In view of the pandemic of Covid-19, the RBI had, vide a Circular dated 27th March 2020, permitted the lenders to allow a moratorium for three months of EMI (Equated Monthly Instalments), falling due between 1st March 2020 and 31st May 2020, for various categories of loans. Since the pandemic accompanied with lockdown was bound […]
A person can open two accounts under National Pension System (NPS). The main account is called Tier I account and an additional account is labelled as Tier II account. Let us understand about both of these accounts. Features of Tier I NPS account: Tier I is the default and proper pension account under NPS. This […]
We all are locked in difficult and uncertain times of pandemic of Covid-19. Even after 5 months of various stages of lockdown we are yet not in a position to say anything with certainty about how long spread of this pandemic will last and how long the impact of it will last on economy and […]
In the series of tax reforms, the Prime Minister announced some reformative measure during launch of ‘Transparent taxation honouring honest’ platform like faceless assessment, faceless appeal process and tax payers’ charter. Let us discuss the measures announced and its impact on the system and the tax payers. Since implementation of faceless appeal is postponed till […]
The Income tax laws have various restrictions on payment in cash and receipt of money in cash. Some restrictions apply to those engaged in business or profession and some restrictions apply to all. It is important for all of us to understand these restrictions Restrictions on Cash Transactions under Income Tax Laws so as to […]
We have already discussed the basics of an NPS account in an earlier article. I have also explained that an NPS account can be opened online as well as offline. Let us understand how to open the NPS in both the ways. Read Earlier post: Introduction to NPS account Registering for NPS offline For opening […]
The Government believes that the tax payers should discharge their income tax liability simultaneously while earning and expects you to Pay as your earn. This philosophy is implemented through two modes.
In continuation to my earlier article on the income tax benefits extended for owning a house, here is the article which explains various other incentives provided for owning/constructing residential house. Let us discuss the various non income tax incentives/facilities provided for owning a residential house as well as tax benefits provided to a builder or developer.
The government wants you to own a house and the same becomes evident from the various tax benefits allowed under the income tax laws to the persons who own a house. Let us understand the various beneficial tax provisions which prove that the government wants you to own a house.
Many people specially who do not file their income tax returns are not aware that they have to pay tax in respect of profits made on sale of a residential house. In certain circumstances, you can save these taxes. Let us discuss it in details. Tax liability on the basis of holding period If the […]
