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Indian retirees missed out on equity wealth: How decades of pension-led retirement saving left portfolios stock-lightFor the longest time, we had a defined benefit plan. Even today, we have around us many retired government and public sector employees (and...
GST Council meeting likely to be postponed, say sourcesThe 57th GST Council meeting, scheduled for September 12, is likely to be postponed, with a final decision expected after consultations wit...
No tax tangle, FPIs keen to move G-Sec money next dayForeign investors are advocating for expedited remittance processes after the Indian government introduced tax exemptions on bonds. They ar...
Sales didn't move, the profit went up. Here's the trick which is used to do thisHere is one that should make you look twice at any company you own. A company paid a supplier Rs. 394 crore, described in its accounts as a...
Woman retired at 64 with $380,000 in her 401(k). Nine years later, her first RMD faced a 22% tax rateDuring the gap years, retirees often overlook essential tax planning opportunities. This crucial time allows them to manage their taxable i...
Will you get EPF interest till 58 years of age if you leave job at 40? EPFO explainsEven if you've left your job, your EPF interest keeps accumulating until you turn 58. However, if you don’t contribute for three years, you...
Can you stop NPS contributions for a few years? Know the impact before you take a breakExperiencing a financial setback? Halting NPS contributions may appear to be the only option, but have you considered the long-term consequ...
Can NRIs gift money to an HUF and save tax? Check these income clubbing and tax rules before transferring fundsNRIs have the opportunity to gift money to their Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) without incurring immediate tax obligations. However, it's im...
Employee showed Rs 9.6 lakh EPF interest in ITR by mistake, got income tax notice: He fought and got full relief in ITAT MumbaiIncome Tax Dept sent tax notice for Rs 9.6 lakh EPF interest which employee never received but erroneously shown in ITR as received; he fig...
REITs and InvITs: Despite tax-free dividends, non-resident investors may need to file ITR to claim a refund of TDSThe Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Act, 2026 addresses existing dividend tax discrepancies for unitholders by granting unconditional e...
EPF vs NPS: Rs 10,000/monthly investment in each; where you may get a higher retirement corpus?The National Pension System (NPS) and the Employee Provident Fund (EPF) both serve unique purposes for retirement planning. The ultimate fi...
Rs 41 lakh cash deposit but no ITR: Bengaluru man claimed his wife and father paid his expenses; ITAT Bangalore refuses relief on this groundWaseem Ahmed, accountant member and Keshav Dubey, judicial member of ITAT Bangalore, in a recent judgement refused to condone a delay of ab...
New labour code impact: Rs 8k less take home pay likely for employee with Rs 15 lakh CTC; check the impact on CTCs of Rs 10 lakh, Rs 25 lakh and Rs 50 lakhNew labour codes mandate higher provident fund contributions for employees. This change reduces monthly take-home pay for many salaried ind...
FD rate up to 8.5% for senior citizens investing for five years; know the list of banksFor senior citizens, certain banks have enticing fixed deposit options offering interest rates as high as 8.5 percent. These deposits, with...
Retiring early? Know how much tax exemption can employees claim for VRSYou can claim full tax exemption on VRS if the scheme was launched under special framework; Know how it works for employees claiming VRS.
Is severance pay received under a VRS taxable for all employees? Know what the Income Tax law saysSeverance pay received under a voluntary retirement scheme is not always taxable for all employees; Know why and what the tax law says
EPF vs stock market: EPFO reveals 6 reasons why EPF offers greater retirement securityThe Employees Provident Fund (EPF) presents a government-backed savings scheme, ensuring consistent interest rates with mandatory contribut...