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...
30 May, 2026, 08.45 AM 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
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
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...
13 Apr, 2026, 02.36 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
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...
01 Apr, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
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....
01 Apr, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
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...
30 Mar, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
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...
02 Feb, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
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 ...
27 Jan, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
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...
20 Jul, 2024, 06.15 PM IST
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....
15 Jul, 2024, 12.51 PM IST
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...
01 Apr, 2024, 04.33 PM IST
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 ...
01 Apr, 2024, 10.43 AM IST
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...
26 Jul, 2023, 10.51 AM IST
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.
21 Jul, 2017, 03.48 PM IST
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.
23 Mar, 2015, 09.49 AM IST