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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
Freelancers filing ITR? Don't get these 5 things wrong: Form, expenses, 44ADA, foreign income, and moreFreelancers preparing for AY 2026-27 have a new ITR submission deadline, offering relief to many. Understanding tax audit requirements is e...
Government offer of Shah's statement on student protests fails to end Parliament deadlockParliamentary proceedings remain stalled as the Congress demands Prime Minister Modi's reply. The government offered a debate on student pr...
UPI transactions above Rs 2000 to attract MDR after debit, credit cards? Here’s what users need to know about the proposalWhile there has been no official word from the government on this yet, it is learnt that the Centre could allow a levy of 0.25% to 0.4% as ...
Wife paid husband Rs 7.5 crore after selling her shares and bought his Mumbai property, filed ITR claiming 54F tax exemption, got tax notice; she fought and won the case in ITAT MumbaiWife got tax notice as she claimed Section 54F tax exemption by purchasing her husband’s own Mumbai property for Rs 7.5 crore; ITAT Mumbai ...
Taxation laws (Amendment) Bill to attract more foreign capital, provide policy certainty introduced in LSA groundbreaking bill has been introduced to boost foreign investment while fostering local manufacturing in India. By simplifying regulati...
Earn more, spend more, stay broke: CA warns against the comfortable poverty of high-income earnersCA Nitin Kaushik warns that a higher salary does not automatically create wealth. He argues that lifestyle inflation, social media comparis...
Man, who refused US job offer earlier, pays over Rs 1 crore income tax, says 'I'm earning for someone else'; sparks debateA man's Rs 1.14 crore income tax payment sparked debate on taxpayer value in India. He chose to stay in India despite overseas job offers t...
The ultimate ITR checklist before you click ‘submit’Taxpayers must file income tax returns by the July 31 deadline to avoid penalties. Accuracy is paramount, and mismatches in the Annual Info...
Digital nomad visas: Who should apply, who shouldn't, top countries for IndiansDigital nomad visas now offer professionals a new route for global mobility. These permits allow individuals to live abroad while working r...
Selling Gold? Your tax bill depends on how you own it; ETFs, SGBs, jewellery and digital gold comparedUnlike Gold ETFs, both physical gold and digital gold have longer required holding periods for realizing long-term gains. Additionally, Sov...
Techie, who once paid Rs 1 crore tax, breaks down on X after lay off: ‘Thank you…’A tech professional recently took to X to lament the country’s pitiable social security system. He said that even though, once he paid Rs 1...
Investing before an IPO: As NSE, Jio Platforms prepare to list, five early investors reveal the rewards, risks, and patience requiredET Wealth spoke to five investors who bought NSE shares long before the IPO became a certainty. Their stories are a reminder of the opportu...
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...
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...
In Pakistan, not just living but dying too is getting more expensiveFuneral expenses in Rawalpindi are becoming unaffordable for many families. Low-income households now borrow money for burial rites and ser...
Too much riding on one AI stock? Why techies should diversify their RSUs before it's too lateWith tech employees holding up to 80% of their net worth in a single stock, advisers say not selling is a real danger.
ITR filing for NRIs: From miscounted days in India to missed NRO interest, these mistakes can trigger tax noticesMiscounted days in India, missed NRO interest and TDS mismatches can invite notices from a data-savvy tax department.
Zero income tax in Form 16? You may still have to file an ITR in these casesEven if your Form 16 shows zero tax payable due to the Section 87A rebate, filing an Income Tax Return (ITR) might still be mandatory. Cert...
NSE IPO: Nithin Kamath explains why India has few businesses like this ‘cash generating machine’In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Kamath described NSE as a "cash generation and distribution machine", noting that the exchange earned mor...