No interest will be levied if the income tax due is deposited by December 31, says CBDT circular.
Group health covers offer several advantages over retail policies, including smoother claim settlement, no waiting period for pre-existing diseases, which are critical for employees' elderly parents, in particular.
However, the e-filing portal will be in maintenance mode until 2:30 am to enable change in utilities
While you can file belated returns by December 31, 2025, not adhering to the September 15 deadline will attract late-filing fees of Rs 1,000–Rs 5,000, besides other restrictions
Difficulty in accessing AIS has been the chief complaint of many tax professionals ahead of the September 15 ITR filing due date. It is important to review AIS to avoid missing out on disclosures, which can then trigger scrutiny and notices from the tax department.
Completing the ITR filing process after September 15 will mean coughing up penalties of Rs 1,000-5,000.
File ITR by September 15, 2025; understand TDS on fixed deposits, threshold limits, rates and refund process.
However, income tax officials have refuted claims of technical snags on the official e-filing portal.
The fastest increase in ITR-2 and ITR-3 filers, the categories linked to capital gains and market activity, is coming from Indians under the age of 25. While this highlights extraordinary enthusiasm, it also signals risk.
Filing income tax returns in a hurry can increase the risk of errors, defective returns and, thus, I-T notices. Here’s a last-minute guide to avoiding costly mistakes.
A granddaughter (whether the son’s daughter or the daughter’s daughter) is treated as a lineal descendant of the donor and therefore falls within the definition of a 'relative'
While the government and corporate India hope that GST cuts will boost festive spending, advisoes urge households to channel the additional money to bolster their investments
In line with Budget 2024’s announcement to waive the penalty for non-disclosure of low-value foreign assets of up to Rs 20 lakh, the I-T department has decided to eliminate prosecution provisions as well
Investing in US stocks as an Indian resident isn't just about picking the right companies — you need to be aware of the tax nuances as well. While the India-US DTAA provides relief from double taxation, compliance requires correct documents and timely filing
For many middle- and upper-middle-class taxpayers, a one-time sale of property can inflate their gross total and push them into higher surcharge brackets, despite having no actual capital gain (after inflation adjustment).
Chartered accountants differ over whether small taxpayers will be able to obtain section 87A rebate on their STCG income for FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26) based on the Ahmedabad tax tribunal’s recent order.
The section allows self-employed professionals as also salaried employees who are not entitled to HRA to avail of tax breaks on rent paid
The Taxation Law (Amendment) Bill, 2025, makes 60 percent of the lump sum received by UPS subscribers at retirement tax-free, aligning its tax treatment with that of the NPS.
The parliamentary panel headed by BJP MP Baijayant Panda had recommended that small taxpayers not be compelled to file an ITR solely to avoid penalties for non-filing.
The new Income Tax Bill, 2025, which will replace the Income Tax Act, 1961, was passed by the Lok Sabha on August 11
You can e-verify your returns in a few minutes via Aadhaar-OTP, net banking and electronic verification codes generated through pre-validated bank accounts.
Claiming legitimate expenses can reduce your taxable income and boost savings
Article 13 of the India–US DTAA entitles each country to levy tax on capital gains as per their domestic laws. Therefore, the son will have to pay tax on long-term capital gains whenever the residential house property inherited by him in India is sold.
ITR filing: Taxpayers can check the status of the refunds due on the income tax department’s official e-filing portal (incometax.gov.in).
Taxpayers, who fall under ITR-3 category such as those earning from futures and options trading, can now file their returns before the September 15 deadline