In today's scenario of globalization and technology convergance, the process of doing business has been redefined. Outsourcing various processes makes a lot of business sense. Most businesses and large companies are outsourcing their accounting processes for better management of their finances and time etc.
BT Associates is a firm of Chartered Accountants offering Bookkeeping and Tax Preparation Services to small and medium sized CPA firms, CA firms as well as small and medium businesses based in USA, UK, Canada & Australia.
With the ongoing outsourcing boom ( a sudden increase or growth in business, prosperity, activity, etc. ) most large global corporations, medium sized companies and individuals are outsourcing their accounting service needs to Indian Companies. This is so, because of the experience, expertise and low cost quality services offered by the companies in India.
Some of the services offered are:
(A)PAN number Allotment
» Procedure
Obtaining PAN at the request of the client
Emailing the format in which the client is required to furnish details specified
Client furnishes information by e-mail
On the basis of the information furnished by the client, the accounting professionals prepare and e-mail application for obtaining Permanent Account Number. The client can then download, sign and send the form to the Income Tax department. The accounting firm then obtains the PAN card on behalf of the client and sends it to the country of residence.
PAN Card is required for:
Transactions in shares, mutual funds, debentures etc
Property transactions
Claiming refund of income tax
Depositing income tax and filing income tax returns
Banking transactions
(B) Filing of Income Tax Return
» Procedure
Income Tax Return is filed on request of the client. The accounting firm emails the client, the standard format in which the details of income is to be furnished. The information can then be sent to the accounting firm through Internet.
Based on the information received from client, the accounting professionals compute the tax liability or the refund. The Income return is then mailed to the client, which he can download, sign and then send it along with required enclosures. The return is then filed.
(C) Wealth Tax
Accounting firms in India help their NRI clients pay the correct amount of wealth tax. It also includes capital gains that a person might have from sale of shares or debentures of an Indian company, gold, real estate etc. These accounting professionals also provide any other details or consultancy required by the client.
