Confused between which ITR form to choose this year for tax return filing? Here’s some details

Confused between which ITR form to choose this year for tax return filing? Here’s some details

ITR filing 2025-26: The commencement of the new financial year marks the official beginning of the filing of Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for the Assessment Year 2025-26. As in previous years, taxpayers have the option to file their tax returns through both online and offline channels. An Income Tax Return (ITR) is a document used … Read more

IPL Auction 2025: How Rishabh Pant, Mitchell Starc, Vaibhav Suryavanshi will be taxed on their latest IPL salaries

IPL Auction 2025: How Rishabh Pant, Mitchell Starc, Vaibhav Suryavanshi will be taxed on their latest IPL salaries

IPL Auction 2025: The IPL is widely regarded as the most lucrative domestic T20 cricket league in the world, attracting top talent with whopping salaries. With significant sponsorships and broadcast deals, IPL franchises spare no expense in securing the services of top players. Two days back, Rishabh Pant made history by becoming the most expensive … Read more

Foreign assets in ITR: File a belated return to avoid Rs 10 lakh penalty. Know why it is crucial

Foreign assets in ITR: File a belated return to avoid Rs 10 lakh penalty. Know why it is crucial

Declaration of foreign assets: If foreign assets were not declared in the original Income Tax Return (ITR) filed for AY 2024-25, a revised return must be filed by December 31, 2024. Failure to do so could result in a penalty of up to Rs 10 lakh, according to a recent advisory from the Income-Tax Department. … Read more

ITR filing: Check disadvantages of a belated income tax return

ITR filing: Check disadvantages of a belated income tax return

Filing income tax returns (ITR) in time is crucial for taxpayers to not miss out on any benefits, but sometimes individuals miss the deadline for filing their returns. According to Section 139 (4) of the Income Tax Act, any ITR filed after this due date is referred to as a belated return. While this provision … Read more

‘Could you ask your Infosys team…’: Bengaluru CA takes a dig at Narayana Murthy’s 70-hour work week advice over tax portal glitches

‘Could you ask your Infosys team…’: Bengaluru CA takes a dig at Narayana Murthy’s 70-hour work week advice over tax portal glitches

In the chaotic rush to meet the July 31 tax deadline, a Bengaluru-based chartered accountant (CA) gave a witty twist to Infosys founder Narayana Murthy’s advice for young professionals to work 70 hours a week to build the nation. The CA, who goes by the handle @Basappamv, vented his frustration, pointing out that despite their … Read more

Union Budget 2024: Here’s a wishlist from real sector for tax relief, tax incentives

Union Budget 2024: Here’s a wishlist from real sector for tax relief, tax incentives

Union Budget: There is a considerable amount of anticipation and speculation surrounding the potential benefits that various sectors are expecting from the Finance Minister. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to present the Budget for the fiscal year 2024-2025 in the third week of July. The Budget is expected to include a breakdown of … Read more

Don’t forget to fill out this form if you are opting for old tax regime while filing ITR

Don’t forget to fill out this form if you are opting for old tax regime while filing ITR

Starting from FY2023-24, the new tax regime in India is set to become the default option for taxpayers. But taxpayers who want to avail deductions such as home loan, House Rent Allowance, Public Provident Fund, etc still have the flexibility to opt for the old tax regime if it benefits them financially. For taxpayers who … Read more

ITR Filing 2024: Know who can and cannot file income tax returns using ITR-1 this year

ITR Filing 2024: Know who can and cannot file income tax returns using ITR-1 this year

The tax filing season is upon us. Before you file your return, make sure to pick the right form. Using the wrong form means your return will be marked as defective. For most salaried people, the basic form is ITR-1. This form is for individuals with a total income up to Rs 50 lakh from … Read more