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NRI Capital Gains Tax: Why Your Basic Exemption Limit May Not Save Tax on Stock or Property Sales
NRI? Your basic exemption limit won’t reduce tax on most equity and property capital gains, unlike for residents. See when the limit applies, doesn’t, and how it affects your tax bill.
17 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
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Do You Need to Pay Tax in India or Abroad? The Key Role of Your Residential Status When Earning Overseas
Your days spent in India decide if your foreign income is taxable in India. Here’s how the shift to the Income Tax Act, 2025 changes the calculation—and what frequent travelers and global earners need to know.
7 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Missed Your ITR Deadline for AY 2026-27? The Critical Difference in Carrying Forward Capital Loss vs. House Property Loss
Filing a belated ITR for AY 2026-27? You can still carry forward house property loss—but not capital loss. Here’s what Section 139 means for your tax planning if you missed the due date.
4 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Made a Mistake in Your ITR? You Could Still Earn Interest on Tax Refunds—Here’s When
Taxpayers who make mistakes in their ITRs aren’t automatically disqualified from earning interest on refunds. The ITAT’s ruling clarifies when Section 244A interest is safeguarded and when it can be withheld.
3 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Buying Property from an NRI? Four TDS and PAN Changes Coming in 2026 Could Simplify — or Complicate — Your Deal
Four major TDS and PAN changes will reshape how resident Indians buy property from NRIs after October 2026. Here's how the new process could simplify compliance — or trigger higher tax deduction if you miss key steps.
30 Sept 2026 · 5 min read
Disclosing Undisclosed Foreign Assets Under FAST-DS 2026? Why Following the Payment Steps to the Letter Is Critical
Planning to declare undisclosed foreign assets or income under FAST-DS 2026? Merely disclosing isn’t enough—here’s the detailed process, payment deadline, key documentation and risks if you misstep.
29 Sept 2026 · 5 min read
Form 3CA vs 3CB: The Crucial Call Businesses Must Get Right in This Year's Tax Audit
Choosing incorrectly between Form 3CA and 3CB for your tax audit can invite penalties and delay. Here’s a clear guide for making the right selection and the steps to take if you need to revise.
29 Sept 2026 · 7 min read
Gifting Money to Your HUF? The Clubbing Rule That Stops a Popular Tax-Saving Move
Transferring assets to your HUF may feel tax-efficient, but Section 99 ensures that income doesn't escape your personal tax bracket. Here's what every taxpayer considering this route needs to know—and fix if already done.
29 Sept 2026 · 4 min read
Crediting Foreign Salary to an NRE Account: Why NRIs Can't Assume Tax Exemption Automatically
A Bengaluru ITAT decision clarifies that simply crediting foreign salary to your NRE account does not make it taxable in India. NRIs must focus on residential status and evidence of working abroad.
27 Sept 2026 · 4 min read
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