Tax savings under Old Tax Regime: Taxpayers seeking to optimise their savings for the fiscal year 2024-25 still have opportunities available. One such option is utilising Section 80G of the Income Tax Act to claim deductions for donations made to government-approved trusts. It is important to note that not all charitable contributions automatically qualify for … Read more
India Post has introduced a partial withdrawal facility for the Mahila Samman Savings Certificate (MSSC), a move aimed at enhancing financial flexibility for women account holders. The scheme, exclusively available to women and girls, permits withdrawals of up to 40% of the eligible balance after one year from the date of account opening, but before … Read more
The Income Tax Department has issued a reminder that the final installment of advance tax for the financial year 2024-25 must be settled by March 15, 2025. This means that only three days, including today, remain until the payment is completed. It is mandatory to settle all outstanding advance tax obligations by the specified date. … Read more
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: 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
Tax calculator 2025: The Income Tax Department has introduced a user-friendly tool for taxpayers to compare taxes under the New Tax Regime for the financial years 2024-25 and 2025-26 (post budget proposal). This tool allows individuals to determine which tax regime is more advantageous based on their income and deductions. Access the official Income Tax … Read more
Budget 2025: The recent announcement of a Nil tax rate for individuals with taxable income of up to Rs 12 lakh in the fiscal year 2025-26 has been met with enthusiasm by those within this income bracket. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman implemented changes to the slabs, rates, and rebates under the New Tax Regime to guarantee … Read more
Tax calculation: In Budget 2025, the Finance Minister announced that no income tax is payable up to an annual income of Rs 12 lakh, providing a tax rebate for individuals earning up to this amount. The tax slabs for different income brackets have been updated, with those earning between Rs 4-7 lakh now required to pay … Read more
Tax query: I am 28 years old and still unemployed. My mom gives me Rs 30,000 as pocket money every month. Will I have to pay taxes? I am going to file my ITR nevertheless but not sure if I have to pay any taxes on the money that is credited into my account. My … Read more
Union Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday brought in some relief for the taxpayers under the New Tax Regime. After increasing the Standard Deduction limit from Rs 50,000 to Rs 75,000, FM Sitharaman revised the tax slabs for the New Tax regime. She said salaried employee will now stand up to save Rs … Read more