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Taking a second loan for home loan repayment? Claim tax deduction on both under old tax regime for Tax Year 2026-2027Homeowners can now potentially claim tax deductions on interest paid for both their original home loan and a subsequent loan taken to repay...
Government hikes passport application fees across categories from July 1Passport application fees are set to increase significantly from July 1, 2026, as the Centre amends the Passports Rules, 1980. A standard 3...
Germany cuts cost of travel protection fund for tour firmsGermany is significantly slashing costs for protecting package holidays against tour operator failures. Effective November 1, fees for the ...
Rs 15 lakh, Rs 20 lakh or Rs 25 lakh CTC? Check your exact TDS under new vs old tax regime for Tax Year 2026-27Understanding Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on your salary is crucial. Employers calculate your annual tax liability based on declared incom...
No Form 16? Here's how salaried taxpayers can file ITR using AIS and Form 26AS for FY 2025-26Salaried individuals awaiting Form 16 for ITR filing can still proceed without it. Employers must issue this TDS certificate by June 15th. ...
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...
The Strait of Hormuz's future is unsettled even as more ships venture throughShip traffic is slowly resuming in the Strait of Hormuz following an interim deal between Iran and the U.S., but lingering questions about ...
US proposes 75% hike in citizenship application fee, ends fee waivers for naturalisation seekersUS Homeland Security is proposing a significant hike in naturalisation application fees, with Form N-400 potentially rising by 75% to $1,33...
- Kerala in talks to allow free public screening of FIFA World Cup matches
Kerala's government is actively negotiating with FIFA World Cup 2026 rights holders to waive licensing fees for non-commercial public scree...
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 ...
PhonePe wallet inactivity fees do not affect bank accounts or UPI transactionsPhonePe clarifies inactivity fees apply solely to its prepaid wallet, not linked bank accounts or UPI transactions. Users receiving notific...
FD rate up to 8.05% for senior citizens investing for five years; Know list of banksSenior citizens can now secure fixed deposit rates as high as 8.05% for a five-year term with select small finance banks. While these attra...
Delhi HC rules EY US secondment fees taxable in India, MNCs face higher costs for foreign talentMultinational corporations in India face a new tax challenge following a High Court ruling against EY US. The court determined that payment...
Iran says it will waive fees for Hormuz during 60 day negotiation periodIran has announced a 60-day waiver on fees for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, following a memorandum of understanding with the Unit...
PhonePe wallet inactive? You will now be fined for not using itPhonePe is now charging a Rs 100 quarterly fee for inactive wallets. This fee applies if users have not made any financial transactions thr...
Paying rent but not receiving HRA? Here’s how non-salaried individuals can claim tax deductionSelf-employed individuals and salaried employees not receiving House Rent Allowance (HRA) can claim tax benefits for rent paid under Sectio...
Think your gold jewellery is a safety net? A CA says you could lose lakhs when selling itIndian families often see gold jewellery as a financial safety net, but Chartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik warns this can be a costly misco...
How a Rs 5 dispute ended Indian Railways paying Rs 10,000 as compensationIndian Railways must refund five rupees to a passenger. The railways also have to pay ten thousand rupees in costs. This follows a consumer...
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...
Paying rent above Rs 50,000? Failure to deduct TDS can make you an assessee in default; know what to doTenants paying over Rs 50,000 monthly rent must deduct TDS. This applies to individuals and HUFs not requiring tax audits. The TDS rate is ...