Salaried employees beware! These 5 mistakes during ITR filing can trigger unexpected tax demandsWith the ITR filing season for AY 2026-27 now underway, many salaried taxpayers who faced TDS shocks in the last quarter of FY 2025-26 are ...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
Startup investing in India: Why angel investing is high-risk, illiquid, and suitable only for patient investors with diversified portfoliosIndian startup investing, once fueled by easy money, now demands caution due to market volatility and inherent risks. While success stories...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
Want to exchange old gold for new jewellery? Beware of these taxesIndians exchanging old gold for new should be aware of potential taxes on sales and purchases. The Income Tax Department monitors high-valu...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
Maximum 39% marginal rate of income tax applicable for these individuals in Tax Year 2026-2027Individuals and certain entities will face a maximum 39% income tax rate under the new tax regime for Tax Year 2026-2027. This Maximum Marg...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
ITR-2 online filing and excel utility for A.Y. 2026–27 are now enabled on the e-Filing ITR portalIndividuals and HUFs without business income but with complex income sources like salary, multiple house properties, or capital gains can f...
27 May, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
Rs 15 lakh investment in Post Office Monthly Income Scheme (POMIS): What monthly income can you earn for 5 years?Low-risk investors can earn a fixed monthly income of Rs 9,250 from a Rs 15 lakh deposit in a joint Post Office Monthly Income Scheme (POMI...
21 May, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
NSE launches Electronic Gold Receipts, yet investors prefer ETFs and physical gold; here’s whyAn EGR is a digital certificate backed by actual physical gold stored in a Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi)-regulated vault. T...
18 May, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
Zero income tax on Rs 15 lakh CTC? Here’s how these allowances and perks can cut your tax under new tax regimeSalaried individuals can significantly reduce their tax liability under the new tax regime by strategically utilizing allowances and perqui...
13 May, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
Can Rs 10 lakh in post office FD and Rs 10,000/month in RD build Rs 1 crore retirement corpus in 20 years?Interest rates may vary. If we talk about the post office, it offers a 6.7% interest rate on its RD, while its rate for the 5-year FD is 7....
09 May, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
GIFT City vs Dubai vs Singapore: What you need to know while choosing your investment hubIndian wealth is increasingly seeking global anchors, with GIFT City, Dubai's DIFC and Singapore emerging as key contenders. Each hub offer...
26 Apr, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
Meal vouchers at Rs 200 per meal: Who gets income tax benefit and how the ‘working hours’ rule appliesThe increase in the tax-exempt limit for employer-provided meals to ₹200 per meal under Rule 15 of the Income-Tax Rules, 2026 marks a signi...
18 Apr, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
Filing ITR just got easier: This new AI chatbot helps with income tax queries, forms and rules; check detailsThe Income Tax Department has launched Kar Saathi, an AI chatbot on its revamped portal to simplify tax filing. This tool offers 24/7 assis...
09 Apr, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
I am an OCI cardholder, will I need to pay tax on inherited assets in India?I am a German citizen, and have an OCI card. How will inheritance of assets located in India be taxed for me? Is the inheritance itself tax...
31 Mar, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
Budget 2026 FAQs: How Sitharaman’s Budgets changed Income Tax slabs from 2019 to 2025, and what to expect this yearUnion Budget 2025 introduced revised income tax slabs under the new regime, exempting income up to Rs 12 lakh. For salaried individuals, th...
02 Dec, 2025, 02.14 PM IST
Budget 2016: FM's plan focused on taxation of retiral schemesThe much awaited and the much talked about Budget 2016 has been revealed by the Finance Minister (FM), Mr. Arun Jaitley.
03 Mar, 2016, 04.09 PM IST
Expect no big change in personal tax slabs in Budget 2015: Dhirendra Kumar, Value Research"Last year’s budget was an incremental one. But some concessions were made: the 80C was enhanced and there was also some nominal tinkering ...
19 Feb, 2015, 06.07 PM IST
- Union Budget 2010: New tax slab announcement unexpected, says Angel Broking
Dinesh Thakkar, CMD, Angel Broking, in a chat with ET Now talks about the tax slab in Budget.
26 Feb, 2010, 01.26 PM IST