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Bengaluru techie with Rs 18 lakh salary paying Rs 25,000 per month to wife as house rent to save tax, sparks debate onlineA Bengaluru IT employee's clever tax-saving plan is causing a stir online. He pays rent to his wife for a home she owns, aiming to reduce h...
Salaried employees beware! These 5 mistakes during ITR filing can trigger unexpected tax demandsWith the ITR filing season for AY 2026-27 now underway, many salaried taxpayers who faced TDS shocks in the last quarter of FY 2025-26 are ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Income Tax Calculator 2026: Compare your income tax liability on Rs 15L, Rs 20L, Rs 30L and Rs 50L CTC under new vs old tax regimeThe Income Tax Rules, 2026 introduce significant benefits for salaried employees, including expanded HRA and meal card tax advantages. Thes...
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....
Income Tax Act 2025: New rules to kick in from April; why you should recalculate before deciding between old and new tax regimesWith the overhauled Income Tax Act taking effect from 1 April, taxpayers must prepare for new rules—and the renewed old vs new tax regime d...
New Income Tax Rules 2026: HRA, perks and allowances explained for salaried taxpayers
Income Tax Rules 2026: These cities get higher HRA tax exemption from April; check full list
New Income Tax rules, 2026 notified: From HRA to company car to meal card, top six prominent changes which will impact salaried taxpayersThe Income Tax Rules, 2026 have been notified, introducing significant changes for salaried taxpayers. Key updates include revised motor ca...
CBDT notifies new Income Tax rules; HRA benefits enhanced, disclosures tightenedNew Income-tax Rules for 2026 are now in effect. These rules will bring the Income-tax Act of 2025 to life starting April 1, 2026. Complian...
Good news for salaried employees in these cities as they can get higher HRA exemption; disclosure of relationship with landlord a must as Income Tax Rules 2026 notifiedNew Income Tax Rules, 2026, offer higher HRA tax exemptions for salaried individuals in eight major cities, including Mumbai, Delhi, and Be...
Claiming HRA? Salaried taxpayers need to disclose their relationship with the landlord in draft income tax rules 2026; know what precautions to takeNew draft tax rules for 2026 will require salaried individuals claiming House Rent Allowance to disclose their relationship with their land...
Will increased tax deduction for children hostel allowance, revised HRA be given to taxpayers in new income tax regime also? Know what draft income tax rules, 2026 sayNew draft income tax rules suggest changes to house rent allowance and child hostel allowance benefits. Cities like Bengaluru and Pune may ...
Good news for taxpayers in old tax regime: Higher HRA benefits extended to these new cities in new draft Income Tax Rules, 2026Taxpayers in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, and Ahmedabad can soon benefit from increased house rent allowance tax relief. The government prop...
HRA exemption queries: Is HRA available under new tax regime? Can you claim it along with your home loan? How to calculate the exemption?HRA tax exemption rules: The start of the financial year means informing your employer about the preferred tax regime. Many individuals are...
Income Tax: Can you claim HRA tax exemption for society maintenance charges also?Usually, an employee's salary structure has HRA as one of its components. A salaried employee can claim tax exemption on HRA if he/she live...
HRA exemption rules: Were there any changes announced in house rent allowance in Budget 2023?An individual can claim tax exemption under section 10(13A) of the Income-tax Act, 1961. Usually, HRA is part of the CTC of an employee.