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
Leave encashment tax rules for AY 2026-27: How much exemption salaried employees can claimITR Filing 2026-27: Salaried employees can claim tax exemption on leave encashment at retirement. While government employees enjoy full exe...
01 Jun, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
ITR-2 online filing and excel utility for A.Y. 2026–27 are now enabled on the e-Filing ITR portalIndividuals and HUFs without business income but with complex income sources like salary, multiple house properties, or capital gains can f...
27 May, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
Filing your ITR early for AY 2026–27? Why you should wait till June 15With the utilities for ITR filing for AY 2026–27 being available now, many taxpayers are planning to file their returns early. However, inc...
22 May, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
Key changes in ITR 1, 2, 3 and 4 forms in FY 25-26: Reporting of LTCG, buyback losses, F&O, intra-day trading & more; what new forms includeThe Income Tax Department has revised ITR forms for FY 2025-26, introducing new disclosure requirements for capital gains, trading, and for...
09 May, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
Lady took loan for investment into venture capital fund, claimed Rs 1.49 crore interest deduction, was denied by I-T dept; ITAT allows it in a landmark rulingA lady won a tax case in ITAT Mumbai. She claimed Rs 1.49 crore interest deduction on a loan taken for Venture Capital Fund investments. Th...
09 May, 2026, 07.11 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
ITR filing 2026: Don’t miss these key income tax deadlines for FY 2025–26 (AY 2026-27)Navigating income tax deadlines for FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27) is crucial to avoid penalties. The Income Tax Department has set specific due d...
24 Apr, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
Meal card reporting when filing ITR: How to do it correctly and claim tax benefits under both the old and new tax regimesSalaried employees can now claim meal card tax benefits under both old and new tax regimes from Tax Year 2026-27. For AY 2026-27, the benef...
24 Apr, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
Got salary arrears after resigning? Use Form 39 to avoid higher tax in 2026–27Resigning from a job in FY 2025-26 and receiving salary arrears in FY 2026-27 can lead to a higher tax liability. To avoid this, taxpayers ...
18 Apr, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
New ITR forms alert: Secondary address field added, what taxpayers must knowNew Income Tax Return forms are here for Assessment Year 2026-27. A key change is a new field for a secondary address. Contact details are ...
13 Apr, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
New ITR forms for AY 2026-27: NRIs opting for new presumptive income scheme have to make this separate disclosure additionallyNew ITR forms for AY 2026-27 mandate Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) opting for the presumptive income scheme to separately disclose gross rece...
10 Apr, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
Did you donate to a political party or plan to do so in the future and claim an income tax deduction? New ITR forms require extra disclosure, check what to reportNew income tax return forms for Assessment Year 2026-27 demand greater detail on political party donations. Taxpayers seeking deductions un...
08 Apr, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
US 401(k) and other overseas pension account holders: Forms ITR-1 and ITR-4 are no longer available under the new Indian I-T Act; they must now file ITR-2 or ITR-3New Income Tax Return forms have removed ITR-1 and ITR-4, requiring US 401(k) and overseas pension account holders to now use ITR-2 or ITR-...
06 Apr, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
ITR filing: 4 disclosures you need to be ready with in new financial yearIndia’s tax department has rolled out updated ITR forms for FY 2025–26, introducing tighter disclosure norms while keeping the overall stru...
06 Apr, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
ITR changes from April 2026: 5 key updates for Tax Year 2026–27 explainedStarting April 1, 2026, new Income Tax Act and Rules bring significant changes for Tax Year 2026-27. Key updates include extended ITR due d...
04 Apr, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
ITR filing season starts: Income Tax Return forms ITR-1, ITR-2, ITR-3 and others notifiedThe government has released income tax return forms for AY 2026-27, allowing taxpayers to file by July 31, 2026. However, ITR-1 is not for ...
31 Mar, 2026, 01.00 PM IST