Tax
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Your financial profile can improve home loan eligibility after ITR filing: All you need to know
Personal Finance | Jul 22, 2026, 03:25 PM ISTTwo similar earners can walk into the same bank with very different loan approvals purely because one of them declared their side income through proper filing and the other did not.
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Key factors to consider before choosing old vs new tax regime, expert explains
Income Tax | Jul 21, 2026, 04:55 PM ISTOne of the main errors taxpayers commit is electing a tax regime which is only beneficial in the current year.
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India's gross direct tax collections jump 16.11% to ₹7.74 lakh crore despite higher refunds
India | Jul 14, 2026, 08:28 PM ISTIndia's gross direct tax collections rose 16.11% to ₹7.74 lakh crore between April 1 and July 13, while net collections climbed 16.4% despite higher refunds. Corporate tax, personal income tax and securities transaction tax all posted strong growth.
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ITR filing 2026: Five important income tax-related deadlines in July you should not miss
Income Tax | Jun 30, 2026, 05:04 PM ISTOne of the important deadlines for most individual taxpayers is July 31, 2026. Those filing ITR-1 and ITR-2 for the financial year 2025-26 must file their returns by this date.
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Income Tax: Foreign travel and luxury spending can create tax filing obligations - Details
Market | Jun 15, 2026, 05:16 PM ISTRemember that non-filing carries costs beyond penalties. You forfeit the TCS credit and leave an unexplained AIS footprint that can mature into a notice or a best-judgment assessment.
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Tax notices are increasing: Here are some common mistakes that trigger them
Income Tax | Jun 12, 2026, 02:42 PM ISTOne of the most common triggers for tax notices is the mismatch between the income reported in the Income Tax Return (ITR) and the information available in the Annual Information Statement (AIS), Taxpayer Information Summary (TIS), or Form 26AS.
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The last 1%: India-US trade deal enters final stretch, crucial round of talks begins next week
India | May 30, 2026, 07:07 AM ISTIndia-US trade negotiations have entered the final stage, with only “1%” of the proposed interim agreement left to be finalised, according to US Ambassador Sergio Gor. A US delegation will visit New Delhi from June 1-4 for a crucial round of talks.
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Marco Rubio India visit updates: India, US diplomats attend reception at US Embassy to welcome
India | May 23, 2026, 11:25 PM ISTUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Kolkata on Saturday to begin his four-day India visit. During the trip, Rubio will visit Delhi, Jaipur and Agra, hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and attend the Quad meeting, with discussions expected on trade, defence and strategic ties.
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Income Tax Return of AY 2026-27 begins with release of excel utilities for ITR-1, ITR-4
Income Tax | May 15, 2026, 01:18 PM ISTIncome Tax Return of AY 2026-27: Taxpayers can prepare an Excel sheet offline and upload it to the portal as per their convenience.
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Can parents deposit Rs 3 lakh annually in their child's PPF account? Here's what you need to know
Market | Apr 16, 2026, 04:24 PM ISTDeposits made by parents into a child's PPF account are considered gifts. Interest is credited to the child's account, but in some cases, it can be clubbed with the higher-income parent.
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Form 121 for TDS exemption: Here's what has changed for taxpayers - Full details
Personal Finance | Apr 06, 2026, 01:29 PM ISTForm 121 has replaced Forms 15G and 15H under the new Income Tax Act, 2026, simplifying TDS exemption for all taxpayers with a single, unified declaration process.
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Budget 2026: Major customs overhaul likely as government plans easier TDS and tax relief
Budget | Jan 30, 2026, 11:25 AM ISTBudget 2026 is expected to introduce major reforms including a GST-like overhaul of Customs Duty, simplified TDS rules and potential increases in standard deduction. Multiple sectors, including defence, MSMEs and critical minerals, may see special allocations.
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Budget 2026: What changes salaried person can expect in old and new tax regimes?
Budget | Jan 25, 2026, 07:54 AM ISTUnion Budget 2026: Experts advise taxpayers to compare both regimes based on their income, deductions, and future plans, and then choose the regime accordingly.
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Budget 2026: Big tax relief for married couples? Government's big plan on joint tax system
Budget | Jan 21, 2026, 05:05 PM ISTOnce implemented, the joint tax system will be extremely useful for single-income families, retired couples, and families where the tax exemption for the non-earning spouse currently goes unused.
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Everyday Finance: Why TaxBuddy Is Becoming as Common as Digital Payments?
Brand Content | Sep 17, 2025, 05:59 PM ISTFor someone with a single salary, the AI guided process may be all they need. But for a shop owner balancing GST, expenses, and different income sources, the ability to talk to an expert on the same platform changes everything.
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ITR Filing 2025: From ITR-1 to ITR-7, here's what these form means
Income Tax | Sep 11, 2025, 06:04 PM ISTOne important change has been introduced in ITR-1 and 4, which was notified on April 29, relating to the reporting of capital gain income from listed equities.
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GST Rejig: Govt asks businesses to display benefits of Goods and Services Tax reduction
Market | Sep 11, 2025, 05:29 PM ISTThe government has also mandated that manufacturers, packers or importers make at least two advertisements in one or more newspapers regarding the price revision.
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UK Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner resigns over tax controversy following home purchase inquiry
World | Sep 05, 2025, 06:00 PM ISTUK Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner resigned after an inquiry found she breached ethical standards over a £40,000 stamp duty shortfall on her recent property purchase, triggering a leadership shake-up in the Labour Party.
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EAM Jaishankar hits back at Trump tariffs over Russian oil purchase, says 'Don't buy if...'
India | Aug 23, 2025, 01:22 PM ISTIndia’s External Affair Minister S Jaishankar pushed back against Trump administration over Russian oil purchase and also took US president’s public-first diplomacy.
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Next generation GST reforms aimed at making India Aatmanirbhar, FM Sitharaman tells GoM
Business | Aug 20, 2025, 05:39 PM ISTFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s address to the Group of Ministers (GoMs) was for about 20 minutes, during which she elaborated on the Centre’s proposal.