Budget 2021 announced an exemption from the ITR filing process for senior citizens above a certain age. This exemption is available to senior citizens provide they satisfy certain conditions. If the specified conditions are met, he/she is required to submit a declaration during the previous year (i....

In November 2021, the income tax department has launched the AIS. It may happen that you have forgotten to check it before filing ITR. What are the repercussions of not checking AIS before filing ITR?...

1. Loan not available against full depositA PPF account holder is eligible to avail of a loan after the third financial year, although this option is only available until the end of the sixth financial year. However, one cannot avail of a loan for the complete amount. A maximum of 25% of the sum ava...

Updated ITR Filing 2022: The Income Tax Department recently announced a new form for filing of Updated Income Tax Returns. A new concept of updated return was introduced in Budget 2022. It allows taxpayers to amend their ITRs within two years from the end of the relevant assessment year. The new pro...

Tax planning is a vital part of financial roadmap of an earning individual. A well thought-out tax plan ensures savings on taxes while simultaneously conforming to the legal obligations and requirements under the I-T laws. The primary objective of tax planning is to save money and mitigate one&#8217...