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16 September 2013 A person generate income from running taxi & he is also the owner of that taxi, so is his income will fall under head PGBP & how to calculate his income
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16 September 2013 gross receipts - exp will be his profit and depreciation will also be allowed.
it is taxable under income from profession as you providing service to passenger for travelling.
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16 September 2013 is service tax is also applicable to it & what will be its dep rate
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16 September 2013 Agree with expert,

Service tax is chargeable when the Taxable service amount is more than 10 lacs p.a...
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16 September 2013 i think its 9 lkh not 10 lkh
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CA Pallav Singhania

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16 September 2013 9 lac is for the registration, not for the liability to pay service tax....
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16 September 2013 ok thanx for that one more thing would he require any type of licence or any other obligation othr then vehicle license
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CA Pallav Singhania

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16 September 2013 For Service tax registration??
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16 September 2013 no sir, actually i am talking about other obligation which is required in normal business or profession like p. tax & other
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16 September 2013 Any person carrying his profession and his gross receipts exceeds 25 lacs then he's liable for Tax Audit under 44AB of IT act 1961...
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20 September 2013 is the driver require to take trade licence as he his filing his income under pgbp
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20 September 2013 if the taxi owner is not driving the taxi but he receive a fixed income from another person per day then can he file under other source
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25 September 2013 no body is able to give the above answerss
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31 July 2024 If a taxi owner is not actively involved in driving the taxi and instead receives a fixed income from another person who operates the taxi, the income would generally be classified differently. Here’s how you can handle this situation for tax purposes:

### **1. Income Classification**

#### **Income from Other Sources:**
- If the taxi owner receives a fixed amount as rent or income from another person who operates the taxi, this income can be classified under **"Income from Other Sources"**.

#### **Income from Business or Profession (PGBP):**
- If the owner is involved in the management or operation of the taxi business and the income is derived from business activities, it would fall under **“Profits and Gains of Business or Profession (PGBP)”**. However, since the owner is not involved in the operational aspect but merely receiving a fixed amount, this typically doesn’t apply.

### **2. How to Report the Income**

#### **Filing Income from Other Sources:**
- **ITR Form:**
- If the income is classified as **“Income from Other Sources”**, you would typically report it in **Schedule OS** of ITR-1 (if you are a resident individual with no other business income) or ITR-2, depending on your overall income and filing requirements.

- **Income Reporting:**
- You would report the fixed income received from the person operating the taxi under the relevant section for income from other sources.

### **3. Tax Considerations**

#### **No Business Deductions:**
- Since the income is not classified under business income, you cannot claim business-related deductions such as depreciation, fuel costs, or maintenance expenses.

#### **Taxation:**
- The income will be taxed as per the applicable slab rates for individuals under **“Income from Other Sources”**.

### **4. Legal and Documentation Considerations**

#### **Rental Agreement:**
- **Documentation:**
- Ensure there is a formal agreement or documentation for the fixed rental income received. This agreement should clearly outline the terms and the fixed amount being received.

#### **Income Proof:**
- **Record Keeping:**
- Maintain records of the rental income received, including any contracts or agreements with the person operating the taxi.

### **5. Consult a Tax Professional**

- **Expert Advice:**
- It’s a good practice to consult a tax professional or accountant to ensure proper classification and compliance with tax laws, and to address any specific concerns related to your income and tax obligations.

### **Summary**

If the taxi owner is not involved in the operational side of the business and merely receives a fixed income, it is typically reported as **“Income from Other Sources”** rather than business income. This approach avoids the complexities of business income reporting and associated deductions.
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Aashok Kumar Sharma online

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Aashok Kumar Sharma online (Expert)
31 July 2024 If a taxi owner is not actively involved in driving the taxi and instead receives a fixed income from another person who operates the taxi, the income would generally be classified differently. Here’s how you can handle this situation for tax purposes:

### **1. Income Classification**

#### **Income from Other Sources:**
- If the taxi owner receives a fixed amount as rent or income from another person who operates the taxi, this income can be classified under **"Income from Other Sources"**.

