Has Form 168 replaced Form 26AS for FY 25-26? Here's what taxpayers need to know for ITR filingForm 168: The Income Tax Department has unveiled Form 168, a comprehensive upgrade to the Annual Information Statement, effectively superse...
Tata's iPhone parts factory faces India health probe after farmer contamination complaintsA health probe is underway into liquid discharge from Tata's iPhone parts factory in Hosur. Farmers report skin issues and contaminated far...
Tokenised gold: A new way to invest in gold or a risky bet? What Indian investors need to know before investingTokenised gold is emerging as a new investment option in India. It uses blockchain to represent physical gold digitally. Investors can trad...
Indian crypto traders are moving to futures. Here's where the math actually worksWazirX Futures brings direct INR access, the lowest fees in the domestic market, and built-in risk guardrails to a segment that has quietly...
New tax regime: 7 ways for salaried employees to reduce their tax liability while filing ITR for FY 2025-26Salaried individuals can still reduce their tax liability under the new tax regime for FY 2025-26. Key deductions include employer contribu...
Income tax alert: These taxpayers could receive scrutiny notices by June 30, 2026 under Section 143(2)The CBDT has set June 30, 2026, as the deadline for issuing scrutiny notices under Section 143(2) for FY 2025-26 returns. An internal deadl...
What crypto investors need to know for tax season 2026India's tax season now demands greater scrutiny for crypto investors as enforcement intensifies. New reporting requirements, including tran...
Income Tax Department issues ITR scrutiny guidelines: These ITR filers may face compulsory scrutiny in FY 26-27The CBDT has released new guidelines for compulsory income tax return scrutiny in FY 2026-27, impacting returns filed in FY 2025-26. Specif...
Could you be missing a critical June 2026 tax deadline? Check these essential TDS, Form 16, STT and advance tax requirements before it's too lateJune 2026 income tax deadlines are closer than many taxpayers realize. Form 16 issuance, TDS deposits, advance tax payments and STT reconci...
Pension is salary, family pension is not: Key tax rules pensioners must know before filing ITR for AY 2026-27Pension and family pension are taxed differently under the Income-Tax Act, yet many taxpayers continue to confuse the two while filing retu...
Understanding India's evolving crypto discourseIndia is actively shaping its digital asset future. Authorities are implementing stricter rules for crypto platforms and transactions. Tax ...
Filing your ITR early for AY 2026–27? Why you should wait till June 15With the utilities for ITR filing for AY 2026–27 being available now, many taxpayers are planning to file their returns early. However, inc...
Good news for taxpayers! Faster tax refunds, quicker dispute resolution, TDS framework improvements and more planned by CBDT for 2026-27Taxpayers can anticipate significant improvements in the TDS system and faster resolution of tax disputes. The Central Board of Direct Taxe...
May 2026 income tax calendar: Important TDS, TCS deadlines and other due dates explainedTaxpayers, mark your calendars for May 2026! Crucial compliance deadlines loom, including TDS/TCS deposits for April and certificate issuan...
Revised post office transaction norms based on New Income-tax Rules, 2026: PAN mandatory for these transactions; more rules explainedThe Department of Posts now mandates quoting Permanent Account Number (PAN) for specified transactions. Individuals without a PAN must subm...
ETMarkets Smart Talk | ‘India at crypto inflection point; investor base could double every 2–3 years’: Vikaas M Sachdeva of BitDelta IndiaIndia's crypto ecosystem is at a pivotal turning point with accelerating adoption across retail and institutional segments. Driven by Gen Z...
Amazon techie checks April payslip, sees TDS bigger than father's salary: 'Daylight robbery at this point...'An Amazon employee went viral on Grapevine after sharing their shock over a heavily taxed April payslip, revealing frustration at seeing a ...