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Category: Taxation

This is the archive of all our articles related to income tax and filing of tax returns

How to get tax benefits under a Hindu Undivided Family (HUF)

Published on May 21, 2020 / By M. Pattabiraman Twitter: @pattufreefincal / 6 Comments

Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) is a distinct legal entity and consists of individuals who have lineally descended from a common ancestor, including their wives and children. Let us see how a HUF is formed and what are its various tax benefits.

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How to use Tax benefits on HRA and home loans

Published on May 9, 2020 / By M. Pattabiraman Twitter: @pattufreefincal / 23 Comments

House rent allowance (HRA) is an allowance that many employees in India receive, both in the public and private sectors. Many employees also have a home loan in their names. Tax benefits are available on both HRA and home loan. Let’s see how HRA and home loans can be used to reduce your tax outgo.

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Want to trade in stocks? Here is how your income will be taxed

Published on April 28, 2020 / By M. Pattabiraman Twitter: @pattufreefincal / 5 Comments

Many taxpayers trade in stock and commodity markets, both in intra-day as well as Futures & Options (F&O). In this article, we will discuss the various taxation related aspects of such trading including head under which the income is to be reflected, audit requirements, the applicability of Section 44AD etc.

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Financial Year 2019-20 will end on March 31st clarifies finance ministry

Published on March 30, 2020 / By M. Pattabiraman Twitter: @pattufreefincal / 5 Comments

“No Extension of the Financial Year 2019-2020” clarifies Finance Ministry

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Income Tax relief measures announced due to nation-wide lock-down

Published on March 26, 2020 / By M. Pattabiraman Twitter: @pattufreefincal / 6 Comments

Here is a list of income tax relief measured announced by the finance ministry

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How to use MF, stock losses to reduce your tax burden (tax-loss harvesting)

Published on March 22, 2020 / By M. Pattabiraman Twitter: @pattufreefincal / 17 Comments

Here is how investors can legally reduce their tax liability from capital gains by exploiting recent losses in stocks, equity or non-equity mutual funds

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If I choose the new tax regime can I switch back to the old regime?

Published on February 3, 2020 / By M. Pattabiraman Twitter: @pattufreefincal / 3 Comments

A taxpayer can opt for the new tax regime from April 2020. Can such a tax-payer switch back to the old regime? What are the conditions for switching back?

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Do Middle East NRIs need to pay tax in India from April 2020?

Published on February 2, 2020 / By M. Pattabiraman Twitter: @pattufreefincal / 1 Comment

Did the finance minister announce in budget 2020 that middle-east NRIs should pay tax in India from April 2020?

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New Tax Regime vs Old Tax Regime Calculator: Check which is better

Published on February 2, 2020 / By M. Pattabiraman Twitter: @pattufreefincal / 6 Comments

Use this comparison table to enter your salary details and find out if the new or old tax regime announced in budget 2020 will be beneficial for you?

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Important changes in ITR Forms for AY 2020-21 (FY 2019-20)

Published on January 13, 2020 / By M. Pattabiraman Twitter: @pattufreefincal / 1 Comment

This is a list of important changes in ITR forms for Assessment Year 2020-21(Financial Year 2019-20) and how they are a further step in getting more information from the taxpayers to curb tax evasion and make life easy for compliant taxpayers.

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How to link PAN with Aadhaar: Pan Invalid If not done by Dec 31st!

Published on December 22, 2019 / By M. Pattabiraman Twitter: @pattufreefincal / 9 Comments

A guide to linking Pan number with Aadhaar number. If not done by Dec 31st 2019, Pan will become invalid!

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Tax on Fixed Deposits: Should we pay each year or on maturity?

Published on December 5, 2019 / By M. Pattabiraman Twitter: @pattufreefincal / 4 Comments

Should we pay tax on fixed deposits each year or only on maturity? What does the law say? What are the options for the investor? Can we pay on maturity even if there is a tax deduction at source? Let us find out

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Will personal income tax be cut as relief measure to boost economy?

Published on December 3, 2019 / By M. Pattabiraman Twitter: @pattufreefincal

The series of relief measures to boost a flagging economy has led to speculation if personal income tax would be cut next. What is the probability of this happening? An analysis

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Faceless E-assessment Scheme for Income Tax: What is it? Will it help?

Published on November 29, 2019 / By M. Pattabiraman Twitter: @pattufreefincal

A discussion on the Faceless E-assessment Scheme for Income Tax. What is it and what taxpayers need to keep in mind when this comes into play

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Equity fund of fund taxation rule changed: Can we invest in them now?

Published on July 8, 2019 / By M. Pattabiraman Twitter: @pattufreefincal / 4 Comments

A fund of fund (FoF) is a mutual fund that invests in other mutual funds (do not ask why!!). Update For units acquired on or after 01-04-2023 Type of Fund Taxation (irrespective of holding period) Equity oriented FoF (invests 90% in Equity ETFs which themselves hold 90% Indian equity) 15% flat Other FoF As per…

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