ITR filing: Claimed capital gains exemption? The 3-year tax trap that may trigger income-tax noticesMany taxpayers wrongly believe that capital gains deposited in the Capital Gains Account Scheme (CGAS) become taxable only on withdrawal. T...
22 Jul, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
Foreign income taxation: Employees, investors, freelancers check these aspects to prevent double taxation on same foreign income while filing ITR for AY 2026-2027Indian taxpayers earning global income face potential double taxation concerns. India's tax treaties offer relief through credits or exclus...
22 Jul, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
ESOPs, Crypto and two other disclosures you must make in Schedule FA of the ITR for AY 2026-2027Indian taxpayers face new foreign asset reporting rules for AY 2026-2027. Schedule FA requires disclosures for foreign shares and overseas ...
21 Jul, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
INR exchange rate while filing ITR to report foreign assets: Use this reference rate to convert foreign currency into INR as prescribed under income tax rulesIndian taxpayers must report foreign assets in their Income Tax Returns for AY 2026-27. Foreign currency amounts require conversion to Indi...
21 Jul, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
Rs 1 lakh investment turns into Rs 3.57 lakh in gold bonds: SGB 2019-20 Series premature redemption date today, check if you need to pay capital gains taxSovereign gold bonds: The Reserve Bank of India has set the premature redemption price for SGB 2019-20 Series-VIII. This offers investors a...
21 Jul, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
FCNR scheme: Withholding tax fear haunts US, Singapore NRIsNon-resident Indians residing in Singapore and the United States are expressing significant concerns over withholding taxes. These taxes th...
21 Jul, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
India says no proposal to offer long-term tax relief for domestic equity investorsIndia's finance ministry confirmed no plan to remove equity LTCG tax. This clarification follows recent tax easing for foreign investors in...
20 Jul, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
India vs US real estate: Transparency, legal protection, fraud risks, and what NRIs should consider before buying propertyIt is relatively easier to reliably buy or sell property in the United States, compared to the process in India, which can be fraught with ...
20 Jul, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
Income tax return: How to report capital gains correctly to avoid ITR filing mistakesAll disclosure of capital gains must be filed in Schedule CG. This schedule houses separate sections for different types of gains. For accu...
20 Jul, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
ITR-4 or ITR-3? Know which ITR form to file under presumptive taxation scheme and the documents requiredTaxpayers using the presumptive taxation scheme must select the correct Income Tax Return form. Generally, ITR-4 is suitable for individual...
20 Jul, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
NRI insurance: Benefits, risks, and features of GIFT City’s dollar-denominated insurance plansMany companies—including HDFC Life International, ICICI Prudential Life, ICICI Lombard, Star Union Dai-ichi Life, IndiaFirst Life and Tata-...
20 Jul, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
Explained: Why 11 international mutual funds halted fresh SIPs and how investors can still invest globallyFresh SIP options in international mutual funds have narrowed sharply, with only Baroda BNP Paribas Aqua FoF accepting new investments afte...
17 Jul, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Planning retirement & child's education through mutual funds? Expert explains SWP, taxation, portfolio rebalancingAn investor seeks expert guidance for his daughter's education and retirement goals. A financial planner suggests a diversified portfolio a...
17 Jul, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Best arbitrage mutual funds to invest in July 2026Arbitrage funds offer investors potential after-tax returns for longer investment periods. These funds exploit price differences between ca...
17 Jul, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
Foreign or local? Investors at loss over GIFT fundsInvestors are grappling with confusion when it comes to reporting GIFT City fund investments in their tax returns. Fund houses provide vary...
17 Jul, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
ITR 2026: Common income tax return filing mistakes that cost employees lakhsA careful, timely, and well-documented filing approach can help employees avoid notices, interest, penalties, and refund delays while ensur...
16 Jul, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Equity, mutual funds, bonds or property: Tax rules every NRI should know: Ritu ShaktawatNRIs investing in India must understand tax rules and residential status. Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements offer beneficial tax treatme...
14 Jul, 2026, 09.00 AM IST