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Make sure to match Form 16 with AIS and Form 26AS, choose the correct ITR form, and compare tax regimes before filing

The CBDT has identified six categories of taxpayers for mandatory complete scrutiny in FY27. Understanding the triggers can help taxpayers stay prepared

Check back-test and live-trading data, drawdowns, and net-of-cost returns before you adopt an algo

Before filing ITRs, salaried taxpayers should reconcile Form 16 and Form 16A with AIS, Form 26AS and personal records to avoid errors and notices

While selecting one, check the safeguards and the tax-reporting support offered by it

Existing investors should book partial profits if overweight; new ones should build exposure in a staggered manner

While selecting one, check the safeguards and the tax-reporting support offered by it

Check the track record of the factor combination, tracking error and expense ratio before investing

Sale deed should clearly specify ownership share; maintain proof of contribution in purchase

Step up savings rate, build equity-heavy portfolio, and automate investments

The performance of these funds will hinge on a strong earnings recovery

Understand why listing day gains are harder to book than might appear

Information contained in AIS should be cross-checked against data in various statements of financial transactions

As EV adoption rises, insurers warn that improper charging, unauthorised modifications, and delayed reporting can lead to claim rejection

Avoid vague drafting, interested witnesses, unsigned corrections, and multiple, contradictory documents

Only highly conservative investors who are satisfied with steady but low returns over a long span may consider them

Instead of borrowing to the hilt, maintain a buffer to avoid margin calls during spells of market volatility

Taxpayers should carefully match their income profile with the applicable ITR form, as filing returns in the wrong form could lead to defective returns or tax notices

Interest rate cycle affects the attractiveness of REITs; a longer horizon is essential to overcome its impact

India's gold recycling market is expanding rapidly as rising prices push households to exchange old jewellery, but customers must watch for purity checks, deductions and opaque valuation practices