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Rs 15 lakh, Rs 20 lakh or Rs 25 lakh CTC? Check your exact TDS under new vs old tax regime for Tax Year 2026-27- Income tax dept identifies up to 20,000 cases of individuals who used the ‘swapped provisions’ trick to reduce net tax liability; Know what to do now to fix this
- ITR filing AY 2026-27: 8 costly mistakes taxpayers should avoid this tax return filing season
- 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...18 Jun, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
- 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...14 Jun, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
- 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 ...12 Jun, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
- New income tax regime: Don’t miss out on these 3 key deductions that will reduce your taxable income & help save more taxMany taxpayers mistakenly believe the New Tax Regime offers no deductions. However, salaried employees and pensioners can claim a Rs 75,000...30 May, 2026, 08.45 AM IST
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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...09 Feb, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
- Budget 2024 HRA Exemption: Will Bengaluru, Hyderabad, other non-metro cities be included in 50% HRA tax exemption list?Budget 2024 HRA Exemption: Many employers offer an HRA as part of their employees' compensation. If an employee receiving HRA is paying ren...26 Jun, 2024, 11.33 AM IST
- 5 HRA tax exemption proofs you must have in case income tax dept asksHRA tax exemption documents, proofs: House Rent Allowance (HRA) is generally part of an individual's salary structure. To save tax on rent ...05 Apr, 2024, 10.36 AM IST
- Claiming HRA tax exemption? This is what your rent agreement should includeRent agreement for HRA tax exemption: Employers must collect supporting documents, such as rent receipts, in order to provide the HRA deduc...01 Apr, 2024, 04.33 PM IST
- HRA Exemption Rules: How to save income tax on house rent allowance under old tax regimeHouse rent allowance (HRA) tax benefit is available only to salaried individuals who are planning to opt for old tax regime. Further, this ...01 Apr, 2024, 10.43 AM IST
- 6 lesser-known facts of HRA tax exemptionHouse Rent Allowance is an important component of your salary and hence it is important that you know certain key aspects of it so that you...07 Feb, 2024, 12.47 PM IST
- How to claim HRA under old tax regime while filing ITRAn individual can save tax on the HRA amount received from employer if they have lived in rented accommodation during the previous financia...19 Jun, 2023, 01.26 PM IST
- 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.01 Feb, 2023, 04.29 PM IST
- Filing ITR? Here's how to claim HRA exemptionThe return filing forms notified by the CBDT for the assessment year 2018-19 require you to provide a detailed break-up of your salary.31 Aug, 2019, 11.28 AM IST
- Can you claim HRA tax exemption for rent paid to spouse? Here's what experts sayA taxpayer is entitled to claim HRA exemption for rent paid to his or her spouse provided there is documentation to prove that the arrangem...29 Jan, 2018, 11.57 AM IST
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