| Each country has its own tax system, and to be aware of your countries Tax system is very important. You must be aware of different taxes you pay which in fact is used by government for providing public services.You are required to file an Income tax return if you are earning taxable amount of money. If you have done your business in USA in the current business year, or if you have serviced in USA (as part of your job), you may be required to file income tax returns in USA even if you are living in India now. It is very important to file tax return on time and accurately to avoid any audits. And to file taxes on time, it is important that you are fully aware of Tax filing and tax saving procedure.However as much important is to know about taxes, equally important is to know about Tax saving tips and tricks. You know many countries offers different Tax benefits like giving Tax credits.Talking about Tax saving tips, different countries offer different tax rebates. For example, India government offer you to save taxes under section 80C. You can invest upto Rs 1 lakh and save tax upto Rs 30000. Similarly, for other countries you can save tax just following simple investment and tax saving tips.As far as Tax credits are concerned Canadian, US, Singapore government offer different Tax credits and benefits. One of the latest one being "Health in Pregnancy Grant Tax", under this new tax credit from April 2009, you may be able to get a one-off, tax-free payment if you're a mum-to-be. If you are to be a Mum then you can make a claim for Health in Pregnancy Grant from 1st January if you are expected to give birth to a baby on or after 6th April 2009. Similarly if you are having a family and you have to raise your children then you are eligible to get Child tax benefits.So, it is very important to know about Tax tips and benefits as it will help you save and receive lot of money. Remember in this time of recession, every penny saved is in turn Money earned. |
