There is good news for students and parents who want their children to study abroad. The Indian government has provided a much-needed relief for students and their families. The relief is that there will be no TCS (Tax Collected at Source) on education loans taken under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS). Let’s explore what this … Read more
The Indian government has made a significant shift in its tax policy with the imposition of a 1% Tax Collected at Source on the purchase of certain high-end products valued at over Rs 10 lakh. The new rule, effective from April 22, 2025, would make tax collection stricter and bring high-value transactions under closer surveillance. … Read more
The Indian government has introduced a revolutionary change in the Income Tax regime with the New Tax Bill 2025, and one of its most impactful clauses is the abolition of Nil TDS Certificates for all taxpayers whether NRIs. The decision is going to have a long-lasting impact on taxpayers as well as businesses, on the … Read more
Good News for NRIs as investing in mutual funds taxation has changed and become easier for you to invest in India. Let’s learn all about capital gains tax and the latest news on it. What is Capital Gains Tax Relief on Mutual Funds? Capital Gains tax is the certain tax that you need to pay … Read more
The Department of Income Tax has now provided some relief for senior citizens. So, for those aged 75 years or more, exemption from ITR filing may be warranted. This exemption is applicable only under some specified conditions under Section 194P. This exemption is applicable for Assessment Year 2025-26. But, to avail of these exemptions, certain … Read more
There has recently been new tax rules and changes introduced that significantly impact investors of Gold Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) and gold mutual funds. If you invest in these gold-based financial products, understanding the implications of the Tax on sale Gold ETFs & Gold Mutual Funds is crucial for smart portfolio planning and accurate ITR Filing. … Read more
Smart Investors in India are already making moves to grow their money via deposit PPF before the clock hits April 5. The PPF is not just a safe and reliable savings scheme but it is also beneficial in maximizing interest earnings and saving taxes. Let’s understand all about the benefits of Deposit PPF Before 5 … Read more
Finance Bill 2025 proposed important amendments to Section 143(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, with a purpose to enhance income tax return (ITR) processing and transparency. The amendment authorizes the Income Tax Department to compare the new ITRs with the old ones, marking mismatch to the notice and enforcing compliance. What is Section 143(1) … Read more
In a major move as in Budget 2025, the Indian Government proposed removing the 6% equalization levy on online advertisement also known as the ‘Google Tax.’ Let’s understand this important update in detail. What is the Google Tax? The government introduced the Equalisation Levy in 2016 to tax non-resident digital companies providing services to Indian … Read more
Advance Tax in India is the income tax you pay in installments before the financial year ends. Furthermore, in case your total tax liability is exceeding Rs. 10,000/- in a year, it is mandatory for you to pay taxes in advance rather than waiting for ITR Filing. Let’s learn all about Advance taxes through this … Read more