Clipped from: https://www.businesstoday.in/personal-finance/tax/story/home-loan-tax-deductions-sbi-mclr-rate-cuts-emi-relief-484790-2025-07-16 Paying too much tax on your rental income? You might be missing key deductions. A 4-step formula shared by a CA can help
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मी यापूर्वी बँक ऑफ महाराष्ट्र मध्ये क्षेत्रीय अधिकारी म्हणून काम करत होतो. मुंबई, पुणे, सोलापूर, कोल्हापूर व लातूर येथे काम करण्याचा अनुभव आहे . १६ वर्षे मनेजर म्हणूनही काम केले आहे तसेच बँक ऑफ महाराष्ट्र मधील ट्रेनिंग कॉलेज मध्ये शिकवण्याचा देखील अनुभव आहे. माझा इमेल aniltikotekar@gmail.com असा आहे. माझी website अजून चांगली कशी होईल याबाबत सूचनांचे स्वागतच आहे. कोणत्याही आर्थिक फायदा मिळवावा अशा हेतूने ही website सुरु केलीली नाही याची नोंद वाचकांनी घेणे गरजेचे आहे. तसेच या संकेतस्थळावर दिला गेलेला सल्लाअमलात आणण्याआधी आपल्या आर्थिक बाबी माहित असण्याऱ्या व्यक्तींचा [ जसे की CA ] सल्ला घ्यावा. समाजातील काही घटनांना थोडीशी जरी मदत झाली तरी हा प्रयत्न थोडाफार तरी यशस्वी झाला असे म्हणता येईल.
1-*******ITR 3 Excel utility: Significant changes introduced for AY 2025 26; check details before ITR filing – BusinessToday
Clipped from: https://www.businesstoday.in/personal-finance/tax/story/itr-3-excel-utility-significant-changes-noted-for-ay-2025-26-check-details-before-itr-filing-484873-2025-07-16 The ITR-3 Excel utility for Assessment Year 2025-26 introduces major updates, including enhanced disclosure requirements for deductions, capital gains segregation, and new reporting
1-*******ITR-3 Excel utility for AY 2025-26: Seven major changes in ITR-3 Excel utility that all taxpayers including stock traders should note – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/tax/itr-filing-for-ay-2025-26-seven-major-changes-in-itr-3-excel-utility-that-all-taxpayers-including-stock-traders-should-note/articleshow/122509059.cms Seven changes in ITR-3 excel utility for AY 2025-26 (FY 2024-25) The Excel utilities of all income tax return (ITR) forms are now out, including
1***Capital gain tax ready reckoner: Listed equity, unlisted equity, gold, house property, and other assets for ITR filing FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26) – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/tax/capital-gain-tax-ready-reckoner-listed-equity-unlisted-equity-gold-house-property-and-other-assets-for-itr-filing-fy-2024-25-ay-2025-26/articleshow/122559999.cms The capital gains rules got updated starting July 23, 2024, for the fiscal year 2024-25. Since these changes happened mid-year, both the old
1*******Income Tax Dept cracks down on bogus claims of tax deductions like 80GGC; What can taxpayers do? – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/tax/income-tax-dept-cracks-down-on-bogus-claims-of-tax-deductions-like-80ggc-80d-what-can-taxpayers-do/articleshow/122565662.cms If during an income tax raid, a taxpayer is found to have claimed bogus deductions to reduce taxable income, can they be jailed?
1***ITR errors? Revise your return by Dec 31 or risk notices, penalties, even prosecution
Clipped from: https://www.businesstoday.in/personal-finance/tax/photo/itr-errors-revise-your-return-by-dec-31-or-risk-notices-penalties-even-prosecution-484773-2025-07-15/4 Filing your income tax return can be tedious, with complex forms, AIS mismatches, and portal glitches adding to the stress. While the deadline
-Income tax filing: Delay in ITR 5, 6, 7 utilities sparks concern ahead of ITR filing deadline – BusinessToday
Clipped from: https://www.businesstoday.in/personal-finance/tax/story/income-tax-filing-delay-in-itr-5-6-7-utilities-sparks-concern-ahead-of-itr-filing-deadline-484785-2025-07-15 The launch of ITR-5, ITR-6, and ITR-7 utilities is delayed due to technical integration difficulties, raising concerns as deadlines near. Experts cite evolving
1*******HRA exemption glitch in ITR utility may impact lakhs of salaried taxpayers, warns CA – BusinessToday
Clipped from: https://www.businesstoday.in/personal-finance/tax/story/hra-exemption-glitch-in-itr-utility-may-impact-lakhs-of-salaried-taxpayers-warns-ca-484786-2025-07-15 A major flaw in the ITR utility for FY 2024–25 could derail HRA claims for salaried taxpayers. Experts warn that incorrect prompts around
*******Six changes in ITR-2 Excel Utility that all taxpayers should know before ITR filing for AY 2025-26 – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/tax/six-changes-in-itr-2-excel-utility-that-all-taxpayers-should-know-before-itr-filing-for-ay-2025-26/articleshow/122438116.cms Six prominent changes in ITR-2 Excel Utility that all taxpayers including salaried individuals should note The income tax department has released the Excel based utilities
*Does paying only the minimum due on your credit card affect your credit score? – Money News | The Financial Express
Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/money/does-paying-only-the-minimum-due-on-your-credit-card-affect-your-credit-score-3915045/ Nowadays, credit cards have become an important part of our daily lives. But it is the right use that maintains your credit health.
