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...
Tax Planning For Beginners: 3 Key Principles Explained
Tax planning refers to the sum of all activities which help in bringing down the overall tax liability and adding up to your savings. The ultimate goal of a tax planning drive is to create an estimate of your total holdings and make wise financial choices by accounting for all exclusions, exemptions, allowances, deductions etc. A little bit of tax planning today can be of...
Income Tax Benefits in 2020: The HUF Advantage
HUF or Hindu Undivided Family is a unique taxable entity which is existing only in India. This entity is taxed independently from its members. This entity can be created by Hindus as well as by Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists also. Let’s see how it can be advantageous from a taxation perspective. How to create HUF The moment you are married, HUF is automatically created, however, it should...
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...
Difference between Tax Exemption and Tax Deduction
With the tax return filing season around the corner, many of you must be planning your taxes or reviewing your tax status. After putting so much effort in earning money, who likes paying taxes on their incomes? No one does, right?. But, like it or not, as per the current tax regulations, if your income is anywhere above Rs. 5 lakhs in a financial year, you would have to pay taxes. However,...
Everything You Need To Know About Wealth Management
What is wealth management? Wealth management has a wider scope and has long term wealth creation as its primary motive. As such, wealth management can be described as a wealth creation process where a team of professionals analyze the financial needs of the client and suggest the appropriate financial products. Such a process would include wealth protection (risk management), accumulation...
Financial Planning for Contract workers
Financial planning is considered to be essential for those people having contract or commission jobs or their income being seasonal or unpredictable. Proper planning can help to ensure that the ends are met adequately throughout the year. At the same time, it also helps to reduce stress, especially during times, when there is consistent low cash flow. Financial planning – An...
Things to Teach Your Kids About Money Management
Money management for kids? Really? Yeah, they are growing up in a very high paced and global environment, where they would need to manage their every penny. This is not an easy task as you know it, so why not start early? Good habits die hard and this money management habit will really help them a lot in future. So let’s start! Pocket Money Pocket money or monthly allowances can...