1) A study pitches for reintroduction of wealth tax to address inequality

The Economic Times

The study carried out jointly by Ashoka University and think tank Centre for Budget and Governance Accountability (CBGA) has observed that absence of wealth and inheritance tax is regarded as one of the reasons for the lower level of philanthropic giving. Read here.

2) Re-examination of tax incentives to encourage philanthropy urgently required: CSIP Director

The Hindu Business Line

Study says rate of incentives has declined due to policy changes even as lower personal income tax rates and abolition of inheritance and wealth taxes reduce attractiveness of tax incentives. Read here.