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Guides, tips, and updates to help you file your ITR with confidence.
26 June 2026
Income Tax Scrutiny Assessment in India: How Cases Are Selected, What to Expect & How to Respond (AY 2026-27)
Learn how income tax scrutiny works in India — CASS selection criteria, types of scrutiny, common triggers, the assessment process, and how to respond.
Read article →25 June 2026
Tax on Small Savings Schemes: PPF, NSC, SCSS, Sukanya Samriddhi, KVP & Post Office Deposits (AY 2026-27)
Complete guide to how PPF, NSC, SCSS, Sukanya Samriddhi, KVP, and Post Office deposits are taxed. Covers Section 80C, interest taxability, and TDS rules.
Read article →24 June 2026
How Bonds, Debentures, and Government Securities Are Taxed in India: Interest, Capital Gains, and Reporting (AY 2026-27)
How bonds are taxed in India — corporate bonds, G-Secs, NCDs, tax-free bonds, and 54EC bonds. Interest, capital gains, TDS rules for AY 2026-27.
Read article →23 June 2026
TDS Rate Chart for FY 2025-26: Complete Guide to TDS on Rent, Interest, Property, and Other Income
Complete TDS rate chart for AY 2026-27 covering non-salary income. Learn TDS on rent, FD interest, property sale, and how to avoid excess deductions.
Read article →22 June 2026
Tax Deductions for Medical Expenses and Disability: Sections 80DDB, 80DD, and 80U Explained (AY 2026-27)
Claim tax deductions up to Rs 1.25 lakh for medical treatment of specified diseases and disability under Sections 80DDB, 80DD, and 80U for AY 2026-27.
Read article →19 June 2026
Home Loan Tax Benefits: Complete Guide to All Deductions on Interest, Principal, and Stamp Duty (AY 2026-27)
Claim up to Rs 5 lakh in home loan tax benefits. Guide covers Section 24(b), 80C, 80EE, joint loans, pre-construction interest, and old vs new regime impact.
Read article →18 June 2026
Perquisites in Income Tax: How Your Employee Benefits and Company Perks Are Taxed in India (AY 2026-27)
Understand which employee perquisites are taxable, exempt, or partially taxable. Learn how rent-free housing, company car, and other perks affect your tax.
Read article →17 June 2026
How to Calculate Income Tax on Salary: Step-by-Step Guide with Examples (AY 2026-27)
Learn how to calculate your income tax on salary from scratch — gross salary to final tax payable — with worked examples under both regimes for AY 2026-27.
Read article →16 June 2026
Section 80GG: How to Claim Rent Deduction When You Don't Receive HRA for AY 2026-27
Self-employed or no HRA from employer? Learn how Section 80GG lets you claim up to Rs 60,000 rent deduction. Eligibility, calculation & filing guide.
Read article →15 June 2026
How to e-Verify Your Income Tax Return: All Methods, Deadline & Consequences for AY 2026-27
Filed your ITR but haven't e-verified? Learn all 6 methods to e-verify, the 30-day deadline, and what happens if you miss it for AY 2026-27.
Read article →13 June 2026
Salary Restructuring for Tax Savings: How to Optimise Your CTC and Take Home More in FY 2025-26
Learn how to restructure your salary components like HRA, NPS, food coupons, and car lease to legally reduce tax and increase take-home pay for AY 2026-27.
Read article →12 June 2026
Income Tax Refund: How to Check Status, Track Progress & Fix Delays for AY 2026-27
Learn how to check your income tax refund status, understand processing timelines, fix common refund failures, and request re-issue for AY 2026-27.
Read article →11 June 2026
Tax Collected at Source (TCS): Rates, Rules & How to Claim TCS Credit in Your ITR for AY 2026-27
Complete guide to TCS in India — rates for foreign remittance, car purchase & more. Learn how to check TCS in Form 26AS and claim credit in ITR.
Read article →10 June 2026
Section 89(1) Relief on Salary Arrears & Bonus: How to Reduce Your Tax Liability for AY 2026-27
Learn how to claim Section 89(1) relief when you receive salary arrears or bonus. Step-by-step calculation with Form 10E filing guide for AY 2026-27.
Read article →9 June 2026
Tax on Foreign Income for Indian Residents: Salary, Investments & DTAA Benefits for AY 2026-27
How Indian residents are taxed on foreign salary, dividends, capital gains & rental income. Covers DTAA relief, Schedule FSI & FA reporting for AY 2026-27.
Read article →8 June 2026
Clubbing of Income in India: When Your Spouse's or Minor Child's Income Gets Taxed in Your Hands (Section 64)
Understand clubbing of income under Section 64. Learn when your spouse's or minor child's income gets added to yours and how to plan around it.
