taxation

Why are private employees' savings being taxed?

Unlike public sector retirees, private sector employees do not get pensions

Provident funds to pay 27.5% tax

Companies and organisations will be required to file tax returns on the income generated by employee welfare funds from the current fiscal year and pay a 27.5 percent tax on the earnings. 

MACRO MIRROR: BUDGET FY2015-16 / Predictable yet unachievable

Writing on budget has become a challenge for me not only because so much has already been discussed, but there is barely anything original in the budget.

10pc tax slapped on rice import

Finance Minister AMA Muhith says the government has decided to impose 10 percent tax on rice import.

October 1, 2023
October 1, 2023

Why are private employees' savings being taxed?

Unlike public sector retirees, private sector employees do not get pensions

September 20, 2023
September 20, 2023

Provident funds to pay 27.5% tax

Companies and organisations will be required to file tax returns on the income generated by employee welfare funds from the current fiscal year and pay a 27.5 percent tax on the earnings. 

June 15, 2015
June 15, 2015

Predictable yet unachievable

Writing on budget has become a challenge for me not only because so much has already been discussed, but there is barely anything original in the budget.

May 10, 2015
May 10, 2015

10pc tax slapped on rice import

Finance Minister AMA Muhith says the government has decided to impose 10 percent tax on rice import.