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ITR utility updated: New 'other income' column added under exempt income schedule; here's what it meansIncome Tax Return (ITR) filing for the assessment year 2026-2027 sees a significant update with a new 'Other Income' column under the Exemp...
No more March tax-saving rush? How the new tax regime is changing investment choicesAn investment must first stand up as an investment, and be a tax-saver only by accident. However, this problem has now solved itself. The n...
Man sells property for Rs 48 lakh, constructs a new house but faces delay, income tax dept denies Section 54 claim; he fights and wins case in ITAT ChennaiA Chennai resident successfully reclaimed his Section 54 tax exemption after a three-year construction delay on his new home, initially den...
ITR filing for NRIs: From miscounted days in India to missed NRO interest, these mistakes can trigger tax noticesMiscounted days in India, missed NRO interest and TDS mismatches can invite notices from a data-savvy tax department.
Govt scraps TDS on GIFT City aircraft lease rentalsAirlines are now exempt from deducting tax at source on lease rentals paid to eligible aircraft leasing companies in GIFT City. This move a...
FD rate up to 8.3% for senior citizens investing for three years; Know list of banksSenior citizens can now secure fixed deposit interest rates up to 8.3% for a three-year term with select small finance banks, offering a lu...
Centre scraps TDS on aircraft lease rentals at IFSCsA significant tax relief has been granted to airlines, with India now exempting tax deducted at source (TDS) on aircraft lease rentals paid...
Charitable trusts get relief on 80G registrationCharitable trusts and institutions that missed the 80G registration renewal deadline have received a one-time reprieve from the CBDT. The t...
Tax department steps up scrutiny of charitable trusts over disclosure mismatchesThe Income Tax Department is intensifying its review of charitable trusts and non-profits, demanding detailed fund utilisation and governan...
Made less than Rs 1.25 lakh LTCG from equities this year, do you need to file ITR?Even if your long-term capital gains from stocks are under Rs 1.25 lakh, you must still file your Income Tax Return for AY 2026-27. While t...
PPF interest rate for July-September 2026: Has government changed 7.1% rate? Here's what investors should knowPPF interest rate: The Finance Ministry has maintained the Public Provident Fund (PPF) interest rate at 7.10% for the July-September 2026 q...
Delhi EV Policy aims to cut ownership costs, boost adoption: CM Rekha GuptaDelhi's new EV Policy 2026 aims to make electric vehicles economically attractive for citizens. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta highlighted that...
Bloomberg global index entry in sight for Indian G-SecsIndian government bonds are on the cusp of inclusion in Bloomberg's Global Aggregate Index, with a decision anticipated mid-July. Tax exemp...
The income your tax return doesn't need to include; 8+ types of tax-free income in India
Working abroad? You may pay zero tax on selling Indian shares if you meet this conditionIndians working abroad can now potentially avoid paying tax on selling Indian shares. The key is to have purchased these shares using conve...
ITR filing guide: Know when tax return filing is mandatory, who needs to file and who is exemptIndividuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) are required to file income tax returns (ITR) if their total taxable income before the appl...
No income tax on these 8 earnings: Check if you qualify for exemption
Senior citizen mistakenly paid tax on tax-free VRS compensation; wins complete relief from ITAT Chennai on this groundA senior citizen wrongly paid tax on Rs 24 lakh retrenchment compensation received under a BSNL Voluntary Retirement Scheme. Despite a sign...
FPIs pump record Rs 39,640 crore into Indian G-Secs in June so farOverseas investors have poured a record ₹39,640 crore into Indian government bonds this June, driven by tax exemptions and expanded access ...
Can me and my wife claim LTCG tax exemption on gains from residential property sold in 2025?ET Wealth Reader's Query: In 2025, I sold a residential property, which was purchased in 2008 in the joint names of my wife and I. However,...