Old vs new tax regime: Key differences that you must know before ITR filing for tax year 2026-27The new tax regime offers lower rates but removes many deductions, making a thorough comparison with the old regime crucial. While both reg...
05 May, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
Are you getting Social Security payments this Wednesday? Check if you’re eligible for April 15 payout and how much you’ll getMillions of Americans are set to receive Social Security payments on April 15, 2026, with benefits adjusted for a 2.8% cost-of-living incre...
14 Apr, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
Social Security payments April 15 2026: How much will retirees receive and who qualifies for mid-month SSA deposits?Social Security payments April 15 2026 will reach millions of retirees this Wednesday, with average monthly benefits near $2,076. This mid-...
14 Apr, 2026, 05.37 AM IST
Big tax relief for disabled employees: Travel deduction raised under draft tax rules 2026New draft tax rules for 2026 offer significant travel tax relief for disabled employees. Those who are blind, deaf, dumb, or orthopedically...
16 Feb, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
Save income tax with medical expenses: Claim deduction while filing ITR u/s 80DD and 80U on treatment cost of a disabled personIncome tax return filing: You are eligible to claim a tax refund for expenses incurred for a disabled person including medical treatment. T...
13 Jul, 2024, 09.00 AM IST
A quick guide on how to save tax in a financial yearFor the financial year 2020-21, if you have opted for the old income tax regime, then there are many ways you can save tax. Here is how you...
04 Mar, 2022, 01.47 PM IST
Disabled can claim tax saving deductions up to Rs 1.25 lakh under sections 80DD, 80U"The amount of deduction depends on the percentage of disability. The deduction claimed is fixed irrespective of the actual expenses. The d...
04 Mar, 2022, 01.10 PM IST
How to save income tax via medical expenditures under sections 80D, 80DD, 80DDB, 80UMedical expenditures for certain specified diseases provide tax benefits under the Income-tax Act. Section 80D, 80DD and 80DDB and 80U of t...
03 Mar, 2022, 01.06 PM IST
Budget 2022 introduces new tax relief for parents of disabled under Sec 80DDEarlier, Section 80DD allowed deduction on the premium amount to the proposer of the policy if it was a term plan where the disabled person...
07 Feb, 2022, 10.32 AM IST
How to claim deductions under section 80C to 80U while filing ITR-1To reduce your gross total income and thereby your income tax liability, you have to enter details of deductions that you want to claim und...
01 Dec, 2020, 11.53 AM IST
Quick tax-saving tipsHere are tax breaks you can claim on various incomes and expenditures under different sections of the Income-tax Act, 1961 that can reduce ...
09 Jan, 2020, 03.55 PM IST
Tax optimiser: How Choudhury can save Rs 57,000 in tax via NPS and other deductionsET Wealth tells readers how they can optimise their tax by rejigging their income and investments.
01 Jul, 2019, 06.30 AM IST
Filing income tax return? Don't miss these 9 tax breaksYou can claim deductions you might have failed to while submitting your investment declarations. Read on to see how you can maximise your t...
23 Aug, 2018, 10.56 AM IST
Check out these lesser known deductions before filing your tax returnIncome from investments in the name of your child would normally be clubbed with your income, but this is not so if the child is disabled.
20 Jul, 2015, 08.53 AM IST
Budget 2015: Raise your insurance cover, enjoy the tax benefitsGiven the rising costs of hospitalization, getting a medical insurance is a sound idea - in addition you also get tax benefits.
01 Mar, 2015, 10.33 AM IST
- Your tax-saving investments: Choice should be based on your needs and investment horizon
The Section 80C offers a wide range of investing options, but your choice should be based on your needs, risk profile and investment horizo...
07 Jan, 2013, 10.08 AM IST
Seek additional tax deductions before you submit final investment declarationIf you have a family member suffering from specific illnesses such as Cancer, you can seek additional tax deductions.
29 Dec, 2012, 03.52 PM IST