Salary hike this appraisal season? New labour codes and tax rules may change your real take-home payAppraisal season this year saw companies begin aligning salary structures with new labour codes and updated income tax rules. While some fi...
18 May, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
New labour code: Can higher gratuity and social security costs under Social Security Code, 2020 be offset by employers by salary restructuring ?The recent notification of the Social Security (Central) Rules, 2026 under the Code on Social Security, 2020 marks a significant shift in I...
11 May, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
8th Pay Commission fitment factor demand: Railway employee body demands multiple fitment factors; minimum pay of Rs 52,600The Indian Railways Technical Supervisors’ Association (IRTSA) has submitted a memorandum to the 8th Pay Commission demanding five distinct...
07 May, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
SaaS firm Capillary Tech posts strong Q4 on enterprise wins, Kognitiv integrationCapillary Technologies saw a strong financial performance with a 26% rise in operating revenue for the March quarter. The company's profit ...
06 May, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
Tax-free allowances rise, so do employer costs: The salary structuring dilemma under the Social Security CodeEnhanced tax-free allowances under the Income-Tax Rules, 2026 can improve employees’ take-home pay. However, the expanded definition of “wa...
06 May, 2026, 07.33 AM IST
Zen Technologies Q4 results: Cons PAT falls 69% YoY to Rs 32 crore; revenue down 45%Zen Technologies saw a significant drop in its March quarter performance. Net profit declined by 69% year-on-year, while revenue from opera...
01 May, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
Syngene shares zoom 17% even as firm’s Q4 net profit drops 19% YoY. What's driving the surge?Syngene shares surged despite a 19% YoY decline in Q4FY26 net profit to Rs 148 crore, as earnings rebounded sharply from Rs 15 crore in the...
30 Apr, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
India Inc salary restructuring: How new labour codes and income tax rules will impact take-home pay and retirement savingsSalaried employees face uncertainty as new labor codes and tax rules loom. Companies are preparing for changes, but widespread implementati...
20 Apr, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Got salary arrears after resigning? Use Form 39 to avoid higher tax in 2026–27Resigning from a job in FY 2025-26 and receiving salary arrears in FY 2026-27 can lead to a higher tax liability. To avoid this, taxpayers ...
18 Apr, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
Meal vouchers at Rs 200 per meal: Who gets income tax benefit and how the ‘working hours’ rule appliesThe increase in the tax-exempt limit for employer-provided meals to ₹200 per meal under Rule 15 of the Income-Tax Rules, 2026 marks a signi...
18 Apr, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
Are tips tax-free now in the US? IRS announces deduction for tip workers - but there’s a catch; Eligibility rules and deduction limits explainedThe 'no tax on tips' rule made headlines across the US, raising hopes among service workers of major tax relief. But the policy is not as s...
16 Apr, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
IRS no tax on tips 2026: Can you really deduct up to $25,000, who qualifies, and how much tax can you save?IRS no tax on tips 2026 is trending fast. Up to $25,000 deduction is now possible. That is real money saved. This rule applies to tax years...
15 Apr, 2026, 01.11 AM IST
Gratuity may rise under New Labour Code, but your income tax bill could tooThe Code on Social Security, 2020 expands the wage base for gratuity, potentially increasing payouts, but tax rules under the Income-tax Ac...
13 Apr, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
Retired govt employee claims Rs 20 lakh gratuity tax exemption; I-T Dept imposes Rs 2.2 lakh penalty; ITAT Cochin rules in her favourA retired state employee successfully challenged a Rs 2.2 lakh penalty imposed for claiming a higher gratuity tax exemption. The Income Tax...
31 Oct, 2025, 07.59 AM IST
Gratuity payment: Quitting your job before 5 years? You can still get gratuity; know howGratuity payment: Many employees who quit their jobs before five years of service think they cannot receive a gratuity. However, even if th...
19 Mar, 2025, 06.45 PM IST
Tax queries: Can you claim tax refund on TDS deducted by employer on gratuity?Dilip Lakhani Senior Chartered Accountant, answers queries from our readers on income tax and other levies.
20 Mar, 2019, 11.13 AM IST
You may soon be eligible for up to Rs 20 lakh tax-free gratuity. Here's the lowdownAs per the Payment of Gratuity Act 1972, an employee can receive gratuity only if he has completed at least five years of continuous servic...
10 Mar, 2017, 11.12 AM IST