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
8th Pay Commission: How 6% annual increment may add Rs 20 lakh to Level 8 employees' basic pay in 10 years8th Pay Commission salary calculator: Employee groups are advocating for a higher annual salary increment in the upcoming 8th Pay Commissio...
31 Jul, 2026, 01.26 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
5 credit cards with complimentary airport lounge access without any minimum spend criteria in 2026: One of them is lifetime freeLooking for credit cards with free airport lounge access? Check these 5 credit cards that still offer complimentary domestic or internation...
29 Jul, 2026, 11.50 AM 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
Rs 17.41 lakh penalty for ITR filing mistake: CA firm's owner's affidavit helps taxpayer get relief in ITAT Mumbai; know howRs 17.41 lakh penalty imposed due to error in ITR filed by junior staff in CA firm; Here's how affidavit from the CA firm's owner helps tax...
27 Jul, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
Tax filers scramble to fix foreign asset disclosures: I-T portal data & SMS alerts prompt review of overseas holdings before July 31Taxpayers are receiving alerts about undeclared foreign assets before the July 31 deadline. The tax department has uploaded foreign asset d...
27 Jul, 2026, 07.49 AM 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
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
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
These property sellers may need to re-compute advance tax after delayed release of Cost Inflation Index for tax year 2026-27; here’s what to doProperty sellers may need to re-compute advance tax after the Cost Inflation Index release. This delay impacts individuals selling property...
18 Jul, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
Did you claim a minimum Rs 10,000 income tax refund for your car bought in FY26? Here's how to claim your 1% TCS nowAccording to the income tax rules, car dealers are required to deduct 1% TCS if the ex-showroom value of the car exceeds Rs 10 lakh. Howeve...
16 Jul, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
ITR 2026: Increased disclosure requirements for overseas investments and foreign assets—are Indian taxpayers ready?Indian taxpayers face new disclosure rules for foreign assets and investments. Global information exchange frameworks necessitate accurate ...
14 Jul, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
Income tax guide: Allowance and reimbursement exemption limits every salaried employee should knowSalaried employees should know income tax exemption limits for various allowances. Leave Travel Allowance is exempt for self and family tra...
13 Jul, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
10 major changes in ITR forms for AY 2026-2027 that you must know before filing ITRNew Income Tax Return forms for AY 2026-2027 introduce significant reporting changes. Taxpayers must now report futures and options trading...
13 Jul, 2026, 11.12 AM IST