Tax rules: Claiming vacant house as self-occupied in income tax return

Tax rules: Claiming vacant house as self-occupied in income tax return

I own a house which is self-occupied. My wife is a homemaker and stays with me with no income except interest on bank deposits. She also owns a small house in a town about 50 km away from where we stay. It has been lying vacant for the full previous year. Can she claim her … Read more

How to handle income tax notices after ITR filing? — explained with six tips

How to handle income tax notices after ITR filing? — explained with six tips

Even after filing your tax returns on time, receiving a notice or intimation from the income tax department can be confusing and unsettling. It’s essential to address these notices promptly and accurately. Start by carefully reading the notice to understand its purpose. Typical issues may include reported income discrepancies, TDS information mismatches, or incomplete details. … Read more

Missed to file income tax return by last date? You can still claim ITR refund, here’s how

Missed to file income tax return by last date? You can still claim ITR refund, here’s how

For individuals who have filed their income tax return (ITR) and are expecting a refund, it’s crucial to know that the income tax department will not process your refund until your return is e-verified. You can e-verify your return using options on the e-filing portal, such as Aadhaar OTP, net banking, or sending a signed … Read more

Is new income tax regime on way to make the old tax regime irrelevant? What ITR filing 2024 data reveals

Is new income tax regime on way to make the old tax regime irrelevant? What ITR filing 2024 data reveals

With a notable increase in taxpayers opting for the new tax regime while filing their income tax returns (ITR) for FY 2024, experts predict the Finance Ministry may consider phasing out the old tax regime within the next year or two. The key question is: When will the government officially end the old tax regime? … Read more

More than 7 crore ITRs filed till 7 pm on 31 July: Income Tax Department

More than 7 crore ITRs filed till 7 pm on 31 July: Income Tax Department

Income Tax Department on Wednesday said more than 7 crore ITRs (income tax returns) have been filed till 7 pm on 31 July. Out of this number more than 50 lakh ITRs were filed on Wednesday till 7 pm, said the tax department. Urging all those taxpayers who have not filed ITR for financial year … Read more

Income Tax Return: Can Budget 2024 tweaks impact your ITR filing? All you need to know ahead of July 31 deadline

Income Tax Return: Can Budget 2024 tweaks impact your ITR filing? All you need to know ahead of July 31 deadline

With the revision of tax rates in the new tax regime (NTR) announced in Budget 2024, some taxpayers are in a dilemma about the rates at which they have to calculate their income tax liability while filing their income tax returns ahead of the July 31 deadline. In Budget 2024, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced … Read more

ITR filing 2024: Govt cautions against ‘fake news’ claiming extension of 31 July deadline

ITR filing 2024: Govt cautions against ‘fake news’ claiming extension of 31 July deadline

The Income Tax Department on Monday cautioned against a news clipping of Sandesh news being circulated on social media claiming ‘extension in deadline’ for the ITR filing 2024. The I-T department informed that no such extension has been granted and suggested that tax payers follow updates from the official website or portal of Income Tax … Read more

F&O, intraday and delivery trading: How different types of trading are reported

F&O, intraday and delivery trading: How different types of trading are reported

All types of trading income are to be reported in income tax returns (ITR), even when the taxpayer has made only losses. The fact that F&O and intra-day trades are not reported in the annual income statement (AIS) adds to the misconception that these are reported only when the trader has made profit. However, since … Read more

Income Tax Return Filing: Calls for extending deadline grow louder as glitches continue on I-T portal

Income Tax Return Filing: Calls for extending deadline grow louder as glitches continue on I-T portal

As only two weeks are left before the deadline to file income tax return (ITR) expires on July 31, taxpayers continue to face glitches on the I-T website. As a result of these glitches, a number of taxpayers are requesting the income tax department on social media for the extension of the deadline. One user, Doli … Read more

Income Tax: How do taxpayers with multiple income sources file their ITRs differently?

Income Tax: How do taxpayers with multiple income sources file their ITRs differently?

Filing an income tax return is easier for individuals who have only one source of income, particularly if it is from salary. Chances are, you’ll qualify to use the ITR-1 form, renowned for its straightforward filing process. Additionally, as a salaried individual, your employer should furnish you with Form 16, which includes most of the … Read more