UNION BUDGET 2012

Amendments in Tax Laws

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TAX REFORMS
Direct Tax Code (DTC) to be finalised for enactment at the earliest. Draft of Model legislation for the Central and State GST (Goods and Service Tax) is under progress. GST Network (GSTN) is to be set up as a National Information Utility, will be operational by August 2012.

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AMENDMENTS IN DIRECT TAXES

Union Budget 2012 has continued to extend relief to individual tax payers by revising the tax slabs.
Individuals
New Slab Tax Rate Upto Rs. 200000 200001 to 500000 500001 to 1000000 1000001 & above NIL 10% 20% 30%
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AMENDMENTS IN DIRECT TAXES

Benefits to individuals
a) Interest of up to Rs 10,000 from saving accounts will be tax-deductible. b) deduction of up to Rs 5,000 has been allowed for preventive health checkups. c) Senior Citizens not having Business Income have been exempted from the payment of advance tax.
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AMENDMENTS IN DIRECT TAXES

Corporate Tax
a) Lower rate of Withholding Tax on Interest on ECBs (External Commercial Borrowings) at 5% (instead of 20%) for Some infrastructure sectors like power, airlines etc. b) Weighted deduction of 150% on expenditure for agri-extension services.

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AMENDMENTS IN DIRECT TAXES

d) Investment linked deduction on Capital expenditure in some specified business has been enhanced from 100% to 150%. Some new business have been included. e) Turnover limit for compulsory audit has been increased from 60 Lakhs to 1 crore for SMEs. f) Weighted Deduction of 150% on expenditure on skill development for manufacturing sector. g) Security Transaction Tax(STT) has been reduced from 0.125% to 0.1%.
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AMENDMENTS IN INDIRECT TAXES

Indirect Taxes

Negative list has been introduced under the service tax comprising 17 heads. Standard Excise Duty and Service Tax Rate has been enhanced from 10% to 12 %.Merit rate and lower merit rate of ED has been enhanced to 6% and 2% respectively. Large cars will attract a higher ED of 27% ad valorem instead of 22% +Rs 15000/-.
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AMENDMENTS IN INDIRECT TAXES

Exemption from Import Duty on import of equipment for setting up or substantial expansion of fertilizer projects. Full exemption from basic customs duty and CVD on import of coal by thermal power producers. Full exemption from import duty on specified equipment imported for road construction.

Full exemption of Basic Customs Duty on import of parts of aircraft and testing equipment and tyres for Maintenance, repairs and overhauling of air craft.
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AMENDMENTS IN INDIRECT TAXES

Full exemption from Basic customs duty on import of steam coal and certain fuels for power generation. Baggage allowance for eligible passangers have been marginally increased from Rs 25000/- to 35000/- and from 12000/- to 15000/- . Excise Duty of 1% extended to unbranded jewellery.

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BY RANJEETA SWARNAKAR
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