INCOME TAX RATES
Despite filing ITR successfully tax refund may not be credited into your bank account due to this issue
Income tax refund: No refund of income tax is given in case your name in the PAN and bank account is not the same. Even if there is a slight mismatch in the name, the tax department may stop the tax payment. Read below to know what are your options and how to get tax refund in such cases.
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.
Budget 2024: Tax practitioners' urge govt to rationalise personal income tax
Union Budget 2024: The All India Federation of Tax Practitioners (AIFTP) has called for a 10% exemption limit on personal income tax in the upcoming Union budget. The tax structure should be simplified to ease compliance. The AIFTP president also suggested eliminating the surcharge and cess, arguing that the government's failure to explain how the education cess is used is unjustified.
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.
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Reporting foreign income in income tax return: How to report foreign income, equity share in ITR form
Reporting foreign income in ITR: Individuals who have assets and income from overseas sources are mandated to utilize either ITR 2 or ITR 3 forms when filing their tax returns. This is because Schedule FA, which is specifically designed for reporting foreign assets and income, can be found in these forms.
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.
Now paying income tax through select credit cards can be rewarding; know how to pay income tax through credit cards
Tax payment using credit cards: "Currently, only a select few cards, such as the HDFC BizBlack and HDFC BizPower credit cards, offer rewards for tax payments. Besides these you can also use other credit cards which provide milestone benefits even on paying income tax using it like SBI Vistara Cards/IDFC Vistara Card," says Ankur Mittal, co-founder and CTO, cardinsider.com
Budget 2024 needs to take steps to address lower than expected growth in consumption: Godrej & Boyce CEO
BUDGET: Godrej & Boyce CEO Anil G Verma urges the government to review personal income tax slabs in the upcoming Union Budget to boost private consumption and investment. He commended the interim budget's focus on infrastructure, fiscal prudence, and welfare, and called for measures to optimize GST rates, reassess interest rates, and promote innovation and sustainable practices.
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.
How HNIs can save tax by choosing new tax regime while filing ITR for FY 2023-24 (AY 2024-25)
The Union Budget 2023 reduced the maximum surcharge rate from 37% to 25% for taxpayers who choose the new tax system. This change lowered the maximum marginal rate to 39% from 42.744%. As a result, high net worth individuals (HNIs) will see significant tax savings due to this amendment.
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.
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.
Budget 2024: Tax cuts and lower rates top developers’ Budget wishlist
Budget Expectations: As the Union Budget 2024 nears, real estate developers eagerly await tax rationalisation and interest rate cuts for financial viability and growth. The CREDAI and Colliers survey underscores the need for GST input tax concessions and lower interest rates to boost project feasibility. Developers anticipate strong demand in Tier I and II cities, with hopes of sustaining momentum in 2024. Expectations include cost management solutions, price increases, and exploring new residential models. Developers and stakeholders look to Budget 2024 for crucial support in driving sector growth.
ITR filing: Credit card and forex spend reported separately by banks in AIS, know the impact and what you can do
Income tax return: While filing your ITR make a note that banks are now reporting total forex spends as a separate category in addition to total credit card spends. According to Gopal Bohra, Partner, N.A. Shah Associates, "Transactions through international credit cards are currently exempt from TCS, and accordingly, banks do not collect TCS. However, banks report all remittances under LRS through TCS filing, irrespective of whether TCS is collected or not."
How to file ITR-1 with salary, income from house property and other sources for FY 2023-24 (AY 2024-25)
File ITR-1 online: Here is a step by step guide on how salaried individuals can file their income tax return using ITR-1 form easily on the income tax department's e-filing website. ITR-1 form is also known as Sahaj. Individuals having income from salary, house property, interest and dividend incomes can use ITR-1 to file income tax return.
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).
Latest PPF (Public Provident Fund) interest rate for July- September 2024 quarter
Latest PPF interest rate: The Public Provident Fund (PPF) is widely favored as a savings option. The government has recently revealed the interest rates for small savings schemes for the period of July to September 2024. PPF investments are considered risk-free as it is government backed.
ITR e-verification: How to e-verify ITR, timelimit, other important FAQs
The ITR is deemed invalid or will not be regarded as filed if the assessee does not validate it within the allotted period. e-Verification is the most convenient and instant way to verify your ITR.
Income tax saving: Sold land, house or jewellery? Know how indexation benefit can help you lower your long-term capital gains
Capital gains taxation: You can save your net capital gains tax outgo by using indexation benefits allowed by income tax laws. File ITR now and pay a lower amount of capital gains tax. However do note only long term capital gains are eligible for indexation. Short term capital gains are not eligible for indexation.
Have income above Rs 3 lakh? Pay zero tax if your income is up to this limit, thanks to rebate under section 87A
Income tax rebate: Under section 87A you can get a maximum tax rebate of Rs 12,500 under the old tax regime and up to Rs 25,000 under the new tax regime. However this rebate is only available if your income is upto a specified limit. Read to find out more about income tax rebate.
Documents required for ITR filing: 10 documents you need to file income tax return
Documents required for ITR filing: An individual should collect all the required documents such as Form 16, bank account statements, capital gains statement, depending on the incomes they have to make the ITR filing process easier. Here is the list of 10 documents that a taxpayer might need to file their income tax return this year.
Moonlighting and ITR filing: Why moonlighters should file income tax return, form to use, other details
Moonlighting, driven by side hustles and remote work opportunities post Covid-19, requires moonlighters to carefully choose the right ITR form, consider the presumptive tax regime, and submit Form 10-IEA online for tax benefits under the old regime.
Income tax slab rates for FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26)
Current Income tax slabs: Here are the income tax slabs for current financial year 2024-25 (assessment year 2025-26). An individual has to choose between new and old tax regime to calculate their income tax liability, subject to certain conditions. An individual must choose the tax regime which lowers their income tax outgo.
Date of house possession key for tax benefit under section 54 says ITAT; all you need to know
Section 54 tax benefit: The Mumbai bench of the Income-tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) clarified that the date of possession is crucial for claiming a tax benefit under section 54 of the Income-tax Act. This ruling highlights the importance of timely investment in a new house to reduce tax liability on profits from selling an old property.
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