Tax filing, ITR forms, deductions, and tax-saving strategies for Indian taxpayers.
ESOPs and RSUs are taxed twice — at vesting/exercise (perquisite) and at sale (capital gain). Full math for foreign-parent and Indian-listed companies, with Schedule FA disclosure rules.
Complete step-by-step ITR filing guide for FY 2025-26. Document checklist, AIS reconciliation, form selection, common errors, and submission process on incometax.gov.in.
Choosing the right ITR form for FY 2025-26 — eligibility, who can use ITR-1 (Sahaj), ITR-2, ITR-3, ITR-4 (Sugam), and consequences of filing the wrong one.
Section 80D health insurance tax deduction explained: limits, what qualifies, parents/seniors, preventive health check-up, real examples, and how to maximise.
STCG 20%, LTCG 12.5% on equity above ₹1.25L — full capital gains rules for stocks, mutual funds, real estate, gold and crypto for FY 2025-26.
Decode your CTC to in-hand salary for FY 2025-26. Full payslip breakdown — basic, HRA, special allowance, EPF, gratuity, professional tax, TDS — with worked examples.
HRA exemption rules for FY 2025-26. The 50%/40% metro rule, the three-test formula, rent receipt requirements, landlord PAN rule, and a working calculator.
We rank every Section 80C option for FY 2025-26 by post-tax return, lock-in, and risk. PPF, ELSS, NPS, tax-saving FD, life insurance — what to actually pick.
Compare old vs new tax regime for FY 2025-26 with the ₹12 lakh Section 87A rebate. Live calculator, slab-wise math, and the income breakeven where each regime wins.
Complete ITR filing guide for FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27): which ITR form to pick, documents needed, online step-by-step on the e-filing portal, deadlines, and common mistakes that get notices.
The new tax regime gives ₹12 lakh tax-free with zero deductions. The old regime needs ₹4-8 lakh of deductions to compete. Decision framework, breakeven income, and live calculator for India 2026-27.
Section 80C lets you save up to ₹46,800 in taxes (30% slab) on ₹1.5 lakh of qualifying investments. PPF, ELSS, NPS, SSY, NSC, EPF, ULIP, term insurance, home loan principal — ranked by real returns and lock-in.