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Earners up to 5L must file I-T returns: CBDT
Courtesy : The Times of India 23 July 2013
New Delhi:Unlike the past two years, salaried persons earning up to Rs 5 lakh annually will have to file income tax returns, CBDT said on Monday. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) had e...
Shome Heads Panel to Hear Industry’s Tax Issues
Courtesy : The Economic Times 19 July 2013
The finance ministry on Thursday constituted a forum that will interact with industry groups on a regular basis on tax-related issues or disputes, indicating the government's intent to dispel the fear...
Double taxation avoidance agreement: Mauritius ready to plug loopholes
Courtesy : The Economic Times 08 July 2013
Mauritius is willing to plug loopholes to allay India’s concerns over the misuse of the double taxation avoidance agreement. The country has proposed to include a clause in the treaty to ensure ...
Kerala HC invalidates service tax on luxury hotels
Courtesy : The Economic Times 04 July 2013
KOCHI: The Kerala High Court today declared as "unconstitutional" the imposition of service tax on luxury hotels by the Centre by amending the Finance Act. A single bench of Justice A M Shafique p...
Tax refund – A long wait? Here is how to ensure a timely receipt
Courtesy : The Economic Times 24 May 2013
Tax refunds - only few of us get on time, while most of us may have to wait for a long time. There could be several reasons for delays in tax refunds: mismatch in the tax paid details, error in bank a...
Withholding Tax Rate, Norms Eased For FIIs, QFIs
Courtesy : The Economic Times 22 May 2013
Finance ministry to encourage greater foreign investment in Indian debt market, help develop local debt market and accelerate economic growth The finance ministry on Tuesday said that the benefit o...
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During my 37-year-old career with Income Tax department, I moved from place to place, post to post. For me, every posting was a challenge, and at the same time an opportunity to deliver.

After my retirement as Chairman of Central Board of Direct Taxes, I was invited by various institutions and NGOs to deliver talks on tax matters. While advising taxpayers across sectors, I noticed, our vast salaried class including armed and paramilitary forces, pensioners or senior citizens, NRIs, professionals and small business establishments need the right guidance. Most taxpayers do comply with their tax obligations fully. Yet, they are not somehow relaxed and are burdened with anxieties. A large number of taxpayers are not even aware that getting tax refund on time is a basic right.

In one such meeting, a middle-aged man quizzed me why could not I give tax advice 24X7. For a moment, I had no answer. He then added that I should give tax solutions online so that he does not need to come from a remote place to attend my lecture. I thanked him for his suggestion.

For a while I was restless. Already I had got myself enrolled as a Member of the Bar Council of Delhi and as an Advocate of Delhi High Court Bar Association, thanks to my law degree from the University of Allahabad. Yet, I was not sure how I could help the vast majority of taxpayers who somehow maintain a safe distance from the taxmen. I then tossed the idea of creating a tax think-tank with some of my former colleagues and highly spirited individuals. All of us immediately agreed on one count: millions of Indian taxpayers expect to access tailor-made tax research materials and seek guidance from those who have been parts of the tax machinery for decades.

That is how CTAR was born. So, be a part of our passionate journey to explain tax laws and rules in simpler words. Just drop us a few lines on any query related to direct and indirect tax or FEMA. We are at your assistance. We also look forward to hearing your experiences while dealing with the system.