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
12 key income tax form changes every taxpayer should know: From Form 16 to Form 168A new Income-tax Act arrives on April 1, 2026. It brings fresh income tax forms and replaces many old ones. Taxpayers will use these new fo...
08 May, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
IRS tax deadline extension for Washington disaster relief: New 2026 filing date, eligibility, process, refund insights and key updatesIRS tax deadline extension 2026: Washington residents hit by severe weather now have until August 15, 2026, to file taxes, thanks to an IRS...
04 May, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
‘Be a team player’: Top performer employee fired after approved leave for sister’s wedding. Reason leaves her stunnedA top-performing employee's approved leave for her sister's wedding led to her termination for 'lack of commitment' after she declined to p...
03 May, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Flight cancelled? Simple steps to get refund, rebook fast & avoid travel stress amid rising fuel costsFlight cancellations are rising due to high fuel costs and global issues. Many travelers may face delays, changes, or confusion about their...
25 Apr, 2026, 05.40 AM 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
JEE Advanced 2026: Check steps to apply, direct link, application fees, eligibility and important datesJEE Advanced 2026 registration is now open. Eligible candidates can apply online until May 2, 2026. The examination will be conducted by II...
23 Apr, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
Hidden risks in mortgaged properties: Essential due diligence steps for safe buyingA Supreme Court ruling in 2025 favored a land buyer who was defrauded by a seller concealing an existing mortgage. The court affirmed that ...
19 Apr, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
$900 tax credit for pet owners? New bill could put cash in your pocketA new proposal may give pet owners tax credit money for caring for dogs and cats. The plan could cover supplies and vet visits if approved....
06 Apr, 2026, 08.49 PM IST
How I-T Act 2025 can reduce litigation and advance ease of doing businessIndia's upcoming I-T Act 2025 offers a chance to build certainty in tax administration. Implementing a modern digital manual and system-lev...
26 Mar, 2026, 11.28 PM IST
Overseas film distributors rework terms to cut risksIndian film distributors overseas are adapting their strategies due to the West Asia war. They are now preferring refundable advances over ...
21 Mar, 2026, 01.04 AM IST
Net direct tax mop-up up 7.2% on corporate inflowsAs of March 17, direct tax collections have surged by 7.2%, totaling ₹22.80 lakh crore. This upward trend is largely fueled by impressive c...
19 Mar, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
India’s tax coffers swell as direct tax collections cross ₹22.8 lakh crore, up 7.2%India's tax landscape has experienced a remarkable upturn, with net collections reaching an impressive ₹22.80 lakh crore as of March 17, 20...
18 Mar, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
India's net direct tax collections rise 8% to Rs 17.05 lakh cr this FY till Dec 17India's net direct tax collections have surged by 8% to Rs 17.05 lakh crore year-to-date, driven by robust corporate tax growth and reduced...
19 Dec, 2025, 03.02 PM IST
Non-refundable Covid advance no longer available under EPFOAccording to an EPFO circular dated June 12, since Covid is no longer a pandemic, the competent authority has decided to discontinue the sa...
14 Jun, 2024, 02.18 PM IST
EPF account withdrawal rule changed: EPFO discontinues Covid-19 advance facilityDuring the Covid-19 pandemic, a non-refundable advance was provided to the EPF members during the outbreak of first wave of Covid-19 and an...
14 Jun, 2024, 11.22 AM IST
How to apply online for advance from your EPF corpusAn advance under the amended paragraph can be sought through the same process by which all other advances are granted. No separate procedur...
28 Mar, 2020, 10.59 AM IST