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E-taxation and Electronic Records Keeping
The advent of e-commerce means of trading has accelerated the trend for business records to be held electronically. Keeping in view with change in method of trading, the central board of revenue has made the legal requirement for business for tax reasons that if they wish to store record electronically they have to seek specific permission from taxing authorities for doing so. The approval is given subject to conditions specified by Central board of Revenue. Indeed, it is possible that some traders without fulfilling the legal requirement may be already storing records electronically without CBR approval.In current conditions the need for CBR approval is must for the storage of records electronically and it may become outmoded of those records which are kept at remote server or out taxing jurisdiction. For effect tax administration and removal of record keeping requirements, processes and methodology of auditing used to store records electronically, Central board of revenue should promulgate acceptable standards of electronic record keeping for tax purposes. Legislation is urgently required to effect the change has means of transaction by advancement of technology should be considered urgently.Electronic commerce and the abuse of DataDoes electronic commerce pose threat to the fair record keeping requirement? Personal databases of customer information allow businesses to abuse their database to evade the taxation. Problems are further aggravated when that company chooses to share the data with someone to whom they are not falling under tax jurisdiction of Pakistan or kept are remote server. We cannot say that misuse and tampering of personal and companies’ record keeping are not something that is limited to electronic commerce. A current phobia about electronic commerce record keeping requirement is international issue for international taxing authorities. When we more probe into matter of e-records, a question cross our mind, why should information or the online trading of web sites regarding buying preferences be treated so differently? The disturbing fact about buyers is that they have been designed to operate without the user kn
rents, who simply allowed me to make my own decisions. What a wonderful concept, allowing your kids to make their own religious decisions, even though I recently told my dad, now near 90 and a former elder in WCG, that The advent of e-commerce means of trading has accelerated the trend for business records to be held electronically. Keeping in view with change in method of trading, the central board of revenue has made the legal requirement for business for tax reasons that if they wish to store record electronically they have to seek specific permission from taxing authorities for doing so. The approval is given subject to conditions specified by Central board of Revenue. Indeed, it is possible that some traders without fulfilling the legal requirement may be already storing records electronically without CBR approval.In current conditions the need for CBR approval is must for the storage of records electronically and it may become outmoded of those records which are kept at remote server or out taxing jurisdiction. For effect tax administration and removal of record keeping requirements, processes and methodology of auditing used to store records electronically, Central board of revenue should promulgate acceptable standards of electronic record keeping for tax purposes. Legislation is urgently required to effect the change has means of transaction by advancement of technology should be considered urgently.Electronic commerce and the abuse of DataDoes electronic commerce pose threat to the fair record keeping requirement? Personal databases of customer information allow businesses to abuse their database to evade the taxation. Problems are further aggravated when that company chooses to share the data with someone to whom they are not falling under tax jurisdiction of Pakistan or kept are remote server. We cannot say that misuse and tampering of personal and companies’ record keeping are not something that is limited to electronic commerce. A current phobia about electronic commerce record keeping requirement is international issue for international taxing authorities. When we more probe into matter of e-records, a question cross our mind, why should information or the online trading of web sites regarding buying preferences be treated so differently? The disturbing fact about buyers is that they have been designed to operate without the user kn
The Best Fat-Burning Exercise for Couch Potatoes
If you're a committed couch potato, it's no good pretending you are going to get yourself to the gym five days a week starting from Monday.As much as I would like to give you a whole gym routine to perform - a balanced blend of cardio, strength training and stretches - I know that this is too much for most people to cope with in one fell swoop.The amount of effort involved may be so alien and overwhelming that you would not begin at all or you might very well follow the routine this week or this month then quit defeated and retire to your couch vowing never to exercise again. To go from couch potato to regular gym-goer overnight takes a will of iron (or a personal trainer on hand to keep you hard at work for every session).Instead, I advise baby steps for couch potatoes - literally - because the very best fat burning exercise for beginners is to put one foot in front of the other - it's walking.You can start at any level. You can walk anywhere (even around your home). You can walk with anyone - take your dog, your partner, your kids or go it alone (as long as you keep to safe places). You need no special equipment other than your normal clothes and a comfortable pair of shoes. You don't have to get to the gym, get changed and showered afterwards. You can fit it into your day easily even during your lunch break. Check with your doctor if there's any doubt about your health but there are very few who would not benefit from walking.Start with as little as 10 minutes (or even 5) a day. It doesn't matter - everyone has to start somewhere. Make it easy for yourself to get the walking habit by starting gently then very gradually increase your distance and your speed. You'll feel the benefit in your fitness levels very quickly as you do so.Right from the start you'll be burning additional calories every minute you walk and you'll gradually reach the optimum level of exercise for fat burning too - it only takes walking at a moderate to brisk pace for 25 to 30 minutes or so to be in the right range for burning fat.You'll be amazed at how good a few minutes walking makes you feel about yourself if you don't usually
