Rent above ₹50,000 per month? Why claiming HRA alone won’t keep the Income Tax department away

Rent above ₹50,000 per month? Why claiming HRA alone won’t keep the Income Tax department away

You pay your rent diligently each month, file your income tax returns on time, and even claim your House Rent Allowance (HRA). But suddenly, an unexpected Income Tax Notice arrives, questioning your rent payments and demanding answers.  The trigger? A little-known TDS obligation tied directly to monthly rents above ₹50,000, which many tenants overlook, leaving … Read more

ITR filing 2025: Taxpayers can file updated returns for FY22, FY23 before March 31

ITR filing 2025: Taxpayers can file updated returns for FY22, FY23 before March 31

ITR filing: Taxpayers have until March 31 to update their income tax returns for the last two financial years, allowing them to correct any mistakes or omissions. This opportunity, introduced by the Finance Ministry in the Finance Act 2022, is available to those who wish to rectify their returns within two years from the end of … Read more