paragraphs and sub-paragraphs. This format enhances readability, making it easier for practitioners to understand the content. The commentary also provides practical application advice, providing illustrations and examples that clarify how legal principles work in practice • [Comprehensive Coverage] The book provides an exhaustive analysis of all relevant provisions of the Income-tax Act, supported by the latest judicial pronouncements, circulars, notifications, and rules. Over 600 illustrations supplement the theoretical discussions, offering practical examples that help clarify complex issues, making the study of direct taxes simpler and more approachable • [Integrated Analyses] This edition integrates the analyses from various sources, including: o Income-tax Act, 1961 o Income-tax Rules, 1962 o Frequently asked questions for complex provisions o Section-wise Gist of Relevant Circulars, Clarifications and Notifications issued from January 2016 to June 2024 o Section-wise Digest of all Landmark Rulings by the Apex Court and High Courts from 2016 to June 2024 • [Tax Planning Guidance] Strategic tax planning hints are provided throughout the book, indicating where tax planning can be effectively implemented to optimize tax liabilities • [Latest Amendments & Judicial Interpretations] The book includes all the latest circulars, notifications, amendments, and case laws, ensuring that practitioners are up-to-date with recent legal developments. It highlights recent citations of court rulings, providing a comprehensive view of the law's current state • [User-Friendly Navigation] Equipped with a detailed alphabetic subject index and a list of cases, this book allows practitioners to quickly find the relevant discussion or ruling. The section-wise gist of relevant circulars and notifications further enhances its utility as a reference tool • [Bestseller Legacy] As part of Taxmann's renowned bestseller series, this book has consistently been the top choice for professionals seeking reliable and up-to-date tax commentary • [Zero Error Commitment] Adhering to Taxmann's rigorous Six Sigma approach, this edition strives to meet the highest standards of accuracy, ensuring a 'Zero Error' benchmark in its commentary

Two strengths distinguish this textbook from others. One is its presentation of subjects in the contexts wherein they occur. The other is its use of current events. Other improvements have shortened and simplified chapters, increased the numbers and types of pedagogical supplements, and expanded the international appeal of examples.

Maximization of shareholders' wealth within the risk-return set-up of the firm is the unifying concept of the textbook. The objective of this book is two-fold: • Present concepts, models and theories of finance in a simple, comprehensive and lucid form • Help practising managers to apply these concepts in dealing with operational situations This book aims to fulfil the requirement of students preparing for professional exams conducted by ICAI, ICSI, ICWAI & students of post-graduate courses in commerce and management. This book will also be helpful for financial executives in updating the knowledge about current thinking and developments taking place in financial management. The Present Publication is the 6th Revised & Reprint Edition, authored by Dr. R.P. Rustagi, with the following noteworthy features: • [Simple, Systematic & Comprehensive Explanation] The subject matter is presented in a simple, systematic method along with a comprehensive explanation of the concept and theories underlying financial management. The book tries to explain the subject matter in terms of realistic and practical examples. • [Student-Oriented Book] This book has been developed, keeping in mind the following factors: o Interaction of the author/teacher with their students in the classroom o Shaped by the author/teachers experience of teaching the subject-matter at different levels for more than three decades o Reaction and responses of students have also been incorporated at different places in the book • [Practical Solutions] The problems the financial managers may face and the decisions they must make have been explained in terms of this objective and the risk-return trade-off • [Indian Capital Market in a Capsuled Form] Analysis & discussion on the changing structure of Indian Capital Markets • [Highlights & Summaries] of every chapter have been provided in the form of Points to Remember • [Latest Question Papers, 600+ Examples & Graded Illustrations] have been updated throughout the book • [Case Studies] are provided in this book dealing with various areas of Working Capital Management with selected hints • [Financial Decision Making through EXCEL] is explained with the help of several numerical examples from different topics • The scope of the following chapter has been broadened: o Treasury Management o Calculation of β, Portfolio Evaluation. Sharpe Index, Treynor Index, etc. o Valuation of Futures and Swaps and Credit Derivatives o Appendix 9A: Real Options and Capital Budgeting o Miller's preposition on Capital Structure o Pecking Order Theory; Project Financing and Project β o Lintner Model, Clientele Effect o Sources of Foreign Capital, Euro Issues, ADRs, GDRs, etc. o External Funds Requirement o Fisher Effect, Covered Interest Arbitrage, Use of Futures and Options to manage Foreign Exchange Risk o Securities Lending Scheme, Green Shoe Option, Indian Depository Receipts, Demutualization of Stock Exchanges, Terms commonly used in Capital Market. • The structure of this book is as follows: o Points to Remember o Graded Illustrations o Object Type Questions (True/False) o Multiple Choice Questions o Assignments o Problems (Unsolved Questions with Answers) • Contents of this book are as follows: o Part I – Background o Part II – Valuation and Risk Management o Part II – Long-Term Investment Decisions: Capital Budgeting o Part IV – Financing Decision o Part V – Divided Decision o Part VI – Management of Current Assets o Part VII – Long-Term Finance and Financial Services o Part VIII – Financial Analysis and Planning o Part IX – Miscellaneous Topics o Part X – Indian Capital Market

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The CA profession is a dizzy road with thorns for an ultimate bliss in life. The student has to undergo intensive coaching and learn many new concepts which are of divergent nature say it be accounts, audit, tax, costing, law etc., and particularly students at Final level feels it difficult to absorb as they have to undergo practical training and attend classes. On my interaction with many students at Final level, I came to know that they are very much in need of a simple indirect tax book covering all topics which helps them to revise and re‖Wise‖ the subject from time to time, during their idle time in travelling, waiting at ITO office etc., As a faculty, it is a herculean task for me to make things simple - to the point and at the same time ensuring that the essence of law in indirect tax is not missed. It took me a considerable amount of time and I sincerely thank the almighty and my family for enabling me to put enough efforts required to bring this novel concept into your hands. However, the detailed information may not be available in this book but I ensured that the crux required for appearing exams is covered. It is always advisable to read the main text and base this book as a revision exercise.

