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- ITR filing season AY 2026-27: Received Section 143(2) notice for AY 2025-26? What it means and how to respond
- EPFO 3.0 promises a digital PF experience, but can it fix years of legacy problems?EPFO 3.0 aims to modernize provident fund services through upgraded technology, faster claim processing, simplified withdrawals, digital re...29 Jun, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
- 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 thisThe Income Tax Department has flagged 15,000-20,000 cases of individuals using a 'swapped provisions' trick to unfairly reduce their tax li...24 Jun, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
- 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. ...24 Jun, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
- 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...23 Jun, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
- Taxman to track slipping sectors & top tax payersThe communication, dated June 16, a copy of which was seen by ET, also mandated each zone to submit a report to the Directorate of Tax Rese...22 Jun, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
- 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 ...22 Jun, 2026, 09.25 AM 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
- 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
- SBI paid extra pension by mistake, then recovered it; court orders Rs 3.6 lakh refund with interestA Delhi widow, solely reliant on her family pension, has been granted relief by the High Court after the State Bank of India made erroneous...29 May, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
- CBSE refund update for Class 12 students: Here’s who may get money back after payment glitchesCBSE refund update for Class 12 students: CBSE has announced refunds for Class 12 students who were charged extra while applying for scanne...24 May, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
- Who can file ITR-1 this year? Common mistakes to avoid while filing ITR-1 for AY 2026-27 on or before July 31, 2026Individuals eligible for ITR-1 filing for AY 2026-27 must file by July 31, 2026. This form is for resident individuals with income up to ₹5...15 May, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
- Here’s how to fix errors in EPS records now to avoid PF claim rejection, pension lossIf you spot discrepancies in your EPS contributions, take immediate corrective measures or face rejection in EPF withdrawal or transfer cla...27 Apr, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
- 'Over 90k salaried wrongly claimed Rs 1000 crore tax benefits'Around 90,000 salaried employees have wrongly claimed tax deductions worth ₹1,070 crore until December 31, 2024, according to the Income Ta...17 Jan, 2025, 12.59 AM IST
- 90,000 salaried individuals withdraw Rs 1,070 cr worth wrongful tax deduction claimsAround 90,000 employees from PSUs and private sectors have withdrawn false tax deductions claims amounting to Rs 1,070 crore as of December...16 Jan, 2025, 07.56 PM IST
- Made false deduction claim in ITR? Income tax dept wants employees to rectify this and pay the due tax or be ready for penal actionIncome tax deduction: Incase you have mistakenly claimed a incorrect or wrong tax deduction or exemption and thus as a result your tax liab...17 Aug, 2024, 02.13 PM IST
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