8th Pay Commission latest news: Can 8th CPC submit its report before Mid-2027 as Lucknow meetings begin?8th Pay Commission news: Central government employees are anticipating the 8th Pay Commission's report, with some associations suggesting a...
23 Jun, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
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 ...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.25 AM IST
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...
14 Jun, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
Salaried employees beware! These 5 mistakes during ITR filing can trigger unexpected tax demandsWith the ITR filing season for AY 2026-27 now underway, many salaried taxpayers who faced TDS shocks in the last quarter of FY 2025-26 are ...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
8th Pay Commission salary hike: Why this employee body is recommending Rs 55,000 minimum basic pay to 8th CPCThe Jammu & Kashmir Employees' Federation has urged the 8th Pay Commission to implement a fitment factor of 3.05 and a minimum basic pay of...
04 Jun, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
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...
03 Jun, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
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...
22 May, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
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...
20 May, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
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...
18 May, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
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...
09 May, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
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...
07 May, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
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...
06 May, 2026, 08.52 PM IST
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...
06 May, 2026, 07.33 AM IST
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...
05 May, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
Income Tax Calculator 2026: Compare your income tax liability on Rs 15L, Rs 20L, Rs 30L and Rs 50L CTC under new vs old tax regimeThe Income Tax Rules, 2026 introduce significant benefits for salaried employees, including expanded HRA and meal card tax advantages. Thes...
07 Apr, 2026, 07.57 AM IST
New ITR Utility: Is landlord’s PAN card needed for claiming HRA while filing income tax return?Rent HRA: The income tax department has released new excel and online utilities for ITR-1 and ITR-4. However, in the new excel utilities ta...
10 Jun, 2025, 10.48 AM IST
DA hiked to 50%: Now HRA of central govt employees to go up as per 7th CPC; how much will HRA increase, when will you get it?HRA hike for central govt employees: After DA hiked to 50%, several other allowances including HRA of the central government employees, wil...
13 Apr, 2024, 09.42 AM IST