Income tax penalties explained: Under-reporting, not furnishing ITR, and more -Defaults and penalties under different sectionsIf you are confused by personal finance terms, jargon and calculations, here’s a series to simplify and deconstruct these for you. In the 1...
13 Jul, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
Presumptive taxation: Rebate to losses & deductions, what is the practical impact of changes under Income Tax Act, 2025Under the old Income Tax Act, 1961, the regime operated under three separate provisions. The new Income Tax Act, 2025 consolidates them int...
13 Jul, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
10 major changes in ITR forms for AY 2026-2027 that you must know before filing ITRNew Income Tax Return forms for AY 2026-2027 introduce significant reporting changes. Taxpayers must now report futures and options trading...
13 Jul, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Selling property in India? Here's how NRIs can avoid excess TDS: Trilegal's Himanshu SinhaNRIs face complex tax rules when selling Indian property, often leading to excess tax deductions. Obtaining a Lower TDS certificate can pre...
13 Jul, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
Exempted Trust under EPFO may regularise their status under Amnesty Scheme, 2026, says the retirement fund bodyThe Employees' Provident Fund Organisation has launched a new amnesty scheme for provident fund trusts. This one-time opportunity allows ex...
12 Jul, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
Child education allowance tax benefit in ITR filing for FY 25-26: Know when you can claim itSalaried employees can claim child education allowance tax exemption under the old tax regime. This exemption is available for up to two ch...
10 Jul, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
Have foreign income or assets? AIS to soon show foreign assets and income details shared by foreign countriesThis is a CBDT order dated July 8, 2026 issued under Section 119 of the Income-tax Act, 1961. It is an administrative order that authorizes...
10 Jul, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
Invested in foreign shares? Know how to file ITR with ‘relevant accounting period’ for reporting foreign assets in Schedule FA?Indian residents holding foreign assets must report them in Schedule FA. This reporting uses the calendar year ending December 31, 2025. As...
10 Jul, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
Section 234B interest on updated ITRs: CPC's computation logic appears contrary to lawTaxpayers filing updated returns face incorrect interest charges. Centralised Processing Centre calculates Section 234B interest beyond tax...
09 Jul, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
Income tax slabs for Tax Year 2026-2027, FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27) under the new tax regimeThe new Income Tax Act, 2025, takes effect from April 1, 2026, maintaining current tax slab rates. Highest tax rate remains 30% for incomes...
08 Jul, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
Opting for presumptive taxation while filing ITR? You may have to face tax audit; here's what you must knowThe Income-tax Act, 2025 introduces a new audit trigger for businesses. This change clarifies audit requirements for low-profit businesses ...
08 Jul, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
Gifted a house to your spouse? You may still have to pay tax on the rental income: Know 7 key things before filing ITR for AY 2026-27Many taxpayers mistakenly believe that rental income from a house gifted to a spouse is taxable in the recipient spouse's hands. This artic...
08 Jul, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
ITR filing 2026: Is AIS enough to report stock and mutual fund capital gains?Taxpayers should verify Annual Information Statement data for capital gains. Relying solely on AIS may lead to incorrect income reporting f...
08 Jul, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
CBDT clarification: All approvals like Nil or lower TDS certificate and existing tax benefits will continue under Income Tax Act, 2025; Here’s what it means for youExisting tax benefits and approvals will continue under the Income Tax Act, 2025. Pending applications filed before March 31, 2026, will be...
07 Jul, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
From cash receipts to property deals: 8 key income tax limits every taxpayer should know to avoid penaltiesNew rules under the Income Tax Act 2025 are set to curb tax evasion by limiting cash transactions. Individuals cannot receive over Rs 2 lak...
06 Jul, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
Man sells property for Rs 48 lakh, constructs a new house but faces delay, income tax dept denies Section 54 claim; he fights and wins case in ITAT ChennaiA Chennai resident successfully reclaimed his Section 54 tax exemption after a three-year construction delay on his new home, initially den...
06 Jul, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
ITR filing guide: Know when tax return filing is mandatory, who needs to file and who is exemptIndividuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) are required to file income tax returns (ITR) if their total taxable income before the appl...
29 Jun, 2026, 01.06 PM IST