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General Anti Avoidance Rules (GAAR) – UPSC Economy Notes
General Anti Avoidance Rules (GAAR) are regulatory measures designed by governments to combat tax avoidance strategies employed by individuals and entities
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Rationalization of Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) – UPSC Economy Notes
The Rationalization of Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) stands as a pivotal framework in international taxation, aiming to alleviate the burdens
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Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) – UPSC Economy Notes
A Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) is a bilateral agreement between two countries aimed at eliminating the possibility of double taxation on the same income or financial transaction
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Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) – UPSC Economy Notes
Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) refers to tax planning strategies employed by multinational corporations (MNCs) to exploit gaps in the tax rules of certain countries
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Tax Havens – UPSC Economy Notes
Tax havens are countries or specific regions within countries where tax rates, especially on income or capital gains, are extremely low or non-existent.
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Tax Expenditure – UPSC Economy Notes
Tax expenditure refers to the revenue forgone by the government due to exemptions and concessions provided in both direct and indirect taxes.
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Inverted Duty Structure – UPSC Economy Notes
The inverted duty structure refers to a situation where the import duty on finished goods is lower than the duty on raw materials or intermediate goods.
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Capital Gains Tax – UPSC Economy Notes
Capital Gains Tax is a tax imposed on the profits (gains) derived from the sale of assets such as land, shares, etc
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Direct Taxes Code (DTC) – UPSC Economy Notes
The Direct Taxes Code (DTC) represents a significant overhaul of India's tax system, aiming to simplify and streamline the country's direct tax regime
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Tax Amnesty Schemes in India – UPSC Economy Notes
Tax amnesty schemes in India, also known as voluntary disclosure or amnesty schemes, have been periodically introduced by the government
