Tax-free Investment
Align tax-saving investments with financial goals and asset allocation
Making a start now will give you time to choose instruments prudently and avoid mis-selling
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Realty sector gets institutional investment wirth $1.1 bn in Q3: Report
The sector witnessed 45 per cent growth in investments on a yearly basis
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Investing in g-secs; building small portfolio: Top personal finance stories
Our top stop stories this week tell you about the pros and cons of government securities and what investors must know about compounding
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Explained: Legal hacks start-up founders can use to save on tax
When you sell a long-term capital asset (like stocks or gold, held for more than 24 months), you typically owe capital gains tax. But Section 54F gives you a chance to avoid that tax altogether
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Allowances you can claim under new tax regime to reduce your taxable income
Under the new income tax regime in India, several tax-free allowances can be claimed to reduce your taxable income. Here's a breakdown of some key allowances:
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Managing rent, setting up investment strategy: Top personal finance stories
What tenants should ask from landlords in rent agreements; how to bring discipline in your market play. Our newsletter explains
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What your porfolio should look like when markets are at a record high
For investors who want to follow only the MF route, ICICI Securities recommends 60 percent allocation towards large-cap funds, 20 percent towards mid-and small cap and 20 percent towards thematic
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Filing tax returns for the first time? Make sure you read these handy tips
Collect essential documents like Form-16 / 16A bank statements, investment proofs, and receipts for deductions
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Banks pitch for reduction of tax-free fixed deposit tenure to 3 years
Banks have made a case for lowering fixed deposit (FD) tenure to three years for availing tax benefits, in line with mutual fund products like equity-linked savings scheme (ELSS)
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ELSS funds: Tax benefits and factors to consider before investing
Why should investors invest in ELSS? Is there any down side to investing in ELSS? How should one select the right fund? In this podcast, we discussed how to go go about investing in ELSS funds
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Section 80C: Your complete guide for investing in tax-saving schemes
Taxpayers can claim up to Rs 1.50 lakh as deductions under Section 80C
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