The conference aimed to promote an informed dialogue on important issues of TDS with a focus on interpretational issues, latest judicial pronouncements as well as procedural and practical issues encountered while filing returns and in assessments under the present system. The conference was attended by senior government officials as well as eminent tax experts from industry.

Mr. Anil Chopra chaired a Knowledge Sharing Seminar on “Facilitating Ease of Compliance with Taxpayers Rights & Obligations and Removal of Hardships.” The seminar was attended by Principal Chief Commissioner, Income Tax (Delhi), Ombudsman of Income Tax and other senior Tax Officials from the government. It addressed some important concerns & practical challenges faced by tax payers related to Direct Tax Assessments, Appeals, Refunds & Miscellaneous Matters.

Mr. Anil Chopra participated in a select meeting of industry and tax professionals at the invitation of Finance Minister , Mr. Arun Jaitley to discuss the Income Declaration Scheme 2016 in India. The Scheme, which is operational from June 1 to September 30, 2016, allows domestic black money holders to declare unaccounted income & wealth & come clean by paying a tax & penalty of 45%. Mr. Chopra shared his thoughts on & suggestions for the Scheme at this meeting.

As Chairman, Direct Taxes Committee of PHD Chambers of Commerce & Industry, our Managing Partner Mr. Anil K Chopra chaired the Direct Tax Session of the Post Budget Interactive Session on “Implications of Union Budget 2016” on Thursday, 3 March 2016. Dr. Hansmukh Adhia, Secretary, Revenue, Government of India was the Guest of Honour at this session which provided a platform for an interesting & meaningful discussion between senior tax practitioners, members of industry & government officials.

In his capacity as the Chairman, Direct Tax Committee, PHD Chamber, our Managing Partner, Mr. Anil Kumar Chopra was the Convener of the “PHD International Tax Conference – Global Issues & Recent Developments.” The Conference initiated an informed dialogue on important issues of International Taxation and Indian Tax laws to propagate a more effective, clear, stable and efficient tax regime that would promote Foreign Direct Investment and Cross Border Trade. The two-day Conference served as a premium platform for sharing and exchanging knowledge and was well attended by Senior Government Officials, Eminent Tax Experts and Professionals. Representatives of Embassies & High Commissions including USA, Japan, Russia and Australia as well as eminent tax experts from Singapore & Hong Kong spoke at the conference addressing global issues.

There was an in-depth discussion on important tax issues of current interest including Transfer Pricing, Cross border Investments, Mergers & Acquisitions , Base Erosion Profit Shifting, Exchange of Information and Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income & Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, 2015. Mr. Anil Chopra chaired two key sessions of the conference being “Black Money and Imposition of Tax Act’ 2015” and “Vision for India from a tax perspective to make India a preferred investment destination.

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