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...
31 Aug, 2026, 07.39 AM IST
Who needs to file ITR by August 31, 2026 for AY 2026-2027? Check what happens if ITR filing deadline is missedITR Deadline: The deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) for taxpayers with non-audit business or professional income is August 31, 2...
29 Aug, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
Man receives $3.14 lakh from redemption of Bermuda-focused fund; Income Tax Dept considers it black money, imposes Rs 1.8 crore penalty and tax, but he wins case in ITAT DelhiIndian man working in Singapore gets $3.14 lakh from redemption of units of Bermuda focussed investment fund; Tax dept deems it black money...
29 Aug, 2026, 07.53 AM IST
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.
28 Aug, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Pune employee earns Rs 58 LPA and saves Rs 30L a year. He got a job offer from Tokyo: The career dilemma has netizens dividedAmit Arora shared the dilemma of his cousin, who earns Rs 58 LPA in Pune and can save Rs 30 lakh annually while living with family. A Tokyo...
27 Aug, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
‘Rs 1 crore in US is like Rs 25 lakh in India’: Techie, who spent 15 years in America, says he saved more with one-fourth salary at home: Here’s whyAn Indian professional living in the US says he was able to save more on a Rs 25 lakh annual salary in India than on his current US income ...
26 Aug, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
'No other option': Gulf expats hunker down between bouts of warForeign workers are largely staying in Gulf countries despite six months of conflict, choosing higher, tax-free salaries over weaker prospe...
26 Aug, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
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
26 Aug, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
₹79 lakh more at retirement? How a small monthly VPF contribution can boost your retirement corpusVoluntary Provident Fund offers a stable retirement savings avenue for salaried employees. Additional VPF contributions can significantly g...
26 Aug, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
Earning Rs 1-2 lakh a month in a tier-1 city? Woman says you might still be caught in a "salary trap"A content creator highlighted what she calls the "Rs 1-2 lakh salary trap," arguing that this income range, while seemingly comfortable, le...
25 Aug, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
Filing ITR4 by August 31 deadline? Check these 6 major changes if opting for presumptive taxation for AY 2026-27For the assessment year 2026-2027, new changes have been introduced impacting those filing ITR-4. Taxpayers need to be aware of six major u...
25 Aug, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
August 31 ITR filing deadline: ITR-3 or ITR-4? Which form you should choose while filing your income tax returnTaxpayers engaged in business activities must submit either ITR-3 or ITR-4 by the deadline of August 31, 2026. While ITR-4 simplifies the p...
25 Aug, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
The 'trustworthy' changes in the lives of India's middle classDigital payments and tax reforms have significantly altered middle-class spending habits. GST has streamlined consumption taxes, impacting ...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
Employee got Rs 30 lakh salary after job switch, did not file ITR, Income Tax dept imposed Rs 3.74 lakh penalty; he fought and won the case in ITAT DelhiEmployee switched job and got Rs 30 lakh salary on which TDS was deducted, forgot to file ITR, Tax dept sent notice and imposed Rs 3.74 lak...
23 Aug, 2026, 08.42 AM IST
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...
22 Aug, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
8 income tax notices that salaried employees can get after filing ITR; know what they mean and how to respondEmployees who are on a salary may find themselves receiving tax notices following their income tax return filings. These notices typically ...
20 Aug, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
‘I need to pay my rent’: Shehzad Poonawalla says financial pressure led him to quit the BJPBJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla has resigned from the party, citing pressing financial and personal circumstances. In his firs...
19 Aug, 2026, 02.00 PM IST