To begin with, this letter is for me and perhaps part of my own life experience and healing after a 26 year run as a Pastor in the Worldwide Church of God. I came to the Church philosophically at the age of 16, having grown up Presbyterian in a very stable and loving family. The teachings of the WCG appealed to me and made more sense if one was to read and take the Bible as a fundamentally true document in all the areas that it claimed to express it’s truth. The world of the 60’s was chaotic. Presidents were assassinated, politicians were gunned down and civil rights protesters and leaders were being beaten, hung, drawn and shot. The Middle East was on fire as were many American cities. The Bible seemed to say that the end of something was near. I was also young and na?ve, but with wonderful intentions.If you're a committed couch potato, it's no good pretending you are going to get yourself to the gym five days a week starting from Monday.As much as I would like to give you a whole gym routine to perform - a balanced blend of cardio, strength training and stretches - I know that this is too much for most people to cope with in one fell swoop.The amount of effort involved may be so alien and overwhelming that you would not begin at all or you might very well follow the routine this week or this month then quit defeated and retire to your couch vowing never to exercise again. To go from couch potato to regular gym-goer overnight takes a will of iron (or a personal trainer on hand to keep you hard at work for every session).Instead, I advise baby steps for couch potatoes - literally - because the very best fat burning exercise for beginners is to put one foot in front of the other - it's walking.You can start at any level. You can walk anywhere (even around your home). You can walk with anyone - take your dog, your partner, your kids or go it alone (as long as you keep to safe places). You need no special equipment other than your normal clothes and a comfortable pair of shoes. You don't have to get to the gym, get changed and showered afterwards. You can fit it into your day easily even during your lunch break. Check with your doctor if there's any doubt about your health but there are very few who would not benefit from walking.Start with as little as 10 minutes (or even 5) a day. It doesn't matter - everyone has to start somewhere. Make it easy for yourself to get the walking habit by starting gently then very gradually increase your distance and your speed. You'll feel the benefit in your fitness levels very quickly as you do so.Right from the start you'll be burning additional calories every minute you walk and you'll gradually reach the optimum level of exercise for fat burning too - it only takes walking at a moderate to brisk pace for 25 to 30 minutes or so to be in the right range for burning fat.You'll be amazed at how good a few minutes walking makes you feel about yourself if you don't usually
I went to Ambassador College against the wishes of my parents, who simply allowed me to make my own decisions. What a wonderful concept, allowing your kids to make their own religious decisions, even though I recently told my dad, now near 90 and a former elder in WCG, that I
Home Value Trends in Nevada
It's hard to get away from hearing media and industry experts talking about the real estate bubble, increasing or decreasing median home value prices and falling home sales. The nation's real estate market has certainly changed rather drastically over the past year or so and has managed to become a common hot topic across the states. Of course if you're looking to buy or sell a home, knowing the median home value across the nation, or whether the west coast is doing better than the easy coast in number of sales isn't really going to help you make a decision. (But in case you're curious, the average home value in the US in 2006 was about $221,900). To get an idea of your home value and make a decision on whether to move, you need to dig into the specifics of the state of the market and the attractions the area you're interested in has to offer.Nevada is probably best known for the dynamic city of Las Vegas, the city of Sin, though it's capital is the slightly less well known Carson City. Home value averages and home sales have been pretty steady if not booming for a state with so much to offer. Whether moving to Nevada permanently or just visiting, the state has something for everyone: cultural attractions, wildlife and nature attractions, winter activities, historic sites, etc. There's the Las Vegas life: visiting the Hoover Damn, taking in museums, zoos, and aquariums during the day, while taking advantage of the grand casinos, shows and clubs at night (because after all, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas). The Sierra Nevada range in the Reno-Lake Tahoe area is one of the best places to ski and partake in other winter activities. With so many varied attractions, and with such high profits from casinos, it's no wonder that Nevada home value prices haven't been affected TOO drastically in the deflation of the housing bubble.Nevada's economy is a strong mix of agriculture (mainly cattle, hat, dairy products and potatoes) and industry services, such as tourism (a big one for them), mining, printing and publishing, food processing and electric equipment. With a population of nearly 2.5 million, Nevada has a low unemployment rate
