PPF maturity presents a choice: withdraw or extend for continued tax-free compounding. While government backing and tax benefits remain att...

The Supreme Court has settled India's online gaming tax dispute. GST will now be charged on the full value of player deposits, not just the...

With the ITR filing season for AY 2026-27 now underway, many salaried taxpayers who faced TDS shocks in the last quarter of FY 2025-26 are ...

Tenants paying over Rs 50,000 monthly rent must deduct TDS. This applies to individuals and HUFs not requiring tax audits. The TDS rate is ...

India's income tax administration has become increasingly data-driven, with information from TDS/TCS reporting, SFT filings and other sourc...

Social Security crisis 2032 is no longer a distant warning. Current projections show the trust fund could face depletion by 2032, triggerin...

FCNR interest rates: The Indian government will now cover hedging costs for fresh 3 to 5-year FCNR(B) deposits until September 30, 2026. Th...

Rajasthan High Court ruled toll collection rights are taxable consideration for highway construction. This decision impacts public-private ...

The CBDT has released new guidelines for compulsory income tax return scrutiny in FY 2026-27, impacting returns filed in FY 2025-26. Specif...

There is one line in the accounts that most investors skip because it looks routine. But behind that line can sit disputed demands, old los...

Australia's parliament has approved a major tax reform. The government is curbing tax breaks for property investors to boost housing afford...

Salaried employees await Form 16 for Assessment Year 2026-2027. Employers must issue this crucial tax document by June 15, 2026. This form ...

A recent Supreme Court judgment clarifies that the GST valuation framework applies broadly to all betting and gambling activities, not just...

Indians exchanging old gold for new should be aware of potential taxes on sales and purchases. The Income Tax Department monitors high-valu...

Individuals and certain entities will face a maximum 39% income tax rate under the new tax regime for Tax Year 2026-2027. This Maximum Marg...

ITR Filing 2026-27: Salaried employees can claim tax exemption on leave encashment at retirement. While government employees enjoy full exe...

Pension and family pension are taxed differently under the Income-Tax Act, yet many taxpayers continue to confuse the two while filing retu...