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This EPFO error is silently hurting job prospects and hiring chances for several subscribers. Here's how

New Delhi, July 30 -- Several Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) subscribers have reported discrepancies in their service history on the EPFO member portal, with some seeing overlapping emp... Read More


Section 10 of the Income-tax Act: Misusing these provisions to save tax may result in a 200% penalty

New Delhi, July 30 -- As income tax return (ITR) deadline is just a day away, Section 10(14)(i) has emerged as a widely discussed tax-saving provision among salaried employees. Several users on social... Read More


Gift worth over Rs.50,000 from non-relative? This rule can eliminate tax liability: Here's how

New Delhi, July 29 -- Receiving cash, property, shares or other assets worth more than Rs.50,000 from a non-relative as a gift is treated as taxable income under Section 56(2)(x) of the Income-tax Act... Read More


Gift worth over Rs.50,000 from a non-relative is taxable, but this rule could wipe out this liability; here's how

New Delhi, July 29 -- Receiving cash, property, shares or other assets worth more than Rs.50,000 from a non-relative as a gift is treated as taxable income under Section 56(2)(x) of the Income-tax Act... Read More


ITR filing 2026: Where to file return online other than the tax portal; know the charges

New Delhi, July 29 -- As the due date for filing income tax return (ITR) for assessment year 2026-27 (FY2025-26) is just two days away, many taxpayers may be looking for easier ways to submit their re... Read More


"I'll do it tomorrow" often turns into deadline-day panic, warns income tax dept ahead of 31 July ITR due date

New Delhi, July 29 -- With the July 31 deadline for filing income tax return (ITR) for Assessment Year 2026-27 (FY2025-26) just two days away, the income tax department has issued a timely reminder fo... Read More


ITR filing deadline: After 4 extensions in last 5 years, why AY 2026-27 may not get extra time

New Delhi, July 29 -- With the deadline for filing the income tax return (ITR) for the Assessment Year 2026-27 (FY 2025-26) drawing closer, many taxpayers are once again wondering whether the governme... Read More


Property inheritance: How this one document can prevent family disputes later

New Delhi, July 26 -- A missing property document may seem like a minor oversight but it can leave your family entangled in lengthy legal disputes during inheritance. In many cases, the absence of pro... Read More


Bank holidays in August: SBI, HDFC, other lenders to be closed for 14 days next month; Check full RBI calendar here

New Delhi, July 26 -- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has listed 14 holidays next month for all public and private banks in India, which includes the State Bank of India (SBI), HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, ... Read More


EPFO mandates PF, pension claim settlement within 20 days - What to do if it's delayed?

New Delhi, July 26 -- Employees covered under the EPFO will now benefit from faster settlement of provident fund, pension and insurance claims, as the latest social security schemes mandate a 20-day t... Read More