The Rs 7.50 lakh myth: Why employer's NPS contribution must be included in salary for claiming deduction under Section 80CCD(2)As the due date for filing ITRs for AY 2026-27 approaches, many salaried taxpayers are finding that the ITR utility does not allow deductio...
14 Jul, 2026, 10.31 AM 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
Taxation simplified for influencers: Correct ITR form, tax regime to grey zone areas, key checks and tax traps creators must watch out forIndian influencers and gig workers face significant tax compliance challenges. Many struggle with tracking income and claiming eligible ded...
13 Jul, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
Presumptive taxation: Rebate to losses & deductions, what is the practical impact of changes under Income Tax Act, 2025Under the old Income Tax Act, 1961, the regime operated under three separate provisions. The new Income Tax Act, 2025 consolidates them int...
13 Jul, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
10 major changes in ITR forms for AY 2026-2027 that you must know before filing ITRNew Income Tax Return forms for AY 2026-2027 introduce significant reporting changes. Taxpayers must now report futures and options trading...
13 Jul, 2026, 11.12 AM 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
Confused about ITR forms? Check the right ITR for salaried, pensioners, students and other taxpayersSalaried individuals, pensioners, and students must select the appropriate ITR form for AY 2026-2027. Taxpayers not requiring an audit can ...
10 Jul, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
SCSS vs MIS: Which offers higher interest on a Rs 5 lakh investment?Senior Citizens Savings Scheme offers a higher interest rate than the Post Office Monthly Income Scheme. An investment of five lakh rupees ...
10 Jul, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
Claiming Section 80G tax deduction? You must report these additional details when filing your ITR for AY 2026-2027ITR Filing 2026: Income Tax Return forms now require additional details for Section 80G deductions. Taxpayers must report transaction refer...
09 Jul, 2026, 04.46 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
Higher take-home salary or bigger retirement corpus? How the proposed EPF change could affect your futureA government proposal may allow employees to voluntarily reduce their EPF contributions. This change could increase immediate take-home sal...
09 Jul, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
Best tax saving mutual funds or ELSS to invest in July 2026Taxpayers often invest in ELSS funds for Section 80C deductions. These funds offer potential for higher returns over the long term. ELSS sc...
09 Jul, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
ITR filing 2026: Step-by-step guide to filing ITR-2 online on the income tax portalIndividuals and HUFs not eligible for ITR-1 can file ITR-2 online. This guide details the necessary documents and steps for submission. The...
08 Jul, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
CBDT clarification: All approvals like Nil or lower TDS certificate and existing tax benefits will continue under Income Tax Act, 2025; Here’s what it means for youExisting tax benefits and approvals will continue under the Income Tax Act, 2025. Pending applications filed before March 31, 2026, will be...
07 Jul, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
From cash receipts to property deals: 8 key income tax limits every taxpayer should know to avoid penaltiesNew rules under the Income Tax Act 2025 are set to curb tax evasion by limiting cash transactions. Individuals cannot receive over Rs 2 lak...
06 Jul, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
FD rate up to 8.3% for senior citizens investing for three years; Know list of banksSenior citizens can now secure fixed deposit interest rates up to 8.3% for a three-year term with select small finance banks, offering a lu...
04 Jul, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
PPF interest rate for July-September 2026: Has government changed 7.1% rate? Here's what investors should knowPPF interest rate: The Finance Ministry has maintained the Public Provident Fund (PPF) interest rate at 7.10% for the July-September 2026 q...
02 Jul, 2026, 03.08 PM IST