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📊 Tax Harvesting Before 31 March – Reduce Your Tax Outgo

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As the financial year draws to a close, taxpayers and investors begin reviewing their portfolios, income statements, and overall tax positions. One powerful yet often underutilized strategy during this time is tax harvesting . When implemented correctly, tax harvesting can significantly reduce your capital gains tax liability and improve overall portfolio efficiency. With 31 March marking the end of the financial year, now is the ideal time to understand how this strategy works and how you can legally optimize your taxes. What is Tax Harvesting? Tax harvesting is a tax planning strategy where investors sell loss-making investments to offset capital gains earned from profitable investments. By doing this, you reduce your net taxable capital gains and, consequently, your tax liability. In simple terms: If you made profits on certain shares or mutual funds And you also have investments currently at a loss You can sell those loss-making investments And adjust (set off) the loss against yo...
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📢 Forms 15G & 15H to Be Replaced by Single Declaration Form – What Taxpayers Need to Know

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  In a significant move aimed at simplifying tax compliance, the Government has proposed replacing Forms 15G and 15H with a single consolidated declaration form for all eligible taxpayers. This change is expected to streamline the process of submitting self-declarations for non-deduction of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) and reduce procedural complexities. For years, Forms 15G and 15H have played a crucial role in helping eligible taxpayers avoid unnecessary TDS deductions on certain incomes. However, maintaining two separate forms has often led to confusion, duplication, and compliance errors. The proposed reform seeks to introduce uniformity and efficiency within the Income-tax framework. Let us understand the background, current provisions, proposed changes, and how this reform may impact taxpayers. 📌 Understanding TDS and Self-Declaration Forms Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) is a mechanism under the Income-tax Act, where tax is deducted at the time of making specified payments s...
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⚠️ Proposed HRA Disclosure Rule – What Employees Should Know (Draft Income-tax Rules 2026)

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  Introduction House Rent Allowance (HRA) is one of the most commonly claimed tax exemptions by salaried employees in India. It allows taxpayers to reduce their taxable income significantly, especially in metropolitan cities where rent forms a major portion of monthly expenses. In the draft Income-tax Rules 2026 , the government has proposed a new HRA disclosure requirement that could change how employees claim HRA exemptions. According to the proposal, employees claiming HRA may need to disclose their relationship with the landlord while submitting Form 12B to their employer. This move is part of the government’s effort to curb misuse of HRA exemptions, particularly cases where rent is paid to relatives without proper documentation. In this blog, we explain what the proposed HRA disclosure rule means, why it matters, how it affects taxpayers, and what you should do to stay compliant and tax-efficient. What Is House Rent Allowance (HRA)? House Rent Allowance (HRA) is a component ...
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⏳ Missed Filing Your ITR? Still Possible with ITR-U!

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  Filing your Income Tax Return (ITR) on time is one of the most important financial responsibilities for every taxpayer. However, due to oversight, lack of documentation, misunderstanding of eligibility, or other unavoidable reasons, many individuals and businesses miss the original filing deadline. If you’ve missed filing your return, there’s good news — the Updated Income Tax Return (ITR-U) provision offers a second chance to correct mistakes or file a missed return. This facility allows taxpayers to update their income tax return within a specified time frame and avoid long-term legal and financial consequences. In this detailed guide, we’ll explain what ITR-U is, who can file it, timelines, benefits, limitations, and why early action is always better. What is ITR-U? ITR-U stands for Updated Income Tax Return . It was introduced to encourage voluntary compliance and allow taxpayers to: File a missed return Correct previously filed returns Declare additional income that was not...
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🚨 IT Department Sends “Nudge” Notices – Check Your ITR Now!

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 In a significant compliance development, the Income Tax Department has reportedly issued bulk “nudge” notices to selected taxpayers across India. These communications are not traditional assessment notices but serve as compliance alerts highlighting mismatches, discrepancies, or potential omissions in filed Income Tax Returns (ITRs). With advanced data analytics, AI-based risk profiling, and cross-verification of financial transactions, the department is increasingly focusing on voluntary compliance. If you have received such a communication—or fall within the high-risk category—this is the right time to carefully review your ITR and act promptly. Let us understand what these “nudge” notices mean, who is under focus, and what steps taxpayers should take to avoid penalties or further scrutiny. What Is a “Nudge” Notice? A “nudge” notice is essentially a soft compliance communication sent by the Income Tax Department to encourage taxpayers to review and correct discrepancies in their...
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TDS Non-Compliance in India – Avoid Heavy Penalties!

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  Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) is one of the most important compliance mechanisms under the Income Tax Act, 1961. It ensures timely collection of taxes by requiring certain payments to be taxed at the source itself. While the concept may appear simple, non-compliance with TDS provisions can lead to significant financial burdens, legal consequences, and reputational risks for businesses and professionals. Whether you are a company, partnership firm, LLP, proprietor, or even an individual liable to deduct TDS, it is essential to understand the seriousness of TDS compliance. Ignorance or negligence in deducting, depositing, or filing TDS returns can result in penalties, interest, disallowance of expenses, and even prosecution. Let us explore the implications of TDS non-compliance and how businesses can stay protected. Understanding TDS and Its Importance TDS is applicable on various types of payments such as salaries, contractor payments, professional fees, rent, commission, interest,...
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