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Changed jobs? Your PF won't be transferred immediately - here's what triggers the automatic transfer

New Delhi, July 13 -- If you have recently switched jobs, don't expect your provident fund (PF) balance to move to your new employer's account immediately. Under EPFO's new transfer mechanism, the pro... Read More


Your child's education can help you save tax: Eligibility, rules, limits for school and hostel fee exemption

New Delhi, July 12 -- School fees are one of the biggest expenses for many families, but the good news is that some education-related expenses can also help you save tax, provided you meet the eligibi... Read More


Karnataka builder failed to give promised amenities for 6 years; RERA intervenes: What you can do if it happens to you

New Delhi, July 12 -- Despite paying Rs.40 lakh and taking possession of his apartment on February 25, 2017, a Bengaluru homebuyer says he has been waiting for more than six years for basic amenities ... Read More


EPFO portal now offers two ways to transfer your PF balance after changing jobs - here's the entire process

New Delhi, July 12 -- The revamped Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) member portal now offers salaried employees two ways to transfer their EPF account balance from a previous employer to ... Read More


ITR filing 2026: If your income exceeds Rs.1 crore, this disclosure is mandatory

New Delhi, July 12 -- Taxpayers with a total income exceeding Rs.1 crore have to adhere to an additional compliance requirement while filing their income tax return (ITR). Besides reporting their inco... Read More


'Tariff repair remains important': Airtel VC says as Sunil Mittal charts next big bets - financial services, data centre

New Delhi, July 12 -- Bharti Airtel is betting big on financial services, data centres and cloud as its next growth drivers after investing more than Rs.3.3 lakh crore in digital infrastructure over t... Read More


Received money, shares or property as a gift? It may be tax-free, but here's when you will have to pay tax

New Delhi, July 12 -- You may receive money, shares or property as a gift from family or friends and it may seem like a 'free lunch' at first, until the tax rules say otherwise. Not every gift you rec... Read More


Chose the new tax regime? Here are 5 ways to reduce your tax while filing ITR for AY 2026-27

New Delhi, July 11 -- The new tax regime offers lower tax rates but far fewer deductions and exemptions compared to the old tax regime. Hence, many salaried taxpayers believe there is little they can ... Read More


Why a same-sex couple is challenging the income tax law that exempts gifts only between spouses? Explained

New Delhi, July 10 -- A same-sex couple has challenged a provision of the income tax law that exempts gifts exchanged between spouses from taxation but excludes LGBTQ+ couples from the benefit as thei... Read More


EPFO passbook portal restored after software upgrade; members can access accounts again ahead of 8.25% interest credit

New Delhi, July 10 -- The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has brought its passbook portal back online after nearly two weeks of downtime caused by a major database consolidation and soft... Read More