Paying rent above Rs 50,000? Failure to deduct TDS can make you an assessee in default; know what to doTenants paying over Rs 50,000 monthly rent must deduct TDS. This applies to individuals and HUFs not requiring tax audits. The TDS rate is ...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
Man sold unlisted shares, bought Rs 5.65 cr house, faced income tax scrutiny; he fought back and won in ITAT Delhi despite low income declarationMr. Bansal successfully appealed a tax demand after claiming Section 54F exemption on Rs 7.59 crore long-term capital gains from unlisted s...
08 Jun, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
Want to exchange old gold for new jewellery? Beware of these taxesIndians exchanging old gold for new should be aware of potential taxes on sales and purchases. The Income Tax Department monitors high-valu...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
Worked in the US, UK or Canada? Form 40 can help Indians defer income tax liability on foreign pension accountsIndian residents with foreign pension accounts like 401(k) from working in the US, UK, or Canada can now defer India tax liability. By fili...
02 Jun, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
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
Mumbai man received tax notice over unreported income, not filing ITR; ITAT rules in his favour on TDS benefit, tax demand reducedManoj Soman had not filed an ITR for the relevant assessment year, which is FY 10-11 in this case. Based on information available through t...
29 May, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
Man pays zero tax on Rs 5 crore land sales despite filing ITR after deadline; ITAT Mumbai rules in his favour for this reasonA Mumbai man successfully claimed a tax exemption on Rs 5 crore land sales despite filing his ITR after the deadline. The ITAT Mumbai ruled...
22 May, 2026, 07.21 AM IST
Income tax return AY 26-27: Excel utility, online filing for ITR-1, and ITR-4 forms now available on e-filing portalIncome tax return AY 26-27: The Income Tax Department has launched Excel utilities and online filing for ITR-1 and ITR-4 for the Assessment...
15 May, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
Zero income tax on Rs 15 lakh CTC? Here’s how these allowances and perks can cut your tax under new tax regimeSalaried individuals can significantly reduce their tax liability under the new tax regime by strategically utilizing allowances and perqui...
13 May, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
Lady took loan for investment into venture capital fund, claimed Rs 1.49 crore interest deduction, was denied by I-T dept; ITAT allows it in a landmark rulingA lady won a tax case in ITAT Mumbai. She claimed Rs 1.49 crore interest deduction on a loan taken for Venture Capital Fund investments. Th...
09 May, 2026, 07.11 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
Tax on destination wedding outside India: Will income tax apply on gifts in form of cash, property, gold jewellery? Know the rulesWhether it is cash, gold, car, or even a property, if gifted to the bride or the groom on their wedding, no tax would be levied on the gift...
24 Apr, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
Meal card reporting when filing ITR: How to do it correctly and claim tax benefits under both the old and new tax regimesSalaried employees can now claim meal card tax benefits under both old and new tax regimes from Tax Year 2026-27. For AY 2026-27, the benef...
24 Apr, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
Got salary arrears after resigning? Use Form 39 to avoid higher tax in 2026–27Resigning from a job in FY 2025-26 and receiving salary arrears in FY 2026-27 can lead to a higher tax liability. To avoid this, taxpayers ...
18 Apr, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
How to file ITR-1 online: A step-by-step guide for salaried taxpayers also having income from house property, LTCG and other source under new tax regimeSalaried taxpayers with income from house property, LTCG, and other sources can file ITR-1 online following a step-by-step guide. The Incom...
02 Aug, 2025, 03.23 PM IST
How to file ITR for FY23-24: Claim deductions, exemptions carefully while filing income tax return or you may end up in jailTwo out of three respondents in our survey believed honest people pay more tax, while one out of five respondents felt that the tax authori...
08 Jul, 2024, 12.50 PM IST
How to file ITR-2 with salary income, capital gains and other incomes for FY 2020-21Individuals having income from capital gains, more than one house property, foreign assets or income from foreign assets etc. in FY 2020-21...
21 Dec, 2021, 05.40 PM IST