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TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
Income tax for senior citizens: No salary after retirement? These 7 incomes can still attract tax; know what is exemptRetirement is not synonymous with tax freedom. Your pensions, interest income, rental earnings, and capital gains may still incur taxes. It...
Delhi HC pauses judges’ ITR processing amid tax exemption rowThe Delhi High Court has halted the processing of judges' income tax returns. This action stems from a dispute over certain allowance exemp...
FD interest rates up to 7.50% in August 2026: These 3 banks have revised FD rates; senior citizens can now get up to 8.05% rateFixed deposit interest rates: Union Bank of India, DCB Bank and Indian Bank have revised their fixed deposit (FD) interest rates. These rev...
REIT, InvIT investors can benefit if trust switches income tax regime: Know how maximum effective tax rate of 34.94% under old tax regime comes down to 28.60% under new tax regimeEffective tax rate of 34.94% under old and 28.60% under new tax regime; know how REIT, InvIT unitholders can benefit if trusts' switch tax ...
Tax liability of ITR-7 filers triples in 5 years to Rs 1,043 croreIn a significant financial shift, the tax burden for ITR-7 filers has climbed to Rs 1,043 crore in the Assessment Year 2025-26, a figure th...
How should my NRI children disclose gifts received from relatives in ITR-2?ET Wealth Reader's Query: My two NRI children are unable to find a field in ITR-2 to disclose gifts received from relatives. The Income Tax...
Sold land for Rs 7.24 crore, paid no tax, received income tax notice; Know how Google Earth photos and revenue records helped taxpayer to win this case in ITAT AhmedabadFamily member sold his 1/3rd share of agricultural land for Rs 7.24 crore, pays no tax, tax dept sent notice, he wins case in ITAT Ahmedaba...
Parents wins back their flat gifted to son as tribunal finds son failed to take care of parents; Bombay HC orders son to vacate the propertySon promised to care for elderly parents after receiving their Mumbai flat as gift; however, he failed to do so; Bombay High Court cancels ...
Faulty terrace repairs flooded two flats; Maharashtra court awards senior citizen Rs 3.96 lakh compensationSenior citizen to get Rs 3.96 lakh from housing society after housing society's faulty terrace repairs caused water leakage in his two flat...
Good news for investors: No income tax on dividends received from REITs and InvITs in this case, Lok Sabha passes the bill; Check the detailsThe Lok Sabha passed a bill amending tax laws on August 6, 2026. This amendment benefits REIT and InvIT investors by exempting dividend inc...
Rajya Sabha to take up Taxation, Bankers’ Books bills on MondayThe Rajya Sabha will consider two important bills on Monday. The Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill proposes significant tax changes....
Can NRIs open Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana account offering 8.2% interest rate?Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana provides a favorable tax regime for parents budgeting for their daughters. Only resident Indian girls aged below t...
Gratuity tax deduction denied due to ITR filing error? ITAT Chennai says genuine claims can't be rejectedDue to incorrect schedule in original ITR gratuity tax deduction under Section 43B denied; ITAT Chennai gives relief and says a genuine ded...
Buying health insurance after 60? Here's how senior citizens can reduce premiums and increase coverageWorried about rising healthcare costs after 60? Discover how senior citizens can secure robust health insurance without breaking the bank. ...
NPS for NRIs: Who can invest, tax benefits, eligibility, withdrawal rules explainedNon-Resident Indians have the opportunity to secure their retirement through investment in the National Pension System (NPS). This program ...
Lok Sabha passes Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill to boost foreign investment, electronics manufacturingThe Lok Sabha passed a bill to attract foreign investment and promote domestic manufacturing. This legislation aims to provide greater tax ...
HC seeks govt reply on auto TDS refund pleaThe Delhi High Court has asked the government for its response on a plea. This plea seeks automatic tax deducted at source refunds for indi...
Wife paid husband Rs 7.5 crore after selling her shares and bought his Mumbai property, filed ITR claiming 54F tax exemption, got tax notice; she fought and won the case in ITAT MumbaiWife got tax notice as she claimed Section 54F tax exemption by purchasing her husband’s own Mumbai property for Rs 7.5 crore; ITAT Mumbai ...
HDFC Bank launches new savings accounts for senior citizens, women: Check features and benefitsHDFC Bank introduced two new savings accounts for specific customer groups. The Specialé Senior Citizen Savings Account offers security and...
FD rate up to 8.3% for senior citizens investing for three years; Know list of banksSelect banks offer senior citizens fixed deposit interest rates up to 8.3 percent. Jana Small Finance Bank provides this highest rate for a...