rown up Presbyterian in a very stable and loving family. The teachings of the WCG appealed to me and made more sense if one was to read and take the Bible as a fundamentally true document in all the areas that it claimed to express it’s truth. The world of the 60’s was chaotic. Presidents were assassinated, politicians were gunned down and civil rights protesters and leaders were being beaten, hung, drawn and shot. The Middle East was on fire as were many American cities. The Bible seemed to say that the end of something was near. I was also young and na?ve, but with wonderful intentions.It's hard to get away from hearing media and industry experts talking about the real estate bubble, increasing or decreasing median home value prices and falling home sales. The nation's real estate market has certainly changed rather drastically over the past year or so and has managed to become a common hot topic across the states. Of course if you're looking to buy or sell a home, knowing the median home value across the nation, or whether the west coast is doing better than the easy coast in number of sales isn't really going to help you make a decision. (But in case you're curious, the average home value in the US in 2006 was about $221,900). To get an idea of your home value and make a decision on whether to move, you need to dig into the specifics of the state of the market and the attractions the area you're interested in has to offer.Nevada is probably best known for the dynamic city of Las Vegas, the city of Sin, though it's capital is the slightly less well known Carson City. Home value averages and home sales have been pretty steady if not booming for a state with so much to offer. Whether moving to Nevada permanently or just visiting, the state has something for everyone: cultural attractions, wildlife and nature attractions, winter activities, historic sites, etc. There's the Las Vegas life: visiting the Hoover Damn, taking in museums, zoos, and aquariums during the day, while taking advantage of the grand casinos, shows and clubs at night (because after all, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas). The Sierra Nevada range in the Reno-Lake Tahoe area is one of the best places to ski and partake in other winter activities. With so many varied attractions, and with such high profits from casinos, it's no wonder that Nevada home value prices haven't been affected TOO drastically in the deflation of the housing bubble.Nevada's economy is a strong mix of agriculture (mainly cattle, hat, dairy products and potatoes) and industry services, such as tourism (a big one for them), mining, printing and publishing, food processing and electric equipment. With a population of nearly 2.5 million, Nevada has a low unemployment rate
I went to Ambassador College against the wishes of my parents, who simply allowed me to make my own decisions. What a wonderful concept, allowing your kids to make their own religious decisions, even though I recently told my dad, now near 90 and a former elder in WCG, that
Mia Marketeer Has A Search Engine Optimization (Seo) Epiphany
Mia has the products and services that can benefit a huge number of internet traffickers, including professionally written content, and awesome graphics. She has “hung up her sign”, and “opened the doors”. Now she is waiting for the traffic to come rushing in with fervor to buy her products and services. And she waits. This is the first hard lesson that Mia learns. Having great products and a great website with all the “bells and whistles”, will not guarantee visitors to her site. Mia can employ search engine optimization (SEO) experts to optimize her website for top ranking on the major search engines, and spend a good deal of money. Or, Mia can learn how to empower herself with the tools she needs in order to optimize her way to the top of the “ranking chart”. Since Mia’s budget is limited, she opts to empower herself with the tools needed. But what are the tools needed for SEO, and where does Mia get them? First, let’s consider some (not necessarily all) of the tools this writer considers “crucial tools” for climbing the ranks of the top search engines.- The obvious has been covered. A great looking website with professional content and a viable product or service.- Using the proper keywords pertinent to one’s website. Just putting in random keywords won’t necessarily give the desired results.- Reciprocal linking: The process of exchanging links with other websites. But which websites and how do you find them?- Meta Tag generators: Very powerful to a website. But again, how does one use this and where do you get one?- Press releases: So how does one write a press release and who publishes press releases?Mia now has some idea what tools she needs to implement. But, she has no idea how to implement them. SEO is no secret, and it is not magical. It is simply a process. There is plenty of information on the internet for people to research and then put to use. In Mia’s case, she does not have the luxury of sitting at the computer and searching for the much needed information. This is unfortunately the case with most e-commerce women today. The solution should be a sort of haven or club for
