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
The ultimate ITR checklist before you click ‘submit’Taxpayers must file income tax returns by the July 31 deadline to avoid penalties. Accuracy is paramount, and mismatches in the Annual Info...
28 Jul, 2026, 06.51 PM 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
File your ITR for just Rs 11: Paytm partners with ClearTax; here's how you can file income tax returnITR filing: Paytm users can now file Income Tax Returns directly through the app. This service is available starting at an affordable price...
27 Jul, 2026, 05.40 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
RBI, govt measures could turn India's balance of payments surplus, ease pressure on rupee: HDFCRecent policy measures may shift India's balance of payments to a surplus. These actions aim to attract significant capital inflows and str...
25 Jul, 2026, 02.28 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
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
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
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
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
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