It is the start of the new financial year from April 1. Since last year, it is mandatory to choose the appropriate tax regime that suits a particular investor. Most taxpayers, especially those with high income or those having several tax-saving investments, prefer the Old Tax Regime. Should you have chosen to adhere to the … Read more
Income Tax Returns FY24: The Income Tax department has asked non-resident Indians (NRIs) to give sworn statements on the exact number of days spent in India, a report said on Tuesday. This comes after the department recently sent numerous advisories to NRIs asking them to verify high-value transactions made in 2022-23 and to address any … Read more
New Tax Regime: The Centre introduced the New Tax Regime under Section 115BAC as a new optional alternative to the Old Tax Regime from April 1, 2020 (FY 2020-21) for individuals and the Hindu undivided family (HUF). But after three years, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during the Union Budget 2023 announced that the New … Read more
Income Tax Calendar 2024: The new year has started and the Income Tax department has already shared the tax calendar for this year. It is crucial to note the income tax-related deadlines to avoid paying fines and penalties. Usually, the last date to file the Income Tax Return (ITR) for FY 2023-24 (AY 2024-25) without … Read more
It is that time of the year when you will be asked to submit investment proof so that your workplace can deduct tax before the end of the fiscal on March 31, 2024. On one hand, the Income Tax department deducts tax, but at the same time, it promotes savings and investments among taxpayers. It … Read more
Old Tax Regime slabs vs New Tax Regime slabs for senior citizens: Income Tax return filing is a mandatory exercise for all Indian citizens, salaried, non-salaried, senior citizens. According to the Income Tax department, an individual resident who is 60 years or above in age but is less than 80 years at any time during … Read more
Several companies and individuals who may have avoided paying taxes have come under the taxman’s lens following an elaborate investigation based on application of data analytics and machine learning and robust data sharing between various tax authorities. The government has used statistics of the last two financial years to create the audit checklist. Tax department … Read more
NEW DELHI: Private sector employees who opt to spend their leave travel allowance on the purchase of consumer goods, along the lines of the latest scheme unveiled for central government employees, will be eligible for tax exemption.“Tax benefit would be available… Mechanism is being examined and a clarification would be issued shortly,” a government official … Read more