I am an engineer working in Saudi Arabia and have been repatriating my income to India via remittances to my Non-Resident External (NRE) account. How do I report my remittances in the income tax return (ITR)? —Jaydip Patel The Indian income tax law does not tax incomes that have been earned by a non-resident … Read more
For any taxpayer in the higher tax bracket, computing the correct income and filling up the income tax return without any mistakes is a challenging task. While doing so, it is common for a taxpayer to make some mistake or the other. If you realize later on, after having filed your income tax return, that … Read more
Selecting the incorrect form: One of the most common mistakes people make is choosing the incorrect form to file their taxes. Each form is tailored to a certain sort of income and taxpayer profile, and using the incorrect form might result in mistakes and processing delays. CA expert advises taxpayers to thoroughly analyse the qualifying … Read more
I am a seafarer and have stayed in India for roughly 135 days and worked on an Indian-flag ship for the remaining period (approximately 230 days) in the last financial year. I receive my salary in NRE (non-resident external) account. In the last financial year, I sold some part of my ancestral land that was … Read more
My taxable income is below the ₹5 lakh tax rebate limit. If I earn ₹4 lakh in long-term capital gains (LTCG) and have no income from any other source for the relevant financial, how will the gains be taxable? —Name withheld on request As per the provisions of Income-tax Act, capital gains arising from transfer … Read more
I own two houses. Both are taken on housing loans. I stay in the first house, and my parents remain in the second house. Can I take tax benefits for both properties? Can I also avail of the tax benefit for stamp duty and registration charges paid for the second property purchased in March 2024? … Read more
No sooner had the new financial year started than the income tax return (ITR) filing process commenced for FY 2024. The income tax department (ITD) has already enabled all the return filing forms – ITR-1, ITR-2, ITR-4 and ITR-6 — for filing the returns at the e-filing portal. The department has released the excel utility of … Read more
The Income Tax (I-T) Department has received as many as 6 lakh returns in the first month of Assessment Year 2024-25 (FY25). Significantly, nearly two-thirds of the verified returns have already been processed, reported Business Line. Over 5.92 lakh returns were filed by April 29. Out of these, over 5.38 lakh had been verified and … Read more
As May approaches, it brings with it a series of important dates and deadlines for taxpayers to remember. From depositing taxes deducted or collected to issuing TDS certificates and filing various statements, May is a crucial month in the income tax calendar. To help you stay on top of your tax obligations, here’s a comprehensive … Read more
For both seasoned and new investors, real estate investment’s changing dynamics highlight the balance between profits and liabilities. Mastering tax optimization is key to maximizing your real estate portfolio’s potential. Tax planning is fundamental to building wealth through real estate. Deduction Dominance This could boost housing demand and drive up prices in a specific area. … Read more