What Is Gratuity Tax & How to Save Tax on Retirement Benefits?
Many employees believe that all retirement payouts—gratuity, pension, and PF—are tax-free. The truth? It’s more nuanced. This guide will walk you through what’s tax-free, what’s partially taxable, and how to plan smart for your golden years. 1. What Is Gratuity? Gratuity is a one-time lump sum your employer pays you as a gesture of gratitude for long-term service—typically after at...
What Is Form 15H and Why It Matters for Smart Investors in India?
A comprehensive strategy guide for investors to maximize investment returns through smart TDS management. Introduction: Why Form 15H Matters for Investors As an investor, every percentage point of return matters. While you focus on portfolio diversification and asset allocation, one often-overlooked area can significantly impact your net returns: Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on your...
Are You Financially Future-Proof?
We all want a life where we feel financially safe and secure—where the unexpected doesn’t knock down everything we’ve worked so hard to build. But in today’s unpredictable world, that sense of security can feel fragile. Have you ever asked yourself: What if I lose my job tomorrow? Will I be able to afford medical emergencies? Am I saving enough for retirement or my child’s...
Complete Guide On Income Tax Declaration
It is that time of the year when you’re supposed to share your investment declaration proofs with your employer. While there are sufficient ways to make tax-saving investments, you will need to declare it to your employer by submitting the required proofs or supporting documents to claim these deductions. But what proofs are required to be submitted? And what happens if you fail to...
What are ITR Notices And How To Reply
The more awareness, the lesser the confusion, and the better the situation. As per a study, there has been a significant reduction in the quantity of ITR notices. While the specific number of such cases is not mentioned, experts believe that enhanced data collection and thorough investigation are the two main factors contributing significantly to this positive development. The...
Clubbing Of Income – FFC 51
Clubbing of Income means that the Income of some other person would also be included in your Income. You would be required to pay tax on such income of the other person.The provisions of clubbing of Income were introduced by the Govt so as to ensure that a person does not try to reduce his tax liability by splitting his income in different names.We recommend you to watch our video...
What is HUF & How It Saves Tax– FFC ep 45
The concept of Hindu Undivided Family, commonly known as HUF, was derived from the ancient Hindu laws. The oldest male member heads the HUF, and is called the ‘Karta’. He is responsible for making and taking decisions for the HUF. The other members in the family are called co-parcerners. In an Hindu Undivided Family all the members can contribute, but once the contribution is...
Set-Off Of Capital Gains – FFC episode 42
You can set off your losses from property sale against long-term capital gains (LTCG) from shares. It is now perfectly legal to set off tax liability across asset classes. A tribunal has held that LTCG from one asset class could be set off against another and such tax planning are undertaken to reduce the tax burden is legal. To know about LTCG in shares and can how it be set...
How to Save Income Tax? Tax Saving Guide.
Coming close to the end of the Financial year all of you might be thinking about How to save our Income Tax?Deductions allowed under the income tax act help you reduce your taxable income. You can avail these deductions only if you have made tax-saving investments or incurred eligible expenses. Equity Linked Savings Scheme ELSS is also known as Equity Linked Saving Scheme. ELSS is a...