INCOME TAX DEDUCTIONS
ITR filing: How to file income tax return when you have more than one Form 16 due to job change
Form 16 is a TDS certificate that provides information on the salary paid and tax deducted by an employer. Employers must issue Form 16 to employees by June 15. This allows individuals to file their ITR by July 31, 2024 for the financial year 2023-24. Those who change jobs in a year need Form 16 from each employer.
Home loan tax benefits (FY2023-24): How to save tax on home loan
How to save tax on home loan: The two components of the home loan EMI you pay are the principal repayment and interest. The majority of the EMI is deductible for self-occupied property under section 80C of the Income-tax Act of 1961.
Navigating ITR Penalties: What you need to know for FY 2023-24?
As the financial year concludes, taxpayers must prepare to file their income tax returns (ITR) for FY 2023-24 by July 31, 2024, to avoid penalties. Late filing can incur a fixed penalty of Rs 5,000, with additional interest on outstanding taxes if applicable. Tax deducted at source (TDS) violations, such as non-deposit or incorrect deductions on property transactions, attract penalties up to 1.5% per month. Timely filing is crucial to claim deductions and avoid penalties up to 300% for tax evasion, ensuring compliance and maximizing tax benefits.
Poor middle class is getting taxed more: The gold standard demands 10% tax slab to start from Rs 10 lakh today
Since, budget of 2005-06, gold rose more than 10 times in last 19 years but tax slabs have not changed much. Basic income tax exemption limit of Rs 1 lakh in the year 2005-06 was worth 145 gm of gold then. However, at Rs 2.5 lakh basic exemption limit, it is worth a tiny 34 gm now. So, poor people are getting taxed with unchanged rates not factoring adverse impact of inflation. At gold standard the tax slab of 10% should start from Rs 10 lakh in 20024 which is worth 145g gold.
Latest HRA tax exemption rules: Step-by-step guide on how to save income tax on house rent allowance under old income tax regime
HRA tax exemption rules: The HRA tax exemption reduces the total salary before calculating taxable income, helping employees save on taxes. It's important to note that if an employee lives in their own house or does not pay any rent, the HRA received from the employer is fully taxable.
How to file ITR online: A step-by-step guide
How to file ITR: The deadline for filing your income tax return (ITR) for the financial year 2023-24 is July 31, 2024. Many individuals will likely be busy completing the filing process. If you haven't filed your ITR yet, it's important to understand all the necessary details and steps to meet the deadline. Here is all you need to know about the ITR filing process according to the Income Tax Department's website.
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How to download Form 16A from the TRACES website, SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank
How to download Form 16A: When non-salary payments like TDS professional fees, rent, and bank interest are made, the deductor provides a "TDS Certificate" to the IT Department. Here is how to download Form 16A TRACES website, SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank
Save income tax with medical expenses: Claim deduction while filing ITR u/s 80DD and 80U on treatment cost of a disabled person
Income tax return filing: You are eligible to claim a tax refund for expenses incurred for a disabled person including medical treatment. These deductions can be claimed either under section 80DD or 80U. However if the disability is autism, cerebral palsy or multiple disability then Form-10IA needs to be filed. The deadline to file Form-10IA is July 31, 2024.
Dividend received from shares and MF is taxable; Here’s how to reduce your tax outgo from dividend income in your ITR
Dividend from shares and MF: You have to pay income tax on all dividend received, however there is a way using which you can reduce the net tax outgo on dividend income. "Only interest expenses are allowed as a deduction from dividend income," says Neeraj Agarwala, Partner, Nangia & Co LLP.
How to file ITR-2 form: 10 documents you need to file ITR-2
How to file ITR-2 form: ITR-2 can be filed using the income tax department's Excel or Java programs, or online through the e-filing portal. Let's look closer at who should file ITR-2 and the important documentation required for filing.
How to file ITR-2 online with salary, capital gains and other incomes for FY 2023-24 (AY 2024-25)?
ITR-2 can be filed using the Excel or Java utilities provided by the income tax department, or online directly through the e-filing portal. This guide outlines the most effective way to file ITR-2 online, including examples of reporting salary, capital gains, and other incomes in the tax return form.
ITR filing deadline should be permanently extended beyond July 31: Salaried get only 45 days to file tax returns
ITR filing deadline extension: The due date to file income tax return by a salaried individual is July 31, 2024 for FY 2023-24 (AY 2024-25). However, in reality salaried taxpayers get only 45 days to file their income tax return. Here are some reasons and why there is a need for permanent ITR filing deadline extension.
TDS deduction from salary not enough: Salaried employees must file ITR despite tax deducted by employer
Income tax return for salaried: You need to file your income tax return even if you do not need to pay any income tax due to section 87A tax rebate. Also if you think that since TDS has been deducted from your income, you need not file ITR, then this notion is wrong.
Income Tax Bonanza in Budget 2024: Will FM Sitharaman make new tax regime attractive in Budget? Changes taxpayers want
Budget expectations 2024 of taxpayers: The Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, needs to make the new tax regime more attractive to taxpayers while ensuring that key benefits are retained. These benefits, such as the exemption for House Rent Allowance, deduction for housing loan interest, and provident fund contributions for salaried individuals, have been crucial for tax planning.ax planning.
