New Tax Regime

Think your Form 16 is all you need to file your ITR? Think again. A few missed details could delay your refund, or even land you a tax notice.

As the ITR filing season gathers pace, our 'KNOW YOUR TAXES' series explains the tax rules that matter most. In this edition, we clear up one of the biggest misconceptions doing the rounds, whether you can claim the new Rs 200 per meal voucher tax benefit while filing your ITR this year.

As taxpayers file their ITRs, understanding home loan tax rules has become more important than ever. In this edition of 'KNOW YOUR TAX', we explain what you can still claim on a rented property under the new tax regime.

The Income Tax Department has issued seven golden rules for filing ITRs for AY 2026-27. The checklist urges early preparation, careful verification and timely e-verification to avoid delays and lost benefits.

Before you click 'Submit' on your ITR, make sure you've chosen the right tax regime. A few minutes spent comparing the old and new regimes could translate into substantial tax savings.

With ITR filing in full swing, our 'KNOW YOUR TAX' series helps you understand the tax benefits that still matter. This edition explains how an employer's NPS contribution can help salaried employees save tax while building a retirement corpus.

As the ITR filing season gathers pace, our ‘KNOW YOUR TAX’ series breaks down key tax benefits. In the first part, we explain the standard deduction and how it works under the old and new tax regimes.

The old tax regime may no longer be the default option, but it still offers several powerful tax-saving benefits. Could these six deductions help lower your tax bill more than the new regime?

Old or new tax regime? It's a choice many taxpayers revisit every year. But before making the switch, it's important to know how often you're actually allowed to change your tax regime.

Since Form 16 forms the foundation of income reporting for salaried taxpayers, spending a few minutes verifying the information can save you a lot of trouble later.

Think the new tax regime leaves no room for tax savings? If you earn Rs 20 lakh a year, you may be surprised to learn that several tax-friendly benefits are still available.

The new tax regime doesn't necessarily close every tax-saving opportunity. Although most popular deductions are no longer available, a few vital benefits are still in place that can help lower your taxable income.

A salary hike or bonus often feels like a reward, but it also brings a tough choice. Should you invest it to grow your wealth or put it towards repaying your home loan faster? Let's find out here.

If you have recently received an email from your office’s HR department on salary reimbursements, it may be worth a closer look. It could influence how part of your salary is taxed.

The new tax regime is often seen as simpler but with fewer perks. Yet, some benefits continue quietly in the background. One of them is car leasing. Could this be an easy way to save tax? Let's have a look.

If you’ve moved to the new income tax regime, the proposed updates to the old one might be worth a second look. Here’s what the latest draft changes could mean for your tax savings.

For salaried workers who have moved to the new tax regime, tax saving can feel limited. This has led many to question if there are still practical ways to ease their tax burden. Let's have a look.

While sweeping reforms are not on the table this year, several focused adjustments are being closely watched, particularly those that could influence take-home pay, exemptions, and the attractiveness of the new tax regime.

As Budget 2026 approaches, middle-income taxpayers are watching closely for signs of relief. With rising costs and inflation pressures, the big question is whether the government will tweak tax slabs to ease the burden.

With Budget 2026 set to be unveiled in just a few hours, the middle class is hoping for measures that ease daily pressures, from job stability and inflation to housing and healthcare. So what is it really asking the government to deliver?