Employees should review the accuracy and completeness of the information provided in Form 16. They should confirm that all the tax deducted has been credited correctly.
Begin by creating a household budget. Involve all family members in the exercise and cut costs wherever possible.
Remember, pension from EPS will be taxable at slab rate, reducing the post-tax income for people who remain in the higher tax brackets after retirement.
Group term insurance is far more cost-effective than an individual cover.
Keep sufficient funds in your bank account until the cheque is cleared.
If your flight is cancelled or delayed or you miss one, a travel insurance policy can cover the costs at such times and help you book a new one.
'Individuals can consider dividing ownership of properties between related persons to ensure that the sale transactions are below the Rs 50 lakh limit and therefore not subject to TDS.'
'Non-par plans returns are not market-linked. Hence, they can offer guaranteed returns.'
'Negotiate a longer agreement with the escalation clause fixed now.' 'This will enable you to control future cost increases.'
'Investors don't have to worry about underperformance in passive funds, which earn market-equivalent returns.'
The Income-Tax (I-T) department has issued around 8,000 notices to salaried employees, self-employed individuals, and companies who made significant donations to charitable trusts. The department suspects potential tax evasion, as records of these donations do not correspond with the income and expenses of those making them. Sandeep Bajaj, managing partner, PSL Advocates & Solicitors, says, "Notices were issued for donations made during the assessment years of 2017-18 through 2020-21."
Instead of only focusing on the tenure for which the best interest rate is available, investors should also focus on their own investment horizon.
The advantage of leasing is that you can get a new car every few years. You can also get to drive a high-end car without paying its entire price.
While equity savings funds could offer higher returns over three-five years, they would also be more volatile.
Did you know that an individual can, in addition to the tax benefits she/he is entitled to, also leverage the benefits available to family members to reduce this liability?
Avoid discontinuing your SIPs. Persist for at least 7-10 years.
'Banks will continue to increase FD rates to attract more deposits and meet the increasing demand for credit.'
Avoid discontinuing your SIPs. Persist for at least 7-10 years.
'Continue with your SIPs to get the benefit of lower average prices in this challenging market environment.'
Be wary of co-operative banks which have historically been most vulnerable.
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