Good news for investors: No income tax on dividends received from REITs and InvITs in this case, Lok Sabha passes the bill; Check the detailsThe Lok Sabha passed a bill amending tax laws on August 6, 2026. This amendment benefits REIT and InvIT investors by exempting dividend inc...
10 Aug, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
Rajya Sabha to take up Taxation, Bankers’ Books bills on MondayThe Rajya Sabha will consider two important bills on Monday. The Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill proposes significant tax changes....
09 Aug, 2026, 09.14 AM IST
Lok Sabha passes Bill enabling Centre to allow UPI charges, MDR on digital paymentsThe Lok Sabha approved amendments to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act. This change empowers the government to permit charges on digit...
08 Aug, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
'Is PM seeking to dilute UPI, open digital payments sector to US businesses': CongressCongress criticizes a new government bill concerning digital payments. The party alleges the bill could weaken UPI and favor American compa...
08 Aug, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
Gratuity tax deduction denied due to ITR filing error? ITAT Chennai says genuine claims can't be rejectedDue to incorrect schedule in original ITR gratuity tax deduction under Section 43B denied; ITAT Chennai gives relief and says a genuine ded...
08 Aug, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
Parliament Monsoon session: Opposition continues protest over alleged police action against studentsOpposition MPs protested in Parliament over alleged Ram temple donation theft. They also demanded a statement regarding police actions agai...
07 Aug, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
Lok Sabha passes Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill to boost foreign investment, electronics manufacturingThe Lok Sabha passed a bill to attract foreign investment and promote domestic manufacturing. This legislation aims to provide greater tax ...
06 Aug, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Earnings from unexercised ESOP buyback is LTCG, not pay perk: ITATThe Income Tax Appellate Tribunal ruled that vested ESOPs are not taxable as salary until exercised. It held that gains from Flipkart's rep...
06 Aug, 2026, 09.01 AM IST
Wife paid husband Rs 7.5 crore after selling her shares and bought his Mumbai property, filed ITR claiming 54F tax exemption, got tax notice; she fought and won the case in ITAT MumbaiWife got tax notice as she claimed Section 54F tax exemption by purchasing her husband’s own Mumbai property for Rs 7.5 crore; ITAT Mumbai ...
05 Aug, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
Unexercised ESOP buyback gains taxable as LTCG, not salary income: ITATThe Income Tax Appellate Tribunal determined that employee stock options are not considered part of salary perks until they are exercised. ...
04 Aug, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
Govt tables tax amendment Bill with FII relief, electronics manufacturing pushThe Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, was tabled, proposing significant changes to tax laws. Banks and payment providers will...
04 Aug, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
FM Sitharaman to introduce Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill as Lok Sabha takes up key financial businessFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will introduce the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha. This legislation s...
04 Aug, 2026, 08.17 AM IST
Payment Bill rekindles MDR hopes for large-value UPIProposed amendments to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act may bring back merchant discount rates. This move could help banks and fintec...
04 Aug, 2026, 01.41 AM IST
Over 5.9 crore income tax returns filed by July 31 for AY27 as deadline closesMore than 5.9 crore income tax returns were filed by the July 31 deadline. This figure represents filings for assessment year 2026-27 by in...
01 Aug, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
July 31 isn't the ITR deadline for everyone: Who can file income tax returns by August 31, 2026?The income tax return filing deadline for salaried individuals remains July 31, 2026. However, certain taxpayers with business income can f...
31 Jul, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Don’t worry if you miss July 31, 2026 ITR filing due date as belated ITR with late fee can be filed by this date; Know who can file itITR filing deadline: Missing the July 31 income tax filing deadline allows for belated returns. Taxpayers can file a belated return within ...
31 Jul, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
Rs 1,000 or Rs 5,000 late filing fee for missing ITR filing deadline of July 31? How much fine you may need to pay and whyITR filing deadline: The July 31, 2026, deadline is crucial for many taxpayers filing income tax returns. Missing this date incurs a late f...
31 Jul, 2026, 09.56 AM IST