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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


EPF interest credit delayed? What it means for your savings

New Delhi, July 26 -- Many EPFO members have begun seeing the annual interest for FY2025-26 reflected in their provident fund accounts from July 15, after the retirement fund body credited interest at... Read More


Gifting money to your spouse? Here's when tax applies and who pays it

New Delhi, July 26 -- Many people assume that transferring money to their spouse who has little or no income and investing it in their name will help in reducing the family's tax liability, but the in... Read More


What happens if your mutual fund or bank nominee passes away before you? Here's what you should do next

New Delhi, July 25 -- 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. But one situation that many investors d... Read More


Why fewer new demat accounts don't mean retail investors are losing interest in markets, expert explains

New Delhi, July 25 -- A slowdown in new demat accounts openings may appear like a sign that retail investors are losing interest in the stock market, but ClearTax CEO Archit Gupta argues the opposite.... Read More


Did not file your ITR yet? Why waiting for a deadline extension could hurt your wallet

New Delhi, July 25 -- The income tax return (ITR) filing deadline is now less than a week away, and more than 3.6 crore returns have already been filed for Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27. However, milli... Read More


ITR filing 2026: Can professionals and business owners change their tax regime every year?

New Delhi, July 25 -- The new tax regime is now the default option for taxpayers, but salaried individuals can still choose between the old and new tax regimes every year based on which one helps them... Read More


How to pay income tax online? Step-by-step guide and payment modes available

New Delhi, July 25 -- A taxpayer can make their income tax payment using the e-pay tax facility which supports multiple payment methods. The service is available on the e-filing portal and can be acce... Read More