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Balwant Jain

ARTICLES BY BALWANT JAIN

In India, marriage gifts are tax-exempt up to Rs. 50,000, but gifts to relatives are taxable. (Pixabay)

How marriage and divorce affect your tax liability in India

4 min read . 02 Dec 2025

Know the risks involved in investing in debt funds and precautions to be taken while investing in debt funds

Debt fund risks explained: What investors should watch out for

4 min read . 20 Nov 2025

Succession and inheritance rights of a Hindu daughter

Hindu daughters’ inheritance rights: What the law says

4 min read . 04 Nov 2025

Choosing between under-construction and ready-to-move-in properties involves weighing financial risks.

Should you buy an under-construction property? Pros and cons explained

7 min read . 30 Oct 2025

Ownership and succession of HUF assets

How can HUFs acquire, own, and transfer property in India?

3 min read . 23 Oct 2025

Have an HUF and reap additional tax benefits

What are the tax benefits of an HUF under current tax laws?

5 min read . 03 Oct 2025

Wedding gifts and taxation

Are wedding gifts taxable in India? Rules you must know

4 min read . 10 Sept 2025

Debt mutual funds involve risks such as interest rate fluctuations, credit/default issues, and concentration risks.

Debt mutual funds: Risks of investing and how to manage them

4 min read . 08 Sept 2025

Mutual funds offer diverse financial products, with aggressive hybrid funds being a notable option.

How to maximise returns with aggressive hybrid mutual funds?

5 min read . 20 Aug 2025

Know the impact and alternatives before you give up your life insurance policy.

Your Questions Answered: Should I surrender my life insurance policy?

3 min read . 11 Jul 2025

Donations vs gifts: How to classify financial help for hospital expenses under income tax laws.

Is financial help from relatives or charities for hospital expenses taxable?

2 min read . 10 Jul 2025

Long-term or short-term: Know how your land sale is taxed under capital gains rules. (Pexel)

Your Questions Answered: How will I be taxed if I sell my plot of land?

3 min read . 09 Jul 2025

Under construction property vs ready to move in property.

Under construction vs ready to move in property: What’s right for you?

4 min read . 08 Jul 2025

Claiming exemption for long term capital gains on sale of agricultural land.

NRI Guide: How I claimed LTCG exemption on agricultural land sale

2 min read . 03 Jul 2025

PPF for NRI child: Understand the FEMA rules and Section 80C tax benefit limits.

Can I claim tax benefits for contributing to my NRI child’s PPF account?

2 min read . 03 Jul 2025

To counter losses from share transactions, one can trade on the same day across different brokers or delay buying. (Pexel)

Is same-day sale and buy of shares allowed for short-term capital loss?

2 min read . 02 Jul 2025

Buying property without a legal check, even after bank loan approval, can cost you more than money.

Bank loan approved? Here's why you must still get a property legal check

4 min read . 30 Jun 2025

Payment of rent to HUF for property registered in individual names.

Can I pay rent to a HUF when the property is registered in an individual’s name?

2 min read . 24 Jun 2025

Status and taxation of NRE and FCNR deposits after one returns to India for good.

How will my NRE and FCNR interest be taxed if I return to India?

1 min read . 23 Jun 2025

To claim Section 89(1) income tax relief, always provide a structured break-up of arrears—avoid filing errors.

Can I claim Section 89(1) relief without the detailed break-up of arrears?

2 min read . 20 Jun 2025