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Can me and my wife claim LTCG tax exemption on gains from residential property sold in 2025?ET Wealth Reader's Query: In 2025, I sold a residential property, which was purchased in 2008 in the joint names of my wife and I. However,...
New tax regime: 7 ways for salaried employees to reduce their tax liability while filing ITR for FY 2025-26Salaried individuals can still reduce their tax liability under the new tax regime for FY 2025-26. Key deductions include employer contribu...
Tax-free allowances rise, so do employer costs: The salary structuring dilemma under the Social Security CodeEnhanced tax-free allowances under the Income-Tax Rules, 2026 can improve employees’ take-home pay. However, the expanded definition of “wa...
Think your NPS saving is enough for retirement? Watch out for this common mistake that could derail your financial plansMany investors overlook their National Pension System, assuming retirement plans are on track. However, a 'set and forget' approach can lea...
First task for FD investors to save TDS in new financial year is filing form 15G/H; Check the annual income that makes you eligibleFixed deposits are popular in India. However, Tax Deducted at Source on interest income reduces compounding growth. Forms 15G and 15H allow...
Want regular and reliable income in retirement? Here’s how G-Secs can help youGovernment Securities (G-Secs) offer retirees a safe, predictable income, but a G-Sec-heavy strategy alone can be eroded by inflation. Expe...
Planning for tax saving investments for FY 2026? Check the latest taxation rules for ULIPs, EPF, and ELSS mutual fundsIndian investors face evolving tax rules for popular products like ULIPs, EPF, and mutual funds. Understanding these changes is crucial for...
Not all post office schemes save tax: Check these 7 schemes to know which one gives maximum tax saving and higher returnsIndian small savings schemes provide safe, government-backed returns. However, their tax implications vary greatly. Understanding how your ...
Your retirement kitty is not tax-free in NPS, EPF and Superannuation funds: How outdated taxation is draining your savings, will Budget 2026 help?Indian retirement schemes are not fully tax-exempt as commonly believed. Contribution and growth limits mean many salaried individuals face...
Income Tax Act 2025: 5 things that will change for taxpayers when new laws replace old rulesIndia's new Income Tax Act, 2025, effective April 1, 2026, aims to simplify tax rules and enhance compliance. Key changes include the intro...
Too many mutual funds in your investment portfolio? Here's how to clean it up without losing money in income tax & exit loadsHolding too many mutual funds doesn't mean better diversification, it often means investing in the same stocks through different MF schemes...
From BNPL schemes, gold hallmarking to new auto debit mandate: 11 personal finance changes, trends seen in 2021Here is a look at major trends and changes that impacted our personal finances in 2021.
Worried about falling FD rates? Here are 8 good fixed income options to considerWhile it is better to have liquidity, it cuts both ways. Some long-term products like EPF are made deliberately less liquid to control the ...