Income Tax : Learn how rental income is taxed, who is treated as the owner, and how deductions under Section 24 are computed. The guidance also...
Income Tax : This guide explains the tax treatment of salary, allowances, perquisites, retirement benefits, and deductions under the Income-tax...
Income Tax : The Income Tax Department is using AI, data analytics, AIS, and PAN-based verification to identify incorrect HRA exemption claims....
Income Tax : HRA exemption and home loan deductions operate under separate sections of the Income Tax Act. Taxpayers may claim both under the o...
Income Tax : The article explains that HRA exemption is unavailable under the new tax regime, which is why the HRA field may not appear in the ...
Income Tax : Explore the current status of Bengaluru's inclusion for HRA exemption under income tax laws and government policy on metropolitan ...
Income Tax : Ministry of Finance addresses misconceptions regarding CBDT's supposed special drive to reopen cases related to HRA claims, clarif...
Finance : A government employee is not entitled to get House Rent Allowance(HRA) if he or she is residing with the spouse who has been all...
Income Tax : The Tribunal upheld the disallowance of HRA exemption under Section 10(13A) as the assessee failed to submit any supporting docume...
Income Tax : ITAT restores Sunil Shigli’s appeal after CIT(A) summarily dismissed it over a supposed 4-day delay. Tribunal di...
Income Tax : The ITAT Ahmedabad has allowed an assessee's appeal, condoning a 30-month delay and ruling against the CPC's disallowance of House...
Income Tax : In the Ravindra R.V. vs. DCIT case, ITAT Bangalore remits the denial of HRA exemption under Section 10(13A) back to the AO for rec...
Income Tax : The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Delhi has ruled in favor of Aman Kumar Jain against the Income Tax Officer, permitting re...
SEBI : SEBI addresses employee concerns on HRA and work culture, asserting transparency and accountability amidst claims of external infl...
Income Tax : No.2/4/2022-E.IIB Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure *** North Block, New Delhi. Dated the 30th Dec...
Income Tax : Proof of savings/documents viz. insurance premium receipt, NSC, Infrastructure Bond, PPF Bank Statement, Housing Loan Certificate ...
Income Tax : Circular No. 90-Income Tax With the issue of orders in the Government of India, Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure),...
Income Tax : Reference is invited to the Central Board of Direct Taxes letter F. No. 12/19/64-IT(B), dated 22-2-1966 , where in it was intimate...
Learn how rental income is taxed, who is treated as the owner, and how deductions under Section 24 are computed. The guidance also explains tax treatment for self-occupied, let-out, and deemed let-out properties.
This guide explains the tax treatment of salary, allowances, perquisites, retirement benefits, and deductions under the Income-tax Act. It also covers HRA, provident fund, gratuity, pension, Form 12BB, Form 16, and relief under Section 89.
The Income Tax Department is using AI, data analytics, AIS, and PAN-based verification to identify incorrect HRA exemption claims. The article explains common reasons for scrutiny, new compliance requirements, and ways to avoid rejection.
HRA exemption and home loan deductions operate under separate sections of the Income Tax Act. Taxpayers may claim both under the old tax regime if the arrangement is genuine.
The article explains that HRA exemption is unavailable under the new tax regime, which is why the HRA field may not appear in the ITR utility. Taxpayers must select the old regime to claim HRA benefits.
From April 2026, 8 cities qualify for 50% HRA exemption. New rules impact calculations, compliance, and disclosures for salaried taxpayers.
The Tribunal upheld the disallowance of HRA exemption under Section 10(13A) as the assessee failed to submit any supporting documents for rent payments. In the absence of evidence, the claim of ₹1,08,000 was rightly disallowed.
The Draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 require salaried taxpayers to disclose their relationship with landlords, enabling enhanced scrutiny of family-based HRA arrangements.
Explains that HRA exemption is not permitted under the new tax regime and is fully taxable. Key takeaway: employees must compare regimes to avoid higher tax outflow.
This guide breaks down the complete taxation of salary income in India—covering allowances, perquisites, retirement benefits, and exemptions available to salaried taxpayers.
