Articles by Chaitra Seetharam

Corporate Tax in the UAE: Rates, Exemptions and Filing Rules

Chaitra Seetharam 10 June 2025 at 11:41

Corporate tax is a direct tax imposed on the net income or profits of corporations and similar entities derived from their business activities. The regulations governing corporate tax are outlined in Federal Decree-Law No. 60 of 2023, which amends certain provisions of Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 concerning the taxation of corporations and businesses.

Complete Guide to New Annexures in ITR Forms for AY 2025-26

Chaitra Seetharam 06 June 2025 at 13:28

The Indian Income Tax Department has implemented significant updates and introduced new annexures/schedules in the Income Tax Return (ITR) forms for Assessment ..

Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement: Rules & Tax Relief Benefits

Chaitra Seetharam 20 March 2025 at 13:59

Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs) typically outline Special Tax Rates, commonly called withholding tax rates, applicable to specific income types such as dividends, interest, royalties, and technical service fees.

Education and Research: Budget 2025's Allocations and Future Prospects

Chaitra Seetharam 13 February 2025 at 11:31

The Budget 2025 demonstrates the Indian government's strategic commitment to enhancing the education sector, emphasizing critical areas such as digital learning, skill development, and artificial intelligence (AI) integration.

Middle-Class Relief: Will Budget 2025 Address Rising Living Costs?

Chaitra Seetharam 27 January 2025 at 12:54

The Union Budget 2025 is highly anticipated, especially by middle-class households struggling with rising living costs due to inflation, housing affordability issues, and increasing expenses for essential services like education, healthcare, and transportation.

Latest RBI Guidelines for FDs, Credit Cards and UPI Transactions w.e.f 1st January 2025

Chaitra Seetharam 07 January 2025 at 11:01

Starting January 1, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will introduce several major regulatory changes impacting fixed deposits (FDs), credit cards, and Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions.

Income Tax Highlights: 2024 Year-End Review

Chaitra Seetharam 31 December 2024 at 12:24

As the year wraps up, crucial changes to income tax regulations and policies have been unveiled in the Union Budget 2024-25, impacting individual taxpayers and corporations.

Significant Asset Recoveries Unveiled: How The Indian Government Achieved Substantial Asset Recoveries

Chaitra Seetharam 23 December 2024 at 10:54

An overview of financial scams in India and the government’s recovery methods is provided in this article

GSTR-9: Common Challenges in Filing

Chaitra Seetharam 19 December 2024 at 10:50

Filing GSTR-9, the annual return under GST can be a complex business process. Several common challenges arise during this process. Here are some key challenges faced by businesses while filing GSTR-9

Impact of Tax Reforms on the Middle Class: Analysis of Recent Policies

Chaitra Seetharam 27 November 2024 at 10:49

This article examines the intricate relationship between tax reforms and the middle class, focusing on how recent policy changes have affected their financial situations.