Tax Blogs

Investing in stocks and mutual funds helps grow your wealth and dividends are a key benefit.  It’s an extra income paid by companies to shareholders. However, dividends are taxable in India. Earlier, companies paid a Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT), making dividends tax-free for investors. But since April 2020, the tax burden has shifted to investors, …

Navigating India’s complex tax laws and ever-changing rules can be challenging even for the most diligent of taxpayers. Despite one’s best efforts, it is easy to miss filings or make inadvertent errors that could result in hefty penalties. A lack of knowledge of tax penalties can drain substantial sums of hard-earned money if a business …

An income tax notice to salaried employees is a formal communication from the Income Tax Department asking you to clarify, correct or confirm details in your tax filing. This article covers the most common types of income tax notices for salaried individuals, the key reasons they are triggered including TDS mismatches, undisclosed interest income and high-value transactions and a clear …

The National Pension System (NPS) is a government-backed plan that helps you save for retirement. It works on the principle of making small contributions regularly. Over time, these small amounts compound, which helps your money grow. And, like all investments, it is important to keep track of your NPS contributions.  You can easily track them …

If you’re curious about the full form of VAT tax, here’s your answer: VAT stands for Value Added Tax, meaning a tax collected at each stage of production and distribution of goods. While the Goods and Services Tax (GST) has replaced most indirect taxes since 2017, some goods still fall under the old VAT system. …

Understanding the TDS on the interest of fixed deposits is an important aspect of calculating your total earned interest. It also directly impacts your total earnings, which is important when you are investing.  Here is everything you should know about TDS on fixed deposit interest and how much fixed deposit interest is tax-free to plan …

Under section 194A of the Income Tax Act, financial institutions deduct TDS on interest if it exceeds ₹40,000 in a year. This limit for senior citizens is ₹50,000. If you rely on this income to manage these expenses, then you should definitely know about 15G and 15H forms.  This is a self-declaration form submitted at …

To file ITR without Form 16, you need to replace the missing document with alternative paperwork.  Filing ITR before the due date is mandatory for all citizens of India earning over the taxable threshold limit. This is also important for avoiding penalties past the due date. Incomplete documentation is one of the common reasons for …

Gold is something that people in India really like to invest in. They buy it as jewellery, coins or bars. Some people even buy gold when they travel to countries because it is cheaper there and they can find exclusive designs. When you bring gold to India, you have to pay customs duty, GST and other taxes. One should know about these …

Direct tax and indirect tax are the two primary categories of taxes that the Government of India levies. They are the main sources of revenue for the government, which plays a crucial role in funding public services and infrastructure development. You need to pay these taxes on whatever you earn or whenever you purchase a …