FCNR FD interest rates: SBI vs PNB vs HDFC Bank vs ICICI Bank - which gives you best rates; eligibility and taxation on interest explainedFCNR interest remains exempt from tax as long as the depositor qualifies as an NRI or resident but RNOR under Section 10(15)(iv)(fa) of the...
29 Apr, 2026, 01.35 PM IST
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...
28 Apr, 2026, 09.07 AM IST
Form 121 for EPF members: EPFO clarifies who needs to file new form instead of Forms 15G, 15HThe Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has replaced Forms 15G and 15H with a single Form 121, effective April 1, 2026, under the...
15 Apr, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
Form 121 replaces Form 15G, 15H for TDS filing: Check who should file, purpose and key details explainedForm 121: A new combined form, now replaces Forms 15G and 15H. This simplifies the process for individuals and senior citizens to declare i...
04 Apr, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
New income tax rules from April 1, 2026: From HRA relief to new ITR deadlines, key changes explainedNew income tax rules: Significant income tax changes are coming from April 1, 2026, with the Income Tax Act of 2025 replacing the 1961 act....
01 Apr, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
March 31, 2026 deadline for key Income Tax and GST compliances: Time to take action now to prevent penalties and late feesTaxpayers face a critical March 31, 2026 deadline for numerous income tax and GST filings. Missing these dates can lead to lost benefits an...
27 Mar, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
TDS certificate issuance deadline extended by Income Tax dept due to technical glitches on the e-filing ITR portalTechnical issues plaguing the income tax e-filing portal have prompted the CBDT to extend the deadline for issuing TDS certificates. Employ...
27 Mar, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
When will salaried employees get Form 16 to file income tax return for FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26)?Last date to get Form 16: Form 16 is a TDS Certificate, which is received by the employee from the employer. This TDS certificate makes the...
29 May, 2025, 12.08 PM IST
Taxpayers should avoid filing ITR before June 15: Here's whyITR filing 2025: The tax department has recently notified the ITR forms for filing tax return for FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26). However, certain...
27 May, 2025, 11.45 AM IST
Ease TDS rules for buying house property from NRIs in Budget 2024The government needs to facilitate ease of transacting and reduce compliance difficulties in buying property from NRIs. This is because a b...
12 Jan, 2024, 10.40 AM IST
Step-wise filing of ITR & all the links you needAlthough the last date to file tax returns for individuals is July 31, it helps to start early so that one is not rushed at the last minute.
23 Feb, 2023, 12.44 PM IST
Why TDS return filing is important: Delay in filing may cost upto Rs 1 lakh penalty, daily late feeThe last date for filing a TDS return for the first quarter of FY 2022-23 is July 31, 2022. If this deadline is missed, then there are pena...
09 Nov, 2022, 11.37 AM IST
Income Tax Return FAQsThe I-T Department maintains a database of the total tax paid by a taxpayer (i.e., the tax credit in the account of a taxpayer).
21 Aug, 2019, 03.42 PM IST
Govt may have to extend ITR filing deadline for FY18-19; extends Form 16 issue date to July 10If employees get Form 16 by July 10th it leaves very little time for tax payers to file their returns.
19 Jul, 2019, 12.31 PM IST
How to file ITR for FY 2016-17 and all the links you needAlthough the last date to file ITR for individuals is July 31, it helps to start work on your income tax return now so that one is not rush...
19 Jun, 2017, 01.32 PM IST
Budget 2016: Minimising administrative challenges faced by individual taxpayersVarious factors such as ambiguity in tax laws, cumbersome compliance requirements, aggressive tax assessments, etc. could be the potential ...
24 Feb, 2016, 11.08 AM IST
I-T Department walks away with Prime Minister's award for easy tax complianceThe award was presented to the department by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of Civil Services day.
21 Apr, 2015, 10.50 PM IST