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
Lady sold apartment, took Rs 2.5 lakh cash, bought new apartment from son-in-law, paid no tax, got income tax notice; she fights back and wins case in ITAT ChennaiA Chennai woman successfully appealed a tax notice after selling her apartment for Rs 35.5 lakh, including Rs 2.5 lakh in cash, and buying ...
02 Jun, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
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...
27 May, 2026, 11.06 AM 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
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...
15 May, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
Gave up tenancy, got new flat in redeveloped property, then faced income tax notice of STCG of Rs 1.1 crore: How tenant won at ITAT MumbaiA Mumbai tenant successfully challenged a Rs 1.1 crore tax notice. He surrendered tenancy for a new flat in a redeveloped building. The Inc...
14 May, 2026, 12.52 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
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...
29 Apr, 2026, 01.35 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
Employee fined Rs 10 lakh over lack of ESOP disclosure in ITR; here's why ITAT Chennai cancelled itAn Indian employee faced a Rs 10 lakh penalty for not disclosing foreign ESOPs in his Income Tax Return. The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal,...
17 Apr, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
ITR filing: 4 disclosures you need to be ready with in new financial yearIndia’s tax department has rolled out updated ITR forms for FY 2025–26, introducing tighter disclosure norms while keeping the overall stru...
06 Apr, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
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...
31 Mar, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
ITR filing season starts: Income Tax Return forms ITR-1, ITR-2, ITR-3 and others notifiedThe government has released income tax return forms for AY 2026-27, allowing taxpayers to file by July 31, 2026. However, ITR-1 is not for ...
31 Mar, 2026, 01.00 PM 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-1 online for FY 2021-22ITR-1, also known as Sahaj, is used by most individual taxpayers to file their income tax returns. The ITR1 can be used by individuals havi...
28 Jul, 2022, 02.51 PM IST
How to file ITR 1 online for FY 2017-18This is the first in a series of articles that will tell you all you need to know how to file your ITR1 for FY2017-18 completely online.
27 Aug, 2018, 03.07 PM IST