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Can you sell household items worth more than Rs 2 lakh in cash? Check the tax rulesA woman successfully challenged the Income Tax Department's addition of Rs 10.80 lakh as unexplained cash. The ITAT Chennai ruled in her fa...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
Step-by-step guide for international students planning to study in JapanAspiring students heading to Japan face a structured immigration process. Key steps include securing admission, obtaining a Certificate of ...
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...
FCNR FD interest rates: SBI vs PNB vs HDFC Bank vs ICICI Bank - which gives you best rates; eligibility and taxation on interest explainedFCNR interest remains exempt from tax as long as the depositor qualifies as an NRI or resident but RNOR under Section 10(15)(iv)(fa) of the...
Tax on destination wedding outside India: Will income tax apply on gifts in form of cash, property, gold jewellery? Know the rulesWhether it is cash, gold, car, or even a property, if gifted to the bride or the groom on their wedding, no tax would be levied on the gift...
Alert for CXOs and Directors: Acting as authorised signatory for a foreign company now requires PAN, address & more details under Income Tax Rules, 2026New Income Tax Rules, 2026 mandate that Indian employees acting as authorised signatories for foreign companies must now provide their PAN,...
Rs 11,250 monthly Children Education Allowance and Hostel Subsidy: Can govt employees claim these during suspension, retirement or removal?A government servant is entitled to claim reimbursement for the amount paid towards the education of their children. The amount for reimbur...
How to pay zero or lower income tax on your residential property sale using Sections 54 and 54FIndian income tax laws offer exemptions on long-term capital gains (LTCG) from selling residential property and land. Sections 54 and 54F o...
Buying house by selling equity shares? Here’s how you can claim tax exemption for LTCG on stocks soldSave LTCG tax on equity: To finance the down payment for buying a house, many people sell their assets such as equity shares, equity mutual...
How to claim tax exemption under section 54F?Exemption u/s 54F can be availed within a year before or two years after the date of transfer of shares (assuming these are held for long t...
- You can get tax exemption on profit from home sale
Is the capital gain arising from the sale of the earlier house taxable or can one claim tax exemption?