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Missed income? ITR-U gives a second chance, but at a steep cost

New Delhi, Jan. 15 -- December 2025 was an anxious month for many taxpayers who received a 'nudge' from the income tax department asking them to revisit their Income Tax Returns (ITR) for FY25. The de... Read More


Mandatory probate on Will removed but it is still a smart move for inheritance

New Delhi, Jan. 12 -- Parliament in December cleared the Repealing and Amending Act, 2025, which has removed a long-standing procedural hurdle in inheritance by deleting Section 213 of the Indian Succ... Read More


Missing investment proofs that put salaried taxpayers on the taxman's radar

New Delhi, Jan. 6 -- In December 2025, several salaried taxpayers received emails and SMS alerts from the income tax department flagging discrepancies in deductions and exemptions claimed in their inc... Read More


Your 2026 financial calendar: Key dates, deadlines and decisions that will shape your finances

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Planning ahead is the smartest way to stay on top of your finances and achieve your goals. As 2026 begins, we bring our annual money calendar to help you lay out your action plans... Read More


Why 2025 was a turning point for tax planning and investments

New Delhi, Dec. 23 -- Dear reader, as 2025, a year of global tumult and volatility, rolls by, Mint's reporters and columnists look around the corner on what is coming in 2026-to help you know what to ... Read More


When a reporting lapse can turn honest taxpayers into 'black money' accused

New Delhi, Dec. 21 -- Even a small, inadvertent oversight in declaring foreign assets can trigger intense scrutiny and label honest taxpayers as holders of 'black money', causing financial and mental ... Read More


How employee stock plans can surprise you on taxes

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- Stock-based compensation has emerged as a key wealth-building tool for employees, particularly in startups and large listed companies. Esops, RSUs and ESPPs all offer a way to pa... Read More


Rupee at 90: Why your holiday to Europe, Maldives, and parts of Southeast Asia may cost more

New Delhi, Dec. 15 -- The rupee slipping past the Rs.90 mark against the US dollar may sound like a problem mainly for travellers heading to the United States. But the reality is broader-and more expe... Read More


RBI rate cut: Time to rethink your home loan strategy?

New Delhi, Dec. 10 -- The Reserve Bank of India's latest 25‑basis-point (bps) repo‑rate cut-the fourth in 2025, bringing the total reduction to 125bps-has brought cheer to home‑loan ... Read More


This couple had a New Year holiday in Oman just for Rs.2 lakh. Here's how

New Delhi, Dec. 8 -- An international New Year holiday often sounds expensive, but Oman proves otherwise. With its turquoise wadis, cliffside beaches, and dramatic mountains, the country looks luxurio... Read More