From ₹1K gigs to ₹70 lakh hustle: Techie quits moonlighting to reclaim LifeA young platform engineer from a tier-3 college revealed his intense moonlighting journey, juggling two remote roles to earn Rs 70 lakh ann...
21 Apr, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
I have pension and professional income as a consultant, should I file ITR under Section 44ADA to reduce income tax?ET Wealth Reader's Query: After retiring from a public sector bank, I transitioned to teaching at various MBA institutes in Mumbai and also...
18 Jan, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
Presumptive Rules: Tax heat on content creators, consultantsThe Income-tax department is scrutinizing social media content creators, script writers, and consultants who have filed returns under Secti...
16 Sep, 2025, 12.28 AM IST
Should you be a salaried person or consultant if your annual income is Rs 60 lakh?The Budget 2023 has proposed many changes in the new tax regime and presumptive taxation scheme. The proposed changes have asked the indivi...
09 Mar, 2023, 04.27 PM IST
Which income tax regime professional under presumptive taxation scheme should choose?The changes announced in the Union Budget 2023 has tried to make the new tax regime attractive for taxpayers. Further, the Budget proposed ...
02 Mar, 2023, 10.47 AM IST
Presumptive taxation eligibility limits enhanced for professionals and MSMEsEarlier MSMEs with annual turnover up to Rs.2 crore and Professionals with income up to Rs.50 lakh were allowed to go for presumptive taxat...
03 Feb, 2023, 08.07 PM IST
What is the last date to pay third instalment of advance tax for FY 2022-2023?Advance tax, also called as earn tax, is to be paid in instalments on the due dates set by the income tax department.
14 Dec, 2022, 12.59 PM IST
Tax queries: How much of my gratuity amount is tax-exempt?The maximum limit amount of gratuity under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 has been enhanced from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 20 lakh vide notificat...
15 Feb, 2019, 11.18 AM IST
Tax queries: Can an HUF claim deduction u/s 80C for contribution made to PPF of its member?PPF account in the name of HUF is not permitted by the Finance Ministry, HUF can contribute to the PPF account of its members and claim tax...
22 Aug, 2018, 12.12 PM IST
Tax queries: After resignation, interest on PF corpus is taxableDilip Lakhani, Senior Chartered Accountant, answers queries from our readers on income tax and other levies.
09 Aug, 2018, 10.55 AM IST
CBDT releases ITR Form-4 for presumptive income from business and professionITR 4 is to be filed those individuals and HUFs who have opted for presumptive income scheme for income from business and profession in the...
10 May, 2018, 01.36 PM IST
Tax queries: Presumptive tax only if income is below Rs 50 lakhEvery week, an expert selected by ET answers queries from our readers on income tax and other levies.
01 Mar, 2018, 11.49 AM IST
5 smart things to know about Section 44ADA of Income Tax ActProfessionals from the legal, medical, engineering, architectural, accountancy, tech consultancy, and interior decoration backgrounds can u...
22 Jan, 2018, 06.30 AM IST
Tax queries: Does teaching profession qualify for presumptive taxation at 50%?The income received from the teaching profession or the activity of preparing content material is not covered under Section 44AA(1) of Inco...
29 Mar, 2017, 12.05 PM IST
Tax queries: Is jewellery received as gift taxable?The gift received by your friend from his/her father is not chargeable to tax under the provisions of I-T Act in the hands of your friend.
22 Mar, 2017, 11.05 AM IST
Freelancers have it easy now with Income Tax Return 4SThe popular online tax filing platforms have basic plans for freelancers starting at as low as Rs 3,500 and going up to Rs 10,000 to Rs 12,...
17 Mar, 2016, 05.00 PM IST
Budget 2016: Presumptive taxation regime for professionals introducedBudget 2016 proposes to introduce presumptive taxation regime for professionals which till now was for certain eligible persons engaged in ...
29 Feb, 2016, 09.25 PM IST