Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Draft Taxes Code released, to simplify tax structure

NEW DELHI:

NEW DELHI: The government on Wednesday released a brand new Direct Taxes Code that will replace the 1961 Income Tax and other direct tax laws, saying it will provide a simple tax structure for better compliance.

"We want to promote stability", finance minister Pranab Mukherjee said, while releasing the Direct Taxes Code.

The new code will provide for a simple structure for capital gains tax, savings instruments and non-profit organisations, he said, adding that there will be less scope for litigation.

"We expect to have better compliance and better collection of taxes," Mukherjee said.
TOI

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