Filing a nil ITR: 6 unexpected benefits from getting a travel visa, loan, scholarship and more
Benefits of filing an ITR: There are multiple benefits of filing an income tax return (ITR). As per Swapnil Bhaskar, Chief of Strategy, Niyo, "Filing an ITR can significantly help an individual secure a travel visa. ITR provides proof of income and hence many embassies ask for the last three years' ITR to evaluate applicant's financial stability and history."
Income Tax Return Filing 2024: Steps to file ITR without form 16
ITR filing: Some employees who receive a salary and self-employed individuals may not get Form 16. This can cause confusion when filing their Income Tax Return (ITR) because Form 16 is an essential document for this process.
How to file ITR for FY23-24: Claim deductions, exemptions carefully while filing income tax return or you may end up in jail
Two out of three respondents in our survey believed honest people pay more tax, while one out of five respondents felt that the tax authorities were lenient with dishonest people. “Taxpayers feel they are not getting anything in return for the tax paid. They use this belief as a justification for evading tax,” says Kaushik of TaxSpanner.com. Be careful while fining income tax return for the financial year 2024-25 or assessment year 2024-25.
ITR filing FY 2023-24 FAQs: Name of taxpayer in ITR does not match with name in PAN database; here’s what you can do
ITR filing FY 2023-24: The Income Tax Department has recently published a set of commonly asked questions (FAQs) to assist taxpayers with their return filings for the Assessment Year 2024-25. These FAQs cover a range of important topics and are now available on the tax department's official website.
How to cut income tax outgo by Rs 45,000 with NPS, gadget allowance
Under Section 17(2), gadgets and household appliances bought in the name of the company and given to the employee for personal use are taxed at only 10% of their value. Sudhir Kaushik of TaxSpanner.com tells readers how they can optimise their tax by rejigging their incomes and investments.
ITR-1 (Sahaj) can be filed if your income is below Rs 50 lakh; Check if you are eligible or not
ITR filing: As per CA Shreya Jaiswal you can file ITR-1 only if your total income does not exceed Rs 50 lakh during FY 2023-24 (AY 2024-25) and provided you have satisfied certain other conditions as prescribed. However if you even have Re 1 of capital gains or loss you won't be able to file ITR-1
ITR filing: How to calculate taxable income for salaried, professional, freelancers and others
ITR filing: If you are a salaried individual then you need to know how to calculate taxable income for salary, professional, capital gains and other incomes. Once you have calculated the gross total income from various heads of income, you can claim deductions to reduce your net tax payable. Read here to know more.
ITR filing FY23-24: Want to reduce tax outgo? Know which deductions you can claim in old and new tax regime
Income tax return: While filing ITR you can claim certain tax deductions to reduce your total income tax outgo and increase the tax refund amount. According to CA Shreya Jaisal, "You can still claim additional deductions in your ITR even if they are not appearing in your Form 16, provided you have legitimate proof for it."
Income tax return processing status: How much time it takes for tax department to process ITR
Processing of ITR: The income tax return (ITR) filing deadline for for the financial year 2023-24 (assessment year 2023-24) is July 31, 2024. It's crucial to file the ITR by the specified deadline to avoid penalties and late fees. Additionally, it's important to ensure that the Income Tax Department promptly processes the filed ITR.
How to claim income tax refund online when filing ITR for FY 2023-24
How to claim income tax refund online: You may be eligible for a tax refund if you have paid more taxes than you owe. You can claim the refund when filing your income tax return (ITR) by the deadline of July 31, 2024 for FY 2023-24 (AY 2024-25).
Income tax refund: How to raise refund reissue request; a step-by-step guide
Income tax refund: The tax department begins processing refunds after the taxpayer verifies the form electronically. The refund is typically credited to the taxpayer's account in four to five weeks. If your refund has failed, you have to submit a “Refund Reissue Request” as applicable.
Income tax relief: Budget 2024 may increase standard deduction under new income tax regime
Will Budget 2024 increase standard deduction: The Finance Minister in the 2023 Budget included a standard deduction of Rs 50,000 for salaried taxpayers and individuals getting pensions in the new tax regime. This standard deduction was made the automatic choice, unless taxpayers chose not to take it.
New tax regime to old tax regime: How to choose old income tax regime when filing ITR for FY2023-24
New tax regime to old tax regime: Starting from April 1, 2023, if a taxpayer has not opted for the old tax system, their employer will deduct tax from their salary according to the new tax system. This change is because the new tax system will be the automatic choice for the fiscal year 2023-24.
Should you file ITR if your income is less than Rs 7 lakh with nil income tax?
Income tax return: Taxpayers have to file ITR if their income level exceeds the basic exemption limit or they have conducted certain specified transactions. Experts say that most taxpayers have a misunderstanding that if tax is not payable then filing of ITR is not mandatory. However this is not the case always. Read here to know more about ITR filing.
Salaried individual filing ITR? Advisable to wait till June 15
ITR filing for salaried individuals: The last date to file income tax returns for salaried and other taxpayers (whose accounts are not required to be audited) is July 31 every year. However, it is advisable for salaried individuals to start the process of filing their tax returns after June 15 due to following reasons.
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