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Tax

AI Image : Long-term investing requires discipline, but it also requires confidence that tax rules will remain fairly stable.

Personal Finance

Why Predictable Tax Policies Matter for Household Financial Planning

BY Sanjeev Sinha

AI : Bengaluru Tax Advisor & Parrot Astrologer

Bengaluru Tax Officer Loses Jewellery Worth Rs 31 Lakh To ‘Parrot Astrologer’ Scam

BY Outlook Money

Home Loan Tax Benefits (AI Image)

Deduction For Principal Repayment On Home Loan Capped At Rs 1.50 Lakh For Multiple Home Loans

BY Balwant Jain

AI : Income Investment Mismatch

Income–Investment Mismatch Can Invite Tax Department Scrutiny

BY Meghna Maiti

AI : April Salary Updates

April 1 Reset: New Salary, New Tax Rules

BY Meghna Maiti

AI : Sovereign Gold Bonds

Sovereign Gold Bonds: The Real Tax Advantage Lies In Holding Till Maturity

BY Meghna Maiti

AI : ITAT Family Property Transfer

ITAT Rules Rs 33 Lakh Family Property Transfer Not Taxable

BY Outlook Money

AI : New HRA Disclosure Rule

New HRA Disclosure Rule: Can You Still Pay Rent To Parents?

BY Meghna Maiti

AI : High Salaries, Higher Scrutiny

High Salaries, Higher Scrutiny: Executives Under The Tax Lens

BY Outlook Money

AI Generated : The tax-exempt gift limit has also been raised from Rs 5,000 to Rs 15,000, offering greater flexibility in structuring gifts for employees.

New Tax Regime Push Spurs Rise In Wallet-Based Employee Benefits

BY Sanjeev Sinha

Section 247 Clarified (AI Image)

Section 247: Govt Says No New Digital Surveillance Powers

BY Outlook Money

AI : Income Tax Forms

Income Tax Forms Set For Renumbering From April 2026

BY Outlook Money

AI : Voluntary Disclosure

Voluntary Disclosure: Come Clean, Pay Less Tax Now

BY Meghna Maiti

AI : Tax Refunds

Tax Refunds Rise 22 Per Cent So Far This Season, What Filers Should Watch Out For

BY Outlook Money

AI : AAP MP

Raghav Chadha, AAP MP, Calls For Abolishing LTCG

BY Meghna Maiti

AI Generated : The proposed ITR forms are standardised, incorporate automated reconciliation and pre-fill features, and aim to reduce errors and manual inputs, which could ease filing under ITR-1 to ITR-7 categories, especially for salaried individuals, small businesses and startups.

Draft Income-Tax Rules, 2026: Simpler ITRs, Fewer Forms, Tech-Driven Compliance Ahead

BY Sanjeev Sinha

AI Generated : TDS under Section 194-IA must be correctly deducted, deposited, and reflected in Form 26AS/AIS.

Selling Property In 2026: Capital Gains, TDS Rules, and Common Tax Mistakes

BY Sanjeev Sinha

AI Generated : The draft Income Tax Rules 2026 signal a clear shift towards simplification and certainty for taxpayers.

Draft Income-Tax Rules 2026 Aim To Simplify Compliance, Cut Disputes

BY Sanjeev Sinha

AI Generated : When tax planning is left until the end of the year, decisions are often made under pressure.

Why Tax Planning Should Start Early In The Financial Year, Not in March

BY Sanjeev Sinha

AI Generated : For India’s growing traveller cohort, the TCS cut is not just a technical tax tweak; it is a tangible relief that improves budgeting, enhances cash flows and makes global mobility more affordable.

Budget 2026: How The TCS Cut Changes The Math For Foreign Travel In 2026

BY Sanjeev Sinha

AI Generated : A key focus of the budget is simplifying real estate transactions involving NRIs.

Budget 2026: How Targeted Tax Reforms Are Making India More NRI-Friendly

BY Sanjeev Sinha

AI Generated : Tax-saving investments are valuable, but they should not be made blindly.

Why Tax Awareness Matters As Much As Tax Savings

BY Sanjeev Sinha

AI Generated : The new legislation is largely modeled on the existing law, and the tax slab rates continue to remain unchanged.

Check Income Tax Slabs And Rates Under The New Tax Law Coming Into Effect From April 1

BY Sanjeev Sinha

AI : New Income Tax Act

5 Things To Know About The New Income Tax Act And What It Will Mean For You

BY Meghna Maiti

AI : ITR Proceedings Clubbed

Budget 2026: ITR Proceedings Clubbed, Penalties And Prosecution Rules Simplified

BY Outlook Money

Budget 2026: Big Relief for Overseas Travel, Education As Budget Cuts TCS Sharply

Budget 2026: Big Relief for Overseas Travel, Education As Budget Cuts TCS Sharply

AI : TDS Budget 2026

Budget 2026: TDS Made Easier For Small Taxpayers

BY Outlook Money

AI Generated : By lowering the tariff rate on dutiable personal imports - a category that previously carried significantly higher levies - the government is recognising the evolving patterns of cross‑border shopping and digital purchases.

Budget 2026: Government Halves Customs Duty On Personal Imports To 10 Per Cent, Offers Big Relief To Consumers

BY Sanjeev Sinha

AI : Motor Accident Compensation

Budget 2026: Interest on Motor Accident Compensation Exempt From Income Tax: What It Means For You

BY Outlook Money

AI Generated : A key expectation is rationalisation of the tax framework applicable to NRI income, particularly capital gains on equity, mutual funds, and immovable property, along with clearer rules on residential status and the taxability of overseas income.

Budget 2026: NRIs Seek Easier Tax Rules, Smoother Investment Framework

BY Sanjeev Sinha

AI : Income Tax Raids

Income Tax Raids Explained: When And Why They Occur

BY Meghna Maiti

AI : US Firms Confront Tax Questions

US Firms Confront Tax Questions As H-1B Employees Work From India

BY Outlook Money

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