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...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.13 PM IST
Hybrid SIFs lure wealthy investors with tax edge and stronger returnsAffluent investors are increasingly turning to newly launched hybrid specialised investment funds (SIFs) for their tax efficiency and bette...
26 Jun, 2026, 05.52 AM IST
Assam State Budget 2026-27: FINER suggests higher devolution share and tax net wideningAhead of Assam's 2026-27 State Budget, industry body FINER urges higher central fund devolution and tax net expansion. They praise the Prof...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.45 AM IST
Will the ITR filing deadline for AY 2026-27 be extended? Here's what taxpayers need to knowTaxpayers can breathe easy as the Income Tax Return (ITR) filing deadline for AY 2026-27 is unlikely to be extended. Unlike last year's tec...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
Do taxpayers need to file two ITRs for FY 25-26 income? I-T Department explainsAY 26-27 and TY 26-27: Confusion surrounding the new Income Tax Act, 2025, and its transition from Assessment Year (AY) to Tax Year (TY) is...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
Income Tax AY 2026-27: Even if your salary income is below Rs 12.75 lakh, you still need to pay tax for these incomesIncome Tax AY 2026-27: Salaried individuals earning up to Rs 12.75 lakh annually may enjoy zero tax liability due to enhanced Section 87A r...
23 Jun, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
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,...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
Filing ITR? Don’t ignore the ‘nature of employment’ field; it can affect NPS & retirement tax benefitsThe "Nature of Employment" field in the ITR is more than a routine disclosure. An incorrect selection can affect certain tax benefits, incl...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
Have a US 401(k)? Indians must report withdrawals and maturity details in ITR schedules FSI and FAIndian taxpayers with US 401(k) accounts must now report withdrawals and maturity details in ITR schedules FSI and FA. Failure to disclose ...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
RBI sweetens FCNR deposits: NRIs can now earn up to 7% on dollar savingsFor the first time in years, the math is actually working for non-resident Indians to invest dollar savings in India.
22 Jun, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
ITR filing AY 2026-27: 8 costly mistakes taxpayers should avoid this tax return filing seasonThe I-T Department’s growing scrutiny, using AI and data analytics tools, leaves little room for omissions and errors, making accurate tax ...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.25 AM IST
Tax-free income in India: 8 types of income you don’t need to pay any tax onTax-free income: Unlock tax savings with these eight income sources exempt from income tax in India. From agricultural earnings and provide...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
SGB delivers 219% return on premature redemption date: Gold bond turns Rs 1 lakh investment into Rs 3.19 lakhThe Reserve Bank of India has set the premature redemption price for Sovereign Gold Bonds 2020-21 Series-III. Investors can redeem these bo...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
Will Rs 32 lakh EPF corpus withdrawal be tax-free? Are there better options than withdrawing?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I contributed to EPF until 2021 while working at an MNC. Since moving to a startup in 2022 that doesn’t offer PF,...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
378% return on SGB premature redemption date: This gold bond has turned Rs 1 lakh investment into Rs 4.78 lakhThe Reserve Bank of India has set the premature redemption price for Sovereign Gold Bond 2019-20 Series-I. Investors can redeem these bonds...
11 Jun, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
308% return on SGB premature redemption date: Gold bond turns Rs 1 lakh investment into Rs 4.08 lakhThe RBI has announced the premature redemption price for Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 2019-20 Series-VII, set at Rs 15,275 per unit. Investors...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
220% return on SGB premature redemption date: Gold bond turns Rs 1 lakh investment into Rs 3.20 lakhThe Reserve Bank of India has set the premature redemption price for Sovereign Gold Bond 2021-22 Series-III. Investors can redeem these bon...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.58 PM IST