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Can legal heirs be liable for a deceased parent's income tax dues? Experts explain

New Delhi, Sept. 26 -- When a parent dies with outstanding income tax dues, the liability in such cases does not end automatically with their death. There are specific legal provisions that deal with ... Read More


Debt-to-income ratio explained: How lenders assess your repayment capacity

New Delhi, Sept. 26 -- A strong credit score can help improve your chances of getting a loan. Still, it is not the only metric lending institutions consider. Another very important metric that is give... Read More


Central government DA, DR update: Employee body urges early decision on the July 2026 revision

New Delhi, Sept. 26 -- The Confederation of Central Government Employees and Workers has requested the central government to expedite the announcement of the next instalment of Dearness Allowance (DA)... Read More


Senior citizen wrongly paid tax on tax-free bonds: What the Rs.9.91 lakh ITAT case means

New Delhi, Sept. 26 -- An error in tax filing resulted in a senior citizen paying Rs.9.91 lakh in tax on interest from tax-free bonds. The individual has now secured relief from the Income Tax Appella... Read More


UPI payments above Rs.2,000: Who will pay the 0.4% MDR? FM Sitharaman clarifies

New Delhi, Sept. 25 -- The proposed Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on certain UPI payments above Rs.2,000 has raised concerns among users, merchants, and other stakeholders. To quell such concerns, Fina... Read More


Gold, silver prices today, 25 September: Check retail rates of 24K, 22K gold, 999 silver in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata

New Delhi, Sept. 25 -- The price of the yellow metal in India's retail market rose on Friday, 25 September, amid ongoing uncertainty over the US-Iran conflict, as the US Senate narrowly voted down a r... Read More


Tax consultant filed incorrect deduction claims: Why ITAT cancelled Rs.2.21 lakh penalty on a salaried employee

New Delhi, Sept. 25 -- Hiring a tax consultant can make filing an income tax return (ITR) easier. However, taxpayers remain responsible for the information submitted in their names, even when a consul... Read More


Death certificate in India: How to register, documents required and what changes for delayed registration from 1 Oct

New Delhi, Sept. 25 -- A death certificate is an official record of an individual's death. It is an extremely important document for the family to obtain after the demise of a near and dear one. The r... Read More


Death certificate in India: How to register a death, documents required, 1 Oct rule changes

New Delhi, Sept. 25 -- A death certificate is an official record of an individual's death. It is an extremely important document for the family to obtain after the demise of a near and dear one. The r... Read More


5 ways to get out of EMI trap and regain control of your finances

New Delhi, Sept. 25 -- Equated Monthly Instalments (EMIs) can result in making purchases easier to manage. Still, multiple instalments can gradually consume a large chunk of your monthly income. What ... Read More