March 31 tax deadline: ELSS or tax-saving funds can help you save Rs 1.5 lakh under Section 80C. Should you go for it?

March 31 tax deadline: ELSS or tax-saving funds can help you save Rs 1.5 lakh under Section 80C. Should you go for it?

As the financial year draws to a close on March 31, taxpayers are focusing on maximising their savings through investments under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act. Among the various options available, Equity Linked Savings Schemes (ELSS) stand out as a favourable choice for both tax savings and potential long-term wealth creation. Under Section … Read more

ITR filing 2025: Not Rs 12.75 lakh, this is the tax-free income for AY2025-26; check details

ITR filing 2025: Not Rs 12.75 lakh, this is the tax-free income for AY2025-26; check details

ITR filing 2025: The NDA government 3.0 introduced a major income tax relief for the salaried class in the Union Budget 2025. Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman announced that individuals will not have to pay any income tax on total earnings up to Rs 12 lakh. This translates to an average monthly … Read more

Union Budget 2024: Experts call for enhancement of deduction limit under 80C, simpler terms for capital gains tax

Union Budget 2024: Experts call for enhancement of deduction limit under 80C, simpler terms for capital gains tax

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

Income tax return: How tax exemptions are different from tax deductions. Explained

Income tax return: How tax exemptions are different from tax deductions. Explained

ITR: Filing tax returns is an annual affair. One should know every detail about the components in Form 16 and how one can get the maximum deductions and exemptions before filing the returns. Tax deductions refer to expenses that you can subtract from your total income, thus lowering the amount of income that is subject … Read more