Five heads of Income eligible for Income Tax Computation
As per Section 14 of the Income Tax Act of 1961, there can be several modes of income for an individual. The income tax computation is an important part and has to be calculated according to the income of a person. For a hassle-free computation, the income has to be classified properly so that there is zero confusion regarding the same. The government has classified the sources of...
Why the need for Form 26AS?
Form 26AS is a consolidated annual statement which has tax credit related information. This statement contains detailed information on tax deducted from the income received by the taxpayer as well as tax paid (challans) in the nature of advance or self-assessment tax. This statement will also contain refund details if any pertaining to the PAN of the taxpayer. This is a very important...
How to make the most of the tax break in 2020?
Health problems coupled with their associated treatment expenses have been undergoing a rise in recent years especially due to poor lifestyle choices and changing food habits. We have seen that Indians self-finance 78% of their medical expenses out of which 72% comprise expenses related to purchasing medicines both before and after the procedures. This was the main reason behind the...
Save Tax Without Investing More! How?
Tax saving without investing? Seems like a dream, isn’t it? But yes, it’s true! There are certain exemptions and certain deductions which you can claim and gain the tax savings without investing a penny. Generally, these will come in the form of a loss from a certain head of income or certain expenses. So why wait? Let’s see what all is there in store for you. Housing loan benefit...
New Tax Regime Vs Old Tax Regime
In the Union Fiscal Budget 2020 unveiled by the FM, Nirmala Sitharaman announced a new and simplified income tax regime with revised income tax slabs and tax rates. This new tax system is optional to the taxpayers and it is not mandatory to opt for a new tax regime. To put it simply, the assessee can either choose the New Tax Regime or continue to follow the Old Tax Regime depending on what...
File Your Taxes Right – Changes to Note in the ITR-1 (SAHAJ) Form
It’s that time of the year again when you have to go through the process of filing your ITR. Don’t forget that the last date to file your ITR for FY 2018-19 is July 31, 2019 (if not extended by government)! Formerly, filing your ITR was a long drawn process, including long lines and a lot of paperwork. However, with the perceptible shift to digital, there have been many benefits in terms of...
When Is The Right Time To Start Tax Planning
Waiting for the year-end to start planning your taxes? You might be wrong. Tax planning should be done as early as possible.When it comes to tax planning most of you delay your online tax preparation process either to the last financial quarter of January-February-March or to the last financial month of March. Why begin tax planning early in the financial year when you have to file your...
10 things every salaried Taxpayer should know
Tax filing is important if you are an earning individual and are earning more than Rs.2.5 lakhs in a financial year. With the Government’s increased measures on curbing tax evasion, it has become necessary to file your taxes correctly. If you are a salaried employee, it becomes all the more important to be careful with your tax filing. In fact, the Income Tax Department has issued a warning...
How Health Insurance Becomes Tax Saving Tool?
There is no denying the fact that the need for health insurance within the insurance portfolio is an absolute must. The truth is that there have been rising concerns among people with regards to increasing health care costs and growing medical conditions. It has become mandatory for every individual to buy medical insurance. It is a comprehensive and well selected medical insurance that can...