Capital gains tax applies to mutual fund investments. It's based on the profit we make when we sell or redeem our mutual fund assets...

REITs and Real Estate are two prominent means of investing in real estate. Let’s look at the pros and cons of both investments and which...

Shortage of cash forced you to postpone renovations on your home? Getting a personal loan from your bank for home improvement doesn't...

While there has been a considerable rise in internet transactions during the shutdown, there have also been multiple instances of people...

Fees for transactions: A current account allows you to make as many transactions as you like. Banks, on the other hand, levy a fee when...

A task well began is a task half completed. If you are the kind that waits until the end of the fiscal year to begin tax investments,...

As we become older, we all have a list of things we want to do before then. We prepare, strategize, and then implement our strategies in...

Driving a two-wheeler is one of the most freeing sensations in a person's daily routine. The excitement of driving a vehicle that...

Financial institutions such as banks or house finance companies offer loans to people who are purchasing residential properties. It's...

Education loan repayment advantages are enhanced under Section 80E . Education loan interest costs can be reduced by a thorough...

When you retire, a Pension or Retirement Plan allows you to save, invest, and receive a lump sum amount as a fixed income (in the form of...

One of the most popular long-term investments for those saving for retirement is the Public Provident Fund. It has high interest rates...

Credit should only be used in a responsible manner. Otherwise, you may find yourself unable to pay your EMIs (Equated Monthly...

How much credit do you have on your cards? When banks issue you a credit card, your salary is one of the factors they evaluate when...

The government has extended the deadline for submitting an income tax return (ITR) to December 31, 2021 this year (from the usual July...

Individuals who are NPS subscribers can claim a tax advantage under Sec 80 CCD (1) up to a maximum of Rs. 1.5 lac under Sec 80 CCE. All...

Many salaried workers receive HRA, or House Rent Allowance, which is included in their income. However, did you know that if you live in...

The capital gains realised from the sale of capital assets are dealt with under Section 54F. Let's have a look at the contents of this...

The government has issued a number of regulations aimed at accelerating digitisation in the nation, particularly in the area of financial...

Iif a person dies during a financial year, if he or she made any income during that year,  income tax return must be filed. Any...