For all flights between India and the USA under the Vande Bharat mission, Air India is charging a fixed fare of Rs 1 lakh per passenger. For flights between India and Singapore, the charge is Rs 18,000-20,000 per passenger, and it is Rs 50,000 per person for India-UK flights.

The flight was part of the Vande Bharat mission which started on Thursday to bring back stranded Indian nationals home amid the novel coronavirus-induced lockdown.

The airports located in North East are quick connecting links between the states and the people living here and during the nation-wide lock down, the AAI has been providing air navigational and on ground services for the- Life Line Udan flights enabling smooth and timely flow of medical goods and supporting items to the states.

Passengers will be tested for temperature, one of the symptoms of COVID-19, before boarding and only those showing no symptoms would be able to make the journey.

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CCH's Highlights of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 is a convenient vehicle for alerting clients to the new tax provisions provided under this economic stimulus bill. For individuals, this legislation includes a Making Work Pay Credit based on earned income, with a $250 economic stimulus payment to Social Security recipients and disabled veterans; an AMT patch for 2009; extension of the first-time homebuyer credit to September 1, 2009, with the repayment obligation eliminated for 2009 purchases; a $3,000 floor on the refundable Child Tax Credit; a $2,500 American Opportunity Tax Credit that is 40 percent refundable; suspension of income tax on up to $2,400 of unemployment benefits for 2009; expansion of eligible expenses for 529 plans to include computers and related technology; an above-the-line deduction for taxes related to the purchase of a new automobile; an increase in the credit for nonbusiness energy property from $500 to $1,500 and a modification of standards;  removal of the dollar limits on the credit for residential energy efficient property for fuel cell property; an increase in the credit for alternative fuel vehicle refueling property; and a general re-write of the plug-in electric drive motor vehicle credit, including elimination of dollar caps, a new credit for two or three wheel and low-speed plug-in vehicles, and allowing a credit for conversion kits.

On the business side, provisions include extending bonus depreciation and increased 179 expensing through 2009; up to five-year carryback of net operating losses; expansion of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit to cover unemployed veterans and disconnected youth; deferral of cancellation of indebtedness income; an increased exclusion amount for commuter transit benefits and transit passes; an increase in the capital gain exclusion percentage for qualified small business stock; and reduction to seven years for the S Corporation built-in gain holding period. The legislation also includes a number of new or enhanced bond provisions aimed at economic recovery and alternative energy.

CCH's Highlights booklet is ideal for informing clients, prospects and staff about the key new tax changes and prompting them to turn to their tax and financial advisers for help.  It's authoritative, yet practical and easy-to-understand.  Affordable quantity discounts and the option of printing firm name and logo on the cover make the CCH Highlights booklet a great tool for firms to grow their businesses.

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Author: David F. Windish

Describes the federal tax consequences of real estate ownership, operations and activities. This updated 6th Edition is the most accessible and affordable reference available for all tax, real estate and investment professionals who need to know the tax ramifications and underpinnings of real estate investment.

The book begins by analyzing the tax basis of real estate and then offers a comprehensive discussion of the forms of ownership with comparative benefits and pitfalls of the differing types. Mortgages, at-risk rules, interest and other financial issues are thoroughly covered. Activities involved once ownership is established are then discussed, including

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An in-depth focus on passive activity loss rules is included, as well as a separate section analyzing homeowner issues.

Finally, the disposition of real estate is covered, along with a special discussion dealing with securitized real estate investments.

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Formerly: Practical Guide to Like-Kind Exchanges Under Code Section 1031

Author: Nancy N. Grekin, J.D.

Analyzes the essential legal means available to swap one asset for another while holding a continuing investment of the same sort in a tax-advantaged way. This brand new resource is intended to aid tax and real estate practitioners and professionals in understanding the various types of exchanges, how to structure exchanges, the mechanics of handling exchanges, and the myriad of details resulting from the related cases, IRS Rulings and Private Letter Rulings — both before and after Starker and the regulations.

Written in clear, easy-to-understand language, this book introduces the law and defines the important terms involved. It describes situations where such exchanges may be advantageous or disadvantageous; explains documentation procedures; examines case law and IRS rulings related to such exchanges; and explores the like-kind test and other important provisions of the law.

Topics covered include:

• Types of Exchanges
• Essential Elements of a Section 1031 Exchange
• The Starker Case and the Evolution of Deferred Exchanges
• Deferred Exchanges Under the Regulations
• Tax Incidents of an Exchange: Exchange Value, Boot, Basis and Recapture of Depreciation
• Mechanics and Documentation of Exchanges
• Multiple Property Exchanges
• Exchanges by Entities: Transfers of Exchange Property to and from Entities
• Reverse Exchanges
• Build-to-Suit Exchanges
• Related Party Exchanges
• Personal Property Exchanges
• Reporting Code Section 1031 Exchanges

The expert author provides insightful cautions, planning notes, examples and comments that clarify the practical application of the law. Helpful sample documents and practical aids include:

• Designated Property Exchange Agreement
• Buyer-Accommodator Exchange Agreement
• Assignment of Relinquished Property Contract
• Direct Exchange Agreement
• Build to Suit Exchange Agreement with Accommodator

240 pages

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Provides concise, plain-English coverage of fundamental rules for preparing a decedent's final income tax return and highlights the income tax rules for the decedent's estate and related trusts. Also covered are the special rules regarding the taxation of grantor trusts and bankruptcy estates. Fiduciary duties, including liability for filing a return and paying any taxes due on behalf of the estate or trust, are also thoroughly discussed. Examples illustrating these rules are provided throughout

Among the subjects covered in this quick answer reference are:
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- Death of a partnership member
- Decedent's stock holdings
- Income tax return of estate or trust
- Grantor trusts
- Beneficiary's tax liability
- Bankruptcy estates
- Fiduciary duties and liabilities

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At the death of the decedent, a separate taxable entity, the decedent's estate, is created. A fiduciary is appointed to take over administration of the decedent's estate. The representative gathers the assets, files the decedent's final income tax return, satisfies tax liabilities, oversees creation and funding of any testamentary trusts, which become separate taxpaying entities. The estate is liable for the tax on the income received during the period of its administration and the fiduciary oversees preparation of all tax forms required including the final income tax return and any estate and gift tax returns that are due.

This book provides concise, plain-English coverage of these issues and more. It presents the fundamental rules for preparing a decedent's final income tax return and highlights the income tax rules for the decedent's estate and related trusts. Also covered are the special rules regarding the taxation of grantor trusts and bankruptcy estates. Fiduciary duties, including liability for filing a return and paying any taxes due on behalf of the estate or trust, are also thoroughly discussed.

Among the subjects covered in this quick answer reference are:

• Decedent's last return
• Death of a partnership member
• Decedent's stock holdings
• Income tax return of estate or trust
• Grantor trusts
• Beneficiary's tax liability
• Bankruptcy estates
• Fiduciary duties and liabilities