Paying rent but not receiving HRA? Here’s how non-salaried individuals can claim tax deductionSelf-employed individuals and salaried employees not receiving House Rent Allowance (HRA) can claim tax benefits for rent paid under Sectio...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
GIFT City investment: Here’s how resident Indians can invest in global stocks, ETFs, and mutual fundsIndian investors can now access global stocks, mutual funds, and bonds through GIFT City, India's first smart city and International Financ...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
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
Assam govt aims 20% cut in fuel cost, 10% down in revenue expense as part of austerity measuresAssam government has announced austerity measures to boost fiscal prudence. Fuel expenditure will be cut by 20 per cent. Minister and offic...
20 May, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
Assam austerity drive: Inter-district movement of CAPF/Assam Police to be restrictedAssam government is implementing austerity measures to combat the global energy crisis. New vehicle purchases have been banned for six mont...
19 May, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
UK tenancy rule change from May 1, 2026: Landlords can no longer evict tenants through no-fault evictions, Here’s four other changes for tenants in the United KingdomThe UK's Renters' Rights Act, effective May 1, 2026, significantly overhauls tenant protections. Key changes include abolishing 'no-fault' ...
01 May, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
Sister’s land claimed by brother as deemed tenant; Bombay High Court rejects plea, rules in favour of her adopted sonA long family land dispute spanning over 20 years concluded with the Bombay High Court ruling in favor of an adopted son. The court rejecte...
30 Apr, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
Bengaluru CA explains zero tax trick on Rs 17 lakh rent income : 'No bills, no receipts....'India's tax framework allows certain individuals to legally reduce rental income tax to zero. A flat 30% deduction on gross rental income, ...
27 Apr, 2026, 06.55 AM IST
$994 SSI payment May 2026: Will your Social Security check arrive on May 1, who qualifies, and exact deposit timing?The $994 SSI payment for May 2026 is confirmed. The deposit date is May 1, 2026. This is the official Supplemental Security Income (SSI) pa...
25 Apr, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
Landlord wins tenant eviction case for providing signed rent receipts, despite tenant’s son not signing them: Supreme Court order explainedA landlord has won an eviction case in the Supreme Court. The court ruled that signed rent receipts are sufficient proof of a landlord-tena...
03 Nov, 2025, 10.30 AM IST
HRA tax exemption: Are both rent receipts and rent agreement a must as income tax proofs?Documents for HRA tax exemption: To claim HRA from their employers, many salaried employees usually use either rent receipts or rent agreem...
01 Apr, 2024, 10.48 AM IST
Want rent receipt as investment proof to give to employer? Here is helpIf a tenant has paid the rent for a year, the House Rent Allowance (HRA) related proof is one of the documents that must be submitted.
16 Jan, 2023, 12.07 PM IST
Claiming HRA tax exemption in different rental situationsHere are 3 scenarios young earners are likely to face while claiming tax exemption on HRA and how they can deal with these.
25 Feb, 2021, 03.23 PM IST
10 dos and don'ts to ensure your claim of HRA tax exemption against rent paid is not rejectedWhat you must remember while claiming tax exemption of HRA or while filing income tax returns.
11 Jan, 2019, 02.28 PM IST
Fake rent receipt won't help you lower tax burden anymoreAs per a ruling, the assessing officer can now demand proof, such as electricity bill, in allowing a lower taxable income as computed by a ...
05 Apr, 2017, 09.17 AM IST
Now, generate your rent receipts online to claim HRA benefitsA simple yet effective online tool to aid individuals in filling their HRA proofs to claim tax benefits has been launched.
14 Jan, 2016, 04.05 PM IST
- Employee can be dismissed for forging rent receipt: HC
Forging rent receipt can cost an employee his job as the Delhi High Court has held that such a person can be dismissed from service even in...
23 Jun, 2010, 02.57 PM IST