Homebuyer paid for a flat in a Delhi housing society in 2003, got delayed possession, sought compensation for delay; SC defends his rightThe SC said that the homebuyer can make a claim for compensation for delayed possession. “The subsequent receipt of possession cannot, by i...
Mumbai IT professional claims Rs 3.91 lakh TDS, gets only Rs 79,000 and Rs 3.36 lakh tax demand as employer failed to deposit tax; here's what happened nextITAT Mumbai found that full TDS credit has not been granted since assessee’s employer has deducted TDS but has not remitted the same to the...
Income tax dept identifies up to 20,000 cases of individuals who used the ‘swapped provisions’ trick to reduce net tax liability; Know what to do now to fix thisThe Income Tax Department has flagged 15,000-20,000 cases of individuals using a 'swapped provisions' trick to unfairly reduce their tax li...
FD rate up to 8.05% for senior citizens investing for five years; Know list of banksSenior citizens can now secure fixed deposit rates as high as 8.05% for a five-year term with select small finance banks. While these attra...
NRE vs NRO income tax rules: How these NRIs, OCIs can save up to Rs 20,500 on $10,000 FD investmentNRIs can significantly reduce tax on NRE deposits in India, as this income is tax-exempt. While NRO account interest is taxable in India, N...
NRE vs NRO: One account can make your interest tax-free, the other can attract over 30% TDSNRIs and OCIs can use NRE accounts for overseas income and NRO accounts for India-sourced income, but tax treatment differs sharply. NRE in...
Has Form 168 replaced Form 26AS for FY 25-26? Here's what taxpayers need to know for ITR filingForm 168: The Income Tax Department has unveiled Form 168, a comprehensive upgrade to the Annual Information Statement, effectively superse...
Booked flat for Rs 24 lakh in 2010, paid Rs 40 lakh over time, still no possession in 2026; homebuyers awarded full refund and Rs 2.5 lakh compensation eachThe case dates back to 2010 when the two homebuyers had made bookings for 3BHK flats in a housing society project initially proposed in Noi...
What crypto investors need to know for tax season 2026India's tax season now demands greater scrutiny for crypto investors as enforcement intensifies. New reporting requirements, including tran...
GIFT City investment: Here’s how resident Indians can invest in global stocks, ETFs, and mutual fundsIndian investors can now access global stocks, mutual funds, and bonds through GIFT City, India's first smart city and International Financ...
ITR filing 2026: 9 key checks every taxpayer must make for AY 2026–27India's income tax administration has become increasingly data-driven, with information from TDS/TCS reporting, SFT filings and other sourc...
ITR filing 2026: 5 benefits of filing income tax return besides paying taxesFiling your Income Tax Return is more than just a tax duty. It acts as a vital financial record. It helps in getting loans approved. You ca...
Could you be missing a critical June 2026 tax deadline? Check these essential TDS, Form 16, STT and advance tax requirements before it's too lateJune 2026 income tax deadlines are closer than many taxpayers realize. Form 16 issuance, TDS deposits, advance tax payments and STT reconci...
Pension is salary, family pension is not: Key tax rules pensioners must know before filing ITR for AY 2026-27Pension and family pension are taxed differently under the Income-Tax Act, yet many taxpayers continue to confuse the two while filing retu...
FD rate up to 8% for senior citizens investing for three years; Know list of banksSenior citizens can secure fixed deposit interest rates up to 8 percent for a three-year investment. Several small finance banks are offeri...
Filing your ITR early for AY 2026–27? Why you should wait till June 15With the utilities for ITR filing for AY 2026–27 being available now, many taxpayers are planning to file their returns early. However, inc...
Good news for taxpayers! Faster tax refunds, quicker dispute resolution, TDS framework improvements and more planned by CBDT for 2026-27Taxpayers can anticipate significant improvements in the TDS system and faster resolution of tax disputes. The Central Board of Direct Taxe...