ITR filing 2026: Don’t miss these key income tax deadlines for FY 2025–26 (AY 2026-27)Navigating income tax deadlines for FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27) is crucial to avoid penalties. The Income Tax Department has set specific due d...
24 Apr, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
I am 44 with salary, FD interest and mutual fund gains. How do I decide between the old and new tax regime each year?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I am 44, earning income from salary, interest on deposits, and occasional capital gains from mutual funds. How sh...
26 Feb, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
I have taken foreign citizenship. Can I send my mother Rs 5–10 lakh a year in India without FEMA or tax scrutiny?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I have taken foreign citizenship. I would like to send to my mother living in Delhi amounts of Rs.5-10 lakh annua...
24 Feb, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
I have earned over Rs 50,000 by trading in RBI-approved currency pairs. How should I file my ITR?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I frequently trade in Sebi-registered and RBI-approved currency pairs (USD/INR, GBP/INR, EUR/INR) through the Zer...
04 Jan, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
Which ITR form you should use to file your income tax return depends on your income sources and taxpayer category: Here’s how to pick rightThe Income Tax Department has notified the updated forms for Assessment Year 2025-26. Here’s a quick guide to help you identify the correct...
03 Jun, 2025, 11.52 AM IST
Income Tax Return Filing 2024: Steps to file ITR without form 16ITR filing: Some employees who receive a salary and self-employed individuals may not get Form 16. This can cause confusion when filing the...
08 Jul, 2024, 02.16 PM IST
ITR filing: Comparison of ITR filing charges across different websites: Cleartax, TaxBuddy, Tax2Win, KoinX, TaxNodes, TaxSpannerITR filing charges: This article compares the price of filing ITR across different third party websites like Clear, TaxBuddy, Tax2Win, Koin...
28 Jun, 2024, 11.18 AM IST
Taxation for freelancers: Tax liability, exemptions, ITR filing for freelancersGig workers are subject to the same income tax laws and regulations that apply to self-employed individuals.
18 Sep, 2023, 11.17 AM IST
How consultants and freelancers can file ITR online on the e-filing income tax portalRead below to find out how people who work as consultants and freelancers file their income tax returns (ITR) online on the e-filing websit...
31 Jul, 2023, 03.54 PM IST
Quicker loan processing, visa applications, buying life cover: 5 benefits of filing ITR before deadlineThe Income Tax Return (ITR) filing deadline is July 31, 2022. Taxpayers must electronically submit their ITR before the deadline in order t...
19 Jun, 2023, 05.33 PM IST
Tax on freelancers in India: What you need to knowAs per the Income-tax Act, any earning earned through exhibiting your intellectual or manual capabilities is earnings from a profession.
30 Sep, 2021, 10.05 AM IST
Which ITR form to pick when you switch from being employee to entrepreneurSince cutting cost is a priority at this stage, here is how to avoid paying a hefty fee to the chartered accountant and D-I-Y your tax retu...
20 Jul, 2016, 10.51 AM IST
5 things to know when filing tax returns onlineIt is that time of the year when you have to sit with a paper & pen to calculate your tax liability. ET tells you the steps to take & the m...
19 Jul, 2016, 04.26 PM IST
New tax-filing app from ClearTax that works in offline mode tooThe new app will also allow freelancers and businesses to file ITR 4S and ITR 4 using the app.
05 May, 2016, 02.05 PM IST
Freelancers have it easy now with Income Tax Return 4SThe popular online tax filing platforms have basic plans for freelancers starting at as low as Rs 3,500 and going up to Rs 10,000 to Rs 12,...
17 Mar, 2016, 05.00 PM IST
Budget 2016: Fewer tax hassles for professionalsProfessionals will now be able to file taxes via a simpler ITR-4S form instead of the lengthier ITR 4.
01 Mar, 2016, 03.35 AM IST
ITR-4S: Does your small biz tick all right boxes?More and more smaller businesses are opting for the three pages long ITR-4S which is easy to understand and file, over the traditional and ...
10 Feb, 2016, 02.43 PM IST