Not filing Form 122 after switching jobs could mean a long wait for your tax refund The Income Tax Department has introduced a single consolidated Form 122, replacing Form 12B and Form 12BAA, for salaried employees… May 1, 2026 16:44 IST
The new baseline: Why 10% is the minimum hike for India’s top talent in 2026 India’s 2026 job market sees rising salary expectations, strong growth in AI, fintech, and cleantech sectors, with high demand for… March 3, 2026 22:34 IST
Old Tax Regime: Why many salaried employees may see higher TDS in last 3 months of this financial year Many salaried employees see a sudden spike in TDS between January and March because employers recalculate taxes after verifying actual… January 14, 2026 14:08 IST
Your salary grew 6%. Your child’s school fees grew 12%. Now what? School fees rise at double-digit rates while salaries grow in single digits. The gap is small in one year, but… Updated: September 8, 2025 06:39 IST
ITR filing for AY2025-26 begins for THESE taxpayers: Over 54K income tax returns filed in 3 days This year there has been a significant delay in both notifying the ITR forms and updating online & offline utilities… June 2, 2025 13:35 IST
You may receive income tax notice, no refund if you skip these 2 checks before filing your ITR Before filing your ITR, it’s crucial to cross-check Form 26AS and AIS to ensure accurate income reporting and avoid missing… May 22, 2025 12:09 IST
Income Tax Return 2025: Full list of deadlines for individuals, businesses! Pay fines, lose tax benefits in case of delay Missing ITR filing deadlines for AY 2025-26 can lead to penalties and loss of key tax benefits—know the correct due… May 19, 2025 12:07 IST
India Inc may see 9% salary hike in 2025 but big slump in tech consultancy The salary increments in India are expected to stabilise in 2025 with a rise of 9.2 per cent during the… February 19, 2025 13:32 IST
Your up to Rs 12 lakh annual income is not tax-exempt as wrongly perceived – it’s taxable! Tax structure decoded here Income Tax Slabs Decoded: Income up to Rs 12.75 lakh is tax-free under the new tax regime for FY 2025-26,… Updated: February 8, 2025 21:58 IST
Budget 2025 Tax Calculator: Rs 8-12 lakh slab has 10% tax — So why is income up to Rs 12 lakh tax-free? The answer lies in the revised Section 87A rebate. The government has increased the rebate from Rs 25,000 (earlier applicable… February 1, 2025 16:30 IST
Budget 2025: Expectations of the salaried class Salaried taxpayers hope Budget 2025 will see some major taxation reforms, including much-needed tax relief for them, higher exemptions, and… January 30, 2025 13:25 IST
Is Centre planning to introduce a scheme offering unemployment allowance to youth? Here’s what Govt says Minister of State for Labour and Employment Shobha Karandlaje stated that employment generation coupled with welfare of the youth is… Updated: December 26, 2024 18:35 IST
Identification of Tax Evaders: Taxpayers alert! Govt conducts surveys to identify evaders The government has been actively conducting surveys under Section 133A of the Income-tax Act to identify tax evaders while improving… December 25, 2024 21:18 IST
HRA: Not getting House Rent Allowance? you can still claim tax exemption! Know how much you can claim If you’re not receiving House Rent Allowance (HRA), you can still claim HRA exemption under Section 80GG to save on… October 22, 2024 18:10 IST
Missed September 15 advance tax deadline? Prepare for additional taxes and interest on outstanding dues Advance tax payments are split into four installments with specific due dates: 15% by June 15, 45% by September 15,… September 17, 2024 15:31 IST
Are taxpayers allowed to switch tax regime after mid-year budget changes? Many taxpayers are wondering whether they are allowed to switch their preferred income tax regime and avail new benefits announced… August 12, 2024 11:36 IST
From NPS to PPF, best investment options for salaried persons in India We take a look at eight prime investment options that salaried individuals may explore to achieve their various life goals,… August 12, 2024 08:44 IST
How Budget 2024 proposals will ease the cashflow for salaried taxpayers One of the highlights of this year’s Budget is the proposed modification of the tax slabs under the new regime,… August 1, 2024 15:48 IST
No more foreign trips, no new petrol cars: Haryana imposes sweeping austerity measures to conserve fuel and energy
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