ESOP tax rules trap expatriates and returning Indians; why Budget 2026 should bring clarity on thisBudget 2026 needs to fix stock option tax confusion for cross-border employees. Current rules create hardship for expatriates and returning...
16 Jan, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
Bring EVs and hybrid vehicles under car perquisite valuation framework in Budget 2026: ExpertsThe current car perquisite policy under the Income Tax Act, 1961, offers tax benefits for combustion engine cars but lacks clarity for elec...
16 Jan, 2026, 07.55 AM IST
ITR filers face several issues with Capital Gains Account Scheme - experts suggest fixes in Budget 2026Taxpayers face difficulties with the Capital Gains Account Scheme. Experts propose Budget 2026 reforms to simplify the process. They want o...
14 Jan, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
5 ways Budget 2025 can simplify income tax rules for NRIsBudget 2025 could simplify tax compliance for NRIs by addressing procedural challenges, such as setting thresholds for Tax Residency Certif...
08 Jan, 2025, 12.31 PM IST
Will Budget 2025 make the tax math easier when buying property from NRIs?Homebuyers face complex tax compliance when purchasing property from NRI sellers, who require a TAN, e-TDS returns, and face restrictions o...
03 Jan, 2025, 04.09 PM IST
LTA or Leave Travel Allowance exemption limit, eligibility, restrictions, documents you need to submit: LTA latest rules hereLeave Travel Allowance (LTA), which is component of your salary, helps cover travel expenses incurred during your vacation. While it covers...
20 Aug, 2024, 12.44 PM IST
Divya Baweja on tax implications related to property, investments and giftingWhat would really help is one that obviously you will have your property papers which are there. Then there should be a will or an inherita...
26 Apr, 2023, 04.01 PM IST
Deloitte’s Divya Baweja on how the new tax regime will impact the common man“What the government is also proposing is that the new tax regime becomes the default regime which means that is the regime which the emplo...
09 Feb, 2023, 09.10 AM IST
Can you choose between existing income tax regime and new optional regime every year?Budget 2020 has given taxpayers an option to continue with existing tax regime or opt for the new proposed tax regime by forgoing exemption...
03 Feb, 2020, 01.51 PM IST
Budget 2020 should re-introduce infra bond for tax break under section 80C: DeloitteInvestment in infrastructure bonds under section 80CCF of the Income Tax Act provided a tax break and a savings avenue to individual taxpay...
30 Jan, 2020, 10.12 AM IST
E-filing of tax returns jumps 68.5% in AprilThe number of e-filed returns recorded in April 2015-16 stood at 4.94 lakh. In all, 4.33 crore returns were electronically filed last fisca...
15 May, 2016, 01.27 PM IST
Budget 2014: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley retains tax structure for super rich, including 10% levyWhile middle class taxpayers have welcomed the budget, super rich taxpayers might be sulking. This year’s budget has extended the levy.
11 Jul, 2014, 01.33 AM IST
Give top priority to taxation issues: experts to new government"The key expectation that a common man has from the new government is widening of tax slabs," said Divya Baweja, Partner, Deloitte Haskins ...
19 May, 2014, 04.58 AM IST
Not much scope for tax cuts, lower, middle income groups may get some help, say expertsIts 2014 manifesto said that the UPA government has “unleashed tax terrorism” and promised that the BJP would “provide a non-adversarial an...
17 May, 2014, 04.14 AM IST
Tax residency certificate to be accepted as residency proof: FM to foreign investorsChidambaram today said the TRC issued by a foreign government will be accepted as proof of residency for availing benefits under tax treati...
30 Apr, 2013, 09.15 PM IST
Budget 2013: Investors want a balanced budget with no tax cutsAn online survey conducted by Economictimes.com reveals that most people want a balanced budget and, surprisingly, no tax cuts. Here are th...
11 Feb, 2013, 11.24 AM IST
- Your returns from annuity plans may not be taxed fully
Individuals, who invest their savings in annuity plans offered by insurance firm, could see a drop in their tax burden. Buying an insurance...
05 Jun, 2009, 07.10 AM IST