Learn with the Veterans
An advisory platform set up by Tax Veterans, with decades of experience working in the Government of India, as IRS officers.
What we do
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A forum for research and tax policy discussions
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Capacity building for Tax Compliance
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Discuss matters related to I.T. Systems
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Demystify and explain tax laws in simple language tax challenges
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A think tank to develop ideas on fiscal issues
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Provide updates on changing Tax Landscape
Who we are
Upcoming Programmes
Advanced Learning Programme for Religious and Charitable Trusts and Companies
20.11.2025, Chennai
11.12.2025, Kottayam
Substantive and Procedural aspects of provisions of Income Tax Act regarding Charitable and Religious Organisations (Trusts, Companies, Foundations, Trade Bodies, Sports Institutions, Statutory Authorities etc.) along with relevant Judicial decisions
Requirements of CSR under the Companies Act and the Income Tax Act
Provisions of FCRA -Interplay of provisions of Income Tax Act, CSR Rules and FCRA vis-à-vis Charitable and Religious Organisations
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GST & TDS Provisions relevant to Exempt Organisations - Compliance Requirements

E-Filing of Income Tax Returns and System related issues and practical challenges
Advanced Learning Programme On TDS and GST provisions
21.11.2025, Chennai
12.12.2025, Kochi
Taxation of Compensation Structure (including payments to non resident employees), ESOPs, New Tax Regime.
TDS on Payments to Non Residents U/s 195 of Income Tax Act
TDS and TCS on Other payments
Compliance Responsibilities, Penalties, Prosecution, Compounding.
GST Issues and practical difficulties
System Issues relating to E-filing of TDS Returns
Open House (Q&A Session)
Programmes conducted
Advanced Learning Programme on Taxation of Charitable, Religious Organisations and Corporates
15.07.25
Bengaluru
Advanced Programme on Withholding Taxes and GST
18.07.25
Bengaluru
Programme on Income Tax Issues for Religious and Charitable Organisations
(Jesuit Organisations)
22.08.25
Bengaluru
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Vow of Poverty but blessings galore!
Christian Priests who have taken a vow of poverty and are in a state of civil death , have to pay taxes, even if their earnings are handed over to the congregation. Recent dismissals of SLP against Madras High Court decisions - (Institute of the Fransican Missionaries of Mary and others v. Union of India SLP(C) No. 10456/2019 (2024)SC),Society of Mary Immaculate Case), affirming taxation of priests salary, have caused quite a worry for these selfless souls.
To discuss the tax implications of these decisions and other issues relevant to religious and charitable trusts, a one day Pro Bono workshop was organised at Xavier Hall of St Josephs University, Bangalore.
The programme was attended by Jesuit fathers and administrators of trusts and communities spread across Karnataka. R S V S Pavan Kumar explained the implications of changed landscape of taxation of trusts. Sanjai Kumar Verma dwelled on salary taxation and TDS compliances for Trusts. Sri. G.Chetan, Assistant Commissioner (GST) made a presentation on GST compliance issues for charitable Trusts. Dr. Zakir Thomas illuminated the gathering by his presentation on recent trends and challenges ahead.
The programme began with prayers led by the Reverend father and provided learnings for everyone.Blessings from the noble souls was ample bonus.
Training by Tax Veterans
Esperti Fiscali organised two learning programmes at Bangalore this July.
1. Religious and Charitable Trusts and Corporates
2. TDS and GST Provisions.
It was heartening to see active participation by seasoned Tax Professionals and key personnel of Tata Motors, Infosys, Bosch, Wipro, HAL, NABARD, Digitide, UST, Dyn Pro, Lopa Sciences et al.
Programme for Trusts included participants from Schools, Colleges, Universities, Foundations, Religious and Charitable Trusts.
Tax Veterans were blessed by the presence of Jesuit Fathers, Hindu Monks and Sisters from various denominations.
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The Trusts programme topics included:
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An overview of Income Tax Act Provisions and Issues for Trusts
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Compliances and consequences under the Income Tax Act
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GST Provisions - Compliance
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Requirements and Challenges in Practice
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CSR – Requirements, Compliances and Issues under the Companies Act and Income Tax Act
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FCRA – Requirements, Compliances and consequences under FCRA
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TDS and GST programme sessions covered
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Withholding Taxes on Compensation
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Withholding Taxes on Payments to Non-Residents
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TDS on other payments
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E filing of TDS Returns-challenges
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GST-Practical issues and challenges
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Apart from intense discussions, the programmes were marked by a problem solving approach with answers to every query raised.
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A big shout out to the Speakers:
P V Srinivasan FCA (Team Deloitte), Arti Raote FCA, Priya Narayanan FCA, Prashanth FCA, Jeevan FCA
Panel of GST Experts:
Jatin Christopher FCA, Annapurna Srikanth (Efiling Expert), Sheela Arvind FCA, Technical Team of Experts.
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Their focussed presentations, practical approach and quick responses were much appreciated by the participants, who found the programmes very useful.
“Thank you for sharing all the material. The programme was very useful and informative."
“Wish Good luck and all the best for your organisation and its team of people who have put so much effort in organising this program with experts presenting the topics on taxation on both the days.”
“I would like to attend like this for future sessions of yours whenever conducted in Bangalore.
We request you and encourage your trust to conduct some more Advanced Learning Programmes on the topics of Taxation."