Name: Value Added Tax
Brand: New Century Publications (IND)
SKU: 9788177080681
Price: 30.99 GBP
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Value Added Tax

Indian & Global Experiences

By (author): Astha Ahuja

Published by New Century Publications (IND)

In Stock

£30.99

Format: Hardback
Pages: 263
ISBN: 9788177080681
Publication Date: 01-Jan-2004

Subjects:
Taxation
India

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This book examines various theoretical issues related to the operation of VAT. It provides an overview of the present tax system of India. More specifically, it traces the efforts made by the Central and State Governments in India to rationalise indirect tax system of the country in the direction of VAT. The book, drawing on the experience of other countries, evaluates various options available for a smooth switch over to VAT in India. The countries considered for the purpose are: Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Germany, and Canada.

Dr. Astha Ahuja is presently Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics, Aryabhatta College, University of Delhi, Delhi. She did her M.A. (Economics) from Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi and M. Phil. from Delhi School of Economics (DSE), University of Delhi. She received her Ph.D. degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. She has authored two books, viz. Value Added Tax: Indian and Global Experiences and Agriculture and Rural Development in India: Post-liberalisation Initiatives. Dr. Astha worked as Research Associate in the Twelfth Finance Commission in 2003. She also worked as a consultant in Prime Ministers Economic Advisory Council in 2005. She has published a number of articles in leading newspapers and magazines including Mainstream.