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Bollywood actor, worth crores, says he once waited tables for a living, reveals how he fulfilled his mother’s biggest dream at 24Vikrant Massey, now a sought-after Bollywood actor, revealed his challenging early life. At just 16, he worked full-time, even as a waiter,...
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Senior citizen mistakenly paid tax on tax-free VRS compensation; wins complete relief from ITAT Chennai on this groundA senior citizen wrongly paid tax on Rs 24 lakh retrenchment compensation received under a BSNL Voluntary Retirement Scheme. Despite a sign...
Haryana unveils tax breaks to accelerate shift to cleaner commercial vehiclesHaryana is offering a full waiver on motor vehicle tax for new environment-friendly trucks and buses in NCR districts. This initiative targ...
Assam State Budget 2026-27: FINER suggests higher devolution share and tax net wideningAhead of Assam's 2026-27 State Budget, industry body FINER urges higher central fund devolution and tax net expansion. They praise the Prof...
ITAT: Accrued interest component on non-convertible debentures sales is taxable as interest incomeThe ITAT has held that the accrued interest component embedded in sale proceeds from non-convertible debentures cannot automatically be tre...
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...
On ESOP value over US$ 60,000 US estate tax up to 40% can be levied after death of even a non-US resident; Here’s how to manage its impact on legal heirsIndian professionals holding US ESOPs and RSUs face a significant risk of up to 40% US estate tax on assets exceeding $60,000 after their d...
Income Tax AY 2026-27: Even if your salary income is below Rs 12.75 lakh, you still need to pay tax for these incomesIncome Tax AY 2026-27: Salaried individuals earning up to Rs 12.75 lakh annually may enjoy zero tax liability due to enhanced Section 87A r...
Bengal budget 2026: Rs 3,000 monthly dole for unemployed youth, Kalyani airport and new sports university announcedWest Bengal's new budget introduces 'Bhorsha Kormosuchi,' offering monthly allowances to unemployed youth. Uneducated individuals aged 21-4...
Can me and my wife claim LTCG tax exemption on gains from residential property sold in 2025?ET Wealth Reader's Query: In 2025, I sold a residential property, which was purchased in 2008 in the joint names of my wife and I. However,...
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...
Not wealth creation or investing: Bengaluru CA shares one 'middle-class' financial lesson from her father she never forgotA Bengaluru chartered accountant shared a profound Father's Day message, revealing her father's most valuable financial lesson wasn't about...
Kolkata woman made Rs 26 crore profit in stocks and paid zero tax: Here's how she did it legallyA Kolkata businesswoman, Saroj Goenka, legally saved ₹26 crore in taxes by reinvesting long-term capital gains from share sales into constr...
What is DTAA? How to avoid double taxation on foreign income and claim tax credit in IndiaIf you are confused by personal finance terms, jargon and calculations, here’s a series to simplify and deconstruct these for you. In the 1...
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...
Tax-free income in India: 8 types of income you don’t need to pay any tax onTax-free income: Unlock tax savings with these eight income sources exempt from income tax in India. From agricultural earnings and provide...
Paying rent but not receiving HRA? Here’s how non-salaried individuals can claim tax deductionSelf-employed individuals and salaried employees not receiving House Rent Allowance (HRA) can claim tax benefits for rent paid under Sectio...
Supreme Court rejects plea challenging Income Tax break to STs in North EastThe Supreme Court has declined to hear a petition questioning the income tax exemption for Scheduled Tribes in certain north-eastern states...
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...