doctor's diary only two things are certain in life - death and taxes? Taxes !

Hello everyone,

A great man Benjamin Franklin Quotes

  'only two things are certain in life - death and taxes?
Taxes !
 20) Can I die now??
Ans.: No, wait we are about to launch the FUNERAL TAX

SO, WHY COMPLAIN OF MISERY TAX ...if the Government does not loot you in one way, it will do so by another method.

1) Ques.: What are you doing?
Ans.: Business.
Tax: PAY PROFESSIONAL TAX
2) Ques.: What are you doing in Business?
Ans.: Selling the Goods.
Tax: PAY SALES TAX
3) Ques.: From where are you getting Goods?
Ans.: From other State/Abroad
Tax: PAY CENTRAL SALES TAX, CUSTOM DUTY & OCTROI
4) Ques.: What are you getting in Selling Goods?
Ans.: Profit.
Tax: PAY INCOME TAX
5) Ques.: How do you distribute profit?
Ans.: By way of dividend
Tax: PAY DIVIDEND DISTRIBUTION TAX
6) Ques.: Where you Manufacturing the Goods?
Ans.: Factory.
Tax: PAY EXCISE DUTY
7) Ques.: Do you have Staff?
Ans.: Yes
Tax: PAY STAFF PROFESSIONAL TAX
8) Ques.: Doing business in Millions?
Ans.: Yes
Tax: PAY TURNOVER TAX
Ans.: No
Tax: Then pay Minimum Alternate Tax
9) Ques.: Are you taking out over 25,000 Cash from Bank?
Ans.: Yes, for Salary.
Tax: PAY CASH HANDLING TAX
10) Ques.: Where are you taking your client for Lunch & Dinner?
Ans.: Hotel
Tax: PAY FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT TAX
11) Ques.: Are you going Out of Station for Business?
Ans.: Yes
Tax: PAY FRINGE BENEFIT TAX
12) Ques.: Have you taken or given any Service/s?
Ans.: Yes
Tax: PAY SERVICE TAX
13) Ques.: How come you got such a Big Amount?
Ans.: Gift on birthday.
Tax: PAY GIFT TAX
14) Ques.: Do you have any Wealth?
Ans.: Yes
Tax: PAY WEALTH TAX
15) Ques.: To reduce Tension, for entertainment, where are you going?
Ans.: Cinema or Resort.
Tax: PAY ENTERTAINMENT TAX
16) Ques.: Have you purchased House?
Ans.: Yes
Tax: PAY STAMP DUTY & REGISTRATION FEE
17) Ques.: How you Travel?
Ans.: Air
Tax: PAY SURCHARGE
18) Ques.: Any Additional Tax?
Ans.: Yes
Tax: PAY EDUCATIONAL, ADDITIONAL EDUCATIONAL & SURCHARGE ON ALL THE CENTRAL
GOVT's TAX!!!
19) Ques.: Delayed any time Paying Any Tax?
Ans.: Yes
Tax: PAY INTEREST & PENALTY
20) Can I die now??
Ans.: No, wait we are about to launch the FUNERAL TAX

SO, WHY COMPLAIN OF MISERY TAX ...if the Government does not loot you in one way, it will do so by another method.

As ophthalmologists, most will act according to their own perceived immediate interests. Few will think of the long term consequences ......... let alone act on it.

For example, some ophthalmologists who are not directly affected by the BMC ruling will think ..... this matter does not affect me; so why should I bother.

The problem is that they do not realize that it is not an issue of BMC ruling but an issue of corrupt politicians and government officials starting to make more and more money by extortion from doctors by harassment. 

Ultimately, this monster will grow and affect everyone -- including those who think they are 'protected' from such harassment. Doctors are easy prey for financial harassment -- consider what the TPAs are trying to do.

On the brighter side, most young ophthalmologists are not aware of the landmark influence that the AIOS and a group of active senior ophthalmologists had to their practice today. The younger generation probably do not know that at one time all ophthalmic instruments had a 100% customs duty. A group of influential ophthalmologists prevailed upon the Government to reduce this to ZERO .... yes .... no duty !! Can you believe that !! This single action created an explosion of entry of foreign instruments in India and revolutionized ophthalmic practice as it made phaco, lasers and a host of high tech instruments available to every city and town in India at (relatively) affordable prices. It created a new generation of ophthalmologists who were as skilled, as proficient and as confident of using high tech surgical instruments as anyone in the West. And most important of all it has saved the country thousands of crores because it prevented the flight of capital to countries where the rich used to flock for (high tech) ophthalmic treatment abroad. (The zero waiver has since been increased but remains low compared to the customs duty on other electronic equipment). For those who are buying new high tech imported equipment today ... just remember that you have been saved from paying lakhs of rupees as duty buy the united effort of a generation of ophthalmologists from the past.

In unity there is strength, provided there is  a common resolve. We are neither using the media nor our political connections to put forward our point of view. Don't politicians have eye disorders ???

This disunity may cost the current and next generation of ophthalmologists heavily -- already there seems to be a disinterest amongst post graduates to choose ophthalmology for PG. 

Does the next generation of ophthalmologists already know that we are letting them down ?

Regards,

On 04-Mar-2011, at 7:22 PM
It is indeed a sad reflection on the times and society we live in when we question  imparting the right values and morals to our children. I personally feel that if they are going to live in India, then we have perhaps brought them up "disadvantaged". Not that the west is all lightness and air, but rule of law and compliance with it, are largely respected. A persons rights  are hallowed and redresal is almost guaranteed.

Koda, Raja, 2G, 3G, Fodder scam, Bofors, Adarsh, Stalled Parliament, Jessica Lal, Swiss Bank accounts, Change of user - Demand note from BMC..................."Incredible India" ?

you have touched an emotional chord in many of us. May be its a sign of ageing but progressively feel like a complete fool to have comply by newer and newer rules: While the dishonest have no rules to follow. Also as a parent feel, are we teaching our children the wrong thing by asking them to be like us.

any advice from others.

government need more money to creat more raja. who will pay to mr karunanidhi.

who will bear the cost for somuch money taken away in swiss bank. this is probably the only country where you are charged tax on falling sick.today they are charging when you fall sick tomorrow they will charge service tax to rich people for dieing in this country as indian cituzen.