ITR filing: How Bitcoin, NFTs, airdrops, gifted crypto, and overseas wallets are taxed in India and how to report themIndia's virtual digital asset taxation remains among the world's toughest. Investors face a flat thirty percent tax on gains and one percen...
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...
Regional conflict-driven curbs weigh on flow: FCNR(B) inflows may miss initial estimates, says HDFC Bank CEOExpected FCNR(B) deposit inflows are now projected at fifty to fifty-five billion dollars. Taxation complexities for nonresidents and tight...
India tightens Sri Lanka tax treaty with anti-abuse ruleIndia has amended its tax treaty with Sri Lanka to introduce a Principal Purpose Test (PPT), allowing authorities to deny treaty benefits w...
Employee wrongly reported Rs 65.21 lakh VRS payout in ITR, lost tax relief; ITAT Pune rules the amount is not taxable and grants him reliefEmployee got Rs 65.21 lakh as VRS after company shut plant, but wrong ITR reporting led to tax dispute; ITAT Pune rules in his favour and g...
ITAT rules Cloudera Inc's software subscription revenue not taxable as royaltyThe ITAT has ruled that Cloudera's software subscription fees from Indian customers are not taxable in India as royalty or technical servic...
AMFI simplifies mutual fund transmission process to make claim settlement easier for nomineesAMFI has simplified mutual fund transmission procedures for deceased unit holders. New measures consider address and name mismatches for sm...
British Airways cannot claim treaty relief on India ground handling income: ITATThe Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has ruled that British Airways cannot claim India-UK tax treaty protection on income from providin...
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...
Presumptive taxation: Why some taxpayers could pay more tax under the new Income Tax Act
IRCTC appoints Rajneesh Narain as chief financial officerIRCTC appointed Rajneesh Narain as its Chief Financial Officer with immediate effect. Narain's appointment as CFO took effect on July 14, 2...
The Rs 7.50 lakh myth: Why employer's NPS contribution must be included in salary for claiming deduction under Section 80CCD(2)As the due date for filing ITRs for AY 2026-27 approaches, many salaried taxpayers are finding that the ITR utility does not allow deductio...
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...
Taxation simplified for influencers: Correct ITR form, tax regime to grey zone areas, key checks and tax traps creators must watch out forIndian influencers and gig workers face significant tax compliance challenges. Many struggle with tracking income and claiming eligible ded...
Presumptive taxation: Rebate to losses & deductions, what is the practical impact of changes under Income Tax Act, 2025Under the old Income Tax Act, 1961, the regime operated under three separate provisions. The new Income Tax Act, 2025 consolidates them int...
10 major changes in ITR forms for AY 2026-2027 that you must know before filing ITRNew Income Tax Return forms for AY 2026-2027 introduce significant reporting changes. Taxpayers must now report futures and options trading...
Opting for presumptive taxation while filing ITR? You may have to face tax audit; here's what you must knowThe Income-tax Act, 2025 introduces a new audit trigger for businesses. This change clarifies audit requirements for low-profit businesses ...