Read article →5 June 2026
Tax Benefits for Senior Citizens in India: Complete Guide for AY 2026-27
Senior citizen tax benefits explained — higher 80D limits, 80TTB deduction, advance tax exemption, Form 15H, and more for AY 2026-27.
Read article →3 June 2026
Agricultural Income Tax in India: Exemption Rules, Partial Integration & ITR Reporting for AY 2026-27
Is agricultural income tax-free? Learn exemption rules under Section 10(1), the partial integration method, what qualifies, and how to report it in your ITR.
Read article →2 June 2026
Tax on Lottery, Online Gaming, and Betting Winnings in India: Complete Guide for AY 2026-27
Learn how lottery, online gaming, and betting winnings are taxed in India at 30% under Sections 115BB and 115BBJ, TDS rules, and filing requirements for AY 2026-27.
Read article →1 June 2026
Presumptive Taxation Under Section 44AD & 44ADA: Simplified Tax Filing for Small Businesses and Professionals (AY 2026-27)
Complete guide to presumptive taxation under Sections 44AD and 44ADA for AY 2026-27. Eligibility, profit rates, ITR forms, and when to opt out.
Read article →31 May 2026
Tax on Life Insurance in India: Section 10(10D), Maturity Proceeds, Surrender Value & ULIP Rules for AY 2026-27
When is life insurance maturity tax-free? Learn Section 10(10D) rules, ULIP taxation, surrender value tax, TDS under 194DA & the 2023 high-premium amendment.
Read article →30 May 2026
Section 87A Tax Rebate for AY 2026-27: Eligibility, Calculation, and the ₹12 Lakh Rule Explained
Understand Section 87A rebate for AY 2026-27 — who qualifies, how the ₹12 lakh limit works under the new regime, marginal relief, and common mistakes to avoid.
Read article →29 May 2026
Set-Off and Carry Forward of Losses in Income Tax: Rules, Limits, and Examples for AY 2026-27
Learn how to set off losses against income and carry forward unused losses to future years. Complete guide with rules, limits, and examples for AY 2026-27.
Read article →27 May 2026
LTA (Leave Travel Allowance) Tax Exemption: Rules, Calculation, and How to Claim It in AY 2026-27
Complete guide to Leave Travel Allowance tax exemption under Section 10(5) — eligibility, calculation, block year rules, and claiming process for salaried employees.
Read article →26 May 2026
Old vs New Tax Regime by Salary Bracket: Which One Saves You More at Every Income Level (AY 2026-27)
Find out whether old or new tax regime saves more tax at your salary level. Bracket-wise breakeven analysis with examples for AY 2026-27.
Read article →25 May 2026
Tax on Retirement Benefits in India: EPF Withdrawal, Gratuity, Pension, and Leave Encashment Rules (AY 2026-27)
Understand how EPF withdrawals, gratuity, pension, and leave encashment are taxed in India. Complete guide with exemption limits for AY 2026-27.
Read article →24 May 2026
Union Budget 2025 Tax Changes: How the New Slabs, TDS Limits, and Exemptions Affect You in AY 2026-27
Complete guide to Union Budget 2025 changes for individual taxpayers — revised new regime slabs, Rs 12.75 lakh zero-tax threshold, TDS updates, and more for AY 2026-27.
Read article →19 May 2026
Income Tax on Cryptocurrency in India: How Virtual Digital Assets Are Taxed in AY 2026-27
Flat 30% tax, no loss set-off, 1% TDS — understand exactly how crypto, NFTs, and other VDAs are taxed in India with practical examples for AY 2026-27.
Read article →15 May 2026
7 Common Form 16 Errors by Employers: How to Spot and Fix Them Before Filing ITR
Your Form 16 may have mistakes. Learn the 7 most common Form 16 errors employers make and how to correct them before filing your ITR for AY 2026-27.
Read article →10 May 2026
How to Maximise Your Income Tax Refund Under the New Tax Regime: 7 Strategies for AY 2026-27
Think the new tax regime means zero refund? These 7 legal strategies help salaried Indians claim every rupee back for AY 2026-27.
Read article →8 May 2026
How SIP Mutual Fund Redemptions Are Taxed in India: FIFO, STCG vs LTCG, and Practical Examples (AY 2026-27)
Understand how each SIP installment is taxed separately on redemption using FIFO. Learn STCG vs LTCG rules, tax rates, and examples for AY 2026-27.
Read article →7 May 2026
NRI Income Tax in India: How Non-Resident Indians Are Taxed and How to File ITR for AY 2026-27
Complete guide to NRI taxation in India — residential status, taxable income, TDS rules, DTAA benefits, and step-by-step ITR filing for AY 2026-27.
