Availing of necessary deductions and exemptions Taxpayers should use all available deductions and exemptions to reduce their tax liability. Examining the Income Tax Act is essential for comprehending the deductions and exemptions accessible to you while filing your Income Tax Return (ITR) in India. The deductions and exemptions vary based on your category whether you … Read more
If you are a salaried income tax payer, the process to file income tax return is quite simple, to say the least. You only need to file your return via form 1 i.e., ITR-1. The income tax return form number -1 can be filed by a resident individual whose income does not exceed ₹50 lakh … Read more
Aadhaar-PAN link: The Income Tax Department has recently issued a detailed guide outlining step-by-step instructions on how individuals can link their Aadhaar number with their Permanent Account Number (PAN). This initiative aims to facilitate the process for taxpayers and prevent the deduction of higher Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) rates. By linking Aadhaar and PAN, … 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
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
If you have not received your income tax refund so far, there is good news for you. The Income Tax (I-T) Department has set April 30 as the deadline for approving pending refunds, reported Business Line The department has prepared an interim action plan for tax refunds in this fiscal and set a timeline for various actions related … Read more
I have to make a payment to a law firm in Dubai for advising me on Golden Visa eligibility. Would such payment require TDS (tax deducted at source) and do I have to file Form 15CB while making the payment? Are there any other tax rules that I should keep in mind while making the … Read more
I am a senior citizen and my income is between ₹3 lakh and ₹5 lakh. Will form 15H help me avoid tax deducted at source (TDS)? —Name withheld on request Form 15H is a self-declaration for non-deduction of taxes at source which can be submitted by an eligible person to the payor of specified incomes. … Read more