Scrap dealer deposits Rs 1.28 crore cash, reports Rs 3 lakh income in ITR; faces Rs 44 lakh tax demand, ITAT intervenes A scrap dealer faced a ₹44 lakh tax demand after the Income Tax Department treated ₹1.28 crore of cash deposits… June 6, 2026 08:18 IST
Keep cash flow predictable with structured NPS payouts Market-linked structure can help maintain inflation-adjusted income. Updated: June 6, 2026 07:36 IST
Liquid Funds beat short-term FDs on returns, tax, and exit — Here’s the data If you are looking to park money for the short-term, you need to make a sensible choice between a short-term… June 6, 2026 05:30 IST
Your Money: Use the LRS gateway to bet on US tech at no markups Indian retail investors buying popular US-focused funds like MON100 or MAFANG on local exchanges are paying structural markups up to… June 6, 2026 01:56 IST
Your queries on income tax: Split rental income with wife if she paid for the purchase Tax experts break down the legal rules of splitting rental property income with a spouse, navigating the complex taxability of… June 5, 2026 23:31 IST
Make use of stable interest rates to lock into a home loan now If input costs or interest rates begin to rise, this window could narrow June 5, 2026 23:07 IST
This equity mutual fund category delivers 12% in just 3 months despite market slide While the Sensex fell over 7% and the Nifty slipped nearly 6% in the last three months, small cap mutual… June 5, 2026 20:35 IST
Leave encashment tax rules for AY 2026-27: How much can you claim tax-free? Leave encashment received during the course of employment is generally taxable, whereas leave encashment received at the time of retirement… June 5, 2026 19:23 IST
PF transfer done, EPS left behind? It may hurt your pension eligibility The EPS pension depends on total consolidated service. If records are not linked across jobs and fall below the 10-year… June 5, 2026 18:38 IST
Children Education Allowance: Online claim submission now mandatory for these central employees – check new process Claiming Children Education Allowance (CEA) is set to become more streamlined for eligible Central Government employees. A new digital process… June 5, 2026 16:24 IST
NPS onboarding now fully digital for subscribers: How to enrol online through the new StAR NPS platform? Currently, the ‘StAR NPS’ platform shall be utilised for onboarding of subscribers as well as for processing of contributions under… June 5, 2026 15:10 IST
Rs 20 lakh tax-free gratuity: How long do you need to work to reach the limit? The Rs 20 lakh tax-free ceiling is a real and significant benefit, but reaching it depends on two things: your… June 5, 2026 13:54 IST
RBI keeps repo rate unchanged, but the EMI benefit remains: Savings on a Rs 50 lakh home loan explained For both new borrowers and MCLR-linked home loan borrowers, the RBI’s June 2026 decision means stability rather than relief. June 5, 2026 12:08 IST
5 counter-intuitive Warren Buffett habits that matter more than a university degree If you are a parent whose child is about to leave the safe walls of school for the wide-open world… June 5, 2026 05:30 IST
No case for privatising ESIC; needs reforms within A comprehensive report by the Safe In India Foundation warns that privatising the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) would hurt… June 4, 2026 20:16 IST
Salary-linked SIPs for employees: Experts see EPF-style mutual fund investing a potential game-changer SEBI has proposed a payroll-linked SIP framework that would allow employers to deduct mutual fund investments directly from employee salaries.… Updated: June 5, 2026 09:04 IST
Which ITR form is right for senior citizens when filing their income tax return? Choosing an incorrect form may render the return defective and could potentially lead to delays, notices, or compliance-related concerns, so… June 4, 2026 18:58 IST
Your ITR is not just a tax document: 5 ways it can help your finances Many taxpayers think filing an ITR is necessary only when taxes are payable. Experts say that is a costly misconception.… June 4, 2026 18:28 IST
