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Want to avoid penalties, make most of tax benefits? Here are precautions you should take while filing income-tax returns
Taxpayers can log into the official e-filing portal for assessment year 2026-27, and the tax department has issued clarifications. So, here are the precautions you should take while filing your income-tax returns (ITR):
4 min read25 May 2026Pakistani LeT terrorist infiltrates Kashmir for attacks — ends up getting hair transplant in Srinagar instead
A Pakistani LeT terrorist accused of infiltrating J&K to set up sleeper bases allegedly paused his mission to undergo a hair transplant in Srinagar.
3 min read17 May 2026Transactions where PAN is mandatory in India: Full list after form 97 replaces form 60
Starting April 1, 2026, the Income Tax Act mandates quoting a PAN for numerous financial transactions, replacing Form 60 with Form 97. Here's a list of transactions where PAN is mandatory.
3 min read3 May 2026Do you know how to open a demat account?: Step-by-Step guide
To open a Demat account in India, select a SEBI-recognized broker, complete an online application with required documents, and verify identity through e-KYC. The process typically takes 10-15 minutes, allowing users to trade in various securities with ease.
2 min read24 Apr 2026Don’t have PAN or taxable income? You must file Form 157 before travelling abroad
Under the old IT regime, PAN was mandatory for filing ‘Form 156’ that was required to be filed by outbound travellers. While ‘Form 156’ could be filed on the e-filing portal of the IT department in the old regime, ‘Form 157’ can be done only manually under the IT Act, 2025.
2 min read20 Apr 2026Notaries go back to ancient Rome and lasted for centuries but let’s accept they have no role left
Notary attestations have been around since ancient times but have been overtaken by digital technology. In a world of digital records and verifiable credentials, as with Aadhaar, why insist on the use of notaries?
4 min read24 Mar 2026Revise India’s income tax rules for simplicity as proposed but don’t let evasion get easier
The Centre’s draft income-tax rules are broadly welcome, especially their evident effort to ease the filing of returns by taxpayers. However, the government’s proposal to sharply raise the current cap on PAN-free transactions needs a rethink. Why ease evasion?
2 min read11 Feb 2026Draft income tax rules: PAN no more compulsory for hotel bills below ₹1 lakh, cash withdrawals & deposits below ₹10 lakh
Days after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2026 announcement, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has brought forward the draft rules and forms for public comments pertaining to the new Income Tax Act, 2025.
2 min read13 Feb 2026E to E Transportation Infrastructure IPO allotment date in focus after strong subscription. GMP, status check by PAN
E to E Transportation Infrastructure IPO was subscribed 526.55 times on day 3
2 min read31 Dec 2025PAN misuse suspected? Here’s how to check if an unauthorised loan was taken using your identity
The PAN card is essential for financial transactions in India, but is vulnerable to fraud. Scammers can misuse it to open bank accounts or obtain loans without the owner's knowledge. Here's how to check if your PAN has been misused.
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