The plan to double $10,000 cap on state and local tax deduction for many married filers faces challenges.
3 min read15 Feb 2024The Income Tax Department collected ₹25,000 crore in securities transaction tax (STT) till end of January, compared to ₹20,000 crore collected in the same time a year ago
3 min read6 Feb 2024As the fiscal year concludes, taxpayers are required to furnish evidence of their investments; the absence of such proof empowers the employer to levy a higher TDS in the closing months of the financial year.
1 min read11 Jan 2024As the financial year comes to a close, taxpayers are supposed to submit proof of their investments, failing which employer is entitled to deduct a higher TDS in the last months of financial year.
2 min read1 Feb 2024Rental yields offer better returns than most other investments because of the tax sops offered by the government.
6 min read26 Sep 2023Estate planning is a process of preparing for the management and distribution of your assets and liabilities in case of your death or incapacity. Read on to know which assets you can invest in:
2 min read11 Apr 2023The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority manages the National Pension System (NPS), a government-backed pension programme.
9 min read6 Apr 2023Tax nudges are an effective way to encourage people to save in the right way
3 min read5 Apr 2023Anupam Gupta advised not to invest in small, mid-cap mutual funds for short term goals
2 min read4 Apr 2023As the financial year is near to its end, it is high-time for tax payers to recheck their investments and opt for the unutilised ones to ensure optimum tax savings. Here are the top tax-saving investment options people can consider before 31 March
5 min read26 Mar 2023The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared
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