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EPFO has introduced automatic PF transfers for eligible members, simplifying the job-switch process. Here are the key things to check before your balance is moved to the new account.

Income-tax returns: Today, we take a look at what taxpayers should do if they receive a notice from the I-T department. Individuals can use this stepwise guide to ensure they are following the proper process.

Forming a Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) can help taxpayers manage taxes efficiently as it is a separate taxable entity under income tax law, however a family must understand how it works first. Here's what experts say...

EPFO: Aadhaar linking and KYC updating is mandatory to avail several EPF services. Today, we check how EPF subscribers can update their KYC information online for their account using the retirement body's official po...

Cody Berman, author of 'Retire by 30', used house hacking to achieve financial independence by investing in real estate. By renting part of his home, he reduced his housing costs and generated passive income.

The income tax department has mandated a secondary address field in all ITR forms for AY 2026-27, requiring additional communication details from taxpayers. Here's how it can help taxpayers. 

The 8th pay commission: Meetings with employee groups is significant as their suggestions are expected to shape the panel's deliberations on remuneration, allowances, pay and pension structures for the central govern...

Dearness Allowance is the component of the basic salary periodically adjusted to counter increased cost-of-living due to inflation. Here's what we know about state governments' discussions on DA hikes. a

Car buyers may be eligible for an income tax refund due to 1% TCS collected on vehicle purchases exceeding ₹10 lakh. This amount can be lower you tax liability or get you a refund if their tax payable is less than the ...

Stable salaries, easy access to credit and early trading wins are drawing serving and retired defence personnel into a cycle of leveraged bets-and mounting losses

A Mumbai ITAT ruling has held that the Income Tax Department cannot tax a property buyer merely because their name appears in a builder's seized cash records. The Revenue must prove an undisclosed cash payment with i...

Taxpayers must file accurate income tax returns using the correct ITR form to avoid being flagged for defects. The e-filing portal aids in selection. Here's when a salaried taxpayer needs to file ITR-2 instead of ITR...

AMFIs investor education initiative Mutual Funds Sahi Hai advised investors not to share sensitive information such as OTPs, passwords, and investment details with unauthorised distributors.

A Pune woman shared monthly expenses of family of 3 living in Baner with two earning members. From ₹31,000 rent to ₹16,000 for nanny, let's have a look at the full list of expenditures.

The ITR forms for AY 2026-27 require taxpayers to disclose all Indian bank accounts held during FY 2025-26, except officially dormant accounts. Accurate bank details are also essential for timely income tax refunds.

For a 1-3 year investment horizon, short-duration, dynamic bond, corporate bond, and banking & PSU funds are among the best debt fund categories you can consider. Unlike others, credit risk funds invest in lower-rate...

The Reserve Bank of India has issued a new framework governing how banks must value, manage and sell properties acquired while recovering defaulted loans. The rules, effective October 1, 2026, also bar banks from selling...

The proposed contributory pension scheme could cover formal, unorganised, gig and higher-wage workers, with flexible withdrawals and a Target Retirement Sum approach.

The rule of 1% upgrade encourages investors to increase the share of their income invested by one percentage point every year. A small annual increase in the share of income invested can significantly boost long-term ret...

The new EPF Scheme introduces a 25% minimum balance requirement for partial withdrawals. Here's what the rule means, how eligible member balance is calculated, and when you can withdraw your full PF corpus.

A ₹25,000 monthly SIP earning an assumed 12% annual return can grow to ₹8.74 crore in 30 years. Check how compounding, understanding of core principles, disciplined investing and staying invested help create long-ter...

The Pune ITAT has ruled that capital gains computed using the higher stamp duty value under Section 50C do not automatically deny Section 54 exemption. The tax benefit, however, is available only if the taxpayer satisfie...