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Source: Live Mint The new financial year FY26 has kicked off, and taxpayers are meant to file their income tax returns under one of the two regimes. Mint deconstructs the key points to be considered before choosing the new or old income tax regimes. For the unversed, the new income tax regime offers concessional tax…
Source: Live Mint But, some experts warn it may not be a blanket benefit available to all businesses and professionals eligible for presumptive taxation schemes. How does presumptive taxation work? Presumptive taxation for businesses and professionals is covered under Section 44AD and Section 44ADA, respectively. Under Section 44AD, small businesses with a turnover of up to…
Source: Live Mint Old vs new tax regime: As the financial year has ended, taxpayers will now begin gathering their documents to file their income tax returns (ITR) before the deadline of July 31, 2025. Just like last year, one key question taxpayers must ask themselves is whether the new tax regime is the right…
Source: Live Mint As the new finance year (2025-26) has kicked off and majority of salaried individuals are likely to go with new tax regime. They tend to believe that they have a lower incentive of investing in tax-saving instruments such as Public Provident Fund (PPF). It is important to note that investment in PPF…
Source: Live Mint Money rule changes from April 1 2025: March 2025 is coming to an end, ushering the beginning of a new financial year from April 1. The financial year 2025-26 will start from April 1, affecting citizens and taxpayers across India. New income tax rule changes, credit card rule change, UPI rule change…
Source: Live Mint I am currently working in Mumbai. I am currently residing in a rented apartment and looking forward to purchasing a flat for investment purposes in Bhubaneshwar, for which I will take a home loan. This will be the first house purchased by me. I will put it on rent. I would like…
Source: Live Mint Income Tax: Last two weeks are left to invest in tax saving instruments to be able to claim tax deduction for FY 2024-25. So, if you have opted for the old tax regime or plan to opt for it at the time of filing your tax return – you should invest in…
Source: Live Mint In India, taxpayers can choose between the old and new income tax regimes, each offering distinct benefits. However, this choice isn’t permanent and can be revisited annually. Whether you are a salaried employee or running a business, understanding how often you can switch between tax regimes is crucial for maximising your tax…
Source: Live Mint ITR filing 2025: Before filing your income tax return, it is vital to compare the tax computation under both the tax regimes i.e., old and new. And you can opt for the regime which gives lower tax outgo. Introduced in 2020, the new tax regime was made the default regime for taxpayers…
Source: Live Mint I bought an under-construction house in September 2023 and have made several payments toward it. Here is a breakdown of the expenses I have incurred so far: In 2023, I made an initial payment of ₹5.5 lakh as a token amount to the builder. I also paid ₹4 lakh to the government…
