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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 ...
ITR filing 2026: 9 key checks every taxpayer must make for AY 2026–27India's income tax administration has become increasingly data-driven, with information from TDS/TCS reporting, SFT filings and other sourc...
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...
Who can file ITR-1 this year? Common mistakes to avoid while filing ITR-1 for AY 2026-27 on or before July 31, 2026Individuals eligible for ITR-1 filing for AY 2026-27 must file by July 31, 2026. This form is for resident individuals with income up to ₹5...
Buying vs renting a home: ₹1 crore home today or ₹6 crore corpus after 20 years - how the strategy of renting and investing may beat buying a house in IndiaBuying a home in Indian metros is an emotional decision, but financial realities are shifting. Renting and investing the difference between...
Need over ₹2 crore for foreign education? From scholarships to SIPs - know the smart ways parents can plan for expensive foreign degreesThe escalating cost of foreign education, often underestimated by Indian parents, necessitates early financial planning. Beyond tuition, ac...
Wealth building mistake many make: CA warns about 'automation' trap that quietly drains bank balances every monthA Chartered Accountant has highlighted how rising EMIs, rent, SIPs, and other automated deductions are leaving many salaried individuals wi...
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...
Planning to take home loan? 5 smart ways to maximise your benefitsThe amount you borrow should depend on your personal financial situation, including monthly expenses, existing liabilities, lifestyle needs...
Himachal Pradesh defers salaries of CM, ministers, MLAs for six monthsHimachal Pradesh government has announced a six-month salary deferment for its Chief Minister, Cabinet Ministers, and MLAs. This measure ai...
Home loan tax benefits (FY2023-24): How to save tax on home loanHow to save tax on home loan: The two components of the home loan EMI you pay are the principal repayment and interest. The majority of the...
Housing for middle class: New scheme announced by FM in Budget 2024Affordable housing in interim budget 2024: According to the Finance Minister budget speech, the government will announce a new scheme for m...
New tax regime allows deduction of interest on home loan on rental propertyIn the new tax regime, there is good news for individuals who have rented out their house property. Such individual taxpayers can avail the...
Tax benefits on home loan that you need to know aboutIf an individual is planning to opt for the old tax regime in the current financial year 2021-22 and has ongoing home loan/planning to avai...
Additional tax deduction of Rs 1.5 lakh for interest on home loan for affordable housing extendedThe deduction of Rs 1.5 lakh in a financial year is available under section 80EEA of the Income-tax Act, 1961. Deduction on payment of inte...