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Source: Live Mint There are a number of income tax (I-T)-related deadlines that are set to expire on April 30, 2025. One of the most pertinent ones is the deadline for the Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme 2024. Meant to reduce pending income tax litigation, among other things, this scheme will finally end on April 30….
Source: Live Mint From January to March every year, towards the end of the financial year, chartered accountants and tax consultants are bombarded with the same question – where should one invest to reduce tax liability? Often, the advice is to invest in tax-saving mutual funds, life insurance and health cover. People, specifically the salaried…
Source: Live Mint There are numerous advantages to opt for the new tax regime over old tax regime. One of the key reasons is the tax rates, which are lower in comparison to the old tax regime. Highest tax rate under the new tax regime is 30 percent for those who earn above ₹15 lakh…
Source: Live Mint Income Tax: Among several benefits, one of the main advantages of choosing the old tax regime is that it enables you to claim exemption for house rent allowance (HRA). Under the old tax regime, HRA is exempted under section 10(13A) of Income Tax Act for salaried individuals, states information on the Income…
Source: Live Mint Income Tax: The financial year 2024–25 has come to an end and the tax filing season has kicked off. As the last date to file Income Tax Returns (ITR) is July 31, taxpayers now have nearly three months to file their returns. Meanwhile, taxpayers are required to choose between the two available…
Source: Live Mint MUMBAI : Though the new tax regime offers a simpler framework by eliminating deductions and exemptions, some incomes are still eligible for tax benefits. One such income is the interest on post office savings accounts. Under the new regime, taxpayers can claim a tax exemption of up to ₹3,500 on a single…
Source: Live Mint The new financial year 2025-26 has already started. That is why in the given circumstances it is vital for taxpayers to clearly understand several key sections of the Income Tax Act 1961. The understanding of these sections can be immensely helpful and can significantly influence the tax planning and compliance of taxpayers….
Source: Live Mint Lately, a number of tax payers have received tax notices from the income tax department for their HRA (house rent allowance) claim. Primarily, these tax notices were sent for not deducting 3 percent TDS (tax deducted at source) while transferring rent to the property owner. It is recommended to follow a three-step…
Source: Live Mint Vivad se Vishwas Scheme, meant to reduce pending income tax litigation, among other things, will finally close on April 30. Broadly, this is a dispute resolution mechanism in respect of pending income tax litigation for taxpayers. The income tax department promises peace of mind to taxpayers, certainty and savings on account of time…
Source: Live Mint Income Tax: As a taxpayer, you can use the e-pay functionality on the e-filing portal to make a payment to the income tax department. This is a user-friendly feature to clear your dues via any of these routes: net banking, debit card, over the counter, NEFT/RTGS or payment gateway. Here, we describe…
