Paying rent above Rs 50,000? Failure to deduct TDS can make you an assessee in default; know what to doTenants paying over Rs 50,000 monthly rent must deduct TDS. This applies to individuals and HUFs not requiring tax audits. The TDS rate is ...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
ITR filing 2026: 9 key checks every taxpayer must make for AY 2026–27India's income tax administration has become increasingly data-driven, with information from TDS/TCS reporting, SFT filings and other sourc...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.43 AM IST
Leave encashment tax rules for AY 2026-27: How much exemption salaried employees can claimITR Filing 2026-27: Salaried employees can claim tax exemption on leave encashment at retirement. While government employees enjoy full exe...
01 Jun, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
Pension is salary, family pension is not: Key tax rules pensioners must know before filing ITR for AY 2026-27Pension and family pension are taxed differently under the Income-Tax Act, yet many taxpayers continue to confuse the two while filing retu...
01 Jun, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
Mumbai man received tax notice over unreported income, not filing ITR; ITAT rules in his favour on TDS benefit, tax demand reducedManoj Soman had not filed an ITR for the relevant assessment year, which is FY 10-11 in this case. Based on information available through t...
29 May, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
ITR-2 online filing and excel utility for A.Y. 2026–27 are now enabled on the e-Filing ITR portalIndividuals and HUFs without business income but with complex income sources like salary, multiple house properties, or capital gains can f...
27 May, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
Filing your ITR early for AY 2026–27? Why you should wait till June 15With the utilities for ITR filing for AY 2026–27 being available now, many taxpayers are planning to file their returns early. However, inc...
22 May, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
Zero income tax on Rs 15 lakh CTC? Here’s how these allowances and perks can cut your tax under new tax regimeSalaried individuals can significantly reduce their tax liability under the new tax regime by strategically utilizing allowances and perqui...
13 May, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
Old vs new tax regime: Key differences that you must know before ITR filing for tax year 2026-27The new tax regime offers lower rates but removes many deductions, making a thorough comparison with the old regime crucial. While both reg...
05 May, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
Failed to report US stocks gained via ESOP? Use this one-time Amnesty scheme; Know how it worksA one-time amnesty scheme, the FAST-DS, has been introduced to help Indian residents and NRIs resolve past non-compliance with reporting fo...
29 Apr, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
ITR filing 2026: Don’t miss these key income tax deadlines for FY 2025–26 (AY 2026-27)Navigating income tax deadlines for FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27) is crucial to avoid penalties. The Income Tax Department has set specific due d...
24 Apr, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
Meal card reporting when filing ITR: How to do it correctly and claim tax benefits under both the old and new tax regimesSalaried employees can now claim meal card tax benefits under both old and new tax regimes from Tax Year 2026-27. For AY 2026-27, the benef...
24 Apr, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
Got salary arrears after resigning? Use Form 39 to avoid higher tax in 2026–27Resigning from a job in FY 2025-26 and receiving salary arrears in FY 2026-27 can lead to a higher tax liability. To avoid this, taxpayers ...
18 Apr, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
New ITR forms for AY 2026-27: NRIs opting for new presumptive income scheme have to make this separate disclosure additionallyNew ITR forms for AY 2026-27 mandate Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) opting for the presumptive income scheme to separately disclose gross rece...
10 Apr, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
Filing ITR just got easier: This new AI chatbot helps with income tax queries, forms and rules; check detailsThe Income Tax Department has launched Kar Saathi, an AI chatbot on its revamped portal to simplify tax filing. This tool offers 24/7 assis...
09 Apr, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Revised Income Tax Return due date extended to March 31, 2026? No; Here’s whyBudget 2026 extended the revised Income Tax Return (ITR) filing deadline to March 31, but this change is effective from Assessment Year 202...
31 Mar, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
ITR filing 2026: Government releases ITR forms for AY 2026–27; check details of ITR-U and ITR-VNew Income Tax Return forms are now available for Assessment Year 2026-27. The updated ITR-U form allows taxpayers to correct past filings....
31 Mar, 2026, 01.00 PM IST