Dubai NRI bought Rs 2.31 crore property, didn’t file ITR, got income tax notice; she fights back and wins in ITAT on these groundsMrs Chudamasa’s counsel argued that the AO had erred in treating Rs 2,31,20,000 as investment made during financial year 2017-18. He submit...
02 Oct, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
Tax audit deadline extended: Key checks taxpayers should make before filing income tax returnThe CBDT has announced an extension for tax audit and ITR filing deadlines for Assessment Year 2026-27. Taxpayers must now file their retur...
01 Oct, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
PPF interest rate October- December 2026: Has Public Provident Fund interest rate hiked for this quarter?The Ministry of Finance has reviewed interest rates for small savings schemes including the Public Provident. The rates will stay the same ...
01 Oct, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
Diesel price hits record highs ahead of U.S. midterm elections 2026: Texas, California, other key political states are taking measures to offer relief for Americans. Details hereDiesel price today: White House is considering regulatory relief that would allow broader sales of red-dyed diesel, a move that could allow...
30 Sep, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
Grain trader deposited Rs 5.2 crore cash in bank, filed ITR declaring Rs 7.65 lakh income, got unexplained deposit income tax notice; won case in ITAT Delhi for this reasonWhen Mr Kumar, a grain trader from Rampur deposited Rs 5.2 crore cash in his bank account and filed an Income Tax Return (ITR) declaring Rs...
30 Sep, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
Rs 9.91 lakh income tax refund for senior citizen after proving that he mistakenly paid income tax on tax-free bonds; ITAT Delhi order explainedMr Ajay Kumar Bakaya a senior citizen from Gurgaon faced a significant tax issue when he accidentally overpaid income tax on his tax-free b...
30 Sep, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
NRE vs NRO FD TDS rules: Tax rate for NRIs, PAN rules, DTAA benefit and repatriation limitWhen it comes to Non-Resident External (NRE) and Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) fixed deposits, understanding their distinct tax implications ...
30 Sep, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
Groom gets Rs 10 lakh cash and gold jewellery from wedding guests. Now he has to keep record of these gifts. But why?A wedding gift of ₹10 lakh in cash sounds like a reason to celebrate, but one woman's post about her cousin's gift has sparked a very diffe...
29 Sep, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
My NRI status changed. Will interest earned on my NRE FDs be taxable in India?ET Wealth reader's query: I was an NRI until FY2024–25. After relocating to India, my residential status changed to ‘resident’ from FY2025–...
29 Sep, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
Buying property abroad for your NRI child? Know how much Indian parents can transfer and the tax implicationsNavigating overseas property purchases for NRI/OCI children can be complex for Indian parents, entangled in regulations like FEMA and RBI's...
28 Sep, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
Moving from UAE to India? 6-step financial homecoming guidebook to manage tax residency, bank accounts, Dubai property, and gratuityTax residency, bank accounts, Dubai property and gratuity all need sorting before and after you fly home.
28 Sep, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
Buying property from an NRI? Know the new TDS, PAN, and Form 141 rules effective October 1Beginning 1 October 2026, resident Indian buyers will enjoy simplified compliance when purchasing property from non-resident sellers. They ...
28 Sep, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Can you save tax by gifting money to your HUF? How Section 99 changes the tax equationMoney or property gifted by a member to an HUF may not be taxable in the HUF’s hands because of the “relative” exemption. But the tax conse...
28 Sep, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
FD rate up to 8.3% for senior citizens investing for three years; know the list of banksFor senior citizens aged 60 and above, numerous banks are offering fixed deposit interest rates as high as 8.5%. Jana Small Finance Bank ha...
26 Sep, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
Missed ITR deadline and TDS refund is due? Know how to claim your refund before it’s too lateMissed the ITR filing deadline? Don't panic! You might still claim your TDS refund. Learn about filing belated returns, potential fees, int...
21 Sep, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
Can NRIs save income tax by gifting shares to their resident parents? Know these tax rules before transferring sharesWhile giving shares to your parents who reside in your home country might appear as a thoughtful gesture, it has substantial tax considerat...
18 Sep, 2026, 09.21 AM IST
How much money can NRIs transfer from NRO to NRE account in a year?Non-Resident Indians can effectively manage their Indian earnings via NRO accounts. They are allowed to transfer funds to NRE accounts, but...
16 Sep, 2026, 05.10 PM IST