Author: Dr. Vinod K Singhania

Publisher: Taxmann Publications Private Limited

Published: 2024-07-17

Total Pages: 22

ISBN-13: 9357784659

Taxmann's flagship publication for students on Income Tax & GST Laws offers a comprehensive approach to mastering Income-tax and GST through practical problem-solving. Recognizing the challenges students face, this book includes illustrations, solved problems, and a series of unsolved exercises. These unsolved exercises, shaped by readers' difficulties over time, are designed to provide a guided, step-by-step approach to understanding and solving tax-related problems. This book is tailored for students preparing for various professional examinations, including: • CA Intermediate (Sept. 2024/Jan. 2025) • CS Executive (Dec. 2024) • CMA (Dec. 2024) • B.Com. • M.Com. • MBA • Other Professional Examinations The Present Publication is the 29th Edition | 2024-25, authored by Dr Vinod K. Singhania & Dr Monica Singhania. It is thoroughly updated and amended up to 15th June 2024. The key features include: The key features of the book are as follows: • [Illustrations and Solved Problems] Detailed solutions to contemporary tax problems, many of which are unique and have not appeared in examination papers or other publications • [Unsolved Exercises] Based on readers' queries over the years, these exercises challenge students to apply their knowledge and hone their problem-solving skills • [Guided Problem-Solving Approach] Structured guidance to help students understand the methodology behind solving tax-related problems • [Updated & Amended Contents] o Practical income-tax problems solved according to the law applicable for A.Y. 2024-25 o GST problems resolved based on the latest amendments up to June 15, 2024 The structure of the book is as follows: • Section One – Provisions in Brief o Provides a concise overview of relevant income-tax laws and GST provisions o Serves as a quick reference guide to refresh and update students' knowledge • Section Two – Solved Problems o Presents detailed solutions to typical contemporary tax issues o Focuses on new problems that have not been seen in examination papers or other publications o It helps illustrate practical applications of the law, making it easier for students to understand complex concepts • Section Three – Solutions to Similar Unsolved Exercises o Offers solutions to problems similar to those found in the Students' Guide to Income-Tax o Encourages students to attempt unsolved exercises independently, using the provided solutions as a model to understand the correct approach o It aims to instill confidence in students by providing a working model of problem-solving The contents of this book are as follows: • Income Tax o Basic concepts that one must know o Residential status and its effect on tax incidence o Income that is exempt from tax o Income under the head 'Salaries' and its computation o Income under the head 'Income from house property' o Income under the head 'Profits and gains of business or profession and its computation o Income under the head 'Capital gains' and its computation o Income under the head 'Income from other sources' and its computation o Clubbing of income o Set-off and carry forward of losses o Permissible deductions from gross total income o Meaning of agriculture income and its tax treatment o Individuals – Computation of taxable income o Hindu undivided families o Firms and association of persons o Return of income o Advance payment of tax o Tax deduction and collection at source o Interest payable • GST o Basic Concepts of GST o Concept of Supply o Levy of GST o Exemptions from GST o Place of Supply o Time of Supply o Value of Taxable Supply o Reverse Charge Mechanism o Input Tax Credit o Composition Scheme and Alternative Composition Scheme o Registration o Tax Invoice, Credit and Debit Notes o Returns • Appendix o Tax Rates