Read article →6 May 2026
Inheritance Tax in India: What You Actually Pay When You Inherit Property, Stocks & Other Assets (AY 2026-27)
India has no inheritance tax, but inherited assets still attract tax. Learn what's taxable when you inherit property, shares, or gold — and how to compute capital gains.
Read article →5 May 2026
10 Common Income Tax Myths in India Exposed: What Every Taxpayer Must Know for AY 2026-27
Believing wrong tax advice costs you money. We debunk 10 widespread income tax myths in India with correct rules for AY 2026-27.
Read article →4 May 2026
Tax-Loss Harvesting in India: How to Reduce Your Tax Bill by Booking Losses Strategically
Learn how tax-loss harvesting works in India for AY 2026-27. Offset capital gains with losses on stocks and mutual funds to legally reduce your tax outgo.
Read article →3 May 2026
Section 80TTA and 80TTB: Tax Deduction on Savings Account and Deposit Interest for AY 2026-27
Complete guide to Section 80TTA (Rs 10,000) and 80TTB (Rs 50,000) deductions on savings account and deposit interest income for AY 2026-27.
Read article →2 May 2026
Tax Planning for Newlyweds in India: Smart Strategies After Marriage for AY 2026-27
Just got married? Learn how couples can save tax with joint home loans, spouse health insurance, gift rules, and clubbing of income for AY 2026-27.
Read article →1 May 2026
How to File a Revised ITR: Complete Guide to Correcting Your Tax Return for AY 2026-27
Filed your ITR with errors? Learn how to file a revised return under Section 139(5), deadlines, common mistakes, and step-by-step process for AY 2026-27.
Read article →30 April 2026
Income Tax Filing for First-Time Filers in India: A Complete Beginner's Guide for AY 2026-27
Filing your first income tax return in India? This step-by-step guide covers who must file, which form to use, documents needed, and common mistakes to avoid.
Read article →29 April 2026
Dividend Income Tax in India: How Dividends Are Taxed in AY 2026-27
Learn how dividend income from shares and mutual funds is taxed in India for AY 2026-27. Covers TDS, deductions, ITR reporting, and tax-saving tips.
Read article →27 April 2026
Income Tax Notice: Types, Reasons, and How to Respond for AY 2026-27
Received an income tax notice? Learn about common notice types (143(1), 148, 245), why you got one, and how to respond step by step.
Read article →26 April 2026
Gift Tax in India: Rules on Taxable & Tax-Free Gifts for AY 2026-27
Learn which gifts are taxable in India, exemption limits, and how to report gift income in your ITR for AY 2026-27. Covers cash, property, and wedding gifts.
Read article →25 April 2026
Penalties for Late ITR Filing: What Happens If You Miss the July 31 Deadline in AY 2026-27
Late filing your ITR? Know the penalties under Section 234F, interest under 234A, loss of carry-forward & how to file a belated return for AY 2026-27.
Read article →24 April 2026
Section 80E: How to Claim Tax Deduction on Education Loan Interest for AY 2026-27
Complete guide to Section 80E tax deduction on education loan interest. Eligibility, claim process, documents needed & how to save tax in AY 2026-27.
Read article →23 April 2026
Capital Gains Tax on Property Sale in India: How to Calculate, Save & Report for AY 2026-27
Learn how capital gains tax works when you sell property in India. Covers STCG, LTCG, indexation changes, Section 54/54EC exemptions & TDS for AY 2026-27.
Read article →22 April 2026
TDS on Salary: How It Works, How to Calculate It, and How to Claim Refund in AY 2026-27
Understand how TDS on salary is calculated under Section 192, check common employer mistakes, and learn how to claim a refund when filing ITR.
Read article →21 April 2026
ELSS vs PPF vs NPS: Which Tax-Saving Investment Is Best for You in AY 2026-27?
Compare ELSS, PPF & NPS side by side — returns, lock-in, tax treatment & who each suits best. Make a smarter 80C decision for AY 2026-27.
Read article →20 April 2026
Tax on Gold, Sovereign Gold Bonds & Digital Gold in India: Complete Guide for AY 2026-27
Learn how gold investments are taxed in India — physical gold, gold ETFs, sovereign gold bonds & digital gold. Capital gains rates, exemptions & filing tips.
Read article →19 April 2026
Section 24(b): How to Claim Home Loan Interest Deduction in AY 2026-27
Complete guide to Section 24(b) home loan interest deduction up to Rs 2 lakh. Learn eligibility, limits, and how to claim it in your ITR for AY 2026-27.
