Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman asks I-T officials to ease burden on honest taxpayersFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged tax officials to ensure taxpayer convenience. She stressed firm action against tax evasion and ec...
24 Jul, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
China to tax offshore trusts as Beijing targets overseas wealthChina's new tax regulations taking effect on Friday will impose taxes on offshore trusts and their associated incomes. A twenty percent tax...
24 Jul, 2026, 03.23 PM IST
ITR filing deadline FY 2025-26: Due dates, penalties, and what happens if you miss July 31 deadlineTaxpayers will file Income Tax Returns for FY 2025-26 under the Income-tax Act, 1961. The due date for most individuals is July 31, 2026, w...
24 Jul, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
NRE vs NRO FD: SBI, HDFC Bank, PNB and Axis Bank interest rates compared; know key differencesNRE and NRO accounts offer investment avenues for Non-Resident Indians in India. NRO accounts accept Indian earnings, while NRE accounts ho...
23 Jul, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
Need help with ITR filing? Check the ITR filing charges across various websites for AY 2026-2027 for students, salaried persons, pensioners and NRIsIndividuals can compare income tax return filing charges across several platforms. The deadline for filing is July 31, 2026, for many taxpa...
23 Jul, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
How to file ITR-3 online on the Income Tax e-filing portal for AY 2026-2027Individuals with business income must file ITR-3 for AY 2026-2027. This form captures various income sources, including salary and capital ...
23 Jul, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
ITR filing: Received Section 143(1) intimation with tax demand? Respond within 30 days or risk being treated as an ‘assessee in default’; know how to do itTaxpayers must respond to Section 143(1) intimations with tax demands promptly. Failure to respond within thirty days can lead to penalties...
23 Jul, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
No SSI payment in August 2026? Here's why millions of Americans won't receive a Social Security check next month—an important reason every recipient should knowMillions of SSI recipients are searching for answers about the August 2026 SSI payment schedule after learning there will be no regular SSI...
21 Jul, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
ITR filing: Got Section 143(1) intimation after filing your income tax return? Here’s what it meansAfter filing your Income Tax Return, you may receive a Section 143(1) intimation notice. This notice confirms the tax department's prelimin...
21 Jul, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
ITR filing 2026: CBDT takes these steps to prevent portal glitches before July 31 deadlineITR filing 2026: The government has addressed concerns regarding the income tax e-filing portal's performance. While usage has increased, t...
21 Jul, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
NRO FD interest rates: Earn up to 6.75%—SBI, HDFC Bank, PNB, ICICI Bank or Axis Bank, which offers the best rate for NRIs?Non-Resident Indians can park their Indian income in NRO fixed deposits. These deposits offer attractive interest rates, with some banks pr...
21 Jul, 2026, 09.45 AM IST
Parliament Watch: E-filing portal scales up as ITR rush peaks, LTCG mop-up jumps 79% to ₹1.29 lakh cr in AY26 & moreThe income tax e-filing portal has been upgraded to handle increased filings. Revenue from long-term capital gains rose significantly in as...
21 Jul, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
Techie, who once paid Rs 1 crore tax, breaks down on X after lay off: ‘Thank you…’A tech professional recently took to X to lament the country’s pitiable social security system. He said that even though, once he paid Rs 1...
20 Jul, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
ITR filing 2026: Step-by-step guide to filing ITR-1 for AY 2026-27 before the July 31 deadlineStudents, salaried individuals, and pensioners can file ITR-1 for AY 2026-2027. The deadline for filing this income tax return is July 31, ...
20 Jul, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
7 big income tax changes for 2026-27 that may reduce penalties for small mistakesNew income tax rules aim to reduce penalties for ordinary citizens. Minor foreign asset non-disclosures will not face prosecution from Octo...
20 Jul, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
Have an inactive foreign bank account? You may still need to disclose it in your ITR for AY 2026-27Indian taxpayers must report dormant foreign bank accounts in their ITR. This requirement applies even if accounts have zero balance and no...
16 Jul, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
Foreign assets in AIS: CBDT sets the stage for Foreign Assets of Small Taxpayers Disclosure SchemeThe CBDT’s decision to upload foreign financial information into taxpayers’ annual information statements may be more than an administrativ...
16 Jul, 2026, 11.41 AM IST