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Ahead of the Union Budget 2025, the US-India Tax Forum, under the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), has put forth recommendations aimed at simplifying India's tax framework and boosting investor confidence. The proposals span direct and indirect taxes, focusing on fostering growth in critical sectors like manufacturing, renewable energy, healthcare, and digital services. Key Recommendations on Direct Taxation Streamlining TDS Rates: The Forum recommends reducing the Tax Deduc
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The main goal is to simplify India's tax framework, boost investor confidence, and foster growth in critical sectors ahead of the Union Budget 2025.
Recommendations include reducing TDS rates to two or three, aligning tax rates for foreign bank branches with domestic ones, and introducing a 10% concessional tax rate on dividends for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs).
The forum suggests extending concessional tax rates for greenfield manufacturing beyond March 2024 and introducing a 15% tax rate for Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) firms.
Key indirect tax proposals include simplifying customs tariffs with a three-rate structure (0%, 5%, and 10%) and reducing tariffs on life-saving drugs.
The forum recommends expanding Safe Harbor provisions for transfer pricing, streamlining the Advance Pricing Agreement (APA) process, and allowing multiple hearings for businesses with complex structures.
The forum advocates for tax exemptions on dividends and financial transactions within GIFT City to help establish it as a global financial hub.
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