ITR filing 2026: 5 benefits of filing income tax return besides paying taxesFiling your Income Tax Return is more than just a tax duty. It acts as a vital financial record. It helps in getting loans approved. You ca...
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...
Wife’s MBA degree or past employment with MNCs can’t stop her from demanding maintenance, rules HCAn Allahabad High Court ruling states a wife's education or earning potential does not disqualify her from maintenance. The court considere...
ITR-2 online filing and excel utility for A.Y. 2026–27 are now enabled on the e-Filing ITR portalIndividuals and HUFs without business income but with complex income sources like salary, multiple house properties, or capital gains can f...
12 key income tax form changes every taxpayer should know: From Form 16 to Form 168A new Income-tax Act arrives on April 1, 2026. It brings fresh income tax forms and replaces many old ones. Taxpayers will use these new fo...
FCNR FD interest rates: SBI vs PNB vs HDFC Bank vs ICICI Bank - which gives you best rates; eligibility and taxation on interest explainedFCNR interest remains exempt from tax as long as the depositor qualifies as an NRI or resident but RNOR under Section 10(15)(iv)(fa) of the...
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...
Income Tax dept seeks details from NRIs, offshore firms on unlisted share deals, flags valuation and fund source concernsIndia’s tax department has asked NRIs and offshore entities to justify investments in unlisted shares, seeking details on fund sources and ...
New ITR forms alert: Secondary address field added, what taxpayers must knowNew Income Tax Return forms are here for Assessment Year 2026-27. A key change is a new field for a secondary address. Contact details are ...
Buying agricultural land near a city? Key income tax rules you must knowAn ITAT ruling clarified that stamp duty valuation doesn't define agricultural land status for income tax. The tribunal emphasized that off...
Revised Income Tax Return due date extended to March 31, 2026? No; Here’s whyBudget 2026 extended the revised Income Tax Return (ITR) filing deadline to March 31, but this change is effective from Assessment Year 202...
I am an OCI cardholder, will I need to pay tax on inherited assets in India?I am a German citizen, and have an OCI card. How will inheritance of assets located in India be taxed for me? Is the inheritance itself tax...
ITR refund status: 'Return has been verified successfully, wait for processing,' what are different types of ITR statuses?
6.77 crore ITRs filed for AY 2023-24: How to check your income tax return status onlineOnce you file your tax returns, you can find out its status as to whether the Income Tax Department has accepted and processed your ITR.
Filed your ITR? Check 5 types of ITR filing statusIt is tax season, and once you have filed your income tax return (ITR), you can check to see if the Income Tax Department has accepted and ...
How to check income tax return statusOnce the income tax return is filed by you, the income tax department processes your return and is required to send you the intimation noti...
Income tax refunds of Rs. 2.4 lakh crore issued up till Jan 10, 2023: How to check tax refund statusAfter submitting your income tax return (ITR) for that fiscal year, you may be eligible for an income tax refund if you paid more in taxes ...