The GST Council, led by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, is set to meet on Monday to tackle several pressing issues, with the spotlight on reducing the 18% GST on health and life insurance premiums. While there is growing support for lowering the tax burden, concerns remain over whether the benefits will actually reach policyholders or … Read more
Health insurance norms for senior citizens have seen many crucial changes in the last few months. Besides the new rules introduced by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), a key feature available for all senior citizens is the co-pay option that has an significant impact on policyholders and their healthcare expenses. What … Read more
Budget expectations: When it comes to yearly tax savings, Section 80C is one of the widely used tools for salaried individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs). Under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, salaried individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) are entitled to income tax benefits of up to Rs 1.5 lakh by investing in … Read more
ITR filing: When comes to choosing appropriate tax regime for tax calculation, Old Tax Regime is still preferred by many. Old Tax Regime offers various deductions that can help taxpayers save more taxes. The deduction under section 80C of the Income Tax Act is a tax-saving provision that is available exclusively to individuals and Hindu … Read more