Paying high rent? Don't forget to deduct TDS before March 31, 2026 or you may face penalties and interestTenants paying more than Rs 50,000 in monthly rent must deduct TDS at 2% before March 31, 2026. This compliance is for the financial year e...
26 Mar, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
From property deals to foreign assets: how the Income-Tax Department tracks your moneyIn December, the Income-tax Department sent SMS and email alerts flagging mismatches in reported income and non-disclosure of foreign asset...
17 Feb, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
Food delivery set for 20–22% GOV growth; Eternal & Swiggy top betsIndia’s food delivery and quick commerce sectors are heading into a renewed competitive phase as firms boost promotions and spending. Despi...
15 Nov, 2025, 11.46 AM IST
Paying Rs 55,000 rent on time could not save salaried taxpayer from Rs 1 lakh penalty for missing TDS, know whyAn individual faced a Rs 1 lakh penalty for not deducting TDS on monthly house rent of Rs 55,000. According to Section 194-IB, TDS at 2% mu...
29 Jul, 2025, 10.48 AM IST
Paying rent above Rs 50,000? You can be classified as assessee in default by income tax dept if you fail to deduct TDSTDS on rent: According to a Income Tax Department brochure, Form 16C is a TDS certificate issued by a tenant to a landlord for rent payment...
12 Apr, 2025, 11.18 AM IST
Claimed HRA but skipped TDS? Income Tax department comes knocking with noticesTaxpayers claiming HRA exemptions but failing to deposit TDS on rent are receiving Income Tax Department notices. Under Section 194-I, tena...
31 Mar, 2025, 12.13 PM IST
RIL shares down 18% from peak. Is quick commerce the biggest threat for Mukesh Ambani's retail empire?RIL Share Price: Shares of Reliance Industries are down 18% from their July peak, driven by investor worries over disruptions from quick co...
04 Dec, 2024, 10.20 AM IST
When is TDS to be deducted from house rent payments to the landlord?If you are paying a house rent of more than Rs 50,000 per month, then make sure to deduct TDS from such rent and deposit it in the governme...
01 Mar, 2024, 10.59 AM IST
13 ways the FM can simplify matters for income tax payers in interim Budget 2024: CIIThe Interim Budget 2024, will be presented by the finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, on February 1, 2024. A few key steps as suggested b...
29 Jan, 2024, 11.37 AM IST
TDS on rent payment, property sale: Budget hikes penalty on delay in TDS certificate to Rs 500/dayA buyer of immovable property is required to deduct tax at the rate of 1% of the sale value and furnish the challan-cum-statement in Form N...
02 Feb, 2022, 11.26 AM IST
ITR filing: Don't forget to claim TDS creditAs per income tax rules, you should claim credit for TDS on income that is paid or accrues to you in the same financial year as the TDS is ...
01 Dec, 2020, 12.45 PM IST
PAN-Aadhaar interchangeability: 6 instances where you can use Aadhaar number instead of PANDo keep in mind that it is advisable to link your PAN with Aadhaar number before quoting it in lieu of PAN. This is because there still is ...
07 Dec, 2019, 10.53 AM IST
Budget 2019: Paying Rs 50 lakh plus to contractor, professional? You will have to deduct TDS nowIf the individual or HUF is carrying on business or profession which is not subjected to an audit, there is no obligation to deduct tax at ...
05 Jul, 2019, 06.13 PM IST
Income tax return form-2 in Java format released for e-filing for FY2017-18ITR-2 can be filed by individuals and Hindu Undivided families having income from any sources except income from profits and gains of busin...
16 May, 2018, 11.12 AM IST
When and how should a tenant deduct TDS on rent paid to landlord?Individuals paying rent of more than Rs 50,000 per month have to deduct 5% of the rent paid in a financial year as tax. Here's how to pay i...
24 Apr, 2018, 10.35 AM IST
Cut TDS from June 1 if paying rent over Rs 50,000 per month: Here's how to do itThe general thinking among people is that this process would just add to the overall complexity in the existing tax structure.
13 Jul, 2017, 02.37 PM IST
Paying Rs 50,000 rent per month? Better cut 5% TDSSection 194-IB introduced by the Finance Act, 2017 has widened the scope of withholding tax by making individuals also responsible for TDS ...
17 Jun, 2017, 12.59 PM IST