Income Tax department labels her stock market trader, denies investor status; she fights and wins Rs 54 crore capital loss claim at ITATDolly Khanna successfully challenged the tax department's classification of her Rs 54 crore short-term capital loss as a business loss. The...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
TDS Challan correction for Income Tax Act, 2025 needs to be done using the old TRACES portal; Here’s how to do itTaxpayers must correct TDS challans for Tax Year 2026-27 on the old TRACES portal. This is crucial if the challan was mistakenly filed unde...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
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...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
Do you need to file ITR if you only incurred losses from equities or mutual funds? Check the detailsIndividuals earning below basic exemption limits (Rs 2.5 lakh old, Rs 4 lakh new regime) generally don't need to file ITR. However, mandato...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
NCPI's new avatar faces EC test; must inform, attest all changesTrinamool Congress rebels have reportedly merged with the Nationalist Citizen Party of India. This obscure party, registered in West Bengal...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
Income tax alert: These taxpayers could receive scrutiny notices by June 30, 2026 under Section 143(2)The CBDT has set June 30, 2026, as the deadline for issuing scrutiny notices under Section 143(2) for FY 2025-26 returns. An internal deadl...
15 Jun, 2026, 03.57 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
ITR filing 2026: 9 key checks every taxpayer must make for AY 2026–27India's income tax administration has become increasingly data-driven, with information from TDS/TCS reporting, SFT filings and other sourc...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.43 AM IST
'Khabardar, kabhi bhi mat karna': Veteran investor Shankar Sharma says stock market isn't for common people, returns don't even beat FDVeteran investor Shankar Sharma advises retail investors to avoid equities, arguing that markets are for professionals and that taxes and v...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.38 PM IST
From tax exemption to FCNR(B) deposits: How India is trying to attract foreign capitalIndia is taking steps to attract foreign investment and boost its economy. The Reserve Bank of India and the government have introduced new...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
Income Tax Department issues ITR scrutiny guidelines: These ITR filers may face compulsory scrutiny in FY 26-27The CBDT has released new guidelines for compulsory income tax return scrutiny in FY 2026-27, impacting returns filed in FY 2025-26. Specif...
08 Jun, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
Man sold unlisted shares, bought Rs 5.65 cr house, faced income tax scrutiny; he fought back and won in ITAT Delhi despite low income declarationMr. Bansal successfully appealed a tax demand after claiming Section 54F exemption on Rs 7.59 crore long-term capital gains from unlisted s...
08 Jun, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
Balance sheet trick: Decoding another manipulation, and how to spot a bad apple in your portfolio before othersThere is one line in the accounts that most investors skip because it looks routine. But behind that line can sit disputed demands, old los...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
Maximum 39% marginal rate of income tax applicable for these individuals in Tax Year 2026-2027Individuals and certain entities will face a maximum 39% income tax rate under the new tax regime for Tax Year 2026-2027. This Maximum Marg...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
Worked in the US, UK or Canada? Form 40 can help Indians defer income tax liability on foreign pension accountsIndian residents with foreign pension accounts like 401(k) from working in the US, UK, or Canada can now defer India tax liability. By fili...
02 Jun, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
Post Office MIS vs mutual funds: Which is better for income-seeking investors?Post Office Monthly Income Scheme (POMIS) offers predictable, government-backed monthly income, attracting retirees and conservative invest...
01 Jun, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
Pension is salary, family pension is not: Key tax rules pensioners must know before filing ITR for AY 2026-27Pension and family pension are taxed differently under the Income-Tax Act, yet many taxpayers continue to confuse the two while filing retu...
01 Jun, 2026, 07.11 AM IST