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Filing ITR this year? Here are 5 important changes in the income tax forms for FY 2025-26

New Delhi, May 29 -- The income tax filing (ITR) season is now underway, with the Income Tax Department enabling online filing and releasing Excel utilities for ITR-1 (Sahaj), ITR-2 and ITR-4 (Sugam).... Read More


The truth about NRI deposits: India is not losing them, says ClearTax's Archit Gupta

New Delhi, May 26 -- Concerns about non-resident Indians (NRIs) withdrawing money from India have been gaining traction recently, especially after the Reserve Bank of India released data earlier this ... Read More


Equity vs debt mutual fund taxation: How your MF gains are taxed in India

New Delhi, May 26 -- Mutual funds taxation in India depends on several factors, including the type of fund and the holding period. Equity and debt mutual funds are taxed differently, and the applicabl... Read More


How are profits from intraday and Futures & Options trading taxed in India? Explained

New Delhi, May 26 -- Profits from intraday trading and Futures & Options (F&O) trading are taxed differently from regular stock investments in India. While intraday trading is deemed speculative busin... Read More


NRI sending money to parents in India: Are overseas transfers taxable?

New Delhi, May 26 -- Many Indians working abroad regularly send money home to support their parents, pay household expenses, or help with investments and medical costs. However, a common question that... Read More


ITR filing 2026: 5 key points that first-time taxpayers should know

New Delhi, May 26 -- Filing an income tax return (ITR) for the first time can feel confusing, especially with different ITR forms and new compliance rules. Many first-time taxpayers often rely on enti... Read More


ITR filing 2026: How to e-verify your return? 5 key points to know

New Delhi, May 25 -- As the income tax filing season is now underway, many taxpayers are getting ready to submit their income tax returns (ITRs). But while most people focus on filing their return bef... Read More


Freelancer tax guide: How to report overseas client income and pay taxes in India

New Delhi, May 25 -- Freelancers in India may earn income from foreign clients through services such as consulting, writing, design, IT development and digital marketing. While this income is often re... Read More


Using credit card to buy property abroad? Here's why you may attract ED scrutiny

New Delhi, May 25 -- If you are planning to make overseas property-related payments through international credit cards, you may want to review the applicable foreign exchange rules first. Such transac... Read More


How to avoid TDS deduction on EPF withdrawal: Eligibility and rules explained

New Delhi, May 25 -- If you are planning to withdraw money from your Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) account before completing five continuous years of service, then tax deducted at source (TDS) may a... Read More