The Law Stated In This Book Is As Amended By The Finance (No.2) Act, 2009. Book One Showcases The Law Of Income Tax In A Structured And Concise Manner So As To Provide The Theoretical Background For Understanding The Complex Tax Planning And Business Tax Procedures In Real World Scenarios. Book Two Covers Corporate Tax Planning (Corporate Tax, Setting Up A New Business, Financial Management Decision, Remuneration Planning, Non- Resident And Business Restructuring) Book Three Covers Tax Procedures And Management (Return, Assessment, Appeals, Penalties, Settlement Commission, Search And Seizure, Advance Tax, Tds, E-Tds And Interest). This Part Also Covers Wealth-Tax, Service Tax And Vat. Numerous Multiple Choice Problems Are Included At The End Of Each Chapter So As To Enable Clarity Of Thought And Quick Revision. Each Para (With A Distinct Number) Starts With Analytical Discussion Supported B Well-Thought Out Original Problems. The Book Is Amended Up To September 15, 2009. A Useful And Handy Book, Especially Where The Reader Is * A Student Of Tax Planning And Management * In The Tax Consultancy Profession * An Official In Tax Department * A Taxpayer Who Wants To Learn Different Techniques To Legally Minimize His Current And Future Tax Bills

Basic concepts that one must know Residential status and its effect on tax incidence Income that is exempt from tax Income under the head "Salaries" and its computation Income under the head "Income from house property" and its computation Income under the head "Profits and gains of business or profession" and its computation. Income under the head "Capital gains" and its computation Income under the head "Income from other sources" and its computation Clubbing of Income Set off and carry forward of losses Permissible deductions from gross total income and tax liability Meaning of agricultural income and its tax treatment Individuals - Computation of taxable income Hindu undivided families - Computation of taxable income Firms and associations of persons - Computation of taxable income Return of income Advance payment of tax Deduction and collection of tax at source Interest payable by asssessee/Government Service Tax Value Added Tax (VAT)

* Deduction Of Tax At Source From Salary * How To Work Out Estimated Salary And Quantum Of Tax To Be Deducted Therefrom * Deduction Of Tax At Source From Interest On Securities * How To Compute Interest On Securities And Tax Deductible Therefrom At Source * Deduction Of Tax At Source From Dividend * How To Compute Dividends And Tax Deductible Therefrom * Deduction Of Tax At Source From Interest Other Than Interest On Securities * How To Compute Interest (Other Than Interest On Securities) And Tax Deductible Therefrom * Tax Deduction From Winnings From Lottery, Crossword Puzzle, Card Games Or Other Games * Winnings From Lottery, Crossword Puzzle, Card Game Or Any Other Game And Tax To Be Deducted Therefrom * Tax Deduction From Winnings From Horse Race * Winnings From Horse Race And Tax To Be Deducted Thereon * Tax Deduction From Payment To Contractors And Sub-Contractors * What Constitutes A Payment To Contractor/Sub-Contractor And How Much Tax Is To Be Deducted Therefrom * Tax Deduction From Insurance Commission * How To Compute Insurance Commission And Tax To Be Deducted Therefrom * Deduction Of Tax At Source From National Savings Scheme * How To Compute Amount Referred To In Section 80Cca(2)(A) And Tax To Be Deducted Therefom * Deduction Of Tax At Source On Account Of Repurchase Of Units By Mutual Funds Or Unit Trust Of India * How To Compute Amount Referred To In Section 80Ccb(2) And Tax To Be Deducted Therefrom * Deduction Of Tax At Source From Commission On Sale Of Lottery Tickets * How To Compute Commission On Sale Of Lottery Tickets And Tax Deductible Therefrom * Tax Deduction From Commission Or Brokerage * How To Compute Commission Or Brokerage And Tax To Be Deducted Therefrom * Tax Deduction From Rent * How To Compute Rent And Tax To Be Deducted Therefrom * Deduction Of Tax At Source From Fees For Technical Or Professional Services * How To Compute Fees For Professional And Technical Services And Tax Deductible Therefom * Deduction Of Tax At Source From Payment Of Compensation On Acquisition Of Immovable Property * How To Compute Tax Deductible From Payment Of Compensation On Acquisition Of Immovable Property * Tax Deduction From Payments To Non-Residents * How To Compute Amount Payable To Non-Resident And Tax To Be Deducted Therefrom * Deduction Of Tax At Source From Income Of Units Of Offshore Fund * How To Compute Amount Of Tax Deduction Under Section 196B * Deduction Of Tax At Source From Income From Foreign Currency Bond Or Shares Of Indian Company * How To Compute Amount Of Tax Deduction Under Section 196C * Deduction Of Tax At Source From Income Of Foreign Institutional Investors From Securities * How To Compute Amount Of Tax Deduction Under Section 196D