Are you an NRI who sold an under-construction property? Here's what actually counts as your “Date of Purchase” for capital gains calculationNRIs selling under-construction property must use the allotment date for capital gains. This date determines long-term versus short-term ca...
29 Jul, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
Don't let selling your house trigger a tax notice: Check these rules under Sections 54 and 54FMany taxpayers who purchase or construct a residential house to claim exemption under Sections 54 or 54F are unaware that selling the house...
28 Jul, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
Which ITR form should I file as I am a homemaker who has Rs 98,000 dividend income and paid Rs 4000 TDS?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I am 43, a homemaker, with mutual fund investments of Rs 35 lakh and stock investments of Rs 50 lakh, mostly inve...
28 Jul, 2026, 12.13 PM IST
Save income tax when filing ITR for AY 2026-2027 by claiming Section 54 or 54F benefits if you sold land, house property or equity shares; Know howIndian taxpayers can claim capital gains tax exemptions by reinvesting sale proceeds. Section 54 and 54F allow exemptions for residential p...
27 Jul, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
EPF vs mutual funds: Which is better for retirement? EPFO compares returns, tax, pension benefits and riskThe Employees Provident Fund offers retirement security and employer contributions. Mutual funds are voluntary investments with market-link...
27 Jul, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
Sold multi-asset MFs? Before filing ITR, check the fund’s underlying asset mix as it determines tax treatment; know how to file return on such gainsMulti-asset mutual fund taxation depends on equity and debt exposure. Equity-oriented funds have specific tax rates and holding periods. De...
24 Jul, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Lady with Rs 5.28 lakh income pays no tax despite Rs 1.42 lakh STCG from equities; Know why ITAT Mumbai allowed the Section 87A rebateEver since the Income Tax utility has disabled the option to claim Section 87A tax rebate on short term capital gains (STCG) from listed eq...
24 Jul, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
Rs 5.26 lakh capital loss carry forward was claimed in original ITR but a lesser claim was denied in revised ITR; Taxpayer fights back and wins in ITAT BangaloreFiled revised ITR but lost Rs 2.99 lakh capital loss carry forward benefit claimed in original ITR; Know how a man challenged tax dept's de...
22 Jul, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
Selling Gold? Your tax bill depends on how you own it; ETFs, SGBs, jewellery and digital gold comparedUnlike Gold ETFs, both physical gold and digital gold have longer required holding periods for realizing long-term gains. Additionally, Sov...
22 Jul, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
How to select the right ITR form based on your income for AY 2026-2027Choosing the right income tax return form for AY 2026-27 depends on income sources. Individuals can now report two house properties using I...
22 Jul, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
ITR filing: Claimed capital gains exemption? The 3-year tax trap that may trigger income-tax noticesMany taxpayers wrongly believe that capital gains deposited in the Capital Gains Account Scheme (CGAS) become taxable only on withdrawal. T...
22 Jul, 2026, 12.37 PM 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
India says no proposal to offer long-term tax relief for domestic equity investorsIndia's finance ministry confirmed no plan to remove equity LTCG tax. This clarification follows recent tax easing for foreign investors in...
20 Jul, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
Income tax return: How to report capital gains correctly to avoid ITR filing mistakesAll disclosure of capital gains must be filed in Schedule CG. This schedule houses separate sections for different types of gains. For accu...
20 Jul, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
Cost Inflation Index: How it can help you file your income tax returnThe Income Tax Department has announced the Cost Inflation Index for the upcoming tax year. This index, set at 384, will adjust asset acqui...
17 Jul, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
NRI woman sold her property in Gujarat for Rs 21 lakh, tax dept sent notices, she missed them as she lived abroad; later she files case and wins in ITAT AhmedabadITAT overturns STCG tax on Gujarat house sale: When Kaminiben, an NRI from Anand, Gujarat, sold her house for Rs 21.4 lakh in AY 2018-19, w...
17 Jul, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
India Cost Inflation Index at 384 in FY27, up from 376 a year earlier, CBDT notifiesIndia's Central Board of Direct Taxes has set the Cost Inflation Index at 384 for the financial year 2026-27. This index is pivotal in gaug...
16 Jul, 2026, 10.35 AM IST