Can you get income tax notice for making digital payments through UPI, NEFT, RTGS, and IMPS? Know when it can be triggeredDigital transactions like UPI and NEFT can trigger income tax notices. These notices arise when transactions do not match your declared inc...
06 Aug, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
HC seeks govt reply on auto TDS refund pleaThe Delhi High Court has asked the government for its response on a plea. This plea seeks automatic tax deducted at source refunds for indi...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
GIFT City investment for NRIs: Know your options, tax benefits, and how to invest in India in dollarsGIFT City offers NRIs and OCIs a dollar-denominated investment ecosystem. This financial hub provides access to global and Indian investmen...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.38 PM IST
NRI selling property, shares or gold in India? Here's how you can manage your capital gains tax in a better waySelling Indian investments triggers capital gains tax for NRIs, with rules varying by asset type. Property sales offer significant tax redu...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.15 AM IST
ITR refund 2026: Filed income tax return within July 31, 2026 deadline? Here’s when you may get your tax refundTaxpayers who filed their income tax returns by the July 31 deadline are now awaiting refunds. The Income Tax Department processes refunds ...
03 Aug, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
REIT mutual funds vs REITs: Why the fund route may be the smarter betDespite their benefits, REITs have not found widespread acceptance. Tax treatment is a major hurdle. When investing directly in REITs, inve...
03 Aug, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
ITAT Mumbai cancels income tax notice over Rs 8 crore compensation to tenants without their consent; rejects I-T department's contingent liability claimBuilder's hired firm wanted to pay 56 tenants additional Rs 8 crore to vacate land; Tax Dept sent notice citing this payment as contingent ...
02 Aug, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
FD rate up to 8.3% for senior citizens investing for three years; Know list of banksSelect banks offer senior citizens fixed deposit interest rates up to 8.3 percent. Jana Small Finance Bank provides this highest rate for a...
01 Aug, 2026, 07.06 AM IST
Reporting perquisite as capital gain in ITR by mistake resulted in Rs 6.63 crore penalty for a salaried employee; ITAT Mumbai granted him relief for this reasonRs 6.63 crore penalty imposed on salaried employee for reporting perquisite as capital gains in ITR; ITAT Mumbai grants relief, says salari...
31 Jul, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
What if you miss the July 31, 2026 ITR filing due date? Here are your optionsMissing the July 31, 2026 ITR filing deadline incurs a late fee. Belated returns can be filed with interest and a penalty up to Rs 5,000. C...
31 Jul, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
TDS deducted but you haven't filed your ITR yet? Here's what happens if you miss the July 31 deadlineFailing to file your income tax return by July 31, 2026, after TDS deduction has consequences. You will face interest charges and a late fi...
29 Jul, 2026, 06.24 PM IST
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
ITR filing deadline of July 31, 2026: With only 4 days left to due date; 5 checks you must complete before submitting formITR filing: Taxpayers have four days remaining to file their Income Tax Return by the July 31, 2026 deadline. It is important to match Form...
28 Jul, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
Senior citizen FD rates 2026: Use an FD calculator to maximise your retirement returnsSenior citizens can earn up to 7.75% p.a. on Bajaj Finance fixed deposits. An online calculator helps estimate maturity amounts for retirem...
28 Jul, 2026, 04.47 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
Rs 9.48 lakh income tax demand on coaching centre quashed: ITAT explains why attendance alone doesn't make contractual teachers employeesContractual teachers held as employees by the tax department and on this ground, Rs 9.48 lakh tax demand raised; ITAT Cochin rules administ...
24 Jul, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
ITR filing: How Bitcoin, NFTs, airdrops, gifted crypto, and overseas wallets are taxed in India and how to report themIndia's virtual digital asset taxation remains among the world's toughest. Investors face a flat thirty percent tax on gains and one percen...
20 Jul, 2026, 11.50 AM IST