taxation

The battle against tax evasion: A UN tax convention can ensure everyone pays their fair share

G20's historic move on taxing the super-rich could shift global economic power.
1 December 2024

Why are private employees' savings being taxed?

Unlike public sector retirees, private sector employees do not get pensions
1 October 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. 
20 September 2023

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.
14 June 2015

10pc tax slapped on rice import

Finance Minister AMA Muhith says the government has decided to impose 10 percent tax on rice import.
10 May 2015