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 but not receiving HRA? Here’s how non-salaried individuals can claim tax deductionSelf-employed individuals and salaried employees not receiving House Rent Allowance (HRA) can claim tax benefits for rent paid under Sectio...
Bengaluru techie with Rs 18 lakh salary paying Rs 25,000 per month to wife as house rent to save tax, sparks debate onlineA Bengaluru IT employee's clever tax-saving plan is causing a stir online. He pays rent to his wife for a home she owns, aiming to reduce h...
8th Pay Commission latest news: J&K employee bodies seek fitment factor of 2.86–3.68, Rs 51,480 minimum basic payEmployee bodies from Jammu & Kashmir have urged the 8th Pay Commission to adopt a fitment factor between 2.86 and 3.68, which could raise t...
New income tax regime: Don’t miss out on these 3 key deductions that will reduce your taxable income & help save more taxMany taxpayers mistakenly believe the New Tax Regime offers no deductions. However, salaried employees and pensioners can claim a Rs 75,000...
Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea challenging decision to grant cabinet rank to MLAs, MLCs in KarnatakaThe Supreme Court has declined to hear a case challenging the Karnataka government's move to give cabinet rank to 42 legislators. The court...
Rules for faster full and final settlement, annual leave encashment & other provisions are already effective under new labour code even without state government notification, know what it meansNew labour code provisions are now effective across India from November 21, 2025. Employee benefits like faster full and final payments and...
8th Pay Commission latest update: Railway technical staff seek multiple fitment factors, higher HRA, pay fixRailway technical supervisors have put forward significant demands to the 8th Pay Commission. Key proposals include a Rs 52,000 minimum sal...
Salary hike this appraisal season? New labour codes and tax rules may change your real take-home payAppraisal season this year saw companies begin aligning salary structures with new labour codes and updated income tax rules. While some fi...
New labour code: Can higher gratuity and social security costs under Social Security Code, 2020 be offset by employers by salary restructuring ?The recent notification of the Social Security (Central) Rules, 2026 under the Code on Social Security, 2020 marks a significant shift in I...
Your in-hand salary may not change under the new labour code yet, know whySalaried employees are yet to see benefits from the new labour codes due to delayed state-level implementation. While some aspects like ESI...
8th Pay Commission: Railway employees’ body demands higher HRA, DA merger and retirement benefits
8th Pay Commission fitment factor demand: Railway employee body demands multiple fitment factors; minimum pay of Rs 52,600The Indian Railways Technical Supervisors’ Association (IRTSA) has submitted a memorandum to the 8th Pay Commission demanding five distinct...
8th Pay Commission Pune meeting update: Rs 65,000 as minimum pay, fitment factor of 3.8; what Maharashtra pension body demands from 8th CPC8th Pay Commission: Maharashtra Old Pension Organization representatives met with the 8th Pay Commission in Pune, advocating for a Rs 65,00...
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...
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...
Can your HRA tax exemption claim get rejected despite submitting all proofs?Salaried individuals claiming HRA tax exemption should ensure accuracy and compliance, as discrepancies can lead to rejection. Tax officers...