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Foreign assets from past years in AIS? Don't panic, use them as a compliance check.

New Delhi, July 22 -- Your foreign assets history has now made its way into the Annual Information Statement (AIS). Starting last week, the AIS has begun displaying details of foreign financial assets... Read More


The F&O trap inside the barracks: How army officers are losing crores chasing the next trade

New Delhi, July 19 -- For nearly three years, an Army officer measured his days not by drills or field exercises, but by candlestick charts. It began in 2022, when a college friend persuaded him to t... Read More


The F&O trap inside the barracks: How army officers are losing crores chasing the next trade

New Delhi, July 19 -- For nearly three years, an Army officer measured his days not by drills or field exercises, but by candlestick charts. It began in 2022, when a college friend persuaded him to t... Read More


NRI tax filing: Moved abroad? Here's when you still need to file an ITR in India

New Delhi, July 15 -- Moving abroad does not end an Indian tax filing obligation. Once a taxpayer's residential status changes from resident to non-resident under the Income-Tax Act, only specified I... Read More


Reporting capital gains on equity and debt MFs? Here's a step-by-step guide

New Delhi, July 13 -- Reporting capital gains from shares, mutual funds (MFs) and other investments in the income tax return (ITR) has become more detailed after a series of tax changes introduced ove... Read More


How to read AIS and why is it key to filing ITR

New Delhi, July 12 -- The Annual Information Statement (AIS) has become the starting point for filing an income tax return (ITR). The AIS captures all the income and transactions related information o... Read More


Reporting errors, not evasion, spark most tax litigations, say experts

New Delhi, July 12 -- As tax filing becomes increasingly data-driven, many disputes now stem from reporting mismatches rather than tax evasion. Mint asked two tax experts what taxpayers can do to avoi... Read More


Moved back to India? This buffer can help you with tax planning

New Delhi, July 8 -- Moved back to India and wondering how your tax liability has changed? You may be qualifying for a buffer period that can help you transition smoothly to the Indian tax system as a... Read More


Why Schedule FA is about complete disclosures, not precise valuations

New Delhi, July 2 -- Global investing is the theme of the year, and the taxman wants a piece of the action. Every foreign asset, including stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), brokerage and bank acco... Read More


Investing in global stocks directly? Understand the costs and nominee rules first

New Delhi, June 29 -- For many Indian investors, buying foreign stocks directly is no longer just a preference, it has become the only open option. Mutual funds that invest abroad are bound by a combi... Read More