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- An IRS 90-Day Letter notifies an individual that their taxes were audited and a discrepancy was found, requiring payment unless petitioned within 90 days. - An abusive tax shelter is an investment scheme that claims to reduce taxes without changing income/assets and serves no economic purpose other than lowering taxes owed. People who use abusive tax shelters can face penalties from the IRS including back taxes and interest. - A tax shelter is a legal way to minimize taxable income and tax liability, such as 401(k) plans or investments providing favorable tax treatment.
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Tax planning involves legally arranging one's financial affairs to minimize tax liability, while complying with all applicable tax laws. Tax avoidance uses artificial or dubious methods to reduce taxes in a manner that defeats the intent of tax statutes. Tax evasion illegally avoids taxes through actions like knowingly making untrue statements or omitting required information. The line between tax planning and avoidance is thin, with avoidance including an element of mala fide intent or use of "colorable devices" to circumvent the spirit of tax laws.
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Tax fraud occurs when an individual or entity underreports income or overstates deductions on a tax return to reduce the amount of taxes owed. In India, major areas of tax fraud include falsification of invoices, unreported income, and bribery of tax officials. The Indian government estimates an annual loss of 14 trillion rupees from tax evasion. Recent government efforts to curb fraud include new laws targeting undisclosed foreign assets, a proposed nationwide goods and services tax, and increased use of technology in tax administration. However, tax fraud remains a significant problem in India due to complex tax laws, weak enforcement, and corruption. Simplification of the tax system and improved monitoring are needed to further reduce the prevalence of tax evasion.
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The document defines tax evasion as illegally avoiding paying true tax liability through intentional omissions or falsifications. Those caught face criminal charges and penalties. Tax avoidance refers to legally reducing taxes owed by taking advantage of deductions, credits, and loopholes within tax laws. While tax avoidance is legal, tax evasion is never legal and carries criminal consequences if caught. The document provides examples of common tax evasion and avoidance practices and clarifies the key difference that tax avoidance operates within legal tax frameworks, whereas tax evasion does not.
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This document discusses different methods taxpayers can use to reduce their tax liability: tax evasion, tax avoidance, and tax planning. Tax evasion involves illegally hiding income or falsifying records. Tax avoidance aims to reduce taxes through legal but questionable loopholes. In contrast, tax planning makes legitimate use of exemptions, deductions, and other provisions in the tax code to lower tax burden. Proper tax planning is an encouraged way for taxpayers to minimize their liability within the law.
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After completing Chapter 1, you should be able to:
1. Identify types of taxes used by federal and state governments to raise revenues.
2. Understand the methods of tax collection and the trends shown by tax collection statistics.
3. Differentiate between tax avoidance and tax evasion.
4. Recall the underlying rationale of the federal income tax and its historical development.
5. Describe the route a tax bill takes until enacted into law.
6. Define the basic tax concepts and terms of federal income taxation.
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This document provides an introduction to basic concepts in India's income tax law. It defines what a tax is, explaining direct and indirect taxes. Taxes are levied by the government to fund expenses like defense, education, healthcare and infrastructure. The income tax law in India consists of the Income Tax Act of 1961, annual Finance Acts, Income Tax Rules, circulars/notifications, and legal decisions from courts. Income tax is levied on a person's total income in the previous year as classified under various heads like salaries, house property, business/profession, capital gains, and other sources. Deductions are made to arrive at the total taxable income and applicable tax amount.
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The document provides an introduction to basic concepts in India's income tax law. It defines what a tax is, the types of taxes, and why taxes are levied. It then gives an overview of India's income tax law, including the key components like the Income Tax Act, Finance Acts, rules, circulars, and case laws. It explains the concepts of income, residential status, heads of income, computation of total income, tax rates, and filing a return of income.
Tax Language: Must Know Definitions and Explanations
The document defines key tax terms to help understand filing taxes. It explains that adjusted gross income includes all income minus certain deductions like IRA contributions and alimony payments. Tax credits directly reduce taxes owed, while deductions lower taxable income. Itemized deductions subtract expenses from adjusted gross income. Standard deductions are fixed amounts subtracted based on filing status. Exemptions subtract amounts for dependents. The U.S. uses progressive taxation where higher incomes face higher tax rates. Taxable income is the final amount used to calculate taxes owed after deductions and exemptions. Withholding takes taxes from paychecks throughout the year. Voluntary compliance refers to taxpayers honestly reporting income.
Effectiveness of Tax Deduction at Source (TDS) in India
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Accounting For Income Tax
While federal income tax aims to be progressive by taxing higher incomes at higher rates, the overall tax system is not truly progressive due to various factors. Federal income tax accounts for about two-thirds of taxes paid, but state taxes are often regressive, taking a larger share from low and middle incomes. Some states have no income tax, instead relying on other taxes like sales tax. The interaction of federal, state, and local taxes determines the true burden faced by income groups.
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This document defines key terms related to taxation in India. It discusses direct and indirect taxes, with direct taxes imposed directly on individuals and organizations, and indirect taxes imposed on goods and services where the burden is transferred to consumers. It also defines important tax-related terms like assessee, residential status, income tax return, tax deduction at source, and the different heads of income including salary, house property, business, capital gains, and other sources.
Corporate Income Tax In The United States
The document discusses corporate income tax in the United States. It makes three key points:
1) Corporate income tax is one of the highest sources of federal revenue in the US, providing crucial funding for programs like Medicare and Medicaid.
2) Contrary to popular belief, there is no flat tax rate for corporations - the marginal tax rate can vary significantly between 15-35%.
3) Past attempts to significantly cut the corporate tax rate, like under Ronald Reagan, have resulted in higher inflation and interest rates rather than job growth as intended. Cutting taxes ended in disaster for the US economy.
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Chapter 4 Personal Taxation
This document provides an overview of personal income taxation in Malaysia. It discusses key concepts like chargeable income, taxable income, personal reliefs and deductions, rebates, tax rates, and tax payments. The objectives of tax planning are to maximize the amount kept by the individual and minimize taxes paid. Taxpayers are responsible for accurately reporting their income, maintaining records, and paying taxes owed by the deadline each year. Understanding taxation is important for effective personal financial planning and minimizing the taxes paid.
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