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Selling your house? Budget 2024 may have increased your tax burden

Budget 2024 removes indexation benefit for property sales, increasing capital gains tax.

Budget: Employees to pocket Rs 17,500 more as new tax regime hits refresh

Over two-thirds of individual taxpayers opted for new structure in FY24

Decoded: What Budget 2024 means for the middle-class, investors, and more

What Budget 2024, presented by Modi govt 3.0, actually mean for the middle class, students, and more

Union Budget 2024: Key changes in direct taxes announced by FM

Direct tax is a type of tax that is paid by an individual directly to the government

Union Budget boosts PMAY; 30 mn new affordable homes planned under scheme

Rs 10 trn committed in the next five years to address housing in urban and rural areas

Budget 2024 introduces NPS Vatsalya: Invest in your child's pension now!

Parents can save for their minor kids and the plan can be converted into a full-fledged NPS account in future

Budget 2024: Loan up to Rs 10 lakh for students' higher education, says FM

Union Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has allocated Rs 1.48 trillion for education, employment, and skilling initiatives

Budget 2024: New income tax slabs announced, middle class gets no relief

Budget 2024: More than two-thirds of taxpayers adopted the new income tax regime in FY24, according to FM Sitharaman

Budget 2024-2025: Long-term capital gains tax increased to 12.5% from 10%

In essence, holding an investment for a longer period now attracts a higher tax, while short-term gains continue to be taxed at a higher rate of 20%.

Relief for start-ups, VCs, investors as Budget 2024 abolishes angel tax

The removal of this tax will likely encourage more investments in early-stage startups and increase the growth of innovation.

FM announces EPFO-Linked schemes: Boost jobs & reward first-timers employee

These schemes will be based on enrolment in the EPFO, focusing on recognizing first-time employees

ITR filing: How to download acknowledgement number from tax dept website

The acknowledgment acts as an official receipt from the tax department, assuring taxpayers that their return has been successfully received

How much tax do you have to pay on income from EPF? All scenarios explained

According to the rule change announced in the Union Budget 2021, effective from April 1, 2021, interest earned on employee contributions to EPF exceeding Rs 2.5 lakh per annum is taxable

New US Bill could increase H-1B visas for Indian graduates: Details here

The bill, HR 9023, known as the Keep STEM Graduates in America Act, aims to modify the H-1B visa process

Paying Income Tax with credit card: Benefits, disadvantages and process

The method allows the tax department to process your payment promptly, potentially updating your tax records faster

Budget 2024: How inflation impacts your take-home pay, a reality check

Indian citizens look to the Budget presentation in the hope of some relief

Smart fixed deposit investment tips: A guide for senior citizens in India

Most banks offer higher interest rates (usually 50 basis points) on their senior citizens' fixed deposits

Rs 1 cr to Rs 33 cr in 21 years: Study explains why large-caps are reliable

Overall, the Nifty 100 TRI has seen 33x growth in the last 21 years and 17.4% since its inception.

Explained: How to decipher Union Budget's impact on your finances

Begin by listening to the FM's speech, this will give you an overview of the government's economic policies and priorities

How fake employment certificates in India are sold for Rs 7,500: Explained

Fake employment certificates are not only affordable and easily accessible but can also be produced within hours