Tax Rules

Tax rules on inherited gold jewellery: When you need to pay and how to save

Inheritance is not taxed, but selling inherited gold can attract capital gains tax—knowing when and how is the key.

Tax rules when selling a flat with furniture: What homeowners should know

Bundling your home sale with fixtures and furniture can change your tax liabilities.

Freelancers vs. salaried employees: How tax rules differ in India

Employment status determines not just how you earn, but how you are taxed.

Buying a second house? Be aware of tax rules on rental income

If you plan to lease out your second house on a full-time or regular basis, knowing how the income will be taxed allows you to strategize in advance and maximize post-tax returns.

Should you buy property with your siblings? Key benefits, risks and tax rules

Joint ownership can make property more affordable, but it comes with legal and financial considerations.

8 tax rule changes you must know before filing your ITR this year

Miss these updates, and your refund could get delayed or even denied.

Tax rules for non-residents on Indian share buybacks: What you need to know

Non-residents are exempt from tax on off-market share buybacks by Indian companies, but may face capital gains tax on buybacks via the stock exchange.

Legal Matters | New tax rules for charities will have them living in a state of perpetual trauma

There is merit in the argument that NGOs need to be reined in. However, these new rules lead to over-regulation of the non-profit sector and give arbitrary powers to the government

Budget 2016: India to defer 'place of effective management' tax rules by 1 yr

India had introduced "place of effective management" rules last year to tax companies where key management and commercial decisions are made in India as local entities.

Income Tax department probing NSEL payment to FTIL

According to the balance sheet of the National Spot Exchange Ltd (NSEL), 'business support charges' paid to FTIL more than doubled to Rs 33.8 crore in 2012-13 from Rs. 15.56 crore in 2011-12. NSEL pays business support charges to FTIL for using its trading platform.