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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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
Gratuity may rise under New Labour Code, but your income tax bill could tooThe Code on Social Security, 2020 expands the wage base for gratuity, potentially increasing payouts, but tax rules under the Income-tax Ac...
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...
Will new TDS rules change your take-home salary from April 1, 2026? Key income tax-related changes in new financial year (FY26-27)Salaried employees face new Tax Deducted at Source rules from April 1, 2026. The new financial year brings revised tax calculations and com...
New income tax rules from April 1, 2026: From HRA relief to new ITR deadlines, key changes explainedNew income tax rules: Significant income tax changes are coming from April 1, 2026, with the Income Tax Act of 2025 replacing the 1961 act....
Income Tax Act 2025: New rules to kick in from April; why you should recalculate before deciding between old and new tax regimesWith the overhauled Income Tax Act taking effect from 1 April, taxpayers must prepare for new rules—and the renewed old vs new tax regime d...
HRA vs housing loan; which one saves you more income tax after Budget 2026?Let us understand which out of HRA and home loan can save you more tax after Budget 2026. House Rent Allowance (HRA) is a tax break which s...
HRA alone saves more income tax in old tax regime for many salaried taxpayers; why Budget 2026 should increase its limits and scopeThe House Rent Allowance (HRA) continues to offer an advantage to the old tax regime, despite the new regime's lower tax liability in some ...
ITR filing: Can a salaried taxpayer claim deductions for HRA and home loan interest together?There are hardly many tax saving avenues when you fall in the highest income tax bracket so utilising every available tax saving option bec...
Latest HRA tax exemption rules: Step-by-step guide on how to save income tax on house rent allowance under old income tax regimeHRA tax exemption rules: The HRA tax exemption reduces the total salary before calculating taxable income, helping employees save on taxes....
Claiming HRA tax exemption? This is what your rent agreement should includeRent agreement for HRA tax exemption: Employers must collect supporting documents, such as rent receipts, in order to provide the HRA deduc...
HRA Exemption Rules: How to save income tax on house rent allowance under old tax regimeHouse rent allowance (HRA) tax benefit is available only to salaried individuals who are planning to opt for old tax regime. Further, this ...
Claiming HRA exemption on rent paid to spouse? New I-T regime will end this game of truth or dare.In end June, the Income-tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), which is the final ‘fact-finding’ authority when it comes to tax disputes, held that...
Tax queries: HRA wrongly calculated by employer? Here's how to rectify itYou can request your employer to compute the correct deduction in respect of HRA and incorporate the same in the TDS return of salary.
Five smart things to know about tax deduction on House Rent Allowance (HRA)A tax exemption on house rent allowance (HRA) received is available under Section 10 (13A) of the Income Tax Act to individuals.