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As GST turns 10, focus shifts to AI-led compliance, faster refunds, simpler tax processesIndia's Goods and Services Tax, now in its tenth year, is evolving towards greater efficiency. The government is leveraging AI, data sharin...
Husband has to pay income tax on wife’s earnings from FD, gold, shares under clubbing of income in these casesITR filing: Transferring investments to your spouse to save taxes is a common misconception. The Income Tax Department scrutinises fund sou...
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...
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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...
Taking a second loan for home loan repayment? Claim tax deduction on both under old tax regime for Tax Year 2026-2027Homeowners can now potentially claim tax deductions on interest paid for both their original home loan and a subsequent loan taken to repay...
Hybrid SIFs lure wealthy investors with tax edge and stronger returnsAffluent investors are increasingly turning to newly launched hybrid specialised investment funds (SIFs) for their tax efficiency and bette...
SBI Research sees Bengal budget tone most optimistic in 17 yearsWest Bengal's new budget signals a significant policy shift, moving from welfare to investment and industrial growth, according to SBI Rese...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Rs 17.25 lakh income of an employee was added as taxable salary despite working in UK; ITAT Delhi gives him relief under India-UK DTAAThe Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Delhi has ruled that even if a non-resident salaried individual has received any ‘per-diem’ paymen...
Can a 10% annual SIP step-up help turn Rs 26,000 monthly investment into Rs 1 crore?A 10% annual SIP step-up could boost a Rs 26,000 monthly investment towards Rs 1 crore in a decade, according to an expert. The analysis hi...
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 ...
FD rate up to 8.05% for senior citizens investing for five years; Know list of banksSenior citizens can now secure fixed deposit rates as high as 8.05% for a five-year term with select small finance banks. While these attra...
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...
Despite West Asia crisis, net direct tax mopup grows 15% to Rs 5.2 lakh croreIndia's direct tax collections have seen a significant rise of over 14 percent. This growth is driven by strong advance tax payments from c...
India's net direct tax collections rise 14.6% to Rs 5.21 lakh crore till June 17India's direct tax collections have seen a significant jump. Net collections reached Rs 5.21 lakh crore by June 17, marking a 14.64% increa...