EPFO Amnesty 2026 Scheme for PF trusts: Eligibility, benefits, application process and key rulesThe Employees' Provident Fund Organisation introduced a six-month Amnesty Scheme in 2026. This initiative allows employers to regularize th...
13 Jul, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
Income tax guide: Allowance and reimbursement exemption limits every salaried employee should knowSalaried employees should know income tax exemption limits for various allowances. Leave Travel Allowance is exempt for self and family tra...
13 Jul, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
Income tax penalties explained: Under-reporting, not furnishing ITR, and more -Defaults and penalties under different sectionsIf you are confused by personal finance terms, jargon and calculations, here’s a series to simplify and deconstruct these for you. In the 1...
13 Jul, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Selling property in India? Here's how NRIs can avoid excess TDS: Trilegal's Himanshu SinhaNRIs face complex tax rules when selling Indian property, often leading to excess tax deductions. Obtaining a Lower TDS certificate can pre...
13 Jul, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
Exempted Trust under EPFO may regularise their status under Amnesty Scheme, 2026, says the retirement fund bodyThe Employees' Provident Fund Organisation has launched a new amnesty scheme for provident fund trusts. This one-time opportunity allows ex...
12 Jul, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
Same-sex couple challenges Income Tax provision that exempts gifts only between spousesThe Karnataka High Court has requested a response from the Union government concerning a petition that challenges a tax exemption clause. T...
10 Jul, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
Child education allowance tax benefit in ITR filing for FY 25-26: Know when you can claim itSalaried employees can claim child education allowance tax exemption under the old tax regime. This exemption is available for up to two ch...
10 Jul, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
Govt allows GIFT City units to lease foreign vessels without need for DGMA permissionThe shipping ministry has granted exemptions for GIFT City entities. These entities can now lease foreign vessels without DGMA permission. ...
09 Jul, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
ITR filing 2026: Rs 15 lakh, Rs 20 lakh, and Rs 25 lakh salary; how much tax you could pay under new vs old tax regime?Salaried employees face a crucial tax decision between old and new regimes. The new tax regime offers lower tax liability across various in...
09 Jul, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
CBDT exempts NCCL settlement fund from taxThe Central Board of Direct Taxes has granted income-tax exemption to NCCL's Core Settlement Guarantee Fund. This tax benefit will continue...
09 Jul, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
Opting for presumptive taxation while filing ITR? You may have to face tax audit; here's what you must knowThe Income-tax Act, 2025 introduces a new audit trigger for businesses. This change clarifies audit requirements for low-profit businesses ...
08 Jul, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
Gifted a house to your spouse? You may still have to pay tax on the rental income: Know 7 key things before filing ITR for AY 2026-27Many taxpayers mistakenly believe that rental income from a house gifted to a spouse is taxable in the recipient spouse's hands. This artic...
08 Jul, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
ITR utility updated: New 'other income' column added under exempt income schedule; here's what it meansIncome Tax Return (ITR) filing for the assessment year 2026-2027 sees a significant update with a new 'Other Income' column under the Exemp...
06 Jul, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
Man sells property for Rs 48 lakh, constructs a new house but faces delay, income tax dept denies Section 54 claim; he fights and wins case in ITAT ChennaiA Chennai resident successfully reclaimed his Section 54 tax exemption after a three-year construction delay on his new home, initially den...
06 Jul, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
ITR filing for NRIs: From miscounted days in India to missed NRO interest, these mistakes can trigger tax noticesMiscounted days in India, missed NRO interest and TDS mismatches can invite notices from a data-savvy tax department.
06 Jul, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
Govt scraps TDS on GIFT City aircraft lease rentalsAirlines are now exempt from deducting tax at source on lease rentals paid to eligible aircraft leasing companies in GIFT City. This move a...
05 Jul, 2026, 06.48 AM IST
Centre scraps TDS on aircraft lease rentals at IFSCsA significant tax relief has been granted to airlines, with India now exempting tax deducted at source (TDS) on aircraft lease rentals paid...
04 Jul, 2026, 12.09 AM IST