No Form 16? Here's how salaried taxpayers can file ITR using AIS and Form 26AS for FY 2025-26Salaried individuals awaiting Form 16 for ITR filing can still proceed without it. Employers must issue this TDS certificate by June 15th. ...
Filing ITR? Don’t ignore the ‘nature of employment’ field; it can affect NPS & retirement tax benefitsThe "Nature of Employment" field in the ITR is more than a routine disclosure. An incorrect selection can affect certain tax benefits, incl...
Rs 17.25 lakh income of an employee was added as taxable salary despite working in UK; ITAT Delhi gives him relief under India-UK DTAAThe Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Delhi has ruled that even if a non-resident salaried individual has received any ‘per-diem’ paymen...
ITR filing AY 2026-27: 8 costly mistakes taxpayers should avoid this tax return filing seasonThe I-T Department’s growing scrutiny, using AI and data analytics tools, leaves little room for omissions and errors, making accurate tax ...
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 ...
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...
Waiting for Form 16? Here’s when employers may issue it for AY 2026-27 ITR filingSalaried employees await Form 16 for Assessment Year 2026-2027. Employers must issue this crucial tax document by June 15, 2026. This form ...
Why should these taxpayers avoid filing ITR before June 15th for AY 2026-2027Taxpayers are advised to delay filing their Income Tax Returns for AY 2026-2027 until after June 15th. This allows for the accurate updatio...
Could you be missing a critical June 2026 tax deadline? Check these essential TDS, Form 16, STT and advance tax requirements before it's too lateJune 2026 income tax deadlines are closer than many taxpayers realize. Form 16 issuance, TDS deposits, advance tax payments and STT reconci...
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...
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...
Switched jobs this year? Make sure your new employer is not under-deducting your TDS
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...
5 reasons why you can get income tax notice for FY 25-26 ITR: Salary income, TDS, AIS mismatches and more
Key changes in ITR 1, 2, 3 and 4 forms in FY 25-26: Reporting of LTCG, buyback losses, F&O, intra-day trading & more; what new forms includeThe Income Tax Department has revised ITR forms for FY 2025-26, introducing new disclosure requirements for capital gains, trading, and for...
Highest 5-year FD rates at PSU vs private vs SFB banks: What Rs 1 lakh investment in each FD will give you on maturityInvestors seeking high returns on 5-year fixed deposits can explore options beyond public sector banks. DCB Bank leads private banks with a...
12 key income tax form changes every taxpayer should know: From Form 16 to Form 168A new Income-tax Act arrives on April 1, 2026. It brings fresh income tax forms and replaces many old ones. Taxpayers will use these new fo...