Senior Citizen Savings Scheme taxation: How much tax will senior citizens pay after Budget 2025?

Senior Citizen Savings Scheme taxation: How much tax will senior citizens pay after Budget 2025?

The Senior Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS) is designed specifically for elderly individuals residing in India. This scheme provides a reliable source of income along with top-notch security and tax advantages. Eligible senior citizens residing in India have the option to invest a lump sum amount in the scheme either individually or jointly, in order to … Read more

Hike in TDS threshold in Budget 2025: How TDS is calculated on fixed deposits?

Hike in TDS threshold in Budget 2025: How TDS is calculated on fixed deposits?

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Budget 2025 introduced a revised threshold for TDS compliance for individuals, senior citizens, and companies. This adjustment aims to provide taxpayers with a means to reduce the amount of tax deducted from their income, while also assisting companies in simplifying their TDS compliance process. The proposed threshold has been increased … Read more

Indian Overseas Bank shares rally 5% on receiving Rs 1,359-crore income tax refund order

Indian Overseas Bank shares rally 5% on receiving Rs 1,359-crore income tax refund order

State-owned Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) shares climbed as much as 4.7% on Wednesday to Rs 59.50 on BSE after the bank said it has received an order confirming a refund of Rs 1,359.29 crore for the assessment year 2015-16, including interest under Section 244A. “As per the order dated 17.08.2024, the amount refundable to the … Read more

Federal Bank Q2 Results: Profit rises 11% to Rs 1,057 crore, NII up 15%

Federal Bank Q2 Results: Profit rises 11% to Rs 1,057 crore, NII up 15%

Private sector lender Federal Bank on Monday posted an 11 per cent increase in net profit to Rs 1,057 crore in the September quarter. The lender had earned a net profit of Rs 954 crore in the year-ago period. The total income increased to Rs 7,541 crore during the quarter under review against Rs 6,186 … Read more

REC Q2 Results: Net profit up 6.5% YoY at Rs 4,038 crore; Rs 4 per share dividend declared

REC Q2 Results: Net profit up 6.5% YoY at Rs 4,038 crore; Rs 4 per share dividend declared

State-run REC reported a 6.5% rise in its September quarter consolidated net profit at Rs 4,038 crore versus Rs 3,790 crore reported by it in the year ago period. The total interest income earned by the NBFC during the quarter stood at Rs 13,485 crore which was up 18% over Rs 11,399 crore reported in … Read more

Indian Overseas Bank Q2 Results: Net profit rises 24% to Rs 777 crore

Indian Overseas Bank Q2 Results: Net profit rises 24% to Rs 777 crore

State-owned Indian Overseas Bank on Thursday posted a 24% surge in net profit to Rs. 777 crore in the second quarter ended September 2024, due to interest income and onboarding of new customers. The bank had earned a net profit of Rs. 625 crore in the same quarter a year ago. The bank earned an … Read more

ITR filing: Rise in defective ITR notices noted this year. Check details, steps to address problem

ITR filing: Rise in defective ITR notices noted this year. Check details, steps to address problem

Defective ITR: If your income tax return is found defective, the Income Tax Department will notify you of the defect through a notice issued under section 139(9) of the Income Tax Act. This notice will be sent to your registered email address or by post. You can access and view the notice by logging into the … Read more

ITR FY2024: What tax regime suits senior citizens who get pension benefits under NPS

ITR FY2024: What tax regime suits senior citizens who get pension benefits under NPS

ITR for senior citizens: The time to file Income Tax Returns (ITR) started for many in April 2024 who do not depend on their employers for their Form 16. Filing income tax returns is quite challenging for many, particularly senior citizens, who may encounter difficulties due to prevalent misconceptions. One prevalent misunderstanding is the belief … Read more