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FD interest income is fully taxable but tax implications may vary based on the chosen tax regime and taxpayer age. Some deductions may also be available, based on your age and income profile. Here's all you need to k...

ITR: Taxpayers must file their income-tax returns for FY26 / AY27 by 31 August this year, extended from 30 June. Here's how much penalty you can be charged and deadline for delayed ITR filing during the tax year.

Berkshire Hathaway now allocates nearly 30% of its $351 billion portfolio to Apple and Alphabet, reflecting a shift in Warren Buffett's investment strategy. 

Salary arrears and lump-sum payments can increase tax liability. Taxpayers must file Form 10E before their ITR to claim relief under Section 89 of the Income-tax Act. Here's what you need to know.

Around 50 lakh central government employees and about 65 lakh retired central government pensioners, including defence personnel and retirees, will benefit from the recommendations across 18 employee levels.

About 1 crore beneficiaries - close to 50 lakh central government employees and nearly 65 lakh retired central government pensioners, including defence personnel and retirees - will benefit from an increase in DA and DR....

Even with a zero tax liability due to the Section 87A rebate, filing an income tax return (ITR) may be necessary. Your obligation to file depends on your total income and the tax regime you choose.

Many property sellers may end up paying more tax under the 20% tax regime with indexation than under the flat 12.5% LTCG tax. The benefit of indexation depends on how much the property's value has appreciated over ti...

A portfolio invested entirely in equities typically suffers the deepest drawdowns, whereas adding debt investments can substantially reduce losses during market corrections.

The move is intended to address operational challenges frequently faced by families during the transmission process while ensuring a smoother and more uniform experience across mutual fund houses.

After age 35, financial responsibilities typically increase, making a balanced portfolio more important. Experts recommend combining life insurance with equity investments, mutual funds & SIPs to build long-term weal...

The Income Tax Department has introduced a Foreign Assets Information (FAI) report on its Compliance Portal. Taxpayers can securely download their foreign asset information in a password-protected PDF, review the reporte...

From selecting the correct ITR form to maintaining transaction records across exchanges and wallets, investors with crypto holdings need to pay close attention to disclosures to avoid notices and ensure smooth tax filing...

Most public and private banks across India will remain open today, on Saturday, 18 July. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)'s holiday calendar, bank operations will continue as normal since it is the third ...

Income-tax returns: Attention first time taxpayers! From required documents, to which forms to fill, and the deadline date - here are the top 10 important things to keep in mind while filing your ITR.

Understanding these rules is essential, particularly if you are switching jobs, dealing with a financial emergency or planning to access your retirement savings before retirement.

The EPFO has discontinued UAN activation and new generation through the portal and shifted both services to the Umang app with Aadhaar-based Face Authentication (FAT) requirement. Here's how first-time users can comp...

8th Pay Commission: The official terms of reference (ToR) outline what central government employees and pensioners can expect from the 8th CPC's recommendations. From DA hike to revised salary structure, pension, all...

The DoE reiterated that if an employee's monthly NPS contribution is credited past the established deadline, interest must be paid to the subscriber for the duration of the delay. This compensatory interest will matc...

Probate of a Will in India confirms its validity and gives legal authority to the executor. Check and understand the process, documents required, court procedure, recent changes, and when probate can help prevent inherit...

Dearness Allowance: Even if no DA hike is announced this month in July 2026, central government employees and pensioners could still see a second increase sometime in the second half of the year during the festive season...

Investing just ₹2,000 every month-an amount many people spend on leisure activities or eating out-can potentially grow into a corpus of more than ₹1 crore.