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Introduction to Taxation Law
Nature, Meaning and Scope of Taxation
History and Evolution of Taxation in India
Objectives and Functions of Taxation
Principles and Canons of Taxation
Classification of Taxes in India
Direct and Indirect Taxes in India
Difference Between Tax, Fee, Cess and Surcharge
Fiscal Policy and Taxation Policy in India
Public Finance and Taxation
Sources of Tax Law in India
Interpretation and Construction of Taxing Statutes
Constitutional Framework of Taxation in India
Legislative Competence in Taxation
Taxation Powers under the Seventh Schedule
Constitutional Limitations on Taxation
Distribution of Taxation Powers between Union and States
Tax Administration in India
Structure and Functions of CBDT and CBIC
Overview of Direct Taxation in India
Overview of Indirect Taxation in India
Introduction to Income Tax Law in India
History and Development of Income Tax Law in India
Scheme and Structure of the Income Tax Act, 1961
Definitions and Basic Concepts under the Income Tax Act
Assessment Year and Previous Year
Concept and Scope of Income
Total Income and Gross Total Income
Residential Status under Income Tax Law
Tax Incidence Based on Residential Status
Income Exempt from Tax under Section 10
Agricultural Income under Income Tax Law
Income Not Forming Part of Total Income
Heads of Income under the Income Tax Act
Income from Salary
Taxation of Allowances under Salary Income
Taxation of Perquisites under Salary Income
Taxation of Retirement Benefits
Provident Fund, Pension and Gratuity under Income Tax Law
Income from House Property
Computation of Annual Value under House Property Income
Deductions from House Property Income
Profits and Gains from Business or Profession (PGBP)
Computation of Business Income
Allowable and Disallowable Business Expenditure
Capital and Revenue Expenditure under Tax Law
Depreciation under Income Tax Law
Taxation of Scientific Research Expenditure
Tax Audit and Maintenance of Books of Accounts
Presumptive Taxation under Income Tax Law
Income Computation and Disclosure Standards (ICDS)
Capital Gains under Income Tax Law
Short-Term and Long-Term Capital Gains
Exemptions from Capital Gains Tax
Cost Inflation Index and Indexation
Taxation of Shares, Securities and Mutual Funds
Taxation of ESOPs and Employee Benefits
Income from Other Sources
Taxation of Dividend Income
Taxation of Interest Income
Taxation of Gifts under Income Tax Law
Taxation of Lottery, Betting and Gambling Income
Clubbing of Income under Income Tax Law
Set-Off and Carry Forward of Losses
Deductions under Chapter VI-A
Deductions under Sections 80C to 80U
Computation of Tax Liability under Income Tax Law
Taxation of Individuals under Income Tax Law
Taxation of Hindu Undivided Family (HUF)
Taxation of Partnership Firms
Taxation of Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs)
Corporate Taxation in India
Taxation of Domestic Companies
Taxation of Foreign Companies
Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) and Alternate Minimum Tax (AMT)
Taxation of Startups and Emerging Businesses
Taxation of Charitable and Religious Trusts
Taxation of NGOs and Non-Profit Organisations
Taxation of Educational and Religious Institutions
Taxation of Co-operative Societies
Taxation of Political Parties
Taxation of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs)
International Taxation in India
Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAA)
Tax Treaty Interpretation and Treaty Shopping
Permanent Establishment under International Taxation
Transfer Pricing under Indian Tax Law
Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS)
Equalisation Levy and Digital Taxation
Taxation of Virtual Digital Assets and Cryptocurrency
Tax Planning under Income Tax Law
Tax Avoidance and Tax Evasion
General Anti-Avoidance Rules (GAAR)
Specific Anti-Avoidance Rules (SAAR)
Tax Deducted at Source (TDS)
Tax Collected at Source (TCS)
Advance Tax under Income Tax Law
Self-Assessment Tax and Tax Payment Procedures
Filing of Income Tax Returns
Belated, Revised and Updated Returns
Permanent Account Number (PAN) and Taxpayer Identification
Tax Deduction and Tax Collection Compliance
Annual Information Statement (AIS) and Form 26AS
Assessment Procedures under the Income Tax Act
Intimation and Summary Assessment under Section 143(1)
Scrutiny Assessment under Section 143(3)
Best Judgement Assessment
Reassessment and Income Escaping Assessment
Faceless Assessment under Income Tax Law
Search, Seizure and Survey under Income Tax Law
Recovery of Tax under Income Tax Law
Interest, Penalties and Prosecution under Income Tax Law
Compounding of Tax Offences
Appeals and Revision under Income Tax Law
Rectification of Tax Orders
Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT)
Appeals before High Court and Supreme Court in Tax Matters
Settlement of Tax Disputes
Advance Ruling under Tax Law
Goods and Services Tax (GST): An Introduction
History and Evolution of GST in India
Constitutional Framework of GST
Structure of GST in India
CGST, SGST, IGST and UTGST
Levy and Collection of GST
Concept of Supply under GST
Composite and Mixed Supply under GST
Registration under GST
Composition Scheme under GST
Time of Supply under GST
Place of Supply under GST
Value of Supply under GST
Input Tax Credit under GST
Blocked Credits and Reversal of ITC
Tax Invoice, Debit Note and Credit Note under GST
E-Invoicing under GST
GST Returns and Filing Procedures
Payment of GST and Electronic Ledgers
Refunds under GST
Assessment and Audit under GST
Inspection, Search, Seizure and Arrest under GST
Offences and Penalties under GST
Appeals and Adjudication under GST
GST Appellate Tribunal
E-Way Bill System under GST
Anti-Profiteering Mechanism under GST
GST on E-Commerce Transactions
GST on Exports and Imports
GST on Real Estate Transactions
GST on Services Sector
Customs Law in India
History and Development of Customs Law
Overview of the Customs Act, 1962
Levy and Collection of Customs Duty
Types of Customs Duties in India
Classification of Goods under Customs Law
Valuation under Customs Law
Import and Export Procedures under Customs Law
Warehousing under Customs Law
Baggage and Postal Imports under Customs Law
Search, Seizure and Confiscation under Customs Law
Offences, Penalties and Prosecution under Customs Law
Appeals and Adjudication under Customs Law
Anti-Dumping Duty and Safeguard Duty
Customs Compliance and Trade Facilitation
Historical Indirect Tax Regime in India
Central Excise Law in India
Service Tax Law in India
Value Added Tax (VAT) and Central Sales Tax (CST)
Wealth Tax, Gift Tax and Estate Duty in India
Securities Transaction Tax (STT)
Stamp Duty and Registration Charges
Taxation of Real Estate and Property Transactions
Taxation of Banking and Insurance Sector
Taxation of Capital Markets and Securities
Taxation of Agriculture and Rural Economy
Taxation of MSMEs and Small Businesses
Taxation of Startups and Venture Capital
Taxation of Digital Economy
Taxation of E-Commerce and Online Platforms
Taxation of Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets
Taxation of Charitable and Religious Institutions
Tax Compliance and Governance in India
Faceless Tax Administration in India
Tax Technology and E-Governance
Annual Finance Act and Tax Amendments
Budget and Tax Reforms in India
Landmark Judgments in Taxation Law
Comparative Taxation Law
Emerging Trends in Taxation Law
Contemporary Issues in Taxation Law

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