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Should Young Professionals Buy Their Own Health Insurance Beyond Employer Cover?
Employer health insurance may not be enough for young professionals. Buying an individual policy early lowers premiums, ends waiting periods sooner, and protects you through job changes.
5 Sept 2026 · 3 min read
How Much Should You Invest Monthly for a ₹1 Crore Retirement Corpus by Age 50?
Planning to retire with ₹1 crore by 50? See how much you need to invest via SIP in mutual funds, with or without step-up, depending on when you start.
5 Sept 2026 · 3 min read
6 Practical Hurdles NRIs Face When Submitting Life Certificates for Indian Pensions
NRIs relying on Indian pensions struggle with biometric failures, missing Aadhaar-linked numbers, consulate access, and delays in life certificate submission. Here’s what makes compliance difficult.
5 Sept 2026 · 3 min read
NPS PoP Charges to Change From October 2026: What Subscribers Need to Know
From October 1, 2026, NPS subscribers face a revised fee structure for onboarding and annual charges at Points of Presence, including a new Rs 200 onboarding fee and annual charges based on AUM. Here’s what changes for you.
5 Sept 2026 · 3 min read
Emerging Trends in India's Lending, Workforce and AI Landscape: What Small Businesses and Professionals Should Know
From expanding credit access in tier-2/3 cities to surging AI adoption in Indian workplaces, this briefing examines game-changing trends for India’s small businesses, professionals and students.
5 Sept 2026 · 3 min read
TDS Refunds After Reassessment: Can You Claim Excess TDS in Returns Filed Under Section 148?
Taxpayers filing returns in response to section 148 (reassessment) notices can claim excess TDS refunds; ITAT Delhi clarifies that refund rights arise even when the original return was not filed under section 139.
5 Sept 2026 · 4 min read
TDS Applicability on Joint Property Purchases: Delhi ITAT Clarifies ₹50 Lakh Threshold Applies Per Buyer
The Delhi ITAT has held that the TDS threshold of ₹50 lakh under Section 194-IA applies to each joint-buyer’s share, not the property’s total value. Buyers whose individual share is under ₹50 lakh need not deduct TDS.
5 Sept 2026 · 3 min read
No Penalty Under Section 270A for Voluntary Withdrawal of Deduction Claim After Reassessment Notice: ITAT Ahmedabad
The ITAT Ahmedabad has held that penalty under section 270A cannot be imposed when an assessee withdraws a deduction claim and pays all taxes after reassessment notice, provided no further addition is made.
5 Sept 2026 · 3 min read
FADS 2026: India’s One-Time Window for Regularising Unreported Foreign Assets and Income
FADS 2026 offers eligible taxpayers a single chance to regularise previously undisclosed foreign assets or income—here’s what you need to know about eligibility, categories, key compliance deadlines, immunity scope, documentation, and process.
5 Sept 2026 · 4 min read
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