Read article →18 April 2026
Section 80G: How to Claim Tax Deduction on Donations in AY 2026-27
Claim tax deductions on charitable donations under Section 80G. Learn eligible funds, 50% vs 100% deductions, limits, and how to report in your ITR.
Read article →17 April 2026
Interest Income from FDs, Savings Accounts & Bonds: How It's Taxed in AY 2026-27
Complete guide to taxation of interest income from fixed deposits, savings accounts, RDs, and bonds. Covers TDS, 80TTA, 80TTB, and ITR reporting.
Read article →16 April 2026
Section 80CCD: NPS Tax Benefits You Might Be Missing in AY 2026-27
Claim up to ₹2 lakh tax deduction with NPS under Section 80CCD. Learn 80CCD(1), 80CCD(1B), and 80CCD(2) rules with examples for AY 2026-27.
Read article →15 April 2026
Rental Income Tax in India: How to Calculate and Report in ITR for AY 2026-27
Learn how rental income is taxed in India for AY 2026-27. Covers Net Annual Value, standard deduction, Section 24(b), deemed let-out, and ITR reporting.
Read article →14 April 2026
Job Switch Mid-Year? How to Handle Income Tax Filing for AY 2026-27
Switched jobs during FY 2025-26? Learn how to merge two Form 16s, avoid TDS shortfall, claim deductions correctly, and file your ITR without errors.
Read article →13 April 2026
Advance Tax in India: Rules, Due Dates & Calculation for AY 2026-27
Learn who must pay advance tax, due dates, how to calculate instalments, and penalties for late payment. Complete guide for FY 2025-26.
Read article →12 April 2026
Freelance & Side Income Tax for Salaried Employees: Complete Guide for AY 2026-27
How salaried employees should report freelance, gig, and side income in ITR. Covers tax rates, ITR form selection, TDS, and deductions for AY 2026-27.
Read article →11 April 2026
HRA Exemption Calculation: How to Claim House Rent Allowance in AY 2026-27
Learn how HRA exemption is calculated under Section 10(13A), who can claim it, documents needed, and common mistakes to avoid for AY 2026-27.
Read article →10 April 2026
ESOPs and RSUs Taxation in India: Complete Guide for AY 2026-27
Understand how ESOPs and RSUs are taxed in India at exercise, vesting, and sale. Covers perquisite tax, capital gains, and Section 80C deferral for AY 2026-27.
Read article →9 April 2026
Form 26AS vs AIS vs TIS: What They Are and How to Use Them Before Filing ITR
Understand the difference between Form 26AS, AIS, and TIS. Learn how to check them for errors and use them to file an accurate income tax return.
Read article →8 April 2026
Section 80D Deduction: Health Insurance Premium Tax Benefits Explained
Complete guide to Section 80D tax deduction on health insurance premiums, preventive health check-ups, and medical expenses for AY 2026-27.
Read article →26 March 2026
How to File ITR-1 Online for Salaried Employees (AY 2026-27)
A step-by-step guide to filing your ITR-1 income tax return online if you are a salaried employee in India. Covers Form 16, deductions, and JSON upload.
Read article →25 March 2026
ITR-1 vs ITR-2: Which Form Should You File?
Confused between ITR-1 and ITR-2? This guide explains who should file which form, the key differences, and how to decide based on your income sources.
Read article →24 March 2026
Old Tax Regime vs New Tax Regime: Which Saves More in 2026?
A detailed comparison of India's old and new tax regimes for AY 2026-27. Includes tax slabs, deduction limits, and examples to help you pick the right one.
Read article →23 March 2026
How to Upload ITR JSON on the Income Tax Portal
Step-by-step instructions for uploading your ITR-1 or ITR-2 JSON file to the official income tax e-filing portal and completing e-verification.
Read article →22 March 2026
Section 80C Deductions: Complete List & Guide for 2026
Everything you need to know about Section 80C tax deductions — eligible investments, limits, and how to claim them in your ITR for AY 2026-27.
Read article →21 March 2026
Capital Gains Tax on Stocks & Mutual Funds: ITR-2 Guide
How capital gains from stocks, mutual funds, and other assets are taxed in India. Covers STCG, LTCG, exemptions, and how to report them in ITR-2.
Read article →20 March 2026
How to Read Your Form 16: Every Section Explained
A plain-English breakdown of every part of Form 16 — Part A, Part B, salary details, deductions, and TDS. Know exactly what your employer reported.
Read article →19 March 2026
Last-Minute ITR Filing Checklist for AY 2026-27
A complete checklist of documents, details, and steps you need before filing your income tax return. Avoid mistakes and file confidently.
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