India extends cotton import duty exemption till December 31 to ease textile costsThe Centre has decided to extend the customs duty exemption on cotton imports until December 31, 2026. This extension aims to improve cotto...
30 Oct, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
Gold taxation explained: How much tax you pay on selling gold jewellery, ETFs, fund of funds and SGBsTax on capital gains from gold investment: Investing in gold can yield gains, but investors must be informed about the associated tax liabi...
29 Oct, 2026, 03.51 PM IST
Abolish LTCG, rationalise STCG, STT rates on equities: PHDCCI to Finance MinistryPHDCCI has recommended abolishing Long Term Capital Gains tax and modifying short-term capital gains taxes. The chamber suggests increasing...
29 Oct, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
Own property in UAE? Income Tax Department nudges taxpayers to declare undisclosed assets under FAST-DS 2026, know who needs to act and what they can doUAE property owners have received communication from the income tax department regarding undisclosed assets. Taxpayers are prompted to asse...
29 Oct, 2026, 05.17 AM IST
Rs 60 lakh cash gift from late husband: Widow gets income tax notice for'unexplained' credit - Know what ITAT ruledMs Parve’s counsel argued in ITAT Pune that she is a housewife and never filed her income tax return (ITR) as she had no independent source...
28 Oct, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
CBDT receives around 1,100 applications under foreign assets disclosure schemeSince the launch of the Foreign Assets of Small Taxpayers Disclosure Scheme, approximately 1,100 taxpayers have submitted applications. The...
26 Oct, 2026, 08.07 PM IST
Income Tax Department nudges taxpayers holding undisclosed foreign propertiesThe Income Tax Department is encouraging taxpayers to declare undisclosed foreign assets through the FAST-DS initiative. A new e-filing por...
26 Oct, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
FD rate up to 8.5% for senior citizens investing for five years; know the list of banksSenior citizens in India have exciting options for fixed deposits, with top banks enticing them with appealing interest rates. Leading the ...
24 Oct, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
Retired employee gets income tax notice over Rs 9.29 lakh leave encashment; ITAT Jaipur cancels it and gives him full tax exemption, here's whyMr. Gupta, a former employee of the State Bank of India, found himself facing an income tax notice concerning Rs 9.29 lakh in leave encashm...
23 Oct, 2026, 08.42 AM IST
Retired bank employee claims tax exemption on Rs 9.53 lakh leave encashment, faces income tax notice and wins full relief at ITAT JaipurAfter retiring from the State Bank of India, Chhaju found himself facing a tax exemption cap of Rs 3 lakh on his leave encashment totaling ...
23 Oct, 2026, 08.39 AM IST
Rs 4.29 crore commodity trading turnover, no books of accounts, Rs 3.42 lakh income declared in ITR; Income Tax Dept imposed Rs 25,000 penalty, but he wins case in ITAT JaipurRs 4.29 crore commodity trading turnover, no books of accounts, Rs 3.42 lakh income declared in ITR, Income Tax Dept imposed Rs 25,000 pena...
22 Oct, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
Income Tax Rules 2026: CBDT notifies Form 173A to claim exemption on interest, capital gains from government securitiesIn a significant update, the Central Board of Direct Taxes has rolled out Form 173A, effective from October 19, 2026, under the Income-tax ...
21 Oct, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
CBDT mandates new disclosures for tax-free gains on govt securitiesThe Central Board of Direct Taxes has introduced new disclosure requirements for taxpayers claiming exemptions. Taxpayers will need to prov...
20 Oct, 2026, 11.45 PM IST
CBDT makes Form 173A mandatory to claim tax exemption on interest and gains from government securitiesThe Central Board of Direct Taxes has introduced Form 173A for income-tax exemption claims. This new form includes detailed information to ...
20 Oct, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
NRI capital gains tax: When can you use the basic exemption limit to lower your income tax bill?For non-resident Indians, leveraging the basic exemption limit can help mitigate normal slab rate taxes on capital gains. However, it's imp...
16 Oct, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
Retired employee received income tax notice for Rs 9.04 lakh leave encashment; she wins case in ITAT Jaipur, know how leave encashment is taxedRetired employee sent income tax notice for Rs 9.04 lakh leave encashment, she wins case in ITAT Jaipur; Know how leave encashment is taxed...
16 Oct, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
Social Security benefits are still taxed in these 8 US states in 2026: Check if your retirement income is at risk and whether you qualify for exemptionsWhen it comes to taxes, every state has its own way of doing things. Some states give certain income or age groups a break, while others lo...
13 Oct, 2026, 02.01 AM IST