Fat pay cheques: How foreign IPL players taxed in India?

Under the Income Tax Act, 2025, foreign (non-resident) IPL players are taxed under Section 211, which governs taxation of non-resident sportspersons

Form 121 Replaces Forms 15G and 15H From AY 2026–27 and How To Claim If TDS Has Been Deducted

Form 121 Replaces Forms 15G and 15H From AY 2026–27 and How To Claim If TDS Has Been Deducted

US based son gets tax notice in India over Rs 11 lakh cash deposit made on behalf of parents during demonetisation. ITAT Delhi cancels notice for this reason

How To Maximise Tax Benefits Through Capital Loss Planning

In practice, it makes sense to utilise short-term losses first because they are more flexible. “Since short-term gains are usually taxed at a higher rate, adjusting short-term losses against such gains gives better tax relief

Why Pre-Construction Interest Matters For Tax Savings

If the interest certificate, loan documents, and completion/possession records are incomplete or inconsistent, the deduction may be disallowed or restricted to the lower Rs 30,000 limit

Income Tax changes 2026: Tenants paying over Rs 50,000 rent must deduct 2% TDS by March 31 to avoid scrutiny and penalties

Under Section 194-IB of the Income Tax Act, tenants paying over Rs 50,000 monthly rent must deduct 2% TDS on annual rent from the March payment

Raghav Chadha proposes optional joint filing of income tax returns for married couples: What it could mean for you if implemented

Several countries, including the United States, Germany, and France, allow married couples to file taxes jointly or split their income

Planning to gift property to your spouse? LTCG may still be taxed in your hands

Legally, the spouse receiving the gift may become the owner of the property, but for tax purposes, LTCG is still treated as income of the original owner.

Draft Income Tax Rules 2026 - PAN may not be mandatory for property deals below Rs 20 lakh

Draft tax rules propose raising mandatory PAN requirement for property deals to Rs 20 lakh from April 1, 2026, easing compliance for small and first-time buyers

Dubai earnings sent through banking channels - yet tax notice issued. ITAT Ahmedabad rules property purchase cannot be treated as unexplained investment

An NRI working in Dubai since 1993 successfully challenged a tax notice for unexplained property investment in India.

Budget 2026: Tax experts demand clarity on taxation of stock options for cross-border employees

ESOP taxation is clear for employees working only in India, but remains uncertain for cross-border employees. Tax experts say Budget 2026 should clarify rules for cross-border ESOPs.

Budget 2026: Tax experts want stability, simpler compliance and fewer surprises

No rate cuts, fewer tweaks: tax experts want FM to focus on fixing everyday pain points that continue to trouble taxpayers

ITAT Bengaluru allows builder payments, permanent renovations as capital costs for NRIs. Here’s what you need to know

ITAT Bengaluru ruling clarifies that NRI capital gains computation, especially onbuilder payments and renovation costs can be treated as capital expenses

NRI bought Rs 66-lakh property in India, paid TDS but didn't file ITR, got tax notice, he fights and wins case in ITAT Ahmedabad

A US citizen of Indian origin, Mr. Patel, faced a tax notice for an unexplained Rs 66 lakh property purchase in India

Budget 2026: How joint ITR filing for married couples can reduce tax liability?

If implemented it will lead to reduced compliance burden, lower cost of tax filing, and significant savings in time and effort.

Income tax refund not credited? Here are the reasons and this is what you can do

For returns filed for FY25, the department has time till December 31, 2026 to process returns under Section 143(1) of the Income Tax Act

Budget 2026: Tax relief on savings and FD interest back in focus as savers feel the pinch

Individual taxpayers, particularly senior citizens, are looking to the Union Budget 2026 for higher tax deductions as they face rising inflation and healthcare expenses.

UK based taxpayer ignored tax notices, still escaped Rs 10,000 penalty - here’s why

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Ready-to-move-in versus under construction apartments: Tax, GST and TDS differences explained

Ready-to-move-in versus under construction apartments: Tax, GST and TDS differences explained

Year-ender 2025: How simplified capital gains and GST reshaped the tax landscape and what homebuyers must know

Year-ender 2025: How simplified capital gains and GST reshaped the tax landscape and what homebuyers must know

Remote property ownership is tough for NRIs. Here's the fix.

Remote property ownership is tough for NRIs. Here's the fix.

Built a new house on inherited land? Here’s how you’ll be taxed if you decide to sell

Property tax guide: The sale consideration must be divided between the land and building portions, as their cost base and tax treatment may differ

How You Can Solve The Problem Of Data Mismatch In Form 26as, Ais, And Form 16 While Filing Itr

The deadline for filing income tax returns is fast approaching. It's only a few hours away.

Facing mismatch in Form 26AS, AIS, and Form 16 while filing ITR? Here’s what you can do

Several chartered accountants and associations have pointed out that there are some issues with the income tax portal...

Taxpayer to pay only Rs 33,000 income tax after selling a house for Rs 70 lakh; ITAT Mumbai ruling explained

A taxpayer successfully challenged the income tax department's LTCG calculation, winning in ITAT Mumbai.

From RNOR to resident: tax rules NRIs must prepare for

How to use the two-three year window that allows repatriation of assets without paying taxes

PAN-Aadhaar linking update: Relief from tax demand notice due to short TDS deduction for these taxpayers

The Income Tax Department is offering relief to taxpayers who received demand notices for short...

Taxpayer wins Rs 69-lakh unexplained investment income tax case in ITAT Mumbai on these technical grounds

In 2025, an Indian engineer working in Dubai, won a tax case against the Income Tax Department rega...