Income tax dept identifies up to 20,000 cases of individuals who used the ‘swapped provisions’ trick to reduce net tax liability; Know what to do now to fix thisThe Income Tax Department has flagged 15,000-20,000 cases of individuals using a 'swapped provisions' trick to unfairly reduce their tax li...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
Do taxpayers need to file two ITRs for FY 25-26 income? I-T Department explainsAY 26-27 and TY 26-27: Confusion surrounding the new Income Tax Act, 2025, and its transition from Assessment Year (AY) to Tax Year (TY) is...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
Income Tax AY 2026-27: Even if your salary income is below Rs 12.75 lakh, you still need to pay tax for these incomesIncome Tax AY 2026-27: Salaried individuals earning up to Rs 12.75 lakh annually may enjoy zero tax liability due to enhanced Section 87A r...
23 Jun, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
Filing ITR? Don’t ignore the ‘nature of employment’ field; it can affect NPS & retirement tax benefitsThe "Nature of Employment" field in the ITR is more than a routine disclosure. An incorrect selection can affect certain tax benefits, incl...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
Have a US 401(k)? Indians must report withdrawals and maturity details in ITR schedules FSI and FAIndian taxpayers with US 401(k) accounts must now report withdrawals and maturity details in ITR schedules FSI and FA. Failure to disclose ...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
Rs 17.25 lakh income of an employee was added as taxable salary despite working in UK; ITAT Delhi gives him relief under India-UK DTAAThe Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Delhi has ruled that even if a non-resident salaried individual has received any ‘per-diem’ paymen...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
Husband trades through wife’s demat account, incurs Rs 1.95 crore loss; tax dept sends notice over clubbing of income, ITAT Lucknow grants him reliefA husband's attempt to offset substantial stock market losses against his income was initially rejected by tax authorities. Despite trading...
22 Jun, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
ITR filing AY 2026-27: 8 costly mistakes taxpayers should avoid this tax return filing seasonThe I-T Department’s growing scrutiny, using AI and data analytics tools, leaves little room for omissions and errors, making accurate tax ...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.25 AM IST
ITR filing for FY 2025-26: Key changes in due dates, ITR forms, and F&O disclosure rules taxpayers must knowThe deadline for filing income tax returns for FY2025-26 has arrived, with new rules and forms in effect. Notably, ITR 3 and ITR 4 filings ...
22 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Britain's King Charles to reveal personal tax bill: PalaceCharles began releasing his personal tax information when he was heir to the throne, but will become the first monarch to disclose it. "The...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
Sena (UBT) crisis: Operation successful, says Fadnavis; I never leave operations incomplete, asserts ShindeMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis declared "Operation Tiger" successful, indicating defections from the Shiv Sena (UBT) to the E...
21 Jun, 2026, 09.55 PM IST
Looking for over 17% return from FCNR deposit through leverage? Check pitfalls before getting luredThe Indian government's decision to cover hedging costs for FCNR(B) deposits until September 2026 has enabled banks to offer higher interes...
19 Jun, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
Tax-free income in India: 8 types of income you don’t need to pay any tax onTax-free income: Unlock tax savings with these eight income sources exempt from income tax in India. From agricultural earnings and provide...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
Income Tax department labels her stock market trader, denies investor status; she fights and wins Rs 54 crore capital loss claim at ITATDolly Khanna successfully challenged the tax department's classification of her Rs 54 crore short-term capital loss as a business loss. The...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
Do you need to file ITR if you only incurred losses from equities or mutual funds? Check the detailsIndividuals earning below basic exemption limits (Rs 2.5 lakh old, Rs 4 lakh new regime) generally don't need to file ITR. However, mandato...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
ITR filing 2026: 9 key checks every taxpayer must make for AY 2026–27India's income tax administration has become increasingly data-driven, with information from TDS/TCS reporting, SFT filings and other sourc...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.43 AM IST
ITR filing 2026: 5 benefits of filing income tax return besides paying taxesFiling your Income Tax Return is more than just a tax duty. It acts as a vital financial record. It helps in getting loans approved. You ca...
02 Jun, 2026, 03.23 PM IST