Made less than Rs 1.25 lakh LTCG from equities this year, do you need to file ITR?Even if your long-term capital gains from stocks are under Rs 1.25 lakh, you must still file your Income Tax Return for AY 2026-27. While t...
Think you don't need to file an ITR for FY 25-26? These 8 benefits may change your mindITR filing: Filing your Income Tax Return (ITR) offers significant advantages beyond just tax payment. It's crucial for claiming refunds, c...
New rules from July 1, 2026: Aadhaar update, passport fees, LPG prices, credit cards, railways and other major changes explainedSeveral important financial and regulatory changes have come into effect from July 1, 2026, impacting taxpayers, Aadhaar holders, passport ...
Working abroad? You may pay zero tax on selling Indian shares if you meet this conditionIndians working abroad can now potentially avoid paying tax on selling Indian shares. The key is to have purchased these shares using conve...
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...
ITR filing 2026: Foreign income and overseas assets? Avoid these 7 costly disclosure mistakesReturning Indians face new tax filing complexities. Foreign retirement accounts now necessitate the more detailed ITR-2, moving away from t...
Mumbai IT professional claims Rs 3.91 lakh TDS, gets only Rs 79,000 and Rs 3.36 lakh tax demand as employer failed to deposit tax; here's what happened nextITAT Mumbai found that full TDS credit has not been granted since assessee’s employer has deducted TDS but has not remitted the same to the...
Rs 15 lakh, Rs 20 lakh or Rs 25 lakh CTC? Check your exact TDS under new vs old tax regime for Tax Year 2026-27Understanding Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on your salary is crucial. Employers calculate your annual tax liability based on declared incom...
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...
Will the ITR filing deadline for AY 2026-27 be extended? Here's what taxpayers need to knowTaxpayers can breathe easy as the Income Tax Return (ITR) filing deadline for AY 2026-27 is unlikely to be extended. Unlike last year's tec...
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...
US Stocks: GIFT City or traditional broker? Before you start overseas investing, know which route saves you more in taxes, costs, and hassleIndians now have easier access to global markets through direct overseas investing or GIFT City. Direct investing offers wider choices and ...
Husband trades through wife’s demat account, incurs Rs 1.95 crore loss; tax dept sends notice over clubbing of income, ITAT Lucknow grants him reliefA husband's attempt to offset substantial stock market losses against his income was initially rejected by tax authorities. Despite trading...
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 ...
Retired employee claims tax exemption on Rs 19 lakh leave encashment; I-T dept issues notice and caps it at Rs 3 lakh; ITAT Chennai grants him full reliefWhen Mr Balasubramanian Venkatachalaperumal from Jagadamal Street retired from ONGC in FY 2019-20, he got Rs 19.05 lakh as leave encashment...
ITR filing due dates for AY 2026-27: July 31 is not the deadline for every taxpayer; check 5 other tax filing due datesThe Income Tax Department has set July 31, 2026, as the deadline for most individual taxpayers, including the salaried class, to file their...
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...