*******ITR errors? Revise your return by Dec 31 or risk notices, penalties, even prosecution
Clipped from: https://www.businesstoday.in/personal-finance/tax/photo/itr-errors-revise-your-return-by-dec-31-or-risk-notices-penalties-even-prosecution-484773-2025-07-15 Filing your income tax return can be tedious, with complex forms, AIS mismatches, and portal glitches adding to the stress. While the deadline
*******ITR filing: New ITR 2 utility rolls out with big changes; experts say choose form with caution – BusinessToday
Clipped from: https://www.businesstoday.in/personal-finance/tax/story/itr-filing-new-itr-2-utility-rolls-out-with-big-changes-experts-say-choose-form-with-caution-484710-2025-07-15 The Income Tax Department has revamped the ITR-2 Excel Utility for AY 2025–26 with six key upgrades. Experts warn that filing the wrong
*******ITR filing: New ITR 2 utility rolls out with big changes; experts say choose form with caution – BusinessToday
Clipped from: https://www.businesstoday.in/personal-finance/tax/story/itr-filing-new-itr-2-utility-rolls-out-with-big-changes-experts-say-choose-form-with-caution-484710-2025-07-15 The Income Tax Department has revamped the ITR-2 Excel Utility for AY 2025–26 with six key upgrades. Experts warn that filing the wrong
*******No zero tax on Rs 7 lakh if stocks yield capital gains, warns expert after ITR rule change – BusinessToday
lipped from: https://www.businesstoday.in/personal-finance/tax/story/section-87a-rebate-excludes-capital-gains-impacting-retail-investors-under-7-lakh-484730-2025-07-15 Changes in Income Tax Return (ITR) rules last year are set to impact retail investors, especially those opting for the new tax regime.
Political donations, medical claims: How to avoid I-T scrutiny on deductions | Personal Finance – Business Standard
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/finance/personal-finance/how-to-manage-tax-scrutiny-of-political-donations-medical-claims-125071500780_1.html Ignorance is not a defence and taxpayers have to give proof to justify claims, say experts The Income Tax Department has searched 200
*ITR myths that can cost you big: Don’t fall for TDS, gift or crypto loophole traps – BusinessToday
Clipped from: https://www.businesstoday.in/personal-finance/tax/story/itr-myths-that-can-cost-you-big-dont-fall-for-tds-gift-or-crypto-loophole-traps-484669-2025-07-15 As ITR filing for FY 2024–25 gathers momentum, a large number of taxpayers—ranging from salaried professionals and gig workers to small business owners—are
*******Claimed fake tax deductions? I T dept’s AI flags bogus HRA, loans claims, hefty penalties await – BusinessToday
Clipped from: https://www.businesstoday.in/personal-finance/tax/story/claimed-fake-tax-deductions-i-t-depts-ai-flags-bogus-hra-loans-claims-hefty-penalties-await-484683-2025-07-15 Utilising AI, the Income Tax Department targets fabricated deduction claims, resulting in the removal of Rs 1,045 crore in false entries by over
*Income Tax Dept cracks down on fake ITR refunds: Bogus deductions, exemptions under scanner – Money News | The Financial Express
Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/money/income-tax-dept-cracks-down-on-fake-itr-refunds-bogus-deductions-exemptions-under-scanner-3914191/ To identify such irregularities, the tax department has leveraged technology tools, including data analytics, third-party sources, conduct intelligence and advanced artificial intelligence tools.
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