The Income Tax Department is expected to notify the filing forms for the financial year 2024-25, or Assessment Year 2025-26, soon.
Read MoreThe staff collected the insurance bond from the family members, corroborated the same with the details in the FIR and other documents filed by the police
Read MoreFollowing the tragic terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, where 26 people lost their lives, LIC has announced relief measures for the affected families.
Read MoreIt is mandatory to choose between the old and new tax regime while filing the online form --- with specific exemptions and deductions available for individuals.
Read MoreTaxpayers will soon be able to file their returns for FY25 via the official Income Tax Department website.
Read MoreOld tax regime, however, still offers taxpayers a range of options to save taxes through various eligible deductions and exemptions post 2025 Union Budget. On the other hand, the new tax regime has a fewer deductions available for taxpayers compared to the old regime. In this write-up, we will discuss various deductions available under the new tax regime for the purpose of tax saving.
Read MoreAn individual resident who is 60 years or above in age but less than 80 years at any time during the previous year is considered a senior citizen for income tax purposes. The Income Tax department also defines people above the age of 80 as 'super senior citizens'.
Read MoreYou don't need Rs 10 crore or Rs 50 crore for financial freedom — just calculate your expenses and aim for the right amount using the 4% rule.
Read MoreHealth insurance provides crucial financial protection for you and your family during medical emergencies, helping manage expenses without depleting savings or requiring loans or crowdfunding.
Read MoreSection 115BAC of the Income Tax Act lays down the tax slabs and rules applicable under the new tax regime.
Read MoreIt is not necessary to attach any documents while filing your returns. However the details given in various documents will have to be used while filling up the online form.
Read MoreUnder section 269ST of the Income Tax Act, receiving more than Rs 2 lakh in cash is prohibited, whether it is a single transaction or the sum of many transactions on the same occasion.
Read MoreThose filing their returns for the first time must also choose between two tax regimes (with different deduction amounts) and link their PAN and Aadhaar cards in order to enable electronic verification.
Read MoreRead the customer reviews on Google and other social media platforms. Look for an insurer with a high claim settlement ratio, low complaint numbers, and positive online reviews.
Read MoreThe filing of income tax return (ITR) is compulsory for those individuals whose annual income is above the basic exemption limit. According to the Old Tax Regime, the basic exemption limit is still Rs 2.5 lakh for general taxpayers under 60 years of age.
Read MoreNRIs can claim a GST refund on insurance premiums, which makes purchasing Indian policies more affordable
Read MoreThe Income Tax Department has launched a new Excel-based utility version of ITR-2 to make filing easier. This form is designed for individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) who do not have any business or professional income.
Read MoreThe Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) reported that 11% of health insurance claims were denied in FY24, totalling ₹26,000 crore in repudiated claims.
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