Taxes

TDS is deducted from your salary, FD interest, rent, and freelance payments — but do you know the rates, thresholds, and how to get a refund? Here is the complete guide to TDS in India.

Freelancing in India? You need to understand Section 44ADA (presumptive taxation), advance tax deadlines, GST registration, and how to file ITR correctly. This guide covers everything freelancers need to know about taxes.

Should you choose the old or new tax regime? With the new regime offering lower rates but fewer deductions, the answer depends on your salary structure. Here is a complete comparison with examples to help you decide.

Section 80CCD(1B) gives you an additional ₹50,000 tax deduction for NPS contributions — over and above the ₹1.5 lakh limit under 80C. Most taxpayers do not know about it. Here is how to claim it and save up to ₹15,000 in taxes.

March 31 is the last date to save tax under India's Old Regime — your final window for 80C, 80D, NPS, home loan, and PPF investments. Here's the complete last-minute checklist with what to prioritize based on your situation.

CBDT has expanded income tax reporting rules to cover crypto assets and digital wallets. Banks and exchanges must now report your holdings. Here's what changes for you.

Sovereign Gold Bonds redeemed after April 1, 2026 will lose their tax-free status on maturity. Here is what this means for your gold investments.

India's new Income Tax Act 2025 kicks in from April 1, 2026, replacing the 63-year-old law. Here are 10 things every taxpayer needs to know — from the Tax Year concept to simplified forms and TDS consolidation.

The March 15 advance tax deadline is just days away. Here's everything you need to know — who must pay, how to calculate your liability, penalty sections 234B and 234C, and what happens if you miss it.

Big news for every taxpayer in India. Starting April 1, 2026 , the New Tax Regime becomes the default income tax system. This means unless you specifically choose the Old Tax Regime, you will...

India's brand new Income Tax Act takes effect April 1, 2026, replacing the 60+ year old 1961 Act. Here's everything that changes — Tax Year concept, section renumbering, substantive changes affecting individuals, salaried employees, and businesses.

Tax loss harvesting is the simplest way Indian investors legally save on capital gains tax — sell losing positions to offset gains. Here's the complete guide with rules, examples, and the step-by-step process before March 31.