In the budget for 2024-25, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman had announced a comprehensive review of the Income Tax Act, aiming to make it concise, lucid and easier to understand. According to Sitharaman, with these reforms the finance ministry seeks to reduce disputes and litigation, providing tax certainty to taxpayers. While all these objectives are … Read more
Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has introduced more stringent rules for obtaining clearance certificates required for residents leaving India. Starting October 1, residents of India will need a clearance certificate confirming compliance with the Black Money Act for leaving India. As per section 230 of the Income-tax (I-T) Act, any individual residing in India … Read more
Budget 2024: Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) chairman Ravi Agrawal has said the comprehensive review of the Income Tax Act, 1961 is an attempt to make the “bulky” law “simpler” for taxpayers. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Union Budget for fiscal year 2024-25 on July 23, announced that the government would … Read more
The Union budget 2024-25 was presented in Parliament by a coalition government. While it broadly signals ‘change with continuity’, it has some interesting dimensions beyond the numbers and the fiscal math. For one thing, there are references to reviews of certain key policy frameworks and other initiatives such as on foreign direct investment (FDI) and … Read more
July 31, 2024, is the deadline for submitting Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for the Assessment Year (AY) 2024–2025. Before submitting their ITRs, salaried employees wait to receive Form 16 from their employers. Pay information, Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) that the employer has deposited, and other data needed to correctly file the ITR are all … Read more
Availing of necessary deductions and exemptions Taxpayers should use all available deductions and exemptions to reduce their tax liability. Examining the Income Tax Act is essential for comprehending the deductions and exemptions accessible to you while filing your Income Tax Return (ITR) in India. The deductions and exemptions vary based on your category whether you … Read more
As a retail investor, when you zero in on an investment option, you are likely to have a key goal of wealth creation and of ensuring the safety of funds in the long run. One of the most common investing options for common investors are fixed deposits (FDs). Besides FDs, however, investors tend to invest in small savings … Read more
Your tax bill may increase if you receive arrears or additional payments, which would put you in a higher tax bracket. In addition to pay, arrears may involve other sources of income. A comprehensive list of what qualifies as arrears for tax purposes is provided below: Any unpaid bonuses, allowances, or back pay are included in … Read more
Shares of gold financing companies – Muthoot Finance, and Manappuram Finance – were trading under pressure on Thursday after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) sent the companies an advisory concerning cash disbursal of loans. The RBI has instructed Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) to strictly follow the provisions of the Income Tax Act regarding cash … Read more
I own two houses. Both are taken on housing loans. I stay in the first house, and my parents remain in the second house. Can I take tax benefits for both properties? Can I also avail of the tax benefit for stamp duty and registration charges paid for the second property purchased in March 2024? … Read more