ITR filing 2026: 9 key checks every taxpayer must make for AY 2026–27India's income tax administration has become increasingly data-driven, with information from TDS/TCS reporting, SFT filings and other sourc...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.43 AM IST
Man sold unlisted shares, bought Rs 5.65 cr house, faced income tax scrutiny; he fought back and won in ITAT Delhi despite low income declarationMr. Bansal successfully appealed a tax demand after claiming Section 54F exemption on Rs 7.59 crore long-term capital gains from unlisted s...
08 Jun, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
Australia's lower house passes bill for biggest overhaul of taxes in decadesAustralia's parliament has approved a major tax reform. The government is curbing tax breaks for property investors to boost housing afford...
04 Jun, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Planning early retirement at 50 with a Rs 12.5 crore corpus? Expert explains how to generate Rs 2 lakh monthly incomeAn investor planning early retirement at 50 with a Rs 12.5 crore corpus seeks expert advice on generating Rs 2 lakh monthly income. The exp...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
Planning to move to Malaysia? Here's what you need to knowMalaysia My Second Home (MM2H) offers long-term residency through an investment scheme with four categories: Platinum, Gold, Silver, and SE...
02 Jun, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
Lady sold apartment, took Rs 2.5 lakh cash, bought new apartment from son-in-law, paid no tax, got income tax notice; she fights back and wins case in ITAT ChennaiA Chennai woman successfully appealed a tax notice after selling her apartment for Rs 35.5 lakh, including Rs 2.5 lakh in cash, and buying ...
02 Jun, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
I-T department to move Supreme Court against HC relief in public trust rowThe rift stems from the Income-tax department's demand that deeds of these religious and charitable trusts must categorically state that th...
31 May, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
New income tax regime: Don’t miss out on these 3 key deductions that will reduce your taxable income & help save more taxMany taxpayers mistakenly believe the New Tax Regime offers no deductions. However, salaried employees and pensioners can claim a Rs 75,000...
30 May, 2026, 08.45 AM IST
Invested in US stocks directly and made forex gains due to depreciating Rupee? Know how to compute tax on forex gains and report it in ITRIndian residents investing in US stocks face forex gains tax. These gains are taxable as capital gains when US dollars are converted back t...
28 May, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
Do I need to convert my leasehold DDA flat to freehold to sell it?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I have a DDA flat since 2008, which is leasehold. I now want to sell it. Is it mandatory to convert it to freehol...
26 May, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
Why India’s next real estate cycle could be driven by retail investors and REITs, Sandipan Roy explainsIn an interaction with Sandipan Roy, Chief Investment Officer (CIO), at Motilal Oswal Private Wealth, he explains why India’s next real est...
24 May, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
Man pays zero tax on Rs 5 crore land sales despite filing ITR after deadline; ITAT Mumbai rules in his favour for this reasonA Mumbai man successfully claimed a tax exemption on Rs 5 crore land sales despite filing his ITR after the deadline. The ITAT Mumbai ruled...
22 May, 2026, 07.21 AM IST
Is tax-exempt income in India also exempt in the US for NRI?ET Wealth Reader's Query: If an income is tax-exempt in India, is it also exempt in the US for an NRI? For instance, interest on NRE accoun...
19 May, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
Missed the Enhanced STAR deadline? Thousands of New York seniors could still recover $1,000 property tax relief through a hidden late-filing opportunity many homeowners never realized existedThousands of New York seniors may still qualify for Enhanced STAR property tax relief worth more than $1,000 despite missing earlier filing...
18 May, 2026, 09.31 PM IST
Kazakhstan to attract international investors; introduce Golden Visa scheme & reform residency rules for skilled foreignersKazakhstan is setting the stage for a transformative migration policy. With a focus on drawing in top-tier professionals and foreign invest...
12 May, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
Will registration at Rs 100 in Maharashtra: Why homeowners in cooperative societies, senior citizens should not delay estate planningA Will has always been optionally registrable under Section 18 of the Registration Act, 1908, and registration is not mandatory for validit...
08 May, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
Can I claim LTCG exemption in same year if I buy a property before selling existing one?ET Wealth Reader's Query: Will buying an apartment before selling the existing one still allow me to claim long-term capital gains exemptio...
05 May, 2026, 04.15 PM IST