Tax Saving Schemes

Tax benefits may look attractive, but these hidden charges can reduce your actual returns over time

Updated On: 24 Mar 2026 | 4:49 PM IST

From Section 80D to home-loan perks, here's what many taxpayers overlooked last year

Updated On: 22 Dec 2025 | 1:57 PM IST

Union Budget 2024: Standard deduction represents a portion of the income that is not subject to taxation; it serves as a comprehensive allowance for tax deductions available to salaried employees

Updated On: 25 Jun 2024 | 5:05 PM IST

Mahila Samman Savings Certificate can be applied by women for personal investments or by guardians for minor girls.

Updated On: 08 Apr 2024 | 11:54 AM IST

Even ELSS, being an equity fund, should be purchased with minimum seven-year horizon

Updated On: 04 Apr 2024 | 11:39 PM IST

Tax planning is your weapon to dodge tax bullets and boost your bank balance. The Income Tax Act offers numerous opportunities for your investments, savings, and expenses. Take a look at the schemes

Updated On: 12 Mar 2024 | 4:09 PM IST

If you are a salaried employee and want to save your money, here are the 10 ways to save your financial tax under Income Tax, 1961

Updated On: 06 Feb 2024 | 12:39 PM IST

The Finance Commission is a constitutionally mandated body established once every 5 yrs to devise a formula for distributing net tax proceeds between the Centre and the states

Updated On: 31 Jan 2024 | 11:23 PM IST

An effective tax-saving strategy involves transferring funds to your parents, especially if they are in a non-taxable or lower tax bracket

Updated On: 29 Jan 2024 | 10:09 PM IST

This week we tell you how making charitable donations can help in your taxes and the health effects of room heaters

Updated On: 26 Jan 2024 | 10:01 AM IST

The funds you put in must will be locked up for a period and may not fetch quick returns

Updated On: 21 Jan 2024 | 9:51 PM IST

This week we explain what a tax-saving investment must do and how to read the fine print of pension plans

Updated On: 19 Jan 2024 | 12:09 PM IST

When asked about the reason for the choice of the old tax regime, 43 per cent of taxpayers cited lower tax liability as the primary reason

Updated On: 12 Dec 2023 | 10:32 AM IST

When an employer when employees a person, he specifies his cost to the company (C.T.C). It means that the organization is going to spend that much amount per year to employ that person

Updated On: 14 Aug 2023 | 12:18 PM IST

From linking PAN card and Aadhaar Card to submission of updated income tax return (ITR), failure to meet these deadlines may lead to financial losses

Updated On: 16 Mar 2023 | 9:33 AM IST

Before investing in any tax-saving products, investors need to be aware of mis-selling strategies and must do their due diligence

Updated On: 05 Mar 2023 | 9:06 PM IST

With premature withdrawal being difficult, opt for it if you won't need the money till retirement

Updated On: 22 Feb 2023 | 7:49 PM IST

Not to overshoot FY24 net borrowing target of Rs 11.8 trillion

Updated On: 16 Feb 2023 | 11:30 PM IST

An ELSS as a tax-saving option is mostly preferred by younger taxpayers

Updated On: 16 Feb 2023 | 10:39 PM IST

Mutual funds like ELSS are an easy way to save on income tax under Section 80c while reaping handsome potential returns on investment

Updated On: 08 Feb 2023 | 3:42 PM IST