Khare initially connected with a Mumbai-based financial planner who was also a mother to an autistic child. This introduction to full-scale financial planning was a revelation, but the distance proved impractical. Read this | How this Mumbai couple rebuilt their finances after going bust “I needed an advisor I could meet in person when I … Read more
As you move through the various stages of life, your financial needs, goals, and risk tolerance naturally change—just like the terrain you’re driving through. What worked for you in your 20s might not be the best approach in your 50s. That’s where life cycle investing comes in. It’s a strategy that adapts your asset allocation … Read more
Independent content creators who have seen a spike in their earnings are flocking to financial advisers, wealth managers and chartered accountants (CAs) to avoid tax troubles and plan investments in everything from financial instruments and real estate to startups. “The broad theme that we have learned while working on content creators’ portfolios is that the … Read more
There are layers upon layers, from rent to the time of selling to home loans. For instance, most of the rules applicable to a house or commercial property are not applicable to land. If a land owner earns rent, lease, or any other form of income on vacant land (without any construction), such income is … Read more
I am 78. I sold a shop I purchased in 1999 for ₹2.40 Lakh and spent ₹1 lakh on better looks and convenience in 1998. I am planning to sell it for ₹18 lakh in August 2024. Can you advise me how much the capital gain will be?How can I save the tax? As the … Read more
This Independence Day 2024 marks India’s 78th year as an independent nation, after earning a hard-won victory against the English forces in 1947. As we celebrate this momentous occasion by unfurling the tricolour, and proudly voicing the National Anthem, we must also consider how far the country has come, in its post-independence journey. For the … Read more
The recent amendment to the Finance Bill, which offers the choice of a 20% LTCG tax with indexation or a 12.5% tax without indexation for property deals before 23 July, is a welcome change. This move marks a U-turn from the finance minister’s announcement in the Budget 2024 to remove indexation. However, the amendment should … Read more
The recent amendment to long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax on real estate has brought some respite to property owners. Those who acquired real estate before 23 July 2024 now have the option to choose between a lower tax rate without indexation or a higher rate with indexation. Property owners will have the option to pick … Read more
The budget has brought in some major changes in taxation which would impact individuals. People may make some knee-jerk decisions as a quick reaction to the tax announcements and this article tends to suggest the do’s and don’ts to help people to avoid unwise actions. Before even getting into any specifics, regardless of changes in … Read more
The Budget has dealt a blow to property owners by removing the indexation benefit. Previously, sellers could adjust the purchase price of a property for inflation, which would significantly reduce capital gains tax. The silver lining, however, is that the long-term capital gain (LTCG) tax has been reduced to 12.5% from 20% earlier. But, those … Read more