#### **Income from Business or Profession (PGBP):**
- If the owner is involved in the management or operation of the taxi business and the income is derived from business activities, it would fall under **“Profits and Gains of Business or Profession (PGBP)”**. However, since the owner is not involved in the operational aspect but merely receiving a fixed amount, this typically doesn’t apply.

### **2. How to Report the Income**

#### **Filing Income from Other Sources:**
- **ITR Form:**
- If the income is classified as **“Income from Other Sources”**, you would typically report it in **Schedule OS** of ITR-1 (if you are a resident individual with no other business income) or ITR-2, depending on your overall income and filing requirements.

- **Income Reporting:**
- You would report the fixed income received from the person operating the taxi under the relevant section for income from other sources.

### **3. Tax Considerations**

#### **No Business Deductions:**
- Since the income is not classified under business income, you cannot claim business-related deductions such as depreciation, fuel costs, or maintenance expenses.

#### **Taxation:**
- The income will be taxed as per the applicable slab rates for individuals under **“Income from Other Sources”**.

### **4. Legal and Documentation Considerations**

#### **Rental Agreement:**
- **Documentation:**
- Ensure there is a formal agreement or documentation for the fixed rental income received. This agreement should clearly outline the terms and the fixed amount being received.

#### **Income Proof:**
- **Record Keeping:**
- Maintain records of the rental income received, including any contracts or agreements with the person operating the taxi.

### **5. Consult a Tax Professional**

- **Expert Advice:**
- It’s a good practice to consult a tax professional or accountant to ensure proper classification and compliance with tax laws, and to address any specific concerns related to your income and tax obligations.

### **Summary**

If the taxi owner is not involved in the operational side of the business and merely receives a fixed income, it is typically reported as **“Income from Other Sources”** rather than business income. This approach avoids the complexities of business income reporting and associated deductions.
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Aashok Kumar Sharma online

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Aashok Kumar Sharma online (Expert)
31 July 2024 If a taxi owner is not actively involved in driving the taxi and instead receives a fixed income from another person who operates the taxi, the income would generally be classified differently. Here’s how you can handle this situation for tax purposes:

### **1. Income Classification**

#### **Income from Other Sources:**
- If the taxi owner receives a fixed amount as rent or income from another person who operates the taxi, this income can be classified under **"Income from Other Sources"**.

#### **Income from Business or Profession (PGBP):**
- If the owner is involved in the management or operation of the taxi business and the income is derived from business activities, it would fall under **“Profits and Gains of Business or Profession (PGBP)”**. However, since the owner is not involved in the operational aspect but merely receiving a fixed amount, this typically doesn’t apply.

### **2. How to Report the Income**

#### **Filing Income from Other Sources:**
- **ITR Form:**
- If the income is classified as **“Income from Other Sources”**, you would typically report it in **Schedule OS** of ITR-1 (if you are a resident individual with no other business income) or ITR-2, depending on your overall income and filing requirements.

- **Income Reporting:**
- You would report the fixed income received from the person operating the taxi under the relevant section for income from other sources.

### **3. Tax Considerations**

#### **No Business Deductions:**
- Since the income is not classified under business income, you cannot claim business-related deductions such as depreciation, fuel costs, or maintenance expenses.

#### **Taxation:**
- The income will be taxed as per the applicable slab rates for individuals under **“Income from Other Sources”**.

### **4. Legal and Documentation Considerations**

#### **Rental Agreement:**
- **Documentation:**
- Ensure there is a formal agreement or documentation for the fixed rental income received. This agreement should clearly outline the terms and the fixed amount being received.

#### **Income Proof:**
- **Record Keeping:**
- Maintain records of the rental income received, including any contracts or agreements with the person operating the taxi.

### **5. Consult a Tax Professional**

- **Expert Advice:**
- It’s a good practice to consult a tax professional or accountant to ensure proper classification and compliance with tax laws, and to address any specific concerns related to your income and tax obligations.

### **Summary**

If the taxi owner is not involved in the operational side of the business and merely receives a fixed income, it is typically reported as **“Income from Other Sources”** rather than business income. This approach avoids the complexities of business income reporting and associated deductions.
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