As per current tax laws, if the aggregate value of all gifts received during a year exceeds Rs 50,000, the same is treated as income in the recipient’s hands. However, gifts received from specified relatives, including spouse, are not considered income, regardless of the amount.
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.
Central government spending surged dramatically in Q1 FY26, with the fiscal deficit more than doubling to Rs 2.8 lakh crore compared to the same period last year. While total expenditure jumped to Rs 12.22 lakh crore, a staggering 46 percent increase in interest payments now consumes nearly one-third of all government spending, highlighting India's growing debt burden and constrained fiscal flexibility
ITR filing: Taxpayers can check the status of the refunds due on the income tax department’s official e-filing portal (incometax.gov.in).
In a key ruling of the Bombay High Court, the right of multiplexes to charge a convenience fee for the service of online ticket booking has been upheld, marking an important precedent for all digital platforms providing services
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
Corporate NPS contribution, employers’ contribution to EPF and tax breaks on housing loan interest in the case of let-out properties are some of the key tax breaks that even the new regime allows.
Cryptocurrencies are categorised as virtual digital assets In India are taxed at 30 percent as per Section 115BHH of the I-T Act after allowing deduction for costs. No other expenses or losses are allowed as a deduction.
Salaried taxpayers looking to claim section 80C tax deductions and exemptions under the old tax regime must file their returns by September 15, the extended due date for FY 2024-25
For one, your children's school and college tuition fees are eligible for deductions under section 80C. That would help reduce your tax outgo.
Income tax returns: All the major changes announced in Budget 2024 - rejig of income tax slabs under the new regime and rationalisation of capital gains tax structure - being the key ones, will have to be factored in while filing returns this year.
It is important to mention capital losses while filing income tax return, as it will help in setting it off against future income.
Income tax return filing 2025: While delayed ITR utilities and AIS glitches remain sore points, quicker refunds and improved communication have worked in taxpayers’ favour.
You will have to choose between ITR-3 and ITR-4 (Sugam), verify AIS to ensure you do not miss out on any source of income and maintain documentary proof for any deductions claimed.
'I procure vegetables from the farmers and sell the produce at the small shop... The GST officials have served a tax demand of Rs 29 lakh. How can I pay such a huge amount?' vegetable vendor Shankargouda Hadimani said.
If your transaction happened before July 23, you might have the choice between the old and new tax structures. But if it occurred on or after that date, you will need to follow the new flat rate rules.
Heightened I-T dept scrutiny has compelled many salaried taxpayers to avail of deductions on 80C tax-saving investments, HRA, and donations only when their claims can be supported by valid documents.
A parliamentary panel headed by BJP's Baijayant Panda has suggested 32 amendments to the new I-T bill, which will replace the Income Tax Act, 1961
A valid Tax Residency Certificate from the UAE is mandatory to claim benefits under the DTAA in India.
Start by choosing the right form. For instance, selecting ITR-1 instead of ITR-2 will be seen as trying to conceal income that you ought to have disclosed in ITR-2.
Since the AIS and Form 26AS contain the complete history of a taxpayer’s transactions, nothing will go unnoticed — any non-disclosure can invite notices from the income tax department.
Tax filers can start gathering the crucial documents, including last year’s ITR, Form-16, Annual Information Statement, Form-26 AS, capital gains statements and so on, before kicking off the process.
The company has reported a 24.5 percent decline in its consolidated net profit to Rs 236.4 crore for the quarter ended June 2025, due to higher expenses.
I-T refunds have been faster for taxpayers who have filed returns using ITR-1 and ITR-4, say chartered accountants, but if you haven’t received yours, ascertain why it could be stuck.
Choosing the wrong ITR form can render your returns defective, delaying processing and, hence, the refund of any excess tax paid.