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Can you pay income tax using a credit card? All you need to know about the charges and payment process

New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- If you have an income tax payment due and are short of immediate cash, using a credit card may seem like a convenient option. The income tax department allows taxpayers to use thi... Read More


Can you pay income tax using a credit card? All you need to know about charges and payment process

New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- If you have an income tax payment due but are short of immediate cash, paying by credit card may appear like a convenient option. The Income Tax Department allows this payment opt... Read More


Can police interfere in a civil property dispute? Here's what Allahabad High Court clarified in a recent ruling

New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- In many civil property disputes. parties approach the police claiming unlawful possession, trespass or obstruction, as they expect their issue to be resolved. The Allahabad High C... Read More


Rent paid in cash is not illegal, but this one mistake can cost salaried tenants their HRA benefit - details here

New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- There are many cases in India where landlords insist on receiving rent in cash, whether for a rented flat, a shared accommodation or a paying guest (PG) facility. This is where th... Read More


Rent paid in cash is not illegal, but this one mistake could cost salaried tenants their HRA benefit

New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- Many landlords in India still prefer to collect rent in cash, whether it's for a rented apartment, a shared flat or a paying guest (PG) accommodation. While this may be convenient... Read More


NPS subscribers now have more time to secure the same day's NAV - here's what the change means for you

New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has extended the cut-off time for same-day investment of NPS contributions by two-and-a-hours, giving subscribers mor... Read More


Banks don't look at salary alone: Here's why loan offers may differ for people drawing similar incomes

New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- Two people may earn similar monthly salary, work in the same cities and apply for a loan of the same amount, yet one may receive quick approval while the other gets a lower loan a... Read More


ITR filing 2026: Can you claim a tax refund if you missed the 31 July deadline?

New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- If you missed the July 31 income tax return (ITR) filing deadline, it does not mean that you lost the opportunity to recover excess tax deducted through TDS, self-assessment tax o... Read More


Nominee is not the owner of MF or bank accounts after the holder's death: What determines who gets the money?

New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- When you invest in a mutual fund, buy insurance, or open a bank account, picking a nominee is one of the first things you are asked to do. It allows these institutions to know who... Read More


PF interest is not always tax-free - Rs.2.5 lakh contribution rule explained

New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- If you are a salaried employee in India, you must be contributing to Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) every month, while your employer also makes a matching contribution. This sche... Read More