What is tax loss harvesting? How can you save taxes if you are facing stock market losses?

What is tax loss harvesting? How can you save taxes if you are facing stock market losses?

ITR filing 2025: When it comes to paying taxes on equities, you are only required to pay income tax when you decide to sell your holdings. This means that while you are responsible for paying taxes on your gains, you also have the opportunity to offset any losses incurred.  Tax-loss harvesting is a tax-saving strategy … Read more

Budget 2025: How can FM Nirmala Sitharaman soothe middle-class taxpayers this time?

Budget 2025: How can FM Nirmala Sitharaman soothe middle-class taxpayers this time?

Budget expectations: On February 1, 2025, Union Budget will be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at the Lok Sabha. Income taxpayers are expecting significant tax breaks. The taxpayers may expect some big changes as PM Narendra Modi and President Draupadi Murmu hinted at some major shakeup.  Ahead of the Budget 2025, President Draupadi Murmu suggested … Read more

How to switch to the Old Tax Regime if your company opted for the New Tax Regime; check details

How to switch to the Old Tax Regime if your company opted for the New Tax Regime; check details

Old Tax Regime vs New Ta Regime: Taxpayers often find themselves in a quandary when it comes to selecting the most suitable income tax regime. The Income Tax Department allows individuals to choose their preferred income tax regime for a particular financial year, with the frequency of switches permitted based on one’s profession or specific criteria … Read more

New ITR deadline: You will have to pay this amount while filing belated ITR by January 15

New ITR deadline: You will have to pay this amount while filing belated ITR by January 15

ITR filing in January: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has announced an extension of the deadline for resident individuals to file belated and revised Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for the assessment year (AY) 2024-25. The new deadline is now January 15, 2025, instead of the previous deadline of December 31, 2024.  Individuals who … Read more

ITR deadline in Dec: Report foreign income, assets or you may face penalty of Rs 10 lakh; check details

ITR deadline in Dec: Report foreign income, assets or you may face penalty of Rs 10 lakh; check details

ITR filing: Taxpayers with foreign income or assets must disclose them by December 31, 2024, to avoid penalties under the Income Tax and Black Money Acts. The Income Tax Department has outlined the necessary steps for taxpayers to meet this obligation. Previously, the Income Tax Department underscored the significance of reporting assets held overseas or income … Read more

MFs in November: Debt fund inflows slumped 92%. Should you be concerned?

MFs in November: Debt fund inflows slumped 92%. Should you be concerned?

Mutual funds: In November, inflows into debt funds saw a significant drop to Rs 12,916 crore, marking a 92% decrease from the Rs 1.57 lakh crore recorded in October. This steep decline can be attributed to a combination of factors including liquidity constraints, tax obligations, and market fluctuations. Liquid funds experienced the largest outflows, with net … Read more