d to express it’s truth. The world of the 60’s was chaotic. Presidents were assassinated, politicians were gunned down and civil rights protesters and leaders were being beaten, hung, drawn and shot. The Middle East was on fire as were many American cities. The Bible seemed to say that the end of something was near. I was also young and na?ve, but with wonderful intentions.Mia has the products and services that can benefit a huge number of internet traffickers, including professionally written content, and awesome graphics. She has “hung up her sign”, and “opened the doors”. Now she is waiting for the traffic to come rushing in with fervor to buy her products and services. And she waits. This is the first hard lesson that Mia learns. Having great products and a great website with all the “bells and whistles”, will not guarantee visitors to her site. Mia can employ search engine optimization (SEO) experts to optimize her website for top ranking on the major search engines, and spend a good deal of money. Or, Mia can learn how to empower herself with the tools she needs in order to optimize her way to the top of the “ranking chart”. Since Mia’s budget is limited, she opts to empower herself with the tools needed. But what are the tools needed for SEO, and where does Mia get them? First, let’s consider some (not necessarily all) of the tools this writer considers “crucial tools” for climbing the ranks of the top search engines.- The obvious has been covered. A great looking website with professional content and a viable product or service.- Using the proper keywords pertinent to one’s website. Just putting in random keywords won’t necessarily give the desired results.- Reciprocal linking: The process of exchanging links with other websites. But which websites and how do you find them?- Meta Tag generators: Very powerful to a website. But again, how does one use this and where do you get one?- Press releases: So how does one write a press release and who publishes press releases?Mia now has some idea what tools she needs to implement. But, she has no idea how to implement them. SEO is no secret, and it is not magical. It is simply a process. There is plenty of information on the internet for people to research and then put to use. In Mia’s case, she does not have the luxury of sitting at the computer and searching for the much needed information. This is unfortunately the case with most e-commerce women today. The solution should be a sort of haven or club for
I went to Ambassador College against the wishes of my parents, who simply allowed me to make my own decisions. What a wonderful concept, allowing your kids to make their own religious decisions, even though I recently told my dad, now near 90 and a former elder in WCG, that
Two Factors That Prevent You From Changing Your Life
Many a young men (and old men and women too) have found themselves not moving ahead in life. They find themselves in a rut. They want to change their lives but they cannot. They have been leading a stereotyped lifestyle for a long time. Sometimes they come to believe that their life remains same-boring and unproductive.The one thing constant, that wise people will tell you, about Nature is that it changes. This is one fact of life that many people tend to ignore or prefer to forget. Change is the only constant process happening around us. It is this constancy in Nature that makes life so interesting.When we are hoping for change in our lives then we have two choices. One of the choices we have is like a friend of mine, who buys lottery tickets. For last many years he has been buying them two times a week. He is hoping that one fine day he will be a millionaire. This is one way to HOPE that there will be a change in our life. We simply WAIT for good things to happen.If this man would have dared to change himself, his life would have changed to the extent that it would have been a miracle for others. If he would have changed himself, he could have invested the money that he spent on lottery to start his own business. It could have made him wealthy. But going into a business from scratch needs risk taking ability, creativity, confidence and faith in oneself. EACH ONE OF US HAS THE ABILITY, BUT FEW OF US DARE TO DEVELOP THESE QUALITIES.The first factor or weakness that is an impediment in our progress is our EGO. “I know everything. I need not learn anything.” These sentences denote rigidity in thinking. A person with this thinking is not going to change much in life. So his life is also not going to change with this attitude.A wise man once said that the way to success is to learn what other successful people are doing that you are not doing. We can learn a lot from others around us. This attitude develops with humility. Ego is a stumbling block in growth.The second factor that prevents us from making progress in life is our fear of change. Change is one factor that is constant in Nature. Yet we humans are afrai
on fire as were many American cities. The Bible seemed to say that the end of something was near. I was also young and na?ve, but with wonderful intentions.Many a young men (and old men and women too) have found themselves not moving ahead in life. They find themselves in a rut. They want to change their lives but they cannot. They have been leading a stereotyped lifestyle for a long time. Sometimes they come to believe that their life remains same-boring and unproductive.The one thing constant, that wise people will tell you, about Nature is that it changes. This is one fact of life that many people tend to ignore or prefer to forget. Change is the only constant process happening around us. It is this constancy in Nature that makes life so interesting.When we are hoping for change in our lives then we have two choices. One of the choices we have is like a friend of mine, who buys lottery tickets. For last many years he has been buying them two times a week. He is hoping that one fine day he will be a millionaire. This is one way to HOPE that there will be a change in our life. We simply WAIT for good things to happen.If this man would have dared to change himself, his life would have changed to the extent that it would have been a miracle for others. If he would have changed himself, he could have invested the money that he spent on lottery to start his own business. It could have made him wealthy. But going into a business from scratch needs risk taking ability, creativity, confidence and faith in oneself. EACH ONE OF US HAS THE ABILITY, BUT FEW OF US DARE TO DEVELOP THESE QUALITIES.The first factor or weakness that is an impediment in our progress is our EGO. “I know everything. I need not learn anything.” These sentences denote rigidity in thinking. A person with this thinking is not going to change much in life. So his life is also not going to change with this attitude.A wise man once said that the way to success is to learn what other successful people are doing that you are not doing. We can learn a lot from others around us. This attitude develops with humility. Ego is a stumbling block in growth.The second factor that prevents us from making progress in life is our fear of change. Change is one factor that is constant in Nature. Yet we humans are afrai
I went to Ambassador College against the wishes of my parents, who simply allowed me to make my own decisions. What a wonderful concept, allowing your kids to make their own religious decisions, even though I recently told my dad, now near 90 and a former elder in WCG, that
Why Your Local Business Needs a Website That Can Be Found By Customers
When you're running a smaller business, you might think that you can't get much bigger than you already are or reach more customers than you already have or make more profits than you've already made.WRONG! In today's world of instant communication, you don't have to limit yourself anymore – in fact, with the Internet you can extend your business' reach much further than you ever thought possible.But why should you take the time to consider the Internet as another business tool? The truth of the matter is that EVERYONE is using the Internet in some way. People go to the Internet first when they're thinking about purchasing something or learning about something.They're just not calling businesses on the phone or heading to stores to get the things that they need. And with this change in your customer, it might be time for you to change too.Local businesses need to get into the proverbial Internet ‘swimming' pool because it will help to establish them as more than just the hometown store, but rather a cutting edge business that deals with customers and clients all over the world. And all you will need is an Internet connection and web page design tools to make your website the first one that your customers find.If building your customer base around the globe isn't your first goal, creating a business website is still an idea that you should strongly consider. When customers see that you have a website it instantly builds your reputation. A business website also allows you to create a relationship with your customers in a way that you couldn't do before.Here is one example of how you can increase customer satisfaction and revenues and save money at the same time: send a newsletter through email to instantly alert your customers about sales or promotions. There is no need to spend on paper, printing or postage! This allows you to keep YOUR business in front of YOUR customer's eyes.The website can give your customers background history about your business as well as allow them to learn about your product and services in a non-threatening and empowering way. When they're online, you can offer special
rents, who simply allowed me to make my own decisions. What a wonderful concept, allowing your kids to make their own religious decisions, even though I recently told my dad, now near 90 and a former elder in WCG, that I wish he had slapped me silly for even thinking of going. Of course, at that time, that would have only proved to me that it was the right thing to do since I was being opposed and at the time, I just knew I had to be there. I had to study and wanted to see the world through the eyes of the Church. It just seemed right to me and any ego loves believing that God himself was doing the calling. I was not drawn by the Armstrong personalities at first. There were many times at college where they annoyed me and I knew that what was spoken so brilliantly and with charisma, was in fact, not actually true, or simply speculation about the times in which were living. The information is what caught my attention. I was a very serious thinker at a very young age. There are reasons for that that I now understand completely, but I spare you.When you're running a smaller business, you might think that you can't get much bigger than you already are or reach more customers than you already have or make more profits than you've already made.WRONG! In today's world of instant communication, you don't have to limit yourself anymore – in fact, with the Internet you can extend your business' reach much further than you ever thought possible.But why should you take the time to consider the Internet as another business tool? The truth of the matter is that EVERYONE is using the Internet in some way. People go to the Internet first when they're thinking about purchasing something or learning about something.They're just not calling businesses on the phone or heading to stores to get the things that they need. And with this change in your customer, it might be time for you to change too.Local businesses need to get into the proverbial Internet ‘swimming' pool because it will help to establish them as more than just the hometown store, but rather a cutting edge business that deals with customers and clients all over the world. And all you will need is an Internet connection and web page design tools to make your website the first one that your customers find.If building your customer base around the globe isn't your first goal, creating a business website is still an idea that you should strongly consider. When customers see that you have a website it instantly builds your reputation. A business website also allows you to create a relationship with your customers in a way that you couldn't do before.Here is one example of how you can increase customer satisfaction and revenues and save money at the same time: send a newsletter through email to instantly alert your customers about sales or promotions. There is no need to spend on paper, printing or postage! This allows you to keep YOUR business in front of YOUR customer's eyes.The website can give your customers background history about your business as well as allow them to learn about your product and services in a non-threatening and empowering way. When they're online, you can offer special
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