From next year, income tax officials could access your email IDs, social media accounts. Check details | Mint

Starting April next year, when the new income tax law comes into force, the income tax officials could have the authority to access your social media accounts and email id. The New Income Tax Bill’s clause 247 states that income tax officer will have the power to gain access by overriding the access code to … Read more

ITR filing 2025: How often can Indian taxpayers switch between new and old income tax regimes? | 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 savings. In the … Read more

Income Tax Calculator: Here you can assess which tax regime – old or new – is better for you? | 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 as per Finance … Read more

Income Tax Deadline: Taxpayers can file an updated return before March 31 for THIS year, check details | Mint

Those taxpayers who want to updated their income tax return of previous two years can file an updated return before March 31. Although you can file the updated return anytime but it must be done within two years of the end of the relevant assessment year. This means those who want to update their return … Read more

Income Tax Return: Only five weeks left to invest in tax-saving instruments this fiscal | Mint

As a taxpayer, it is important to make investment before March 31 to be able to claim tax exemption. Although taxpayers will be unable to claim tax benefits for their investments if they opted for the new tax regime. However, in the old tax regime,  taxpayers can still claim tax exemption so long as investment … Read more

New Income Tax Bill: Is this an old wine in a new bottle? Experts say this… | Mint

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Feb 13 tabled the new Income Tax Bill in the Parliament. This was a landmark move as the entire 64-year-old income tax law was overhauled and the older complex provisions were made simpler and lucid amid much fanfare. One of the key arguments given by the Finance Minister was … Read more

FDs Vs Small Savings Schemes: Where should you invest and why? | Mint

If you are contemplating investing in either fixed deposit (FD) or a small savings scheme, then it is advisable to compare their returns along with other benefits they offer. Typically, a fixed deposit (FD) offers anywhere between 6.7 to 7 percent per annum to depositors whereas other tax saving schemes offer slightly higher. For instance, … Read more

NDA government has left more money in the hands of middle class by reducing income tax: PM Modi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that the income tax rationalization made by the Center in the last 10 years has given up more money in the hands of the middle class. Union budget presented on 1 February increased income 12 lakh tax-free, above 7 lakhs ago. Factoring in